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• Slow down in construction zones or face a steep fine, SGI cautions

  02-07-2020 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association says workers in construction zones deserve respect in their workplace.
  
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• Pine Grove Correctional Centre inmate's death under investigation

  02-07-2020 23:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Prince Albert police are investigating the death of a Pine Grove Correctional Centre inmate at a Saskatoon hospital on Wednesday night, the Saskatchewan government said in a media release Thursday. Read More
  
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• Researchers oppose changes to University of Saskatchewan's community outreach program

  02-07-2020 23:39 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of researchers has penned an open letter opposing changes to the University of Saskatchewan's community outreach programs.
  
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• 3 people charged with assaulting Saskatoon police officers in 1 week

  02-07-2020 23:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police have laid multiple charges after two separate cases of alleged attacks on officers.
  
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• Regina police report 7 drug overdoses within one day

  02-07-2020 22:46
  
  Police said the number of overdoses in the city have been growing.
  
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• Regina police report 7 drug overdoses in 36 hours

  02-07-2020 22:46
  
  Police said the number of overdoses in the city have been growing.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: July 2

  02-07-2020 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Thursday, July 2.
  
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• Mobile app chosen to track mental health in Saskatchewan farmers

  02-07-2020 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  A mobile app was selected for testing to help Saskatchewan farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers in actively monitoring their mental health.
  
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• Sask. records 14th COVID-19 death, along with 10 new cases

  02-07-2020 22:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A resident from the far north in their 70s who tested positive for the virus has died, according to the government of Saskatchewan. 
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Province records 14th death, along with 10 new cases

  02-07-2020 22:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A resident from the far north in their 70s who tested positive for the virus has died, according to the government of Saskatchewan. 
  
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• 14th coronavirus death reported in Saskatchewan

  02-07-2020 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health officials say a 14th person in Saskatchewan has died due to COVID-19.
  
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• Saskatoon teen's spinal surgery a success after COVID-19 almost robbed her of the chance - CBC.ca

  02-07-2020 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon teen's spinal surgery a success after COVID-19 almost robbed her of the chance  CBC.ca
  
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• Coronavirus travel advisory between Saskatchewan and northern Alberta lifted

  02-07-2020 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health officials in Saskatchewan are no longer cautioning against non-essential travel to northern Alberta.
  
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• Teens charged with assaulting Saskatoon cop - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-07-2020 21:51 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Teens charged with assaulting Saskatoon cop  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Teens charged with assaulting Saskatoon cop | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-07-2020 21:51 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Teens charged with assaulting Saskatoon cop | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Protesters gather in Saskatoon to demand Canada Day be cancelled - CBC.ca

  02-07-2020 21:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Protesters gather in Saskatoon to demand Canada Day be cancelled  CBC.ca
  
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• Regina police respond to 7 overdoses in 36 hours, 6 of them fatal

  02-07-2020 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Since Jan. 1, there have been 450 known overdoses in the city, according to police.
  
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• Regina police respond to 6 overdoses in 24 hours, 5 of them fatal

  02-07-2020 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Since Jan. 1, there have been 450 known overdoses in the city, according to police.
  
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• U of S faculty concerned after outreach centre closed

  02-07-2020 20:38
  
  Faculty members at the University of Saskatchewan are raising concerns about the university's decision to close down its community outreach centre.
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Saskatchewan

  02-07-2020 20:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada cautioned that some of the thunderstorms could be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail.
  
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• Sask. directors frustrated over lack of clarity on summer camps

  02-07-2020 20:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Directors of summer camps across the province say they would like more information on how they will be able to operate going forward.
  
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• Over 100 rural Saskatchewan bridges being replaced over the next 4 years

  02-07-2020 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities says replacing bridges will help address infrastructure challenges.
  
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• Humboldt hit by flooding, second heavy storm in two weeks

  02-07-2020 20:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Many people in Humboldt are cleaning up after the second big rainstorm in a little over two weeks. The latest downpour happened on Tuesday evening.
  
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• Man arrested after bear spraying Saskatoon police officers

  02-07-2020 19:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 20-year-old man is facing multiple charges — including two counts of assaulting a peace officer — after deploying bear spray at police officers and then running away. Read More
  
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• RCMP, Onion Lake Cree Nation release gang prevention resources

  02-07-2020 19:05
  
  Onion Lake RCMP is releasing gang awareness and prevention resources in partnership with Onion Lake Cree Nation, RCMP announced Thursday.
  
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• Saskatchewan moving ahead with $4B irrigation project at Lake Diefenbaker

  02-07-2020 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The project will double the irrigable land in Saskatchewan within 10 years, according to the government.
  
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• Sask. to invest $4B for irrigation project

  02-07-2020 19:00
  
  The infrastructure plan would see up to 500,000 acres irrigates, more than doubling irrigable land in Saskatchewan
  
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• Sask. gov't announces $4B project to double irrigable land in province

  02-07-2020 19:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The government of Saskatchewan has announced a $4-billion project that will irrigate some 202,000 hectares of land from Lake Diefenbaker over the next decade, effectively doubling the amount of irrigable land in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Arrest - Assault Police Officer - 400 Block Avenue X South

  02-07-2020 18:54 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A man was arrested after deploying bear spray at police officers last week. At approximately 5:45 a.m., June 26, 2020, Patrol officers had attended to the 400 block of Avenue X South to investigate reports of a gunshot. The officers attempted to speak to two males who were seen walking in the area when one male began to run from them. Also on foot, Police attempted to catch up to this male when he deployed bear spray toward them. Police were unable to locate him afterwards. One of the
  
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• Saskatoon company developing app to help farmers monitor mental health - CKOM News Talk Sports

  02-07-2020 18:53 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon company developing app to help farmers monitor mental health  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Teens charged with assaulting Saskatoon cop

  02-07-2020 18:39
  
  A Saskatoon police officer was not seriously injured after a teen boy and girl allegedly attacked the officer, police say.
  
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• In photos: A look back at Saskatchewan Jazz Festivals from days when crowds were permitted

  02-07-2020 18:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, which had been scheduled to take place July 3 to 12, has been postponed until further notice because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• Diamond BMX track taking shape in Warman, Sask. - Global News

  02-07-2020 18:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Diamond BMX track taking shape in Warman, Sask.  Global News
  
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• Arrests - Assaulting Police Officer - 23rd Street West and Avenue K North

  02-07-2020 17:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two youth were arrested after Police observed them in a dispute early this morning.At approximately 12:45 a.m., July 2, 2020, a Patrol officer observed a male and a female yelling at each other in the area of 23rd Street West and Avenue K North. When Police approached to intervene, the male provided a false name to Police and resisted arrest. While the officer was trying to take him into custody, he attempted to strike the officer. An altercation ensued during which the female also beg
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest man following Canada Day stabbing - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  02-07-2020 17:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police arrest man following Canada Day stabbing  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest man following Canada Day stabbing

  02-07-2020 17:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 31-year-old man has been charged with assault after a stabbing outside a Saskatoon motel on Canada Day. Read More
  
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• Diamond BMX track taking shape in Warman, Sask.

  02-07-2020 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  BMX racing has gained momentum again in the last few years and in Warman, Sask., it’s the talk of the town.
  
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• Sask. reports 14th COVID-19 death, 10 new cases

  02-07-2020 16:52
  
  Saskatchewan has reported its 14th COVID-19 related death.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: New Hope Dog Rescue drop and go fundraiser with SARCAN

  02-07-2020 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  In this week’s Adopt a Pet, we meet Loretta, a five-month old energetic puppy looking for a new home – joining a lot of new puppies at New Hope Dog Rescue in June.
  
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• Arrest - Stabbing Investigation - 1300 Block 8th Street East

  02-07-2020 16:48 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A man was arrested yesterday evening after stabbing another man.At 8:00 p.m., July 1, 2020, Police responded to a report of an injured person outside of a motel in the 1300 block of 8th Street East. Upon Police arrival, officers located a man suffering from a stab wound. Further investigation identified a suspect who was located approximately 20 minutes later at the intersection of McKinnon Avenue and 14th Street. He was taken into custody without incident. The 23-year-old victim
  
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• 3 flights to Vancouver International Airport possibly exposed to COVID-19

  02-07-2020 16:39
  
  Health officials are warning passengers on three flights that recently landed at Vancouver International Airport YVR to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.
  
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• Supreme Court dismisses Indigenous appeal of Trans Mountain pipeline approval

  02-07-2020 16:02
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear a new appeal from British Columbia First Nations over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
  
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• Travel Tips: Destinations to visit across Canada

  02-07-2020 15:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Unable to leave travel outside of Canada for summer vacation why not check out the best of what our country has to offer. Barb Crowe from Ixatapa Travel joins us with advice on the best places to visit across Canada.
  
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• Pets and owners re-adjusting to returning to work

  02-07-2020 15:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Pets across the province will be getting a lot less time with their owners as people return back to work. Animal/human bonds researcher and PAWS Your Stress founder Dr. Colleen Dell has some tips to make that change easier.
  
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• People in Alabama are throwing COVID-19 parties with a payout when one gets infected: official

  02-07-2020 15:29
  
  Some young people in Alabama are throwing COVID-19 parties, a disturbing competition where people who have coronavirus attend and the first person to get infected receives a payout, local officials said.
  
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• How the Lighthouse in Saskatoon is helping keep the vulnerable safe during COVID-19 - Global News

  02-07-2020 15:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  How the Lighthouse in Saskatoon is helping keep the vulnerable safe during COVID-19  Global News
  
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• 'Situation resolved' after armed man arrested near Rideau Hall: RCMP

  02-07-2020 15:12
  
  The RCMP says a situation at Rideau Hall has been resolved safely, after an 'armed man' was found near the residence of the governor general.
  
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• Police identify armed suspect arrested near Rideau Hall

  02-07-2020 15:12
  
  The man who police say was allegedly armed when he was arrested near the residence of the governor general in Ottawa this morning is an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces, CTV News has learned.
  
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• Armed suspect arrested near Rideau Hall identified

  02-07-2020 15:12
  
  The man who police say was allegedly armed when he was arrested near the residence of the governor general in Ottawa this morning is an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces, CTV News has learned.
  
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• Armed man arrested near Rideau Hall is active military member

  02-07-2020 15:12
  The RCMP says a situation at Rideau Hall has been resolved safely, after an 'armed man' was found near the residence of the governor general.
  
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