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• Possible COVID-19 exposure at Saskatoon minor football field

  04-10-2020 23:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at a football field in Saskatoon where a person or persons attended while likely infectious. Read More
  
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• Rural Saskatchewan residents calling for cell service along highways after “many serious accidents”

  04-10-2020 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residents in rural Saskatchewan are raising safety concerns about having to drive hours without cell service, after being snubbed in Sasktel’s latest plan to build 74 cell towers in rural parts of the province.
  
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• Major Crimes Unit investigating puzzling injury at Saskatoon business

  04-10-2020 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say they are investigating 'how and why' a man was injured, Sunday.
  
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• Early morning death deemed a homicide: Saskatoon police

  04-10-2020 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say they are investigating 'how and why' a man was injured, Sunday.
  
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• Update re: Traffic Restrictions - Person Injured - 1000 Block 8th Street East

  04-10-2020 22:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Traffic restrictions in the area of Clarence Avenue South and 9th Street East pertaining to this matter have now been lifted. The Saskatoon Police Service wishes to thank the motoring public for their cooperation while the investigation was underway in that area.Further updates will be made when more information is available.(Occurrence Number: 20-103457)
  
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• COVID-19 case confirmed at Central Collegiate in Moose Jaw, Sask.

  04-10-2020 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  This is the second COVID-19 case identified within the Prairie South School Division and the second within Moose Jaw. 
  
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• Moe condemns conspiracists after ousting candidate

  04-10-2020 22:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is reassuring voters conspiracists have no place in his party after one of his candidates resigned Saturday after his history of promoting and engaging with "strange" falsehoods online was brought to light. Read More
  
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• Seven reasons Canada's COVID-19 situation could worsen in the coming weeks

  04-10-2020 22:15
  
  With hospitalizations rising, testing and tracing issues in several provinces, and colder weather looming, experts say Canada's COVID-19 situation will likely get worse before it gets better.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating 12th murder of 2020 - CKOM News Talk Sports

  04-10-2020 22:07
  
  Saskatoon police investigating 12th murder of 2020  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatchewan reports 5 new cases of COVID-19, no new recoveries

  04-10-2020 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Of the new cases, there are two in the south east zone, and one case in the Saskatoon, central east and Regina zones.
  
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• Sask. reports 5 new cases of COVID-19

  04-10-2020 21:53
  
  The province reported on Sunday five new cases of COVID-19.
  
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• Police investigating after man injured near 8th and Clarence

  04-10-2020 21:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police say its forensics team is investigating after a man was injured near 8th Street and Clarence Avenue early Sunday morning. Read More
  
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• 5 new COVID-19 cases found in Sask. on Sunday

  04-10-2020 21:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Two of the cases announced Sunday are from the South East region, then one each was found in Saskatoon, Regina and the Central East region, according to the province's data.
  
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• Tam urges Thanksgiving caution amid recent rise in cases of COVID-19

  04-10-2020 21:38
  
  Plan ahead to make sure this year's Thanksgiving holiday is safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's top public health officer urged on Sunday as case counts continued to soar in several parts of the country.
  
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• Vigil for murdered and missing Indigenous women takes place in Calgary

  04-10-2020 21:30
  
  The loved ones of many Indigenous women and girls, many of which are homicide victims, gathered in Calgary for nationwide movement Sunday.
  
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• Person Injured - 1000 Block 8th Street East

  04-10-2020 21:24 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  On October 4, 2020, at approximately 7:25 a.m., Saskatoon Police Service patrol members attended with Medavie Health Services to a commercial property on the 1000 block of 8th Street East regarding an injured male.Members from the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crimes Unit and Forensic Identification Unit are actively investigating the incident.Traffic restrictions are in place around the area of Clarence Avenue South and 9th Street East. Motorists are asked to be mindful of barricades
  
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• Saskatchewan fall suppers move forward with drive-thru fundraisers

  04-10-2020 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Religious and community groups across the province are adapting the annual tradition of harvest fall suppers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Sask. teachers report inability to physically distance, lack meeting educational needs

  04-10-2020 21:04
  
  Many Saskatchewan teachers that responded to a recent survey say it has been difficult to maintain physical distancing of two metres while in the classroom.
  
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• Saskatoon comedian authors book that ribs Saskatchewan for 144 pages - CBC.ca

  04-10-2020 20:55
  
  Saskatoon comedian authors book that ribs Saskatchewan for 144 pages  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon comedian authors book that ribs Saskatchewan for 144 pages

  04-10-2020 20:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Joel Jeffrey, a comedian in Saskatoon, wrote a book, titled Great Saskatchewan Joke Book: More Laughs Than Potholes, which was published in August.
  
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• Think twice before gathering for Thanksgiving, Dr. Tam says

  04-10-2020 20:20
  
  Plan ahead to make sure this year's Thanksgiving holiday is safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's top public health officer urged on Sunday as case counts continued to soar in several parts of the country.
  
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• Founder of Sask. epilepsy program, Dr. Tellez-Zenteno dies

  04-10-2020 20:13
  
  A neurologist and professor of neurology at the University of Saskatchewan has died.
  
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• B.C. court approves sale of struggling outdoor equipment retailer MEC to U.S. firm

  04-10-2020 20:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A B.C. court has approved the sale of struggling outdoor recreation retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op to a U.S. private investment firm. Read More
  
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• Women for Saskatchewan policy op-ed website launches for Sask election

  04-10-2020 19:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Winter Fedyk was looking for an outlet. It was the beginning of August, and she and some other women were chatting about how they would engage during the upcoming elections this fall. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Party names candidate to replace Daryl Cooper in Saskatoon Eastview

  04-10-2020 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Party appointed Chris Guérette as its new candidate in Saskatoon Eastview
  
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• Saskatchewan Party denounces QAnon, names replacement candidate in Saskatoon Eastview - Globalnews.ca

  04-10-2020 18:39
  
  Saskatchewan Party denounces QAnon, names replacement candidate in Saskatoon Eastview  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatchewan Party denounces QAnon, names replacement candidate in Saskatoon Eastview

  04-10-2020 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Party appointed Chris Guérette as its new candidate in Saskatoon Eastview
  
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• Saskatoon home builders' CEO named replacement Sask. Party candidate for Saskatoon-Eastview

  04-10-2020 18:35
  
  The Saskatchewan Party named Chris Guérette as the replacement candidate for Daryl Cooper for Saskatoon-Eastview.
  
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• Sask. Party names new candidate for Saskatoon-Eastview

  04-10-2020 18:35
  
  The Saskatchewan Party named Chris Guérette as the replacement candidate for Daryl Cooper for Saskatoon-Eastview.
  
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• Chris Guerette named Sask. Party candidate in Saskatoon Eastview after Daryl Cooper steps down due to 'concerning' social media posts

  04-10-2020 18:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The second week of the 2020 provincial election will look different for the Saskatchewan Party than the first, after one candidate resigned amidst a social media firestorm and a new contender was appointed in a Saskatoon riding. Read More
  
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• 12 weeks of Christmas? Retailers speed up holiday plans in a daunting year

  04-10-2020 16:16
  
  Retailers are ramping up plans for a transformed Christmas shopping season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Sask Party promises to cut small business tax rate for small businesses

  04-10-2020 15:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe says his party will drop the small business tax rate if he's re-elected.
  
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• Joyce Echaquan's death highlights systemic racism in health care, experts say

  04-10-2020 13:20
  
  The fate of Joyce Echaquan, an Indigenous woman who died in a Quebec hospital after filming staff insulting her, is a tragic example of the systemic racism many Indigenous people face when accessing health services in Canada, advocates and patients say.
  
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• A case for commemorating Chief Big Bear: an early advocate for Indigenous rights

  04-10-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  One of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action is that “the contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canada’s history” must be recognized. One person stands out to historian Bill Waiser: the Plains Cree Chief Big Bear.
  
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• With another win, the Saskatchewan Party could cement its place among the province's political dynasties

  04-10-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan started as a Liberal fortress before becoming the heartland of the NDP. Now, Saskatchewan is looking like the bedrock of conservatism in Canada.
  
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• Canadians have returned 830,000 pandemic benefit payments

  04-10-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadians have made more than 830,000 repayments of COVID-19 emergency aid benefits to which they were not entitled – a statistic some say reflects mass confusion over fast-tracked federal programs.
  
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• SHA warns of multiple COVID-19 exposures across nine municipalities, including three Saskatoon bus routes - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  04-10-2020 09:00
  
  SHA warns of multiple COVID-19 exposures across nine municipalities, including three Saskatoon bus routes  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• SaskParty names Chris Guérette as new candidate in Saskatoon Eastview - CKOM News Talk Sports

  04-10-2020 09:00
  
  SaskParty names Chris Guérette as new candidate in Saskatoon Eastview  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Potential COVID-19 exposure at Saskatoon Minor Football Field - CTV News Saskatoon

  04-10-2020 09:00
  
  Potential COVID-19 exposure at Saskatoon Minor Football Field  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• How three Saskatoon men are trying to grow an extreme sport in the province - CTV News Saskatoon

  04-10-2020 05:11
  
  How three Saskatoon men are trying to grow an extreme sport in the province  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• How three Saskatoon men are trying to grow an extreme sport in the province

  04-10-2020 05:11
  
  Paramotoring is not a common sport in Saskatchewan according to Dustin Blanchard, but with a new clothing company and the ability to train, he thinks soon there will be a lot more people in the sky.
  
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• Blaine Lake RCMP warn break and enter suspect that stolen steaks were poisoned

  04-10-2020 02:53
  
  Blaine Lake RCMP is warning a break and enter suspect that the steaks they stole contain poison and must not be consumed.
  
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• Large house fire under investigation in Prince Albert

  04-10-2020 02:48
  
  The Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a large fire in the 1600 block of 15th Street West just after 5 a.m. Saturday.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon - Global News

  04-10-2020 02:36
  
  COVID-19 outbreak declared at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon

  04-10-2020 02:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  This is the second outbreak declared at a school.
  
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• Saskatoon police deploy taser, pepper spray after officers threatened

  04-10-2020 02:12
  
  A man is in custody after a domestic dispute which led to threats against Saskatoon police Friday night, according to a news release sent out by the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS).
  
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• 16-year-old fined more than $1,500 after being caught driving 110 km/hr over the speed limit in Saskatoon

  04-10-2020 02:08
  
  A 16-year-old Saskatoon boy has been charged with driving in excess of 200 km/h in a 90 km/h speed zone, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• Sask Party promises to cut tax rate for small businesses

  04-10-2020 02:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe says his party will drop the small business tax rate if he’s elected.
  
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• SHA declares COVID-19 outbreak at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon - CTV News Saskatoon

  04-10-2020 02:03
  
  SHA declares COVID-19 outbreak at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• SHA declares COVID-19 outbreak at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon

  04-10-2020 02:03
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has declared an outbreak at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon.
  
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