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• 'Truly frightening:' Woman recalls waking up to stranger in her bedroom

  25-08-2020 23:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A man who says he used a spare key that he found hidden in a barbecue to break into a stranger's house this summer was high on methamphetamine and acting out of character, a Saskatoon provincial courtroom heard last week. Read More
  
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• RCMP seize six kilograms of suspected cocaine in Wynyard traffic bust

  25-08-2020 23:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP seized six kilograms of what is suspected to be cocaine during a traffic stop earlier this week. Read More
  
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• Leslyn Lewis to run for Conservative Party in next election, source confirms

  25-08-2020 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lewis, a Toronto lawyer, was the first-ever Black female candidate to run for Conservative party leadership.
  
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• SPCA struggling to keep up with Saskatoon’s homeless cat population

  25-08-2020 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon SPCA shared this video of a nursing cat as it attempts to find homes for 127 felines that are currently waiting at the animal shelter.
  
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• SPCA struggling to keep up with Saskatoon’s cat population

  25-08-2020 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon SPCA shared this video of a nursing cat as it attempts to find homes for 127 felines that are currently waiting at the animal shelter.
  
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• Saskatoon SPCA struggling to keep up with city’s cat population

  25-08-2020 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon SPCA shared this video of a nursing cat as it attempts to find homes for 127 felines that are currently waiting at the animal shelter.
  
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• La Ronge council mulls contested homeless shelter move

  25-08-2020 23:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The La Ronge town council is weighing a controversial proposal to move a homeless shelter onto the town's main street. Read More
  
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• Canada-wide warrant issued for suspect in Saskatoon's 9th murder of 2020 - CKOM News Talk Sports

  25-08-2020 23:29 via ckom.com
  
  Canada-wide warrant issued for suspect in Saskatoon's 9th murder of 2020  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Woman allegedly tossed drugs into Sask. jail as part of trafficking scheme

  25-08-2020 23:05
  
  A 30-year-old woman has been arrested for her alleged role in a drug-smuggling operation at a Saskatchewan jail.
  
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• Woman allegedly tossed drugs into Sask. jail as part of Terror Squad trafficking scheme

  25-08-2020 23:05
  
  A 30-year-old woman has been arrested for her alleged role in a drug-smuggling operation at a Saskatchewan jail.
  
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• Wildlife expert says black bears hunting humans is an extreme scenario

  25-08-2020 22:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Wildlife experts say it's rare, but not unprecedented, to have a black bear stalk and kill a human.
  
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• Ontario woman wins lottery after playing numbers that came to her in a dream

  25-08-2020 22:53
  
  An Ontario retiree has won the lottery after playing with numbers that she says came to her in a dream.
  
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• Two new geriatricians hired in Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  25-08-2020 22:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two new geriatricians hired in Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Two new geriatricians hired in Saskatoon

  25-08-2020 22:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When Dr. Haissam Haddad asked the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health to hire not one, but two geriatricians, the approval came almost immediately. Read More
  
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• Semi and 4 other vehicles involved in 'serious' crash near Wakaw: RCMP

  25-08-2020 22:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Emergency crews are at the scene of a serious crash near Wakaw, Sask. Police say a semi and four other vehicles were involved in the collision.
  
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• Prince Albert woman charged with trafficking drugs into correctional centre

  25-08-2020 22:39 via cbc.ca
  
  A Prince Albert woman has been charged with conspiracy to traffic controlled substances into the Prince Albert Provincial Correctional Centre.
  
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• RCMP respond to multi-vehicle collision in construction site near Wakaw

  25-08-2020 22:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Roads are closed near Wakaw Tuesday following a collision between a semi-truck and four vehicles at a construction site. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police identify suspect in Logan Nayneecassum shooting death

  25-08-2020 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police believe Afrah Ali, wanted in Saskatoon’s ninth homicide of 2020, is armed and should not be approached if spotted.
  
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• RCMP on-scene after semi, 4 vehicles collide near Wakaw construction site

  25-08-2020 22:09
  
  RCMP and local fire departments are at the scene of a crash involving four vehicles and a semi-truck on a construction site on Highway 41 just east of Wakaw.
  
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• COVID-19: Sask. reports 23rd death, no new cases

  25-08-2020 22:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Another Saskatchewan resident diagnosed with COVID-19 has died, the province reported Tuesday Read More
  
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• Man wanted for second-degree murder in death of Logan Nayneecassum

  25-08-2020 22:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Canada-wide warrant has been issued in connection with the killing of a 30-year-old father of two at a Lakewood Suburban Centre restaurant last week. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 23rd death, no new cases reported Tuesday

  25-08-2020 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Another person has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The province says the person was in the central west region and was in the 70-to-79 age bracket. 
  
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• Chance of showers: August 25 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  25-08-2020 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enjoy the warm conditions; a cool-down is on the way. Peter Quinlan with all the details in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Tuesday, August 25.
  
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• Saskatoon man wanted on Canada-wide 2nd-degree murder warrant

  25-08-2020 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service says 30-year-old Afrah Ali is wanted for second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Logan Nayneecassum on Friday.
  
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• Police charge man with murder in Saskatoon restaurant shooting, issue Canada-wide warrant

  25-08-2020 21:44
  
  Police have charged a man with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Logan Nayneecassum.
  
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• 23rd coronavirus-related death reported in Saskatchewan, tests drop

  25-08-2020 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are no new coronavirus cases in the province, with 88 active cases and 1,490 total recoveries.
  
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• Update - Homicide - 200 block Slimmon Road - Canada-Wide Warrant

  25-08-2020 21:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are requesting public assistance in locating a man believed to be responsible for the city’s most recent homicide investigation.As a result of the investigation to date Afrah ALI, DOB 1988/05/08 is now wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second degree murder. Investigators believe he may be in the Saskatoon area, but is known to have associations to Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa. Afrah ALI is described as 189 cm (6'3")&nbs
  
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• 'We had to take a very firm stand': Trailblazing senator Lillian Dyck, first Indigenous woman to serve in role, retires

  25-08-2020 21:05
  
  After more than 15 years of representing Saskatchewan, Senator Lillian Dyck announced she is retiring.
  
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• Lillian Dyck, first Indigenous woman to serve in Canada's senate, retires

  25-08-2020 21:05
  
  After more than 15 years of representing Saskatchewan, Senator Lillian Dyck announced she is retiring.
  
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• Treatment tracker: The top contenders to treat the novel coronavirus

  25-08-2020 20:37
  
  Since a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection is still likely many months away from approval, a similar race is on to test and approve an effective treatment for the novel coronavirus.
  
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• Psychiatrist shares advice on how to prepare kids for school

  25-08-2020 20:35 via cbc.ca
  
  As Saskatchewan schools prepare to reopen their doors in two weeks, some students will likely be more nervous about getting back to class than usual, according to a psychiatrist in the province.
  
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• Riders' OL Shepley released to pursue NFL opportunities

  25-08-2020 20:26
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders released Canadian offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley on Tuesday, allowing him to pursue NFL opportunities.
  
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• New $26.5M Rosthern Community School to welcome students

  25-08-2020 20:14
  
  When students resume class this fall in Rosthern, they'll be walking through the doors of a brand new school.
  
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• What you need to know about the return to school in Sask.

  25-08-2020 20:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Navigating back to school in a pandemic could be tough. Here's a breakdown of some of what parents should know.
  
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• What happens if a student tests positive for COVID-19? Your back-to-school questions answered

  25-08-2020 20:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Navigating back to school in a pandemic could be tough. Here's a breakdown of some of what parents should know.
  
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• SaskTel says full restoration of services in Spiritwood region may take 10 days

  25-08-2020 19:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Residents in the Spiritwood, Sask., region are being warned it may take SaskTel 10 days to completely restore all cellular, landline and internet services in the area.
  
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• Body of man missing in Lake Diefenbaker located

  25-08-2020 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Friends identified the missing man as Mazen Cruz, who went missing on Lake Diefenbaker when he jumped into the water to rescue a friend.
  
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• 6 kilos of suspected cocaine seized in Saskatchewan traffic stop

  25-08-2020 19:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP said officers seized six kilos of what they believe is cocaine during a traffic stop on Highway 16 near Wynyard.
  
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• Body of missing Lake Diefenbaker swimmer found

  25-08-2020 19:07
  
  RCMP discovered the body of a missing 35 year-old man Monday afternoon about 30 metres from the shore of Lake Diefenbaker near the Gardiner Dam.
  
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• Sask. RCMP seize 6 kg of suspected cocaine near Wynyard

  25-08-2020 18:52
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP seized six kilograms of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop Monday evening.
  
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• Saskatoon Funeral home uses tech solution to connect distant mourners

  25-08-2020 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a time of social distancing, a Saskatoon funeral home has come up with a unique way to let mourners who can’t attend memorial services to still be there virtually.
  
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• Officers dunk on litter at Saskatoon basketball court

  25-08-2020 18:43
  
  Members of the Saskatoon police Community Mobilization Unit bought a broom and swept the glass from a basketball court on the weekend.
  
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• Kids couldn't play basketball because of broken glass. So a Saskatoon police officer grabbed a broom.

  25-08-2020 18:43
  
  Members of the Saskatoon police Community Mobilization Unit bought a broom and swept the glass from a basketball court on the weekend.
  
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• Sask. Senator Lillian Dyck announces retirement after serving more than 15 years

  25-08-2020 18:41 via cbc.ca
  
  A prominent member of Canada's senate from Saskatchewan has announced she will be saying goodbye to the Red Chamber.
  
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• Maple Leafs send Kapanen to Penguins, get first-round pick in multi-player deal

  25-08-2020 18:33
  
  The Maple Leafs have traded winger Kasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a multi-player deal that also lands Toronto a first-round draft pick.
  
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• Weapons/Stolen ID - Albert Ave. & 5th St. E

  25-08-2020 18:31 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man is facing numerous weapons-related charges following a traffic stop yesterday morning.At approximately 11:00 a.m., August 24, 2020, Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle near Albert Avenue and 5th Street East. The male driver was found to be breaching his court-ordered conditions and was subsequently arrested from the vehicle. A machete, a knife, a bow and arrows, ammunition and bear spray were also located and seized from inside. Officers also located numerous
  
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• Rosthern Community School ready to open doors to students

  25-08-2020 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rosthern Community School will welcome up to 400 students from prekindergarten to Grade 12 when the doors open on Sept. 8.
  
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• Chronic wasting disease steady ahead of hunting season

  25-08-2020 17:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The province wants hunters to help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Read More
  
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• Traffic Stop Reveals Cocaine/Weapons - 19th St. W & Ave. W S

  25-08-2020 17:35 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man is facing drug trafficking-related charges following a traffic stop last night. At approximately 8:30 p.m., August 24, officers in the Community Mobilization Unit observed a brown 1999 Pontiac Sunfire driving erratically near 19th Street West and Avenue W South. A traffic stop was conducted and Police observed a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) on the seat of the car. The two occupants, a man and a woman, were arrested from the vehicle. A knife and a machete were also located concealed
  
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• Sask. reports one new death, no new cases of COVID-19

  25-08-2020 17:14
  
  The province is reporting on Tuesday one new death from COVID-19 and no new cases.
  
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