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• 'Very encouraging': Sask. real estate market healthy despite COVID-19 pandemic

  07-10-2020 23:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan real estate market is showing “encouraging signs,” says Saskatchewan Realtors Association chief executive officer Jason Yochim. Read More
  
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• Colten Boushie’s mother intervenes in Supreme Court case on jury selection

  07-10-2020 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Debbie Baptiste and others in Colten Boushie’s family said Gerald Stanley’s lawyer used peremptory challenges to dismiss Indigenous prospective jurors.
  
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• 'She mattered': Family of homicide victim Tiki Laverdiere speaks after preliminary hearing for accused

  07-10-2020 23:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Even though police and prosecutors warned the sisters of Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere about how hard it would be to sit through court proceedings related to their sister's death, they say they weren't prepared for what they've heard. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon anticipating almost 7,000 mail-in ballots - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  07-10-2020 23:52
  
  Saskatoon anticipating almost 7,000 mail-in ballots  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• COVID-19: Keep Thanksgiving gatherings small, guidelines say

  07-10-2020 23:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Thanksgiving is a time of big family get-togethers and even bigger turkey dinners, but public health officials want Saskatchewan residents to keep their gatherings small this year to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Warrant issued for suspect in Saskatoon's 12th murder of the year - CKOM News Talk Sports

  07-10-2020 23:47
  
  Warrant issued for suspect in Saskatoon's 12th murder of the year  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Man wanted in fatal shooting of Brandon Applegate considered dangerous: Saskatoon police

  07-10-2020 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Justin Troy Ballantyne is wanted in connection with the shooting and murder of a 22-year-old Brandon Applegate that occurred in Saskatoon on Oct. 4, according to police.
  
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• Ryan Meili, Scott Moe address surgical wait times during Saskatchewan election campaign stops

  07-10-2020 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan NDP says it will build a new surgical centre to address wait times, Saskatchewan Party’s goal is addressing surgical capacity.
  
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• 30-year-old man sought in fatal shooting of Brandon Applegate

  07-10-2020 23:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police are looking for a 30-year-old man accused of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Brandon Applegate on Sunday. Read More
  
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• Stabbing - 1400 block Ave. B N

  07-10-2020 23:27 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Patrol members arrested a man today, following reports of an injured person.At approximately 1:00 p.m., October 7, 2020, Saskatoon Police were notified of an injured male near Avenue D North and 35th Street West. Upon arrival, a male victim was located suffering from a stab wound. Medavie Health Services transported the male to hospital with, what are believed to be, minor injuries. The 30 year old male suspect was subsequently arrested at a residence in the 1400 block of Avenue B North and char
  
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• Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Saskatoon shooting death

  07-10-2020 23:22
  
  Saskatoon police are searching for a man in connection to the death of 22-year-old Brandon Applegate.
  
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• NDP pledges to hire Sask. companies and workers first for government projects

  07-10-2020 23:02
  
  An NDP government would give priority to Saskatchewan companies and workers when building projects led by the province, says leader Ryan Meili.
  
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• Saskatoon anticipating almost 7,000 mail-in ballots

  07-10-2020 23:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's top election official expects almost 7,000 people to vote using mail-in ballots in the upcoming civic election, a dramatic increase from the 196 ballots posted in the last contest. Read More
  
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• Sask. Party Leader Scott Moe discloses unknown impaired driving charge

  07-10-2020 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe disclosed to media an impaired driving charge from 1994 that was previously unreleased by his campaign.
  
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• Update - Homicide - Clarence Avenue & Eighth Street East - Arrest Warrant

  07-10-2020 22:38 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, a warrant for second degree murder has been issued for Justin Troy Ballantyne, DOB 1990/09/14. Investigators believe he may be in the Saskatoon area but is known to have associations to the Prince Albert area. Ballantyne is described as 6'1" tall and weighs 157 lbs. He is believed to be armed and should no
  
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• Scott Moe says he drank before 1994 impaired driving charge

  07-10-2020 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sask. Party leader Scott Moe says he was charged in 1994 with impaired driving. While the charge was dropped, Moe said he had been drinking that day but maintained his innocence. He previously stated he was not given a breathalyzer test in the 1994 charge.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 10 new cases, 11 recoveries reported Wednesday, potential exposure at Regina businesses

  07-10-2020 22:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more recoveries Wednesday.
  
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• SHA declares COVID-19 outbreak tied to Prince Albert gospel centre, warns of 'significant risk of exposure'

  07-10-2020 21:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Pastor Vern Temple says the services usually draw between 50 and 100 people.
  
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• SHA declares COVID-19 outbreak tied to Prince Albert gospel centre

  07-10-2020 21:58 via cbc.ca
  
  "It is being declared an outbreak as it involves numerous individuals with close contacts from multiple areas across the province," health officials said.
  
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• Evangelist at Prince Albert, Sask., church linked to regional COVID-19 outbreak says singers didn't wear masks

  07-10-2020 21:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Ian Lavallee says church members didn't know about provincial health guidelines recommending against singing and requiring those who do sing to wear masks.
  
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• Evangelist at Prince Albert church linked to regional COVID-19 outbreak says singers didn't wear masks

  07-10-2020 21:58 via cbc.ca
  
  Ian Lavallee says church members didn't know about provincial health guidelines recommending against singing and requiring those who do sing to wear masks.
  
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• Warm but windy: Oct. 7 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  07-10-2020 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Warming up on Thursday, but hold on to your hat! Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with all the details in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Wednesday, Oct. 7.
  
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• RCMP testimony at trial describes chaotic scene at crash near Langham that killed father, daughter

  07-10-2020 21:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Braydon Wolfe is on trial at Court of Queen's Bench, charged with two counts of criminal negligence causing death and one of criminal negligence causing bodily harm, in connection with a collision that killed Mohammad and Zohal Niazi.
  
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• RCMP describe chaotic scene at 2017 fatal crash near Langham that killed father, daughter

  07-10-2020 21:54 via cbc.ca
  
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• Sask. Health Authority declares COVID-19 outbreak in connection to Prince Albert church events

  07-10-2020 21:48
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority has declared an outbreak affecting multiple jurisdictions in connection to a series of church events held in Prince Albert.
  
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• Sask. Health Authority confirms 6 positive COVID-19 cases from people who attended church events in Prince Albert

  07-10-2020 21:48
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority has declared an outbreak affecting multiple jurisdictions in connection to a series of church events held in Prince Albert.
  
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• Multi-jurisdictional coronavirus outbreak declared in Saskatchewan

  07-10-2020 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says the outbreak appears to trace back to a series of Full Gospel Outreach events in Prince Albert.
  
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• Saskatchewan coronavirus cases approaching 2,000 milestone

  07-10-2020 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are 10 new coronavirus cases in the province, with 138 active cases and 1,832 total recoveries.
  
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• Armed suspects break into Lashburn home, steal truck: RCMP

  07-10-2020 21:21
  
  Two armed suspects wearing all black clothing, black balaclavas and gloves reportedly broke into a Lashburn home and assaulted the homeowner, RCMP say.
  
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• Sask. teen's story featured in new documentary examining impact of cyberbullying

  07-10-2020 19:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The bullying of Saskatchewan teenager Brooke Boutilier began with little things like being left out of her friend's group and not being invited to sleepovers.
  
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• Prince Albert police investigate man’s death after reports of gunshots

  07-10-2020 19:55
  
  Prince Albert police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old man following an incident in the 700 Block of 13th Street West Tuesday night.
  
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• Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe discloses previously unknown impaired driving charge

  07-10-2020 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  While his charge was dropped by the Crown, Scott Moe admitted he was drinking earlier that day, prior to being involved in the accident.
  
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• Saskatoon-based researchers take aim at two aggressive, hard-to-treat breast cancers - CTV News Saskatoon

  07-10-2020 19:38
  
  Saskatoon-based researchers take aim at two aggressive, hard-to-treat breast cancers  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon-based researchers take aim at two aggressive, hard-to-treat breast cancers

  07-10-2020 19:38
  
  University of Saskatchewan researchers are developing potent new drugs to attack protein molecules that cause two aggressive types of cancer, the U of S said in a news release.
  
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• Bale fire fills Saskatoon sky with smoke - CKOM News Talk Sports

  07-10-2020 19:36
  
  Bale fire fills Saskatoon sky with smoke  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• 10 new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; multijurisdictional outbreak declared

  07-10-2020 19:32
  
  Saskatchewan reported 10 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as well as a multijurisdictional outbreak.
  
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• Saskatchewan Party promises to expand insulin pump program

  07-10-2020 19:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  REGINA -- Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising to expand an insulin pump program for people living with diabetes if the party wins the Oct.26 provincial election. Read More
  
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• PC Party leader on economic recovery in Saskatchewan

  07-10-2020 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ken Grey speaks about one of the Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan’s platform points, which is to bring jobs back to the province if they’re successful in the 2020 general election.
  
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• Saskatchewan NDP would build surgery and outpatient centre in Regina if elected

  07-10-2020 19:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  REGINA -- Leader Ryan Meili has promised the Saskatchewan New Democrats would build a new surgery and outpatient centre in Regina if elected in the Oct. 26 provincial vote. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Valkyries helping empower women in sport

  07-10-2020 19:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Through rookie camps, the Saskatoon Valkyries are providing a place to train and empower women in sport.
  
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• What is and is not included in Canada's ban on single-use plastics

  07-10-2020 19:09
  
  Plastic checkout bags, stir sticks and straws will be banned by the end of 2021 under the government's proposed new regulations, but single-use plastics will still be allowed in beverage containers and snack food wrappers.
  
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• Man found dead in Prince Albert, Sask., after report of gunshots

  07-10-2020 19:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prince Albert, Sask., police said a man was found dead at a home after they received a report of gunshots in the 700 block of 13th Street West.
  
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• 'I made some poor choices': Scott Moe speaks about 1994 impaired driving charge

  07-10-2020 18:53
  
  During a campaign event on Wednesday morning, the leader of the Saskatchewan Party spoke to an impaired driving charge he faced following an incident in 1994.
  
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• 'I made some poor choices:' Moe speaks about 1994 impaired driving charge

  07-10-2020 18:53
  
  During a campaign event on Wednesday morning, the leader of the Saskatchewan Party spoke to an impaired driving charge he faced following an incident in 1994.
  
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• Evade/Weapon/Drugs - 200 block Fairmont Dr.

  07-10-2020 18:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A Saskatoon man is facing 20 charges after refusing to stop for Police last night. At approximately 10:10 p.m., October 6, 2020, a Canine officer observed a stolen vehicle driving on Centennial Drive near Haviland Crescent. The driver of the 1998 Dodge Durango had been observed operating the vehicle in a dangerous and evasive manner, earlier in the night. A tire deflation device was successfully deployed in the 100 block of Confederation Drive but the driver refused to stop for Police. The
  
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• Colten Boushie family lawyer intervenes in Supreme Court case challenging jury selection process

  07-10-2020 18:45
  
  Lawyers representing Colten Boushie’s mother are intervening in a case before the Supreme Court of Canada.
  
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• Saskatchewan drivers most likely to eat, microsleep behind wheel: survey

  07-10-2020 18:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a recent survey from Finder Canada, 88 per cent of Saskatchewan drivers admit to doing at least one dangerous behaviour in the last 12 months.
  
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• Operation Red Nose won't offer rides in Sask. this holiday season due to COVID-19

  07-10-2020 17:59
  
  Operation Red Nose will not be providing rides this holiday season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Saskatoon police ask for public's help locating missing 39-year-old woman - CTV Toronto

  07-10-2020 17:16
  
  Saskatoon police ask for public's help locating missing 39-year-old woman  CTV Toronto
  
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• Saskatoon police ask for public's help locating missing 39-year-old woman

  07-10-2020 17:16
  
  Saskatoon police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 39-year-old woman.
  
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