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• Black Female Coaching Mentorship program gives U of S Huskies track coach 'a different perspective'

  18-11-2020 23:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Long-time University of Saskatchewan Huskies track coach Mavis Dzaka is taking her her leaderships skills to the next level. 
  
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• Province revives $400 wage boost for eligible care workers

  18-11-2020 23:52
  
  Saskatchewan is bringing back a pay top-up for some health care workers as COVID-19 caseloads continue to reach record heights. Read More
  
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• Some Sask. families fear loss of support networks due to new COVID-19 gathering restrictions

  18-11-2020 23:46 via cbc.ca
  
  One Saskatoon mother was brought to tears when she thought of what the next month will be like without the emotional and physical support of her family.
  
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• Melfort Hospital under visitor restrictions due to increased COVID-19 activity

  18-11-2020 23:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority said visits at the Melfort Hospital are limited to compassionate reasons only.
  
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• People’s mindsets have changed during COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatoon life coach says

  18-11-2020 23:35
  
  Life coach Brett Skrupski has changed the way he approaches his profession this year.
  
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• Shahab calls reduced home gathering size 'critical' for Saskatchewan

  18-11-2020 23:28
  
  During the last five weeks, the permitted gathering size in private households in Saskatchewan has dropped from 30 to five in order to limit the spread of COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan researchers to ask Indigenous youth facing bullying and violence for solutions

  18-11-2020 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  "I really feel like this is going to be our missing piece." 
  
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• Division says four Saskatoon Catholic schools have a new COVID-19 case each

  18-11-2020 23:19
  
  Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools says it learned on Tuesday evening that three schools in Saskatoon and one in Martensville each have one new COVID-19 case. Read More
  
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• 60-plus hockey league in Saskatoon shuts down because of COVID-19 cases - CBC.ca

  18-11-2020 23:07
  
  60-plus hockey league in Saskatoon shuts down because of COVID-19 cases  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe rejects NDP call for immediate circuit-breaker lockdown

  18-11-2020 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  NDP Leader Ryan Meili is calling for a three-week circuit breaker to slow the transmission of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan.
  
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• 60-plus hockey league in Saskatoon shuts down because of COVID-19 cases

  18-11-2020 22:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Playing the game they love brings a group of Saskatoon seniors joy and camaraderie.
  
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• Sask. NDP calls for 'circuit breaker' COVID-19 measures, province says no

  18-11-2020 22:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's opposition is calling for the province to introduce more COVID-19 measures in a "circuit breaker" type strategy, but the government says it will stay its course.
  
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• Broadview Union Hospital in Saskatchewan designated for COVID-19 patient care only

  18-11-2020 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority has designated Broadview Union Hospital exclusively for COVID-19 patient care only.
  
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• 'Last year we had 480 applications, we're at 2500 now': Demand for Salvation Army hampers spikes in Saskatoon

  18-11-2020 21:44
  
  The Salvation Army in Saskatchewan is preparing for its annual holiday campaigns, but things look a lot different this year as the need for the organization's services continues to grow as the province grapples with COVID-19.
  
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• 1 COVID-19 death, 132 new cases in Sask. on Wednesday

  18-11-2020 21:06 via cbc.ca
  
  The latest COVID-19 death is the third in Saskatchewan announced within the last four days, and pushes the province's total number to 32.
  
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• Saskatchewan reports 32nd death as active coronavirus cases, hospitalizations climb

  18-11-2020 20:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 132 new coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan, with 2,099 active cases and 3,422 total recoveries, according to health authorities.
  
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• Cooler and snowy: Nov. 18 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  18-11-2020 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  A chance of snow as it cools off. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with all the details in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Wednesday, Nov. 18.
  
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• Saskatoon businesses enacting their own pandemic policies - CKOM News Talk Sports

  18-11-2020 20:34
  
  Saskatoon businesses enacting their own pandemic policies  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Positive COVID-19 cases at 4 Saskatoon-area schools, more classes heading online - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-11-2020 20:33
  
  Positive COVID-19 cases at 4 Saskatoon-area schools, more classes heading online  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Positive COVID-19 cases at 4 Saskatoon-area schools, more classes heading online

  18-11-2020 20:33
  
  A person has tested positive for COVID-19 at École Holy Mary Catholic School in Martensville, Bishop Filevich Ukrainian Bilingual School, École Cardinal Leger School and Bishop Roborecki School.
  
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• 4 people charged after armed robbery at Saskatoon convenience store - CBC.ca

  18-11-2020 20:24
  
  4 people charged after armed robbery at Saskatoon convenience store  CBC.ca
  
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• 4 people charged after armed robbery at Saskatoon convenience store

  18-11-2020 20:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say four people are in custody following an armed robbery at a convenience store on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Four charged after armed convenience store robbery

  18-11-2020 20:08
  
  Saskatoon police say they've charged two men and two teen boys in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store in the Fairhaven area early Wednesday morning. Read More
  
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• No recount warranted in Ward 1: Returning officer

  18-11-2020 19:35
  
  The City of Saskatoon returning officer says a recount in Ward 1 is not warranted because the number of rejected ballots is so low. Read More
  
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• Sask.'s latest COVID-19 restrictions are contrary and illogical, and put business ahead of lives

  18-11-2020 19:31 via cbc.ca
  
  We can meet our parents at the gym, take them for a steak dinner, or go bowling together. But if we want to let them see their grandchildren in a safe private space, we need to rotate people into the backyard or face steep fines.
  
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• Senior care workers in Saskatchewan to get new temporary wage supplement

  18-11-2020 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  A new phase of Saskatchewan’s temporary wage supplement program will provide $400 a month for two months for workers caring for seniors.
  
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• Sask. NDP calls for short lockdown to manage increase in COVID-19 cases

  18-11-2020 19:05
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP is urging the government to implement a short lockdown to get a handle on COVID-19.
  
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• Saskatoon 7-Eleven reportedly robbed by group wearing balaclavas, carrying knives - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-11-2020 18:50
  
  Saskatoon 7-Eleven reportedly robbed by group wearing balaclavas, carrying knives  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon 7-Eleven reportedly robbed by group wearing balaclavas, carrying knives

  18-11-2020 18:50
  
  Four people, including two teen boys, are in custody following an alleged armed robbery Wednesday morning, Saskatoon police say.
  
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• Early mornings for Prince Albert crews as snow clearing efforts continue

  18-11-2020 18:42
  
  The City of Prince Albert’s roadways manager says crews will be finished plowing streets on Wednesday, but the cleanup from last weekend’s snow storm is far from over.
  
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• Turnout in 2020 Saskatoon municipal election lowest in 20 years - Global News

  18-11-2020 18:38
  
  Turnout in 2020 Saskatoon municipal election lowest in 20 years  Global News
  
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• Turnout in 2020 Saskatoon municipal election lowest in 20 years

  18-11-2020 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 2020 Saskatoon municipal election was held amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and a severe winter storm.
  
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• Canada-U.S. border restrictions expected to remain in place until at least Dec. 21: sources

  18-11-2020 18:09
  
  The COVID-19 travel restrictions in place at the Canada-U.S. land border are expected to remain in effect for at least another month, sources tell CTV News.
  
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• Sask. researchers plan to work with Indigenous youth to fight bullying

  18-11-2020 18:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Bullying and violence among young people can have serious consequences, including depression and anxiety, with both the victim and the bully at risk of suicide, according to researchers at the University of Regina.
  
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• Short-term 'circuit-breaker' lockdown off the table for now, Sask. premier says

  18-11-2020 17:58
  
  When announcing a series of new restrictions described as a "significant one-month slowdown," Saskatchewan's premier dismissed the idea of a short-term "circuit breaker" lockdown.
  
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• Saskatoon Public Library reveals architects for new $134M downtown building - CBC.ca

  18-11-2020 16:36
  
  Saskatoon Public Library reveals architects for new $134M downtown building  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon Public Library reveals architects for new $134M downtown building

  18-11-2020 16:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Formline Architecture, Chevalier Morales Architectes and Architecture49 will collaborate on the project. 
  
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• 2020 the worst year on record for drilling in Canadian oilpatch

  18-11-2020 16:30 via cbc.ca
  
  After struggling for the last five years with low commodity prices, the oilpatch is expected to have its worst year on record for drilling activity, according to a new report by the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC).
  
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• Evade Police/Weapon - 300 block Ave. U S

  18-11-2020 15:56 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A Saskatoon man is facing a number of charges after refusing to stop for Police last night. At approximately 9:10 p.m., November 17, 2020, officers on Patrol observed a suspicious, red Chevrolet Lumina at 21st Street West and Avenue S South. A traffic stop was attempted, but the driver refused to stop for Police. The male driver abandoned the car in the 300 block of Avenue U South and fled on foot. A male passenger was located inside the vehicle and was released without charges.A Canin
  
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• Regina ‘long hauler’ still struggles with COVID-19 symptoms

  18-11-2020 15:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly three months after she was diagnosed with COVID-19, a Regina woman is still feeling the effects of the virus.
  
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• Sask. reports 32nd COVID-19 death, 132 new cases

  18-11-2020 15:15
  
  One more Saskatchewan resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19, according to the Government of Saskatchewan.
  
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• Moose Jaw Pride, police working together to move forward

  18-11-2020 14:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Moose Jaw Police Service is working to build bridges with the LGTBQ2 community after years of a rocky relationship.
  
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• Police Chief Troy Cooper on COVID-19 charge, new City Council

  18-11-2020 14:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper joins Global News Morning to discuss their first charge under the Public Health Act for a COVID-19 violation, along with the new City Council and the big snowstorm last week.
  
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• 'We don't see an end in sight': Long-term care residents and family members suffer from ongoing lockdown

  18-11-2020 13:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The decision to find a long-term care facility for her spouse was a hard decision for Janice McLean.
  
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• Long-term care residents and family members suffer from ongoing lockdown

  18-11-2020 13:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The decision to find a long-term care facility for her spouse was a hard decision for Janice McLean.
  
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• Long-term care residents and family members suffer from ongoing lock-down

  18-11-2020 13:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The decision to find a long-term care facility for her spouse was a hard decision for Janice McLean.
  
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• Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95 per cent effective, seeking clearance soon

  18-11-2020 13:25
  
  Pfizer says that more interim results from its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study suggest the shots are 95 per cent effective and that the vaccine protects older people most at risk of dying from COVID-19.
  
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• Letters: We can all become a vegan on our next trip to our supermarket

  18-11-2020 13:11
  
  Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Cooperative Read More
  
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• Swift Current actor makes film debut in Hallmark Christmas movie

  18-11-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Swift Current actor Sean Savoy had his movie debut this fall and says it never would have happened without the mentorship of actor Adam Beach.
  
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• Pushing past the freezing point, albeit just briefly: This is your Saskatoon forecast - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-11-2020 12:50
  
  Pushing past the freezing point, albeit just briefly: This is your Saskatoon forecast  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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