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• Saskatoon mayoral candidate denounces 'Monday morning quarterbacking' of Evan Penner arrest video - CBC.ca

  09-07-2020 23:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon mayoral candidate denounces 'Monday morning quarterbacking' of Evan Penner arrest video  CBC.ca
  
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• Man whose arrest shown in video had tried to disarm officer, lawyer says man 'traumatized'

  09-07-2020 23:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sherri Penner says she is going through a "hard, emotional" time. Read More
  
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• Regina Correctional Centre inmate dies

  09-07-2020 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man jailed at the Regina Correctional Centre has died after being found unresponsive in his cell.
  
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• Evan Penner’s mother says her son did not deserve punches from Saskatoon police

  09-07-2020 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  A widely-circulated video shows Evan Penner being struck by a Saskatoon police officer, which some say was an example of excessive force.
  
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• Loon Lake man who posed as young woman on Facebook to lure kids sentenced to 5 years

  09-07-2020 22:17 via cbc.ca
  
  Steven Joseph Lasas created a fictitious Facebook profile, pretending to be a young woman to lure and sexually exploit young boys.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: July 9

  09-07-2020 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Thursday, July 9.
  
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• Check out the skies to see the brightest comet in the past 30 years

  09-07-2020 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  There's a new comet streaking across our skies this month, one that won’t return for thousands of years. Comet NEOWISE, one of the brightest comets of the last 30 years, can be seen in the early mornings before daylight with binoculars in the eastern sky. By early next week the comet will be in the western sky and you’ll be able to see it with the naked eye in the evening after dark.
  
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• Number of impaired driving deaths on Sask. roads dropped sharply in 2019, SGI annual report says

  09-07-2020 22:09 via cbc.ca
  
  SGI’s annual report, tabled Thursday, says fewer people are dying on Saskatchewan roadways as a result of impaired driving. 
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Saskatoon bar employee tests positive, patrons asked to monitor for symptoms

  09-07-2020 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan announced five new cases of COVID-19 from four separate regions Thursday.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 5 total new cases from 4 separate regions announced Thursday

  09-07-2020 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan announced five new cases of COVID-19 from four separate regions Thursday.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 5 new cases from 4 separate regions announced Thursday

  09-07-2020 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan announced five new cases of COVID-19 from four separate regions Thursday.
  
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• Quebec manhunt: Police deploy helicopters, ATVs and dogs after deaths of missing girls

  09-07-2020 21:18
  
  The Surete du Quebec (SQ) has confirmed that the bodies found by a search and rescue team in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire on Saturday are those of Romy and Norah Carpentier.
  
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• Police confirm deaths of two girls who were subject of Quebec Amber Alert

  09-07-2020 21:18
  An Amber Alert issued for two young girls was lifted Saturday after the Surete du Quebec (SQ) confirmed that a search and rescue team found the bodies of Romy and Norah Carpentier in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire.
  
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• 'Incomprehensible tragedy': Manhunt for father after deaths of daughters who were subject of Amber Alert

  09-07-2020 21:18
  
  The Surete du Quebec (SQ) has confirmed that the bodies found by a search and rescue team in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire on Saturday are those of Romy and Norah Carpentier.
  
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• Amber Alert update: Bodies of two young girls found in search area, manhunt underway

  09-07-2020 21:18
  
  An Amber Alert issued for two young girls was lifted Saturday after the Surete du Quebec (SQ) confirmed that a search and rescue team found the bodies of two girls in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire.
  
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• Amber Alert update: Bodies of two young girls found in search area

  09-07-2020 21:18
  
  An Amber Alert issued for two young girls was lifted Saturday after the Surete du Quebec (SQ) confirmed that a search and rescue team found the bodies of two girls in a wooded area of Saint-Apollinaire.
  
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• Alberta RCMP arrest North Battleford murder suspect

  09-07-2020 21:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Nearly two months after 32-year-old Todd Stone was found unconscious in a North Battleford home, RCMP have arrested Michael Jordan White, who is charged with second-degree murder. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan reports 5 new coronavirus cases, total recoveries hit 750

  09-07-2020 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are five new coronavirus cases in the province, with 48 active cases and 750 total recoveries.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Saskatoon bar employee tests positive, patrons asked to monitor for symptoms - CBC.ca

  09-07-2020 20:47 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 in Sask: Saskatoon bar employee tests positive, patrons asked to monitor for symptoms  CBC.caEmployee at Canadian Brewhouse in Saskatoon tests positive for novel coronavirus  Globalnews.caStaff member at Canadian Brewhouse in Saskatoon tests positive for COVID-19  CTV News SaskatoonEmployee at Saskatoon bar tests positive for COVID-19  CKOM News Talk SportsHealth alert warns of Saskatoon restaurant worker with COVID-19  Saskatoon StarPho
  
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• Two charged after early-morning break-in in Saskatoon - CKOM News Talk Sports

  09-07-2020 20:37 via ckom.com
  
  Two charged after early-morning break-in in Saskatoon  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• What to expect as casinos and bingo halls reopen in Saskatchewan

  09-07-2020 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Casinos and bingo halls are allowed to reopen in Saskatchewan Thursday.
  
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• Man wanted in connection with North Battleford homicide arrested in Alberta

  09-07-2020 20:07 via cbc.ca
  RCMP in Alberta have arrested a suspect wanted in relation to the death of Todd Stone back in May.
  
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• Rain, hail damage crops in Saskatchewan

  09-07-2020 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Agriculture said despite damage due to rain, hail and flooding, crop development is progressing.
  
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• Arrests - Evade Police / Break and Enter to Compound - 2200 Block Northridge Drive

  09-07-2020 19:47 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two people have been arrested after fleeing from Police early this morning.At approximately 3:00 a.m., July 9, 2020, Police were patrolling in the 2200 block of Northridge Drive when they observed a truck parked in an alley near the fenced compound of a business. Officers attempted a traffic stop but the vehicle fled. It was eventually stopped in the 1200 block of Avenue C North after the successful deployment of stop sticks. Two people were taken into custody and found to be in possession
  
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• RCMP arrest man wanted for North Battleford murder in Alberta

  09-07-2020 19:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Nearly two months after 32-year-old Todd Stone was found unconscious in a North Battleford home, RCMP have arrested Michael Jordan White, who is charged with second-degree murder. Read More
  
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• Man seen on video being punched repeatedly by cop during arrest traumatized, lawyer says

  09-07-2020 19:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sherri Penner says she is going through a "hard, emotional" time. Read More
  
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• North Battleford murder suspect caught in Alberta: RCMP

  09-07-2020 19:17
  
  Strathcona County RCMP in Alberta on Wednesday arrested a man charged with the second-degree murder of another man in North Battleford.
  
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• Peak water flows heighten flood risk in northern Saskatchewan

  09-07-2020 18:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Water Security Agency and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency are working with at-risk communities to implement flood mitigation measures.
  
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• In photos: A look back at Second Avenue Sidewalk Sales in downtown Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-07-2020 18:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In photos: A look back at Second Avenue Sidewalk Sales in downtown Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• In photos: A look back at Second Avenue Sidewalk Sales in downtown Saskatoon

  09-07-2020 18:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Second Avenue Sidewalk Sale, traditionally one of Saskatoon's busiest retail weekends of the year, is taking place July 9 to 11 — but the event will look different this year because of COVID-19 restrictions. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 positive person visited multiple Lloydminster businesses, health authority says

  09-07-2020 18:38
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning people of a COVID-19 transmission in the Lloydminster area.
  
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• Possible coronavirus transmission at 4 Lloydminster locations: SHA

  09-07-2020 17:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Public health officials in Saskatchewan say a person who tested positive for the coronavirus may have visited four locations in Lloydminster between June 27 and July 5.
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Family of man seen punched, Tasered in arrest video to speak at FSIN news conference

  09-07-2020 16:43
  
  FSIN leaders will be joined by members of Evan Penner's family during a press conference scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
  
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• 'I couldn't even finish watching': Mother of man seen in arrest video speaks during news conference in Saskatoon

  09-07-2020 16:43
  
  The mother of Evan Penner, a man whose arrest has raised questions about the use of force by Saskatoon police, spoke Thursday morning during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) press conference
  
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• 'He had no other recourse but to squirm around': FSIN questions measures Saskatoon police used in forceful arrest

  09-07-2020 16:43
  
  The mother of Evan Penner, a man whose arrest has raised questions about the use of force by Saskatoon police, spoke Thursday morning during a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) press conference
  
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• Family of man seen punched, Tasered in arrest video to speak at FSIN news conference

  09-07-2020 16:43
  
  FSIN leaders will be joined by members of Evan Penner's family during a press conference scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
  
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• 'He did not deserve that,' says mother of man who was punched, Tasered by police during videotaped arrest

  09-07-2020 16:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Evan Penner was arrested in the 500 block of 11th Street East on Saturday. A video shows officers punching and Tasing Penner while he is on the ground.
  
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• 'He did not deserve that,' says mother of man seen punched in arrest video

  09-07-2020 16:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Evan Penner was arrested in the 500 block of 11th Street East on Saturday. A video shows officers punching and Tasing Penner while he is on the ground.
  
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• FSIN holding news conference regarding Saskatoon arrest caught on video this week

  09-07-2020 16:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Evan Penner was arrested in the 500 block of 11th Street East on Saturday. A video shows officers punching and tasing Penner while he is on the ground.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Dewey the snugly cat is looking for a busy home

  09-07-2020 16:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon SPCA is looking for new members and to support the shelter and a home for Dewey the car is a very personable and snugly.
  
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• RCMP issue warning after 3 people swept away by strong currents in 2 weeks in Sask.

  09-07-2020 16:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Recent drownings in Saskatchewan have prompted a warning from the provincial RCMP. 
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating after shot fired during confrontation - CBC.ca

  09-07-2020 16:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police investigating after shot fired during confrontation  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating after shot fired during confrontation

  09-07-2020 16:02 via cbc.ca
  
   An argument last night escalated into a shot being fired. Police say two groups of people got into a confrontation just before 9 p.m. near Spadina Cres. and Avenue B.
  
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• 5 new Sask. COVID-19 cases; 5 people in hospital

  09-07-2020 16:01
  
  Saskatchewan reported five new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 813.
  
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• Saskatchewan bingo halls reopen

  09-07-2020 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Bingo halls and casinos can open as a part of phase 4 of the provinces reopen plan on July 9. Saskatoon’s City Centre bingo hall join Global News Morning to discuss what you can expect when visiting bingo halls’ and new games at their facility. That’s a bingo!
  
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• APAS president Todd Lewis on the lake Diefenbaker irrigation project

  09-07-2020 15:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province of Saskatchewan will be investing more than $4-billion into a generational project at lake Diefenbaker which will more than double the irrigable land. APAS President Todd Lewis joins us to discuss how important this project is to Saskatchewan farmers and Canada’s food supply.
  
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• Opinion: Are we ready to be bold to reach our growth potential?

  09-07-2020 15:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  There is nothing quite so boring as realizing you are part of a club that gets stuck in the weeds. We’ve all been there. You look at another group that is just as smart and capable as you are, but for some reason they are gutsy, innovative, brave and BOLD. They are shaking things up. And it hits you — you are not. If your competitive side doesn’t kick in, you take one look at that other group and instantly feel deflated. That feeling spreads into culture fast if you don’t
  
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• Letters to the editor: Government needs to implement safe staffing levels in health care facilities

  09-07-2020 15:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Government doesn't make decisions for the people Read More
  
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• Tank: Vacant Saskatoon city council seat could signal big change - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-07-2020 15:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Tank: Vacant Saskatoon city council seat could signal big change  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Teens who stay up late more likely to have allergies and asthma, study says

  09-07-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A new study shows that staying up late doesn’t just lead to grumpy youngsters at breakfast. Rather, teen night owls are significantly more likely to suffer respiratory problems.
  
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