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• Saskatoon man gets vintage typewriter as gift from Tom Hanks - CBC.ca

  18-09-2020 23:52
  
  Saskatoon man gets vintage typewriter as gift from Tom Hanks  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon man gets vintage typewriter as gift from Tom Hanks

  18-09-2020 23:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Movie star Tom Hanks has sent a special gift to a Saskatoon man who repairs typewriters.
  
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• Meewasin’s sheep are baaaaaack for another year of grazing – and fighting invasive species

  18-09-2020 23:45
  
  For weeks, 160 sheep have been grazing Meewasin’s Beaver Creek Conservation Area under the guidance of shepherd Jared Epp.
  
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• Province announces inquests into two deaths at Saskatoon facilities - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  18-09-2020 23:18
  
  Province announces inquests into two deaths at Saskatoon facilities  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Province announces inquests into two deaths at Saskatoon facilities

  18-09-2020 23:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Coroners Service has announced inquests into two deaths that occurred at facilities in Saskatoon that house provincial and federal inmates. Read More
  
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• Semi-truck driver killed in Rouleau, Sask., train collision

  18-09-2020 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP say the train and truck collided in an uncontrolled intersection.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 19 new cases, 6 in Saskatoon connected to Brandt Industries

  18-09-2020 22:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Of the 12 new cases in the Saskatoon area, six of them are connected to Brandt Industries. The company has a manufacturing facility in the city.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 19 new cases, 15 recoveries announced Friday

  18-09-2020 22:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Nineteen new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan were announced Friday. Twelve are in the Saskatoon area, three are in the central west zone and four are in the Regina area.
  
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• Fishing Lake First Nation school goes 100% online as ‘a precautionary measure’

  18-09-2020 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fishing Lake First Nation's school has made the decision to move entirely to virtual learning after the coronavirus was detected in nearby municipalities. 
  
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• Friday dinner, forum for Saskatoon mayoral candidates an early test of COVID-era campaigning

  18-09-2020 22:25 via cbc.ca
  
  "That's the wildcard," candidate Cary Tarasoff says of the dinner. "If the supper wasn't included, I'd go. It just doesn't pass my sniff test."
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brandt Industries in Saskatoon

  18-09-2020 22:19
  
  Six of the 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatoon reported Friday are due to an outbreak at Brandt Industries.
  
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• 19 new coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan, active cases jump to 113

  18-09-2020 22:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health officials said of the 12 new cases in Saskatoon, six are at Brandt Industries.
  
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• Summer-like start to the weekend: Sept. 18 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  18-09-2020 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Enjoy Saturday, conditions take a downturn on Sunday. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with all the details in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Friday, Sept. 18.
  
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• Sask. reports 19 new COVID cases, including 12 in Saskatoon - CKOM News Talk Sports

  18-09-2020 21:47
  
  Sask. reports 19 new COVID cases, including 12 in Saskatoon  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Update-Charges Laid- Apartment Fire- 2000 Block 20th Street West

  18-09-2020 21:31 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service have charged a 39 year old man with Arson, following the investigation of an apartment fire that occurred on September 11, 2020 in the 2000 block of 20th Street West. The Saskatoon man was arrested on September 17, 2020 and  is facing charges of Arson-Disregard for Human Life and Breach of Release Order.(Court Information # 991139960).(Occurrence Number: 20-93678)
  
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• Helicopter helps rescue injured Saskatoon man in northern Sask. - CKOM News Talk Sports

  18-09-2020 21:22
  
  Helicopter helps rescue injured Saskatoon man in northern Sask.  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Gabriel Dumont Institute gets $3.2M for skills training

  18-09-2020 21:18
  
  New provincial funding will allow Gabriel Dumont Institute to deliver new education and skills training programs.
  
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• Composite sketch released of mother of baby found dead in Saskatoon recycling bin - Global News

  18-09-2020 21:05
  
  Composite sketch released of mother of baby found dead in Saskatoon recycling bin  Global News
  
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• Composite sketch released of mother of baby found dead in Saskatoon recycling bin

  18-09-2020 21:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say they are now turning to science in an effort to identify the mother of a baby girl found dead in a recycling bin.
  
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• Clark sets campaign focus on economy, crime, infrastructure

  18-09-2020 20:55
  
  Charlie Clark has announced his campaign platform in his bid to be re-elected as mayor.
  
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• Saskatoon canoeist, dog rescued after northern Sask. mishap

  18-09-2020 20:30 via cbc.ca
  
  A canoeist from Saskatoon is safe and warm — and so is his dog — thanks to technology and some dedicated search and rescue crews.
  
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• COVID Alert app now available in Saskatchewan

  18-09-2020 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The COVID-19 exposure notification aims to slow the spread of COVID-19 by notifying users if they’ve been in close contact with someone who has the virus.
  
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• Stranded Saskatoon canoeist, dog rescued by military aircraft

  18-09-2020 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Canadian Armed Forces helicopter came to the aid of a Saskatoon canoeist with serious injuries, and his dog, who had become stranded in a remote area.
  
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• Coronavirus contact tracing app now available in Sask.

  18-09-2020 19:55
  
  The Government of Canada’s COVID-19 contact tracing app is now operational in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Canoeist from Saskatoon, dog rescued after SOS near Black Lake

  18-09-2020 19:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A paramedic descended from a hovering helicopter to save an injured Saskatoon man and the man's dog after an SOS was sent from a remote waterway in northern Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• Inquests scheduled for 2 Saskatoon inmates who died in custody - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-09-2020 19:48
  
  Inquests scheduled for 2 Saskatoon inmates who died in custody  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Inquests scheduled for 2 Saskatoon inmates who died in custody

  18-09-2020 19:48
  
  A public inquest into the death of James Short is set for Oct. 19-23 at the Saskatoon Inn and Conference Centre.
  
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• U.S. company develops composite image of dead Saskatoon baby's mother based on DNA

  18-09-2020 19:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police are hoping a composite image may help identify the mother of a baby girl found dead in a dumpster last fall.
  
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• Saskatoon man, dog, extracted from Black Lake wilderness

  18-09-2020 19:05
  
  A canoeist is in hospital and is expected to make a full recovery after he and his dog were rescued by helicopter.
  
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• Police release image in hopes of finding mother of infant found dead in downtown recycling bin

  18-09-2020 18:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is hoping that a constructed image of a woman developed based on DNA phenotyping technology will help it find the mother of an infant whose body was discovered in a downtown recycling bin last fall. Read More
  
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• Métis Nation-Sask. sues province, alleging failure to consult on land rights

  18-09-2020 18:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has filed a lawsuit against the provincial government, claiming that not enough consultation is being done with the Métis over land use issues stemming from the government's continued "use and reliance" on the 2010 First Nation and Metis Consultation Policy Framework. Read More
  
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• In hopes of locating mother of dead infant found in Saskatoon, police release composite photo made with DNA from scene

  18-09-2020 18:08
  
  Police are taking an unusual step in the search for the mother of an infant found dead in Saskatoon last fall.
  
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• Canadian airlines cancelling flights again as hoped-for bounceback in demand fizzles

  18-09-2020 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian airlines are cancelling hundreds of flights as hopes for a spike in demand fall flat, snarling plans for the few passengers who remain.
  
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• Additional Information - Sudden Death Investigation - 400 Block 5th Avenue North

  18-09-2020 17:30 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  After months of investigation, the Saskatoon Police Service is turning to science in a new way in hopes of bringing a file to conclusion.  In November 2019, a deceased infant was found in a recycling bin in the 400 block of 5th Avenue North. Since that time, Police continue to follow up on tips and claims, but the mother has yet to be identified.Investigators have taken the unique step to submit the DNA from the mother, which was found in the bag with the infant, to a U.S. based company in
  
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• 2021 Saskatoon Police budget calls for body cams, 4 more constables and 2 more Police and Crisis Team members - CBC.ca

  18-09-2020 17:29
  
  2021 Saskatoon Police budget calls for body cams, 4 more constables and 2 more Police and Crisis Team members  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon Police Service receives preliminary approval for $5M budget increase

  18-09-2020 17:21
  
  Saskatoon Police Service has received preliminary approval for a budget increase in 2021.
  
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• Tatiana Maslany cast as lead in Marvel’s ‘She-Hulk’ TV show

  18-09-2020 17:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tatiana Maslany, born in Regina, SK, hasn't had a leading role since sci-fi show 'Orphan Black' ended in 2017.
  
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• 19 new Sask. COVID-19 cases reported; 113 considered active

  18-09-2020 16:55
  
  Saskatchewan reported new 19 COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the provincial active cases to 113.
  
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• 19 new Sask. coronavirus cases reported; 113 considered active

  18-09-2020 16:55
  Saskatchewan reported new 19 COVID-19 cases on Friday, bringing the provincial active cases to 113.
  
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• Dancing Sky Theatre first ticketed performance at new Shakespeare site

  18-09-2020 16:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dance Sky Theatre will have the first ticketed performances at the new Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan site next week- and the performers are excited to entertain an in-person audience.
  
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• Man charged after allegedly making bomb threat at Saskatoon business

  18-09-2020 16:44
  
  A man has been charged with mischief after allegedly causing a scare at a downtown business on Wednesday.
  
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• Creating fall colour in your garden

  18-09-2020 16:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The leaves are changing colour but that doesn’t mean your garden needs to suffer. Jill Vanduyvendyk with Dutch Growers shows some changes you can make to bring some fall colour to your garden.
  
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• Regina-born actress cast as 'She-Hulk' in Marvel Disney Plus series: eTalk

  18-09-2020 16:33
  
  Tatiana Maslany has been cast as the titular role in the upcoming “She-Hulk” Marvel series coming to the Disney Plus streaming service, according to eTalk.
  
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• Board of Police Commissioners on approving police budget

  18-09-2020 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon’s Board of Police Commissioners has given approval to the police budget for next year, including a body camera pilot project and hiring new constables.
  
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• Saskatoon students head to 'Gramma' school for eLearning help - CBC.ca

  18-09-2020 16:19
  
  Saskatoon students head to 'Gramma' school for eLearning help  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon students head to 'Gramma' school for eLearning help

  18-09-2020 16:19 via cbc.ca
  
  The three students are so far giving virtual learning a passing grade. Two siblings and their cousin would normally go to three different schools.
  
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• Sask. travellers now qualify for free COVID-19 insurance on WestJet

  18-09-2020 15:32 via cbc.ca
  
  WestJet has announced travellers in Saskatchewan now qualify for free COVID-19 insurance.
  
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• Saskatoon man receives typewriter from actor Tom Hanks' collection - CKOM News Talk Sports

  18-09-2020 15:09
  
  Saskatoon man receives typewriter from actor Tom Hanks' collection  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon man charged after alleged bomb threat - CBC.ca

  18-09-2020 14:55
  
  Saskatoon man charged after alleged bomb threat  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon man charged after alleged bomb threat

  18-09-2020 14:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A 52-year-old man has been charged with mischief after police say he came into a business with what he claimed was an explosive device.
  
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