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• Saskatoon Fire Department investigates large garage fire in Pleasant Hill

  23-08-2020 23:55
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters respond to afternoon garage fire

  23-08-2020 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Firefighters responded to the 100 block of Avenue Q South just after 1:00 p.m. for a report of a garage fire.
  
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• Garage Fire - 100 Block Av R S

  23-08-2020 23:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service and the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 100 block of Av R S today at 1:11 p.m.The fire is under investigation.  There were no reported injuries.Anyone with information is asked to call the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.(Occurrence Number: 2020-85821)
  
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• Three new cases recorded as Saskatchewan reaches 1,600 COVID-19 cases

  23-08-2020 22:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Of the province’s total active cases, 69 — or 65 per cent — are located in communal living settings. That’s a slight decrease when compared to the 76 cases in these settings reported on Saturday.
  
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• Sask. reports 3 new cases of COVID-19, 106 active cases

  23-08-2020 21:55
  
  Saskatchewan has reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the provincial total to 1,600.
  
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• Saskatoon structure fire was intentionally set, caused $60K in damage, fire department says

  23-08-2020 21:37
  
  A structure fire in the City Park neighbourhood Saturday night was intentionally set and caused thousands of dollars in damage, according to the Saskatoon Fire Department.
  
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• Saskatoon Fire Department rescues cat from boarded-up house fire - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-08-2020 21:29 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Fire Department rescues cat from boarded-up house fire  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Fire Department rescues cat from boarded-up house fire

  23-08-2020 21:29
  
  Firefighters rescued a cat from a boarded-up structure fire in the Riversdale neighbourhood Saturday morning that caused thousands of dollars in damage, according to the Saskatoon Fire Department.
  
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• Sask. father attributes son’s death to COVID-19 rules: ‘This shouldn’t have happened’

  23-08-2020 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  While in hospital before his death, Mark Ogden's son told him he was supposed to go for a CT scan in June. But the appointment was postponed because of restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Boy treated for minor burns after 'ball of fire' reported on school roof: Saskatoon Fire Department

  23-08-2020 20:29
  
  A boy was treated for minor burns after a fire was reported on the roof of a Saskatoon school Friday night, according to the fire department.
  
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• Evidence suggests 'incendiary fire occurred' at John G. Egnatoff school: investigator

  23-08-2020 20:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A fire on the roof of a Saskatoon elementary school is believed to have been set intentionally, according to an investigator. Read More
  
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• Some Sask. residents without 911 service after fire at SaskTel building

  23-08-2020 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residents of Spiritwood, Sask., have lost internet, phone and cell service after a fire at a SaskTel building on Sunday the RCMP say.
  
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• No 911 service after SaskTel building caught fire in Spiritwood: RCMP

  23-08-2020 20:08
  
  Residents near Spiritwood are being asked to drive to their local RCMP detachment until further notice after a SaskTel building caught fire causing phone, Internet, and cellular services to be lost, according to a release from the RCMP.
  
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• Dispute between Lakewood restaurant patrons preceded man's shooting death: Saskatoon police - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-08-2020 19:54 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Dispute between Lakewood restaurant patrons preceded man's shooting death: Saskatoon police  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Dispute between Lakewood restaurant patrons preceded man's shooting death: Saskatoon police

  23-08-2020 19:54
  
  Police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old Saskatoon man after a shooting at a restaurant in the Lakewood neighbourhood early Friday morning.
  
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• SHA warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at two Prince Albert businesses

  23-08-2020 19:16
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning the public about a possible COVID-19 exposure at two Prince Albert businesses.
  
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• Saskatoon fire dept. deal with 2 arsons in 12 hours; damage estimated at over $200K

  23-08-2020 18:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department said the fire, across from City Hospital, was intentionally set.
  
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• Police release new information on Friday homicide outside Saskatoon restaurant - CKOM News Talk Sports

  23-08-2020 17:56 via ckom.com
  
  Police release new information on Friday homicide outside Saskatoon restaurant  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Feeding a village: Community garden project growing for Ahtahkakoop

  23-08-2020 17:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Ahenakew is not only working hard to feed her community, but also to promote gardening for the entire Ahtahkakoop community. During the school year, she’ll bring out grades from the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation High School to help in the garden, and she offers expertise and seeds to anyone in the community who wants to start their own garden at their homes. Ahtahkakoop band councillor Pat Isbister says she hopes all of Ahenakew’s hard work starts a lifelong love of gardening, especially i
  
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• Co. Labs co-founders resign with plans to pursue new tech startup

  23-08-2020 17:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After building a technology hub in Saskatoon, co-founders Jordan Dutchak and Alex Shimla have resigned from Co. Labs. Read More
  
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• Fresh peaches recalled in Canada after salmonella outbreak in U.S.

  23-08-2020 16:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadians are being warned to avoid some fresh peaches from a California company after a salmonella outbreak in the United States. Prima Wawona has recalled fresh peaches with various brand names due to possible salmonella contamination. 
  
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• Winner of Conservative leadership race to be named

  23-08-2020 13:35
  
  The next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada is set to be announced imminently, marking the start of a new chapter for the federal party. Whomever wins will inherit the party at a key moment, and will need to immediately work to establish party unity after the sometimes fractious and months-long leadership race.
  
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• Winner of Conservative leadership race set to be revealed tonight

  23-08-2020 13:35
  
  The federal Conservative party elects a new leader tonight and whomever wins faces two major challenges right out of the gate.
  
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• Thousands of damaged ballots force delay in naming next Conservative leader

  23-08-2020 13:35
  
  The naming of the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada has been delayed for hours, after thousands of ballots were damaged.
  
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• Naming of next Conservative leader delayed

  23-08-2020 13:35
  
  The naming of the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada has been delayed by at least an hour and a half, with the party saying that the envelope-opening machines being used are 'slicing through' some of the ballots.
  
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• MacKay leading, Sloan eliminated after first round in Conservative leadership race

  23-08-2020 13:35
  
  Peter MacKay is leading after the first ballot in the Conservative leadership race while Derek Sloan has been eliminated and his points are now being reallocated.
  
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• 'I'm Erin O'Toole': New Conservative leader named after a race like no other

  23-08-2020 13:35
  
  Erin O'Toole is the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, securing victory on the third ballot after a historic and months-long leadership campaign.
  
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• 'I'm Erin O’Toole': New Conservative leader named after a race like no other

  23-08-2020 13:35
  
  Erin O'Toole is the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, securing victory on the third ballot after a historic and months-long leadership campaign.
  
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• Erin O'Toole named new Conservative Party leader

  23-08-2020 13:35
  
  Erin O’Toole is the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, securing victory on the third ballot.
  
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• Ballot issue delays naming of next Conservative leader

  23-08-2020 13:35
  
  The naming of the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada has been delayed by at least an hour and a half, with the party saying that the envelope-opening machines being used are 'slicing through' some of the ballots.
  
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• Sask. Airbnb rentals seeing surge in popularity as people opt for staycations amidst COVID-19

  23-08-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Short-term rentals, like those offered through Airbnb, have become a popular vacation option for people looking to 'get away' safely during the COVID-19 pandemic while staying in their home province.
  
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• Sask. research team faces manufacturing delays on difficult road to COVID-19 vaccine

  23-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Despite long workdays and promising early results, researchers at VIDO-InterVac in Saskatoon say a lack of manufacturing capacity is slowing down their efforts at a made-in-Canada vaccine. That matters, given concerns over "vaccine nationalism," which could prevent access to a product that's not made at home.
  
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• Made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine effort slowed by manufacturing delay

  23-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Despite long workdays and promising early results, researchers at VIDO-InterVac in Saskatoon say a lack of manufacturing capacity is slowing down their efforts at a made-in-Canada vaccine. That matters, given concerns over "vaccine nationalism," which could prevent access to a product that's not made at home.
  
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• Canadian oil giants emphasize climate change and diversity as they compete for investment

  23-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian companies are playing catch-up to their European counterparts on most environmental and social issues, since most large oil companies in Europe have already made major carbon-reduction decisions and have linked environmental performance to compensation for several years.
  
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• Saskatoon Fire Department responds to deliberately set fire in Riversdale - CKOM News Talk Sports

  23-08-2020 09:00 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon Fire Department responds to deliberately set fire in Riversdale  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Boy sustains minor injuries following fire incident at Saskatoon school - CKOM News Talk Sports

  23-08-2020 09:00 via ckom.com
  
  Boy sustains minor injuries following fire incident at Saskatoon school  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Summer run clinic aiming to inspire youth in Saskatoon | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  23-08-2020 04:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Summer run clinic aiming to inspire youth in Saskatoon | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Summer run clinic aiming to inspire youth in Saskatoon

  23-08-2020 04:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Prairie Run Crew Outreach Program’s summer run clinic held another session on Saturday in Saskatoon. It’s aim is to inspire and restore youth.
  
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• 'Dispute between numerous patrons' at Saskatoon pub preceded fatal shooting: police

  23-08-2020 04:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A dispute between patrons at a Saskatoon pub led to the altercation in which a 30-year-old man was fatally shot, Saskatoon police say. Read More
  
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• Evidence suggests 'incendiary fire occurred' at John G. Egnatoff School: Saskatoon investigator

  23-08-2020 03:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A fire on the roof of a Saskatoon elementary school is believed to have been set intentionally, according to an investigator. Read More
  
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• Coronavirus exposed at 2 businesses in Prince Albert

  23-08-2020 03:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health officials say the person who tested positive for COVID-19 visited the businesses while likely infectious.
  
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• Police looking for help from public with Aria shooting death

  23-08-2020 03:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Major Crimes is now looking to speak with anyone who was at the restaurant on the night of the shooting.
  
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• Harbour Landing retail store exposed to COVID-19: Sask. health

  23-08-2020 02:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The SHA says the person was likely infectious when they were at the store during four dates.
  
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• 3 charged with arson after allegedly trying to light Saskatoon school on fire - Global News

  23-08-2020 02:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  3 charged with arson after allegedly trying to light Saskatoon school on fire  Global News
  
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• 3 charged with arson after allegedly trying to light Saskatoon school on fire

  23-08-2020 02:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department was called to Dr. John G. Egnatoff School late Friday because witnesses told police they saw a ball of fire on the roof.
  
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• Saskatoon’s 9th homicide victim shot to death: police - Global News

  23-08-2020 02:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon’s 9th homicide victim shot to death: police  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon’s 9th homicide victim shot to death: police

  23-08-2020 02:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police has released new information about the man killed on the morning of Aug. 21, including how he died and his age.
  
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• Deliberate fire causes $150K in damages to Saskatoon house: fire department - Global News

  23-08-2020 02:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Deliberate fire causes $150K in damages to Saskatoon house: fire department  Global News
  
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• Deliberate fire causes $150K in damages to Saskatoon house: fire department

  23-08-2020 02:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department said no one was found inside the boarded-up house and that early morning fire was deliberately started.
  
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• North Regina Little League making baseball accessible with $40,000 Blue Jays grant

  23-08-2020 02:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  North Regina Little League is one of four Saskatchewan recipients of grants from this year's Jays Care Foundation Field of Dreams program.
  
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