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• Some inmates at Saskatoon Correctional Centre stage hunger strike to protest conditions - CBC.ca

  28-11-2020 23:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Some inmates at Saskatoon Correctional Centre stage hunger strike to protest conditions  CBC.ca
  
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• Some inmates at Saskatoon Correctional Centre stage hunger strike to protest conditions

  28-11-2020 23:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Some inmates at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre have started a hunger strike to protest conditions in the facility that has seen almost 100 cases of COVID-19. Inmate Brett Karol says they want answers to a number of questions.
  
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• Alberta marks another one-day record increase with 1,731 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths

  28-11-2020 23:50
  
  Five more Albertans were reported to have died of COVID-19 on Saturday as the province added 1,731 new cases, its largest single-day increase of the pandemic.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan launches new pediatric mental health training program

  28-11-2020 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  The six month long program has already been completed by 75 physicians and nurse practitioners, helping to take some of the caseload off of local psychiatrists. Brenden Purdy has the story.
  
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• Vets want province to prohibit restocking on Sask. deer, elk farms that report chronic wasting disease

  28-11-2020 22:56 via cbc.ca
  
  The Council of Chief Veterinary Officers called on provincial governments and the federal government to change legislation and prohibit deer, elk, moose and caribou farms from restocking if they reported cases of chronic wasting disease.
  
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• 197 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in Saskatchewan

  28-11-2020 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 3,322 active coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan as of Saturday, marking the ninth day in a row a new record has been set for active cases.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 1 more death, 197 new cases announced Saturday

  28-11-2020 21:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Another person in the province who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The person is in the 80-plus age group and is from the northwest zone.
  
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• Canadian Rangers help COVID-19 response in Sask. First Nation

  28-11-2020 21:19
  
  About 20 Canadian Rangers from the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group were deployed Saturday to the Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation to help local officials in COVID-19 relief efforts.
  
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• Canadian Rangers deployed to COVID-19 response in Sask. First Nation

  28-11-2020 21:19
  
  About 20 Canadian Rangers from the 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group were deployed Saturday to the Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation to help local officials in COVID-19 relief efforts.
  
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• COVID-19 claims life of young boy in Manitoba

  28-11-2020 21:09
  
  Officials in Manitoba say a young boy is among the 10 new COVID-19-related deaths recorded in the province on Saturday.
  
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• Self-isolation ordered after COVID-19 exposures at Christopher Lake, Shellbrook curling rinks: SHA

  28-11-2020 20:58 via cbc.ca
  
  People who visited curling facilities in Christopher Lake and Shellbrook during specific periods in November are required to self-isolate due to the risk of COVID-19 exposure, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says.
  
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• Sask. reports 1 more COVID-19 death, 197 new cases

  28-11-2020 20:55
  
  Another Saskatchewan resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The province also reported 197 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing active cases to 3,322.
  
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• Increased COVID-19 exposure linked to curling clubs in Shellbrook, Christopher Lake: SHA

  28-11-2020 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Those who recently visited a curling rink in Shellbrook and Christopher Lake, Sask., are required under the public health order to immediately self-isolate.
  
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• 7 more COVID-19 cases at 4 Saskatoon schools | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  28-11-2020 20:22 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  7 more COVID-19 cases at 4 Saskatoon schools | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 7 more COVID-19 cases at 4 Saskatoon schools

  28-11-2020 20:22
  
  Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools says it learned Friday and Saturday of seven positive COVID-19 cases at four schools.
  
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• COVID-19 cases prompt switch to remote learning at four Saskatoon high schools

  28-11-2020 20:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Cohorts of students at a four Saskatoon Catholic high schools will move to online learning starting Monday after positive cases of COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Child under 10 dies of COVID-19 in Manitoba, youngest death

  28-11-2020 19:48
  
  Someone under the age of ten from Winnipeg has died due to COVID-19, making them the youngest person to die in the province from the virus.
  
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• Sask. Health Authority issues COVID-19 exposure warning for curling rinks in Christopher Lake, Shellbrook

  28-11-2020 19:33
  
  A person or persons attended Lakeland Curling Club in Christopher Lake and Richardson Pioneer Recreation Centre in Shellbrook this month while infectious, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says.
  
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• 'Walk for Freedom' rallies throughout Alberta protest pandemic health measures

  28-11-2020 19:13
  
  Protesters will gather in several Alberta cities this weekend to protest what organizers call an infringement of Charter rights and freedoms.
  
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• SHA warns of increased COVID-19 exposure risk at curling rinks in Christopher Lake and Shellbrook

  28-11-2020 18:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public of potential COVID-19 exposures at curling rinks in Christopher Lake and Shellbrook. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon airport continues to struggle as COVID-19 cases spike - CKOM News Talk Sports

  28-11-2020 18:34 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon airport continues to struggle as COVID-19 cases spike  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• 'Unprecedented' neighbourhood clean-up effort in the works after Saskatoon snow storms - CTV News Saskatoon

  28-11-2020 18:29 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'Unprecedented' neighbourhood clean-up effort in the works after Saskatoon snow storms  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'Unprecedented' neighbourhood clean-up effort in the works after Saskatoon snow storms

  28-11-2020 18:29
  
  Saskatoon City Council will look at removing snow piles from residential streets when it meets next week.
  
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• Riversdale building that housed The Hollows, Golden Dragon demolished

  28-11-2020 17:57 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatoon building that was the home to the Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant for years, and more recently The Hollows restaurant, was demolished on Friday.
  
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• With 28 assaults reported since 2017, Saskatoon council to consider safety barriers for transit drivers - CTV News Saskatoon

  28-11-2020 17:36 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  With 28 assaults reported since 2017, Saskatoon council to consider safety barriers for transit drivers  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• With 28 assaults reported since 2017, Saskatoon council to consider safety barriers for transit drivers

  28-11-2020 17:36
  
  Saskatoon City Council will look at retrofitting its 140 transit buses with safety barriers to protect drivers.
  
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• Calgary mall swamped with shoppers, police called in

  28-11-2020 17:17
  
  Police officers were called in to help disperse a crowd of "unruly customers" at Calgary's Chinook Centre Friday evening, CTV News has learned.
  
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• NDP, advocate call for province to release remanded offenders following COVID-19 jail outbreak

  28-11-2020 16:24 via cbc.ca
  
  An outbreak at Saskatoon Correctional Centre, which, as of Friday afternoon had 99 cases of COVID-19  — 80 of whom are inmates and 19 of whom are staff. 
  
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• Cuthand: Sasakamoose was a great athlete and a great man

  28-11-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Fred Sasakamoose was a great athlete who played in the NHL at a time when there were only 125 players in the whole league and no consideration given to minority players. Read More
  
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• Why people don't vote: Letters to the editor Nov. 28, 2020

  28-11-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Physically-distanced Santa photos a go at Saskatoon malls - CKOM News Talk Sports

  28-11-2020 13:00 via ckom.com
  
  Physically-distanced Santa photos a go at Saskatoon malls  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Meet the military general in charge of Canada's mass COVID-19 vaccination effort

  28-11-2020 13:00
  
  His name is Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin. He comes with nearly 30 years of military experience, but now he's in for a mission like no other: overseeing the herculean logistical effort to see vaccines make their way across the country and into the arms of millions of Canadians in 2021.
  
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• Cold outside? Snow problem! Outdoor activities thriving in Sask. this fall

  28-11-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It seems many in Saskatchewan are taking advantage of the great outdoors this fall. With COVID-19 cases rising in the province, indoor gatherings are significantly restricted. That means outdoor winter activities normally passed over in previous years are seeing a boom in popularity.
  
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• Inmates in Saskatoon jail unit launch hunger strike, call for public apology from Corrections minister Tell over handling of COVID-19 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  28-11-2020 06:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Inmates in Saskatoon jail unit launch hunger strike, call for public apology from Corrections minister Tell over handling of COVID-19  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatchewan WCB has received 232 COVID-19 claims from employees since start of pandemic

  28-11-2020 03:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Healthcare workers make up about 32 per cent of all claims, but most of them were denied because of negative tests or the individual was deemed to have caught COVID-19 outside of their workplace.
  
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• "Sometimes, others need a hand up": Saluting the Salvation Army, and those they help

  28-11-2020 02:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  While the Salvation Army gears up for a Christmas unlike any other, Sporting Christmas donations pour in. Read More
  
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• Empty Grey Cup, Agribition venues remind events industry of the November that wasn’t

  28-11-2020 02:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The cancellations of both the 108th Grey Cupo and 50th Agribition ruined what could have been a banner year for Regina's live event, tourism and hospitality industries.
  
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• Sask. Health Authority recruiting volunteers, retirees for COVID-19 contact tracing

  28-11-2020 02:14 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is recruiting retirees and volunteers to help with contact tracing investigations, according to a health authority spokesperson.
  
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• 'I do not like Amazon shopping': Here’s how Black Friday looked this year in Saskatoon

  28-11-2020 01:49
  
  While COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Saskatoon, people are still lining up to take advantage of Black Friday sales.
  
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• Concerns grow as COVID-19 spreads inside Saskatoon jail | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  28-11-2020 01:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Concerns grow as COVID-19 spreads inside Saskatoon jail | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon, Regina police prepared to respond to flagrant flouting of COVID-19 public health orders with enforcement - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  28-11-2020 01:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon, Regina police prepared to respond to flagrant flouting of COVID-19 public health orders with enforcement  Saskatoon StarPhoenixMore than 100 students at a Saskatoon high school are currently self-isolating due to potential COVID-19 exposure  CTV News SaskatoonCOVID-19 cases confirmed in several Regina, Saskatoon hockey teams  CTV NewsNew Saskatchewan COVID-19 restrictions good, but more needed: Saskatoon doctor  Global NewsMore than 100 students
  
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• Saskatoon, Regina police prepared to respond to flagrant flouting of COVID-19 public health orders with enforcement

  28-11-2020 01:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  City police in Saskatoon and Regina have responded to about 2,600 calls related to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, and say they are ready for a possible increase in calls after recent changes to public health orders. Read More
  
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• Chief Darcy Bear, Dr. Al Slinkard appointed to Order of Canada

  28-11-2020 01:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Chief Darcy Bear recalls vividly his grandfather's stories of having to request a pass from the local Indian agent just to travel from what is now the Whitecap Dakota First Nation to nearby Saskatoon. Two generations later, and Bear has been given Canada's highest civilian honour with his appointment Friday to the Order of Canada. Read More
  
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• 'It's a pretty stressful time': Saskatoon restaurant owner says layoffs likely with new restrictions - CTV News Saskatoon

  28-11-2020 01:10 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'It's a pretty stressful time': Saskatoon restaurant owner says layoffs likely with new restrictions  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Nearly 100 Saskatoon jail inmates and staff diagnosed with COVID-19 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  28-11-2020 01:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nearly 100 Saskatoon jail inmates and staff diagnosed with COVID-19 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Nearly 100 Saskatoon jail inmates and staff diagnosed with COVID-19

  28-11-2020 01:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are cases of COVID-19 in nearly every provincial detention facility, but the outbreak in Saskatoon is by far the worst.
  
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• Van de Vorsts recognized for "tireless" impaired driving advocacy

  28-11-2020 00:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Each time advocates Linda and Lou Van de Vorst speak against impaired driving, they remember the night they lost so much to a drunk driver. Read More
  
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• Public Schools Foundation campaign about sharing 'the joy of reading' with students

  28-11-2020 00:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Debra Heinrichs knows every student can be successful — they just need the right foundation. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan's test and trace system under continued strain

  28-11-2020 00:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's system for testing and tracking down people with COVID-19 before they potentially spread it to others is under unprecedented strain. Read More
  
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• Prince Albert, Cumberland House youth deliver gift bags promoting sobriety

  28-11-2020 00:06
  
  A group of youth in Prince Albert and Cumberland House are delivering “feel better bags” with items that promote a sober lifestyle.
  
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