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• With others cancelled, fall celebrations carry on at the Berry Barn

  11-10-2020 23:56
  
  With many Thanksgiving and Halloween-themed events cancelled due to COVID-19, long weekend events at the Berry Barn carried on, taking extra steps to ensure they can still operate safely.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s coronavirus death toll rises to 25; province reports 24 new cases

  11-10-2020 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The majority of the new cases are linked to a Regina apartment complex and the Gospel Outreach outbreak in Prince Albert.
  
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• Sask. Party leader, campaign staff self-monitoring for COVID-19 after learning about potential exposure at site of campaign event

  11-10-2020 22:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Party says Leader Scott Moe, party candidates and campaign staff are self-monitoring and are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 after attending a campaign event at a Prince Albert business where there was a potential exposure to COVID-19. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 24 new cases Sunday and 1 death

  11-10-2020 22:10 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 24 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and one death reported by the province today.
  
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• Sask. Party Leader Scott Moe potentially exposed to COVID-19 at campaign event

  11-10-2020 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to the Sask. Party, Moe is not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, neither is his team or the Sask. Party candidates who attended the event. 
  
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• Sask. NDP promises minimum wage bump to $15 per hour if elected

  11-10-2020 22:02
  
  Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili announced if elected his government would raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2024-2025.
  
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• Calls for vigilance as Sask. reports infections at Regina apartment complex, 24 new COVID-19 cases and 1 death

  11-10-2020 22:02
  
  Dr. Saqib Shahab recommended masks be worn in all indoor public locations where people outside immediate or extended households are present, and where physical distancing isn’t possible or is unpredictable.
  
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• SHA issues alert for potential COVID-19 exposures in 7 communities

  11-10-2020 21:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Esterhazy, La Ronge, Prince Albert, Regina, Shellbrook, Spy Hill and Yortkon all identified in SHA release on Sunday.
  
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• Sask. Party Leader attended event at site of possible COVID-19 exposures

  11-10-2020 21:41 via cbc.ca
  
  The Sask. Party says its leader was at an event flagged by the health authority as a possible exposure site for COVID-19. Esterhazy, La Ronge, Prince Albert, Regina, Shellbrook, Spy Hill and Yortkon were all identified in SHA release on Sunday.
  
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• Support from community 'unreal' says brother of departed SaskPower employee

  11-10-2020 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Scott Bill and Cole Crooks were identified as the SaskPower employees killed in a workplace accident in Weyburn earlier this week.
  
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• Prince Albert woman charged after another fatal shooting

  11-10-2020 21:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  An 18-year-old woman is charged with manslaughter while using a firearm following the death of an 18-year-old man in Prince Albert this weekend. Read More
  
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• NDP vows a phased-in $15 per hour minimum wage along with rebate for some small businesses

  11-10-2020 21:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP is promising to phase in a $15 minimum wage paired with a monthly rebate to small businesses aimed at offsetting the cost of the increases. Read More
  
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• Prince Albert Police make arrest in early morning death on Saturday

  11-10-2020 20:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Prince Albert Police have made an arrest in relation to the death of an 18-year-old man following an incident early Saturday morning.
  
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• Canadians report worse mental health than before pandemic: Nanos survey

  11-10-2020 20:06
  
  Many Canadians say their mental health is worse than before the COVID-19 pandemic and have reported an increase in alcohol consumption, according to a new survey by Nanos Research.
  
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• Potential COVID-19 exposures reported in multiple Sask. communities

  11-10-2020 20:05
  
  The communities include Esterhazy, La Ronge, Prince Albert, Regina, Shellbrooke, Spy Hill and Yorkton.
  
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• Sask. Pen staff in isolation after co-worker's positive COVID-19 test return to work following negative test results

  11-10-2020 19:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan Penitentiary staff who had been at home in isolation after one employee at the prison tested positive for COVID-19 have returned to work after their tests came back negative. Read More
  
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• Woman charged with manslaughter following death of 18-year-old man in Prince Albert

  11-10-2020 19:45
  
  Prince Albert police have charged an 18-year-old woman in relation to a suspicious death of an 18-year-old man.
  
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• Sask Party holds lead over NDP among decided voters: Research Co. survey

  11-10-2020 19:16
  
  According to a Vancouver-based research firm, the Saskatchewan Party is leading the NDP among decided voters in the upcoming Oct. 26 provincial election.
  
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• Tourism Saskatoon names new CEO - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  11-10-2020 19:06
  
  Tourism Saskatoon names new CEO  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• 'Honoured' Clovechok named Tourism Saskatoon's new CEO after Brandt retires - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  11-10-2020 19:06
  
  'Honoured' Clovechok named Tourism Saskatoon's new CEO after Brandt retires  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Tourism Saskatoon names new CEO

  11-10-2020 19:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Stephanie Clovechok has been named the new CEO of Tourism Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• Two teenage boys face charges after armed robbery

  11-10-2020 18:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two teenagers have been charged following a robbery with a firearm Saturday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police charge 2 teenagers with armed robbery - Global News

  11-10-2020 18:14
  
  Saskatoon police charge 2 teenagers with armed robbery  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon police charge 2 teenagers with armed robbery

  11-10-2020 18:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police arrested two teenagers on Saturday evening. The boys are accused of robbing a man at gunpoint.
  
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• Natural and unnatural causes behind late algae blooms in south Sask.

  11-10-2020 18:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Some lakes in south Saskatchewan may seem greener than usual this late in the year, thanks to blue-green algae.
  
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• Saskatoon hospitals monitoring 'increased COVID-19 activity' - CKOM News Talk Sports

  11-10-2020 17:33
  
  Saskatoon hospitals monitoring 'increased COVID-19 activity'  CKOM News Talk SportsFootage shows packed dance floor at Saskatoon nightclub despite COVID-19 protocols  Global NewsSaskatoon nightclub owner responds to video showing packed club Friday night  CTV News SaskatoonMasks mandatory at SHA facilities in Saskatoon  620 CKRM.comView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest 2 teens after a robbery in Pacific Heights

  11-10-2020 17:20
  
  Two teens are facing robbery charges after taking a man’s backpack in the Pacific Heights neighbourhood Saturday.
  
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• Sask. RCMP closed Hwy 48 for several hours after 'serious crash'

  11-10-2020 17:02
  
  Saskatchewan Mounties had a portion on Highway 48 closed near the junction with Highway 620 Saturday night following a serious crash.
  
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• NFL postpones Broncos-Patriots game postponed indefinitely

  11-10-2020 16:14
  
  The NFL has postponed the Denver-New England game indefinitely due to another positive coronavirus test with the Patriots.
  
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• 'SNL' mocks the U.S. vice-presidential debate between Kamala Harris, Mike Pence and the fly

  11-10-2020 16:05
  
  Last week 'Saturday Night Live' took on the first presidential debate between U.S. President Donald Trump and Joe Biden. This week it was Mike Pence and Kamala Harris' turn.
  
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• 'LGBTQ landmark': Tokyo opens Olympics Pride House

  11-10-2020 15:52
  
  Tokyo on Sunday opened its first major community hub for LGBTQ people, part of a pre-Olympics project that campaigners hope will tackle stigma and raise awareness of discrimination.
  
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• Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation claims Catholic school division memo flouts health guidelines

  11-10-2020 15:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A memo obtained by Global News tells school division staff they need a doctor's note if they need to isolate amid the pandemic. Yet that appears to contradict SHA policy.
  
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• Canadians being urged to 'leave the leaves' alone

  11-10-2020 15:14
  
  The Nature Conservancy of Canada is once again asking Canadians to leave the leaves on their front lawn. Not only does it have benefits for your lawn, the group says it also helps to save the environment.
  
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• Mother channels pain of son's suicide into book to help others

  11-10-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It was a long process for Joy Pavelich to figure out how to live again, and how to make it a meaningful life.
  
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• Former politician Rona Ambrose co-authors book to inspire young girls

  11-10-2020 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Inspiring other young girls to create change is the motivation behind a new book co-authored by former Conservative MP Rona Ambrose and Jessica Humphries.
  
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• As parts of Canada tighten COVID restrictions, experts say rapid testing offers a way forward

  11-10-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With some regions now in the grips of a second pandemic shutdown, some scientists are saying the deployment of rapid tests is the best way to support sectors of the economy that have been crushed by public health measures meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• As parts of Canada return to lockdown, experts say rapid testing offers a way forward

  11-10-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  With some regions now in the grips of a second pandemic shutdown, some scientists are saying the deployment of rapid tests is the best way to support sectors of the economy that have been crushed by public health measures meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Robbery - 100 Block Dickey Cr.

  11-10-2020 09:07 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Shortly before 5:00 p.m October 10, 2020, the Saskatoon Police Service attended to a call of a  robbery with a firearm that occurred in the 100 block of Dickey Cr. A male was approached by 2 suspect males one of which was brandishing a firearm and took the victims backpack. The males fled however were located in the area by responding patrol officers and were quickly taken into custody with the assistance of the Canine Unit. During the arrest one of the suspects received
  
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• Head coach who died in Humboldt Broncos bus crash immortalized in his hometown

  11-10-2020 08:16
  
  A victim of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash is being honoured in his hometown.
  
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• Scientists studying whether light can be harnessed to kill the coronavirus

  11-10-2020 04:01
  
  Researchers are building on decades' worth of science on lighttherapy to determine whether the novel coronavirus could be treated or destroyed through the power of light.
  
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• Majority of Canadians support closing non-essential businesses during second wave: Nanos survey

  11-10-2020 04:01
  
  The majority of Canadians say they’re in support of closing non-essential businesses in light of recent increases in COVID-19 cases across the country, according to a new survey by Nanos Research.
  
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• Sask Teachers’ Federation says Catholic school memo flouts health guidelines

  11-10-2020 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  STF president Patrick Maze says a Greater Saskatoon Catholic School memo telling staff to get a letter from a family doctor for COVID-19-related absences from work contradicts a policy from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
  
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• NDP promises more northern supports, Suicide Prevention Strategy if elected

  11-10-2020 01:45
  
  Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili says his party is committed to immediately investing in health and safety for northern communities if elected.
  
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• Investor group announces move to purchase Elk Ridge resort

  11-10-2020 01:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A group of investors has announced a deal to buy the Elk Ridge Golf and Conference Centre located near Saskatchewan's Waskesiu Lake. Read More
  
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• 'I feel like I’ve been robbed of my own story': Deaf Saskatoon author urges people not to buy his book due to offensive illustrations

  11-10-2020 00:31
  
  When Adam Pottle’s children’s book, The Most Awesome Character in the World, came out last week, he said he was shocked to see the illustrations that were used and is now urging people not to buy it.
  
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• NDP says it would call GTH inquiry; Sask. Party promises help for those with vision, hearing impairment

  11-10-2020 00:23 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Party and the NDP were campaigning for the upcoming election Saturday in the province.
  
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