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• 'I will fight as long as I can fight': Sask. man with cystic fibrosis receives double lung transplant

  12-08-2020 23:47
  
  A Regina man who has been living with cystic fibrosis for years underwent a double lung transplant last month, giving him a second chance at life.
  
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• ORT not reporting dramatic surge in eviction applications

  12-08-2020 23:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Fears that a wave of landlords would move to evict tenants who did not pay rent during the first few months of the pandemic appear not to have materialized. Read More
  
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• 'We’d like to see more guidance': Sask. schools make decisions about mandating masks

  12-08-2020 23:34
  
  Both Saskatoon’s public and catholic school divisions are mandating masks in grades 4 to 12 in situations where physical distancing isn’t possible. Some private schools are following suit.
  
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• 4 questions Saskatchewan's Opposition has about the province's back-to-school plan

  12-08-2020 23:25 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP says the provincial government's latest update on its back-to-school plan only managed to sow further confusion among parents and teachers.
  
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• Pedestrian killed after being struck by semi on Highway 11

  12-08-2020 23:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A pedestrian was struck and killed by a southbound semi truck on Highway 11, one kilometre south of the Grasswoods intersection on Wednesday. Read More
  
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• At house where her son was killed, Dartagnan Whitehead's mother seeks healing for family

  12-08-2020 22:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every time she passes by the house where her son died, Lois Ahpay feels the anger inside. Read More
  
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• Novel coronavirus detected or spread in 37 public Saskatchewan locations since July

  12-08-2020 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Over the past month and a half, 36 different businesses in the province have been named as potential places of coronavirus transmission by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).
  
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• Saskatoon's Rock the River moves inland, Helix and Prism to play drive-in concert

  12-08-2020 22:35
  
  Rock the River is moving inland this summer due to the pandemic.
  
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• Prince Albert mayoral candidates hit the campaign trail

  12-08-2020 22:02
  
  Campaigning for the mayor’s position in the 2020 civic election has begun in Prince Albert.
  
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• Lowest number of active coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan over 3 weeks

  12-08-2020 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are five new coronavirus cases in the province, with 150 active cases and 1,314 total recoveries.
  
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• Lowest number of active coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan in over 3 weeks

  12-08-2020 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are five new coronavirus cases in the province, with 150 active cases and 1,314 total recoveries.
  
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• Lowest number of active coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan in 3 weeks

  12-08-2020 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are five new coronavirus cases in the province, with 150 active cases and 1,314 total recoveries.
  
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• SEIU-West members protest in Saskatoon, seeking 'substantive' contract for workers 'who bent the infection rate of COVID-19' - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-08-2020 21:57
  
  SEIU-West members protest in Saskatoon, seeking 'substantive' contract for workers 'who bent the infection rate of COVID-19'  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• SEIU-West members protest in Saskatoon, seeking 'substantive' contract for workers 'who bent the infection rate of COVID-19'

  12-08-2020 21:57
  
  SEIU-West members demonstrated outside health care facilities in Saskatoon on Wednesday.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 5 new cases, 20 more recoveries reported Wednesday

  12-08-2020 21:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Four of the new cases are in the Regina area.
  
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• 'He was my everything' Family, friends gather to mourn Dartagnan Whitehead

  12-08-2020 21:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Whitehead's mother, Lois Ahpay, says she doesn’t want to see any retaliation as a result of her son’s death. “I can’t speak for the gangs, for myself and for my family, we’d love to have some calmness in our lives,” she said. “We do not want to retaliate. We can’t do anything to get him back, why should we retaliate. Things won’t change if we retaliate.”
  
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• Thunderchild band councillor Michael Linklater, ousted over residency requirement, seeks judicial review

  12-08-2020 21:28
  
  Michael Linklater, known for his professional basketball career internationally and with the Saskatchewan Rattlers, is challenging a decision by Thunderchild First Nation after he was removed from his position as a band councillor in July.
  
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• Ousted Thunderchild band councillor Michael Linklater seeks judicial review

  12-08-2020 21:28
  
  Michael Linklater, known for his professional basketball career internationally and with the Saskatchewan Rattlers, is challenging a decision by Thunderchild First Nation after he was removed from his position as a band councillor in July.
  
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• Man dead after being struck by semi near Saskatoon: RCMP

  12-08-2020 20:32
  
  A man died Wednesday after being struck by a southbound semi on Highway 11 near Saskatoon, RCMP say.
  
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• Highway 11 to see delays for several hours after crash south of Saskatoon: RCMP

  12-08-2020 20:32
  
  RCMP have closed the southbound lanes of Highway 11 following a serious crash south of Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon libraries to reopen soon, will offer preselected bags of books - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-08-2020 20:22
  
  Saskatoon libraries to reopen soon, will offer preselected bags of books  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon libraries to reopen soon, will offer preselected bags of books

  12-08-2020 20:22
  
  Saskatoon Public Library is moving to Stage 3 of its reopening plan, with libraries reopening in multiple phases.
  
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• Second teen pleads guilty in 2019 shooting death of 15-year-old boy

  12-08-2020 19:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two of the three teens accused of killing a 15-year-old boy in Saskatoon's 15th homicide of 2019 have now entered guilty pleas in connection with the shooting death. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Public Library set to reopen to the public beginning Aug. 25

  12-08-2020 19:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Public Library plans to reopen its branches to the public later this month with the aim of having all nine branches back up and running by mid-September. Read More
  
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• Hoop there it is: Sask. Rattlers offer deal on 2021 season tickets

  12-08-2020 19:24
  
  Saskatchewan Rattlers fans can save 12 per cent on 2021 season tickets through Aug. 23, the team announced Wednesday.
  
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• Threatened bird species ‘bobolink songbird’ thriving in Regina’s Wascana Centre

  12-08-2020 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Visitors can best spot the impressive songbird throughout the Wascana Marsh, which runs from Broad Street to Fleet Street.
  
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• Pedestrian killed on Highway 11 just outside of Saskatoon - CKOM News Talk Sports

  12-08-2020 18:35
  
  Pedestrian killed on Highway 11 just outside of Saskatoon  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Man dies after being hit by semi south of Saskatoon

  12-08-2020 18:35 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP say the man was about one kilometre south of the Grasswood intersection on Thursday morning when he was hit.
  
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• Highway 11 blocked south of Saskatoon after serious crash: RCMP

  12-08-2020 18:35 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP say the crash happened about one kilometre south of the Grasswood intersection.
  
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• Sask. field hospitals to remain up until SHA confident extra beds won't be needed

  12-08-2020 18:32 via cbc.ca
  
  SHA set up multiple field units to help if hospitals are overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases.
  
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• 'It's very stressful': Single Saskatoon mom with medical conditions worries about kids' return to class - CBC.ca

  12-08-2020 18:16
  
  'It's very stressful': Single Saskatoon mom with medical conditions worries about kids' return to class  CBC.ca
  
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• 'It's very stressful': Single Saskatoon mom with medical conditions worries about kids' return to class

  12-08-2020 18:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Chantel Strongarm is worried about her three youngest children returning to school this fall.
  
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• Manitoba man charged after meth, fentanyl seized during Saskatchewan traffic stop

  12-08-2020 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said 17.6 pounds of meth and 12.2 pounds of fentanyl were seized during a traffic stop in southwestern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Evade Police/Weapons & Drugs - 300 block Haviland Cr.

  12-08-2020 17:55 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man is facing a charge related to drug trafficking after refusing to stop for Police yesterday morning.At approximately 12:15 a.m., August 12, 2020, a Canine Unit observed a suspicious 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue in the 300 block of Haviland Crescent. A traffic stop was attempted, but the driver refused to stop and began driving erratically. Air Support Unit members observed the car and guided Patrol officers to successfully deploy a tire deflation device. The suspect driver abandoned the
  
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• Saskatoon Public Schools will require masks for students in grades 4 to 12

  12-08-2020 17:48
  
  Following the provinces announcement that school divisions now have the option of requiring mask use, Saskatoon Public Schools has adjusted its back-to-school plan.
  
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• Saskatoon Public Schools to require masks for students in grades 4 to 12 - CTV Toronto

  12-08-2020 17:48
  
  Saskatoon Public Schools to require masks for students in grades 4 to 12  CTV Toronto
  
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• Saskatoon Public Schools to require masks for students in grades 4 to 12 - CTV News

  12-08-2020 17:48
  
  Saskatoon Public Schools to require masks for students in grades 4 to 12  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon Public Schools to require masks for students in grades 4 to 12

  12-08-2020 17:48
  
  Following the provinces announcement that school divisions now have the option of requiring mask use, Saskatoon Public Schools has adjusted its back-to-school plan.
  
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• Masks will now be required for grades 4-12 when kids return to school in Saskatoon

  12-08-2020 17:48
  
  Following the provinces announcement that school divisions now have the option of requiring mask use, Saskatoon Public Schools has adjusted its back-to-school plan.
  
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• Masks will now be required for grades 4-12, recommended for younger students: Saskatoon Public Schools

  12-08-2020 17:48
  
  Following the provinces announcement that school divisions now have the option of requiring mask use, Saskatoon Public Schools has adjusted its back-to-school plan.
  
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• Coronavirus : Cowessess First Nation releases back-to-school plan

  12-08-2020 17:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The community has not had a positive COVID-19 case to date.
  
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• In photos: A look back at Saskatoon Fringe Festivals over the years - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-08-2020 17:00
  
  In photos: A look back at Saskatoon Fringe Festivals over the years  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• In photos: A look back at Saskatoon Fringe Festivals over the years

  12-08-2020 16:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It's an annual summer tradition: Broadway Avenue and a few nearby streets close down, vendors roll out their art and their food trucks, theatre fills the roads and venues, and the Saskatoon Fringe Festival makes its colourful mark on the city. Read More
  
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• 5 new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; 20 more recoveries

  12-08-2020 16:49
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan reported five new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.
  
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• Andrew Scheer likely marking last day in House of Commons as Opposition leader

  12-08-2020 16:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is expected to mark a political milestone today: his final time rising in the House of Commons as leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition.
  
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• Some Saskatchewan school divisions make masks mandatory

  12-08-2020 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  School divisions in Regina and Saskatoon were quick to announce mandatory masking for students after the Saskatchewan government’s announcement.
  
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• Regina-area private schools prepare to welcome students

  12-08-2020 16:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Students going back to private schools will encounter some big differences this year. Roberta Bell has more on the unique factors these institutions face amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Where students need to mask up and where masks are not mandatory in Sask.

  12-08-2020 16:03 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government said it will leave it up to school divisions to decide if masks are worn.
  
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• Real Estate YXE: Housing trends in Saskatoon year over year | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  12-08-2020 16:01
  
  Real Estate YXE: Housing trends in Saskatoon year over year | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Real Estate YXE: Housing trends in Saskatoon year over year

  12-08-2020 16:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon area saw a boost in housing sales in July compared to last year. Jeff Thiessen with Century 21 Fusion Realtors joins Global News Morning to break down the numbers.
  
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