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• Moe, Clark tout MEEP funding as election campaigns loom

  14-09-2020 23:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's premier and the mayor of its largest city delivered campaign-style speeches while touting the economic benefits of more than $35 million in previously-announced infrastructure funding. Read More
  
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• Committee approves $20k to fix leaky roof at Third Avenue United

  14-09-2020 23:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's Third Avenue United Church has not hosted a service in more than two years, but the 109-year-old downtown landmark has continued to deteriorate. Read More
  
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• 2 men sentenced in Saskatoon trial after 4 deaths from cocaine mixed with fentanyl - CBC.ca

  14-09-2020 23:10 via cbc.ca
  
  2 men sentenced in Saskatoon trial after 4 deaths from cocaine mixed with fentanyl  CBC.ca
  
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• Robbery - 100 Block Avenue P South

  14-09-2020 23:09 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are investigating after a woman was the victim of a robbery on Friday morning. At approximately 11:00 a.m., September 11, 2020, a woman reported being approached by a man on a bicycle in the 100 block of Avenue P South. The man reportedly asked for a cigarette, before producing a knife and stealing a pack of cigarettes, cash and the woman's identification. The male pushed her to the ground before fleeing on his bicycle. The 47-year-old woman was not seriously injured.&
  
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• 2 men sentenced in Saskatoon trial after 4 deaths from cocaine mixed with fentanyl

  14-09-2020 23:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Justice Richard Danyliuk condemned convicted drug trafficker Shervin Beeharry as a "merchant of death."
  
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• Smoke from the U.S. wildfires has reached six Canadian provinces

  14-09-2020 22:53
  
  Smoke from severe wildfires raging on the U.S. West Coast has blown thousands of miles east, reaching all provinces outside Atlantic Canada.
  
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• 14-year-old boy dead in Candle Lake, Sask. shooting

  14-09-2020 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said the alleged shooter of a 14-year-old boy in Candle Lake, Sask., is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 8 new cases, 1 recovery

  14-09-2020 22:47 via cbc.ca
  
  There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan on Monday. Six of them are in Saskatoon, while the others are in the south west and south central zones. 
  
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• Why the acceleration in new COVID-19 cases in Canada is concerning

  14-09-2020 22:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The steady increase in new cases of COVID-19 in Canada's most populated provinces is a concerning trend, the country's chief public health officer says, as hospitals work to keep intensive care admissions manageable.
  
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• Teenage boy dead in apparent murder-suicide in Candle Lake

  14-09-2020 22:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 14-year-old boy is dead following an apparent murder-suicide that was described by the mayor of Candle Lake as "tragic." Read More
  
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• Killer's journals written in custody focus of Crown cross-examination at Saskatoon murder trial

  14-09-2020 21:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Cross-examination at the Blake Schreiner murder trial focused on journals he kept before and after fatally stabbing Tammy Brown.
  
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• Cloudy and cool: Sept. 14 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  14-09-2020 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cooler conditions continue under cloudy skies. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with all the details in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Monday, Sept. 14.
  
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• Mother mourns loss of son killed in murder-suicide at Candle Lake, Sask.

  14-09-2020 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  A mother is grieving the loss of her son, who was the victim of a murder-suicide at Candle Lake, Sask., during the weekend.
  
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• Mother mourns loss of son killed in Candle Lake, Sask., shooting

  14-09-2020 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  A mother is grieving the loss of her son, who was the victim of what she calls a 'murder-suicide' at Candle Lake, Sask., during the weekend.
  
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• Active coronavirus cases continue to rise in Saskatchewan

  14-09-2020 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are eight new coronavirus cases in the province, with 103 active cases and 1,604 total recoveries.
  
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• Parishioners from Saskatoon's Third Avenue United Church ask city for money to secure building - CBC.ca

  14-09-2020 20:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Parishioners from Saskatoon's Third Avenue United Church ask city for money to secure building  CBC.ca
  
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• Parishioners from Saskatoon's Third Avenue United Church ask city for money to secure building

  14-09-2020 20:48 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of people dedicated to preserving a historic church in downtown Saskatoon say they need help to keep the building intact.
  
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• Sask. residents excluded from WestJet COVID-19 travel insurance

  14-09-2020 20:46
  
  WestJet is now offering a new, no-fee COVID-19 related travel insurance for its guests, but Saskatchewan residents are the only Canadians who do not qualify.
  
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• Cocaine, pot, MDMA seized in North Battleford home: RCMP

  14-09-2020 20:28
  
  Police seized drugs, cash weapons and ammunition after a drug trafficking investigation in North Battleford, according to RCMP.
  
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• One day in Saskatoon: singer Theresa Sokyrka - Eat North

  14-09-2020 20:27 via eatnorth.com
  
  One day in Saskatoon: singer Theresa Sokyrka  Eat North
  
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• Juno Awards organizers tell city 'no avenues' to recoup financial losses from cancellation

  14-09-2020 20:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Lamenting six months later the cancellation of Canadian music's biggest event, the final financial implications are more clear following Saskatoon's ill-fated — and costly — bid to host the 2020 Juno Awards. Read More
  
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• Wildfire smoke from U.S. and B.C. arrive in Sask.

  14-09-2020 20:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Many in southern Saskatchewan woke up to apocalyptic skies Monday morning thanks to smoke in the upper atmosphere.
  
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• Positive coronavirus case at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon

  14-09-2020 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  A coronavirus case was reported at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon, but GSCS officials did not say if it was a student or staff member.
  
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• Justice Graeme Mitchell drops by protest camp at Sask. legislature he ruled on last week

  14-09-2020 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Court of Queen's Bench Justice Graeme Mitchell spoke with Tristen Durocher, who fasted while living for 44 days in a teepee in Regina's Wascana Park.
  
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• Startup company weeds out invasive species

  14-09-2020 19:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Daryl Wright grabbed a machete and hacked at a wall of an invasive reed called phragmites growing as high as 15 feet. Read More
  
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• RCMP report missing senior found safe

  14-09-2020 19:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  RCMP say a 75-year-old man reported missing last week has been found safe. Read More
  
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• 2 dead, RCMP investigating after incident in Candle Lake area

  14-09-2020 18:56
  
  CTV News has confirmed two people are dead after an incident in the Candle Lake area.
  
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• 14-year-old boy killed as occupants inside Candle Lake, Sask. home confronted gunman

  14-09-2020 18:56
  
  Police found a 14-year-old boy dead with apparent gunshot wounds on Saturday night at a home in Candle Lake.
  
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• People with addictions weigh in on why Sask. overdose deaths are at record high

  14-09-2020 18:52 via cbc.ca
  
  As of the first week of September, the number of overdoses confirmed (40) and suspected (190) by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service is the highest on record for the province.  
  
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• Drug users, advocates weigh in on why Sask. overdose deaths are at record high

  14-09-2020 18:52 via cbc.ca
  
  As of the first week of September, the number of overdoses confirmed (40) and suspected (190) by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service is the highest on record for the province.  
  
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• Small fire at Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon - 620 CKRM.com

  14-09-2020 18:35 via 620ckrm.com
  
  Small fire at Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon  620 CKRM.com
  
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• A wildfire evacuee returned to her Oregon home to find her barn destroyed but her animals alive

  14-09-2020 18:32
  
  An Oregon wildfire evacuee returned to her home to feed her cows and sheep and found that her horse stable and barn were destroyed, but her animals were alive.
  
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• Arrest - Stolen Vehicle Investigation - 3800 Block Fairlight Drive

  14-09-2020 18:21 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 20-year-old man is facing charges after he was found in possession of a stolen vehicle on Saturday night.At approximately 8:00 p.m., September 12, 2020, Communications received a report about a vehicle that had been stolen from a parking lot in the 3700 block of Diefenbaker Drive earlier that same evening. At approximately 10:40 p.m., Police received additional information that the vehicle had been seen in the 1300 block of McCormack Road. The SPS Air Support Unit also attended and successfull
  
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• Moose Jaw Fire Department saves trapped fawn

  14-09-2020 18:16 via cbc.ca
  
  The Moose Jaw Fire Department had a different kind of rescue call on Saturday morning when it was brought in to help a fawn that had fallen into a crack.
  
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• Who can you vote for? Sask. 2020 provincial election candidates listed by constituency

  14-09-2020 17:29
  
  Here is a current list of candidates expected to appear on the ballot in your district.
  
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• COVID-19 case confirmed at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon

  14-09-2020 17:28 via cbc.ca
  
  A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in someone who works or studies at a Saskatoon high school.
  
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• COVID-19 cases confirmed at three Saskatoon schools

  14-09-2020 16:38
  
  Three Saskatoon schools have confirmed cases of COVID-19.
  
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• COVID-19 case confirmed at Saskatoon high school - CTV News Saskatoon

  14-09-2020 16:38 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 case confirmed at Saskatoon high school  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19 case confirmed at Saskatoon high school

  14-09-2020 16:38
  
  Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools is warning some students at Holy Cross high school may have been exposed to COVID-19.
  
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• Newest mayoral candidate on Lighthouse, Remai Modern, central library

  14-09-2020 16:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  The sixth candidate to announce his run for mayor, Mark Zielke, joins us to discuss his plan to move the Lighthouse and concerns on funding “mega-projects” like Remai Modern and the central library
  
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• 40th annual Terry Fox Run going virtual this year

  14-09-2020 16:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  2020 marks 40 years since the Terry Fox Canada Marathon of Hope that inspired a nation to run and raise money for cancer research. Organizers for this year’s run are making the event a virtual one.
  
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• Sask Polytech adjusting for COVID-19 this school year

  14-09-2020 16:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Students are back learning at Sask Polytech schools across the province – but many classrooms remain dark as they adjust due to COVID-19. The school’s provost breaks down what’s changed this year.
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters battle commercial fire on Avenue I South

  14-09-2020 16:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The commanding battalion chief ordered all firefighters to exit the structure when the fire escalated.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 8 new cases, 1 more in hospital

  14-09-2020 16:14
  
  Here’s what we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next update on COVID-19 cases in the province.
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters battle dangerous blaze in Riversdale Sunday night - CBC.ca

  14-09-2020 14:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon firefighters battle dangerous blaze in Riversdale Sunday night  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters battle dangerous blaze in Riversdale Sunday night

  14-09-2020 14:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Hazards on the scene of the fire at the Triple Crown Metals building including arcing power lines and on-site propane tanks.
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters battle dangerous blaze in Pleasant Hill Sunday night

  14-09-2020 14:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Hazards on the scene of the fire at the Triple Crown Metals building including arcing power lines and on-site propane tanks.
  
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• JONES: Anton Khudobin remembered fondly from his days in Saskatoon - TheChronicleHerald.ca

  14-09-2020 14:09 via thechronicleherald.ca
  
  JONES: Anton Khudobin remembered fondly from his days in Saskatoon  TheChronicleHerald.ca
  
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• JONES: Anton Khudobin remembered fondly from his days in Saskatoon - The Journal Pioneer

  14-09-2020 14:03 via journalpioneer.com
  JONES: Anton Khudobin remembered fondly from his days in Saskatoon  The Journal Pioneer
  
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• Clouds sit over Central SK, with showers across the North: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  14-09-2020 13:49
  
  A daytime high of around 17 degrees is expected for the Bridge City Monday.
  
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