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• Sask. teacher goes high-tech to help Indigenous students learn

  15-10-2020 23:55
  
  A high school teacher at Little Red River School is going the extra distance to help Indigenous students succeed, according to the Little Red River Education Authority.
  
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• SHA says fewer flu clinics will be available in Saskatchewan this fall

  15-10-2020 23:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Laureen Marchand is planning to get a flu shot this year, but she’s hit a road bump. The closest place she can get a shot is 55 kilometres away from her hometown of Val Marie, Sask.
  
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• Elections Sask. strongly recommends, but doesn't require, voters wear masks at polls

  15-10-2020 23:04 via cbc.ca
  
  CEO Michael Boda says he doesn't want to sow confusion when provincial law doesn't legally require people to wear masks in public spaces.
  
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• Saskatoon Personal Care Home Association says province neglecting seniors in the private sector - CTV News Saskatoon

  15-10-2020 23:02
  
  Saskatoon Personal Care Home Association says province neglecting seniors in the private sector  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Personal Care Home Association says province neglecting seniors in the private sector

  15-10-2020 23:02
  
  The Saskatoon Personal Care Home Association says the provincial government has left facilities in the private sector “stranded” during the pandemic.
  
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• New poll shows Saskatchewan Party popularity on economic issues driving gains over New Democrats

  15-10-2020 22:46 via cbc.ca
  
  As Saskatchewan's election draws nearer, a new poll shows a significant gap between the New Democratic Party and Saskatchewan Party.
  
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• Saskatchewan voters the winners from provincial debate: U of S political analyst

  15-10-2020 22:43
  
  Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe and New Democratic Party leader Ryan Meili met in Regina Wednesday night for the first, and only, provincial debate ahead of the provincial election on Oct. 26.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 33 new cases, 16 recoveries reported Thursday

  15-10-2020 22:35 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 33 new known cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan Thursday, according to the province’s health authority.
  
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• Broadway Theatre, not yet fully reopened, hosts online fundraiser

  15-10-2020 22:34
  
  After shutting down in March and trying to think of creative ways to reopen safely along the way, the Broadway Theatre is now looking to the public for support.
  
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• Sask. reports 33 new COVID-19 cases; P.A. clinic temporarily closed due to outbreak declared

  15-10-2020 22:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The spread of COVID-19 through contact with known cases or gatherings is being linked to three-quarters of the new cases announced on Thursday in Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatoon’s Broadway Theatre launches fundraising campaign - Global News

  15-10-2020 22:26
  
  Coronavirus: Saskatoon’s Broadway Theatre launches fundraising campaign  Global News
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatoon’s Broadway Theatre launches fundraising campaign

  15-10-2020 22:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon's Broadway Theatre is looking for donations to help keep it afloat until 2022 amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• New Faces New Places: Winnipeg couple moves to Saskatoon to open dream tattoo shop - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-10-2020 22:04
  
  New Faces New Places: Winnipeg couple moves to Saskatoon to open dream tattoo shop  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• New Faces: Winnipeg couple opens dream tattoo shop in Saskatoon

  15-10-2020 22:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  New local businesses and non-profit organizations open regularly in Saskatoon. Today, we talk to Sheena and Laudimere Baldo, who moved their family to Saskatoon from Winnipeg this year and are now co-owners of The Shop tattoo parlour, which opened in downtown Saskatoon on Oct. 5. Read More
  
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• Total coronavirus infections jump over 2,200 in Saskatchewan, active cases at 271

  15-10-2020 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are 33 new coronavirus cases in the province, with 271 active cases and 1,936 total recoveries.
  
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• Cool down continues, snow on the way: Oct. 15 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  15-10-2020 21:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Snow for southern parts of the province as temperatures remain below seasonal. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with all the details in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Thursday, Oct. 15.
  
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• Better Brother Brewing Opening Tomorrow in Saskatoon - Canadian Beer News

  15-10-2020 21:28
  
  Better Brother Brewing Opening Tomorrow in Saskatoon  Canadian Beer News
  
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• It's official: Canada West schools pull plug on basketball, hockey, volleyball seasons

  15-10-2020 21:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Saskatoon-raised producer proving anything is possible, receives 2nd Emmy Award - Global News

  15-10-2020 20:33
  
  Saskatoon-raised producer proving anything is possible, receives 2nd Emmy Award  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon-raised producer proving anything is possible, receives 2nd Emmy Award

  15-10-2020 20:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  It took Ryan Whitehead time to find his dream job, but now, not only is he having the time of his life, he and his team at XR Media Group are winning awards.
  
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• 6 moments that stood out during Wednesday's Saskatoon mayoral debate - CBC.ca

  15-10-2020 20:29
  
  6 moments that stood out during Wednesday's Saskatoon mayoral debate  CBC.ca
  
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• Sask. Party holds 'considerable' lead over NDP in early Angus Reid poll

  15-10-2020 20:09
  
  The Saskatchewan Party holds a ‘considerable’ lead over the NDP in early polls for the coming provincial election, according to a recent survey conducted by the Angus Reid Institute.
  
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• U Sports cancels winter national championships due to ongoing coronavirus pandemic

  15-10-2020 20:00 via cbc.ca
  
  There will be no Canadian university winter national championships this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U Sports announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2021 winter national championships in men’s and women’s basketball, hockey, swimming, track and field, volleyball and wrestling.
  
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• Meili fires back at Moe for alleging $4B missing from NDP platform

  15-10-2020 19:55
  
  During Wednesday evening’s party leaders’ debate, the leader of the Sask. Party alleged there is $4 billion unaccounted for in the NDP’s platform.
  
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• Multiple potential COVID-19 exposures at businesses in several communities, including Regina

  15-10-2020 19:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning the public of potential exposures to COVID-19 at several businesses in different parts of the province, including Regina. Read More
  
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• Unit at Regina Correctional Centre under quarantine ‘as a precaution’

  15-10-2020 19:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Ministry of Justice is working with the Saskatchewan Health Authority to ensure precautions are in place while COVID-19 testing is being done.
  
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• 'Neither too shouty nor dull': Experts weigh in on Sask. leaders' debate

  15-10-2020 19:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Experts say the leaders’ debate was civil and both parties did a good job of outlining their platforms.
  
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• Frustration, resignation: What it's like returning to school during a pandemic

  15-10-2020 19:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Nobody quite knew what to expect from the school year.
  
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• One person at Warman High School tests positive for COVID-19, says Prairie Spirit School Division

  15-10-2020 19:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  An individual at Warman High School has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Prairie Spirit School Division. Read More
  
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• Sask. reports 33 new COVID-19 cases; 271 total active cases

  15-10-2020 18:27
  
  Saskatchewan reported 33 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the province’s total active cases to 271.
  
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• Canadian home sales up nearly 46% in September: CREA

  15-10-2020 18:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Home sales set a new all-time record for the third month in a row.
  
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• S.G.S. ONLINE 50/50 RAFFLE

  15-10-2020 17:33 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Genealogical Society ONLINE 50/50 RAFFLE.  Proceeds from this fundraiser will be directed at improving technology, programs and services at SGS, as well as support for programming at the branch level.  In order to do all this, we need to grow that prize pot!  As of October 6th, the pot was at $5,990 so we have a...
  
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• As child welfare deaths, number in care climb, Sask. political parties offer solutions

  15-10-2020 17:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s child welfare system is often described as “broken” and all of the province’s political parties say improvements to the system need to be made.
  
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• COVID-19 case found at Warman High School

  15-10-2020 17:05 via cbc.ca
  
  The school division says it has communicated with the classroom and cohort of the person.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Iron Man the kitten

  15-10-2020 16:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brooke Weisbrod with Saskatoon SPCA joins Global News Morning for Adopt a Pet with a Marvel-ous kitten named Iron Man, and talks about their lottery to raise money for pets in need.
  
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• Saskatchewan Indigenous communities hoping more diverse MLAs will help address issues

  15-10-2020 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to 2016 census data, about 16 per cent of Saskatchewan's population is of Indigenous background, and those numbers are expected to grow.
  
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• Breaking down Wednesday’s provincial debate

  15-10-2020 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe and NDP leader Ryan Meili traded arguments in Wednesday night’s televised debate. But how did they fare? USask political scientist Greg Poelzer breaks down the debate.
  
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• SaskParty candidate on Indigenous priorities

  15-10-2020 16:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Party candidate Don Morgan joins Global News Morning to discuss what his party plans to do to address issues facing Indigenous peoples in the province.
  
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• Saskatchewan Party candidate on Indigenous priorities

  15-10-2020 16:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Party candidate Don Morgan joins Global News Morning to discuss what his party plans to do to address issues facing Indigenous peoples in the province.
  
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• 'Wild, wild west': No charges laid against 300 companies making false PPE claims

  15-10-2020 16:18
  
  Nearly 300 companies have been found to be making false claims about products related to COVID-19 but not one has yet been charged.
  
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• New poll shows Saskatchewan Party well ahead of NDP

  15-10-2020 16:08 via cbc.ca
  
  As Saskatchewan's election draws nearer, a new poll shows a significant gap between the New Democratic Party and Saskatchewan Party.
  
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• Indigenous lobster fishery presses ahead despite confrontations in Nova Scotia

  15-10-2020 15:45
  
  A First Nations chief in Nova Scotia says his band's self-regulated lobster fishery will press ahead despite opposition from non-Indigenous commercial fishers that erupted in threats and violence this week.
  
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• First Nations chief calls on Trudeau to help settle Nova Scotia lobster dispute

  15-10-2020 15:45
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to do more than send tweets to settle a violent dispute over an Indigenous-led lobster fishery in Nova Scotia, a First Nations chief said Thursday.
  
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• Minecraft group helping children on autism spectrum build social skills

  15-10-2020 15:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Autism Services of Saskatoon has created a Minecraft group to help children with autism improve social skills while staying physically distanced.
  
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• First Nations grappling with suicides want to be consulted on provincial plan

  15-10-2020 15:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan are calling for more consultation with government when it comes to suicide prevention in their communities.
  
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• ‘We’re on alert’: First Nations grappling with suicides want to be consulted on provincial plan

  15-10-2020 15:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  First Nations leaders want more consultation when it comes to suicide prevention in their communities.
  
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• Carbonel, Stupak are 2020 Lloyd Saunders Kinsmen sports scholarship winners

  15-10-2020 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Josh Carbonel and Jaymee Stupak are the 2020 recipients of the Lloyd Saunders Kinsmen scholarships. Read More
  
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• Demand for flu vaccine is high as Canadians look to avoid a 'twindemic'

  15-10-2020 14:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Health-care providers in multiple provinces are struggling to keep up with demand for the flu vaccine, as Canadians hope to fend off a "twindemic" of influenza and COVID-19.
  
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• Demand for flu vaccine high as Canadians look to avoid a 'twindemic'

  15-10-2020 14:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Health-care providers in multiple provinces are struggling to keep up with demand for the flu vaccine, as Canadians hope to fend off a "twindemic" of influenza and COVID-19.
  
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• Tank: Saskatoon city hall shows pandemic and politicians don't mix - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-10-2020 14:06
  
  Tank: Saskatoon city hall shows pandemic and politicians don't mix  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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