Saskatoon news

• Maidstone Health Complex visitation restricted due to COVID-19 surge

  04-12-2020 23:02
  
  Family visitation is being limited to compassionate reasons only at the Maidstone Health Complex effective Saturday following an increase in COVID-19 cases in the area.
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters begin testing ice thickness on community ponds

  04-12-2020 22:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon fire department has started checking storm water retention ponds to determine if they're suitable for skating. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police prepare to cut nearly $200K from 2021 budget request

  04-12-2020 22:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police have yet to determine where to make $199,300 in cuts to their 2021 budget, but Chief Troy Cooper says it will be done without affecting public safety. Read More
  
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• Free Saturday parking extended until March 31 in Saskatoon - CKOM News Talk Sports

  04-12-2020 22:50 via ckom.com
  
  Free Saturday parking extended until March 31 in Saskatoon  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Mandatory masks in Saskatoon prevented greater surge, SHA doctor says

  04-12-2020 22:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The escalation of COVID-19 cases in Saskatoon over the last month would have been surpassed without mandatory masks, a Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) official says. Read More
  
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• Police chief says pandemic making crime personal in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  04-12-2020 22:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Police chief says pandemic making crime personal in Saskatoon  CBC.ca
  
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• Police chief says pandemic making crime personal in Saskatoon

  04-12-2020 22:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper says crimes involving drugs, firearms and violence are up since March.
  
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• Budget strikes a 'reasonable balance' between tax relief, pandemic hit: Clark

  04-12-2020 22:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's mayor says next year's civic budget strikes a "pretty reasonable balance" between the desire to provide tax relief during the pandemic and the fiscal uncertainty created by COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Sunny weekend: Dec. 4 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  04-12-2020 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sunshine and warm for the weekend. Anna McMillan with all the details in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Friday, Dec. 4.
  
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• Saskatoon leaders urge residents to plan for virtual Christmas, follow guidelines - CKOM News Talk Sports

  04-12-2020 21:54 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon leaders urge residents to plan for virtual Christmas, follow guidelines  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Congress of Aboriginal Peoples calls for Christine Tell’s resignation

  04-12-2020 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is calling on the federal government to intervene in Saskatchewan's provincial jail system as COVID-19 cases rise.
  
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• City flags lowered for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

  04-12-2020 21:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Calling the day "an opportunity for Canadians to remember all women and girls who have died as a result of violence," the City of Saskatoon says flags at all its facilities will be lowered on Sunday for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Read More
  
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• Don't gather over Christmas in Saskatoon, medical health officer says

  04-12-2020 21:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's premier has mused about the possibility of easing restrictions on gatherings over the holidays, but a Saskatoon medical health officer says no one in the city should spend Christmas with friends and family. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 1 more death, 283 new cases, 126 in hospital Friday

  04-12-2020 21:14 via cbc.ca
  
  A person from Saskatchewan's south zone who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The person was in the 80 and over age category. 
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan reports 55th death, 283 new cases

  04-12-2020 21:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Another Saskatchewan resident with COVID-19 has died. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan reports 55th COVID-19-related death

  04-12-2020 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported its 55th COVID-19-related death on Friday along with 283 new cases.
  
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• Updates made on property revaluation in Saskatchewan for 2021

  04-12-2020 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Under provincial legislation, all property in Saskatchewan must be revalued every four years.
  
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• CP Rail investigating after video shows train running over pronghorn antelope herd

  04-12-2020 20:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian Pacific Railway says an investigation is underway following the release of a video showing one of the company's trains running over dozens of pronghorn antelope near Maple Creek, Sask.
  
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• Clark joins SHA in plea for Saskatoon residents to follow guidelines, gather virtually during holidays

  04-12-2020 19:32 via cbc.ca
  
  The SHA says it is seeing transmission when people let their guards down in breakrooms or with friends.
  
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• Clark asks Saskatoon residents to remain vigilant against COVID-19, SHA urges virtual holiday gatherings

  04-12-2020 19:32 via cbc.ca
  
  The SHA says it is seeing transmission when people let their guards down in breakrooms or with friends.
  
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• City of Saskatoon pleads with residents to follow guidelines, not gather during holidays

  04-12-2020 19:32 via cbc.ca
  
  The SHA says it is seeing transmission when people let their guards down in breakrooms or with friends.
  
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• Saskatoon Fire Department testing ice thickness for skating

  04-12-2020 19:29
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department says it is testing and monitoring ice thickness at storm water retention ponds around the city to verify their safety and integrity for skating.
  
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• Common disinfectants used against coronavirus can be harmful: experts

  04-12-2020 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  New study shows household chemical hydrogen peroxide commonly used for cleaning and disinfection may pose a health risk, especially for occupational cleaners and janitors.
  
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• Front-line workers concerned about state of health-care system: SHA chief medical officer

  04-12-2020 19:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Dr. Susan Shaw said on Thursday the concern isn't a fear of getting sick, it's a fear of the health-care system being overwhelmed. 
  
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• Saskatoon leaders plea for public to follow COVID-19 rules

  04-12-2020 19:14
  
  Saskatoon city leaders urged residents on Friday to adhere to COVID-19 public health protocols.
  
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• 16 COVID-19 outbreaks declared in Sask. since Dec. 1, including RCMP detachment and Sasktel head office

  04-12-2020 18:40 via cbc.ca
  
  December is only a few days old and there have already been 16 COVID-19 outbreaks declared in Saskatchewan, according to the province’s website.
  
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• Urgent plea made by Saskatoon leaders for people to follow COVID-19 guidelines

  04-12-2020 18:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  As COVID-19 cases spike in Saskatoon, city leaders issue an urgent appeal asking people to follow the rules to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
  
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• Feds secure more Moderna vaccines, sign deal with FedEx to ship doses

  04-12-2020 18:32
  
  The federal government has updated its deal with Moderna to secure the delivery of an additional 20 million doses of its vaccine candidate, and has signed a contract with FedEx Express Canada to handle the shipment of most vaccines within the country.
  
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• COVID vaccine distribution must prioritize Indigenous communities: FSIN

  04-12-2020 17:34 via cbc.ca
  
  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) says delivering the COVID-19 vaccine to First Nations communities must be a priority once it becomes available.
  
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• Common-law partner, 2 others charged with providing ammunition to N.S. shooter

  04-12-2020 17:29
  
  Three people -- including the gunman’s common-law partner -- have been charged with providing ammunition to the Nova Scotia man responsible for Canada’s worst mass murder.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s unemployment rises in November

  04-12-2020 16:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Statistics Canada attributed the rise in the unemployment rate in Saskatchewan to more people looking for work.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate rises in November

  04-12-2020 16:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Statistics Canada attributed the rise in the unemployment rate in Saskatchewan to more people looking for work.
  
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• Sask. on pace for new record for drug overdose deaths in a year

  04-12-2020 16:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan appears to be on pace for a new record for drug overdose deaths.
  
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• Sask. appears to be on pace for new record for drug overdose deaths in a year

  04-12-2020 16:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan appears to be on pace for a new record for drug overdose deaths.
  
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• Pure Developments unveils show home with broad appeal in Brighton

  04-12-2020 15:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Pure Developments' new show home in Brighton — located at 510 Germain Way — boasts 2,001 square feet over two floors. Read More
  
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• New Faces New Places: Piggykin nursery and children's accessories designed in Canada, handcrafted in India

  04-12-2020 15:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  New businesses and non-profit organizations open regularly in Saskatoon. Today, the StarPhoenix talks to Nivi Charles, who designs her own children's nursery decor and kids accessories that are ethically handcrafted by women artisans in India. She opened her shop Piggykin at Midtown Plaza on Nov. 10, and also has an online store. Read More
  
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• Start ringing in the holiday season: Five things to do in Saskatoon this weekend

  04-12-2020 15:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Whether you want the activities to come to you or you want to go to the activities, here are five things to do in Saskatoon this weekend. Read More
  
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• One more Sask. COVID-19 death reported, 283 new cases

  04-12-2020 15:26
  
  A person from the south zone has died after testing positive for COVID-19, marking the province’s 55th death related to the virus. Another 283 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Friday, bringing Saskatchewan’s active case count to 4,116.
  
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• COVID-19 cases move two Saskatoon Catholic schools to remote learning

  04-12-2020 15:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Cohorts at two Catholic schools in Saskatoon are moving to remote learning after two COVID-19 cases were identified at each of them. Read More
  
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• Staying active through the COVID-19 pandemic

  04-12-2020 15:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the pandemic lingers on research shows that stress is taking a toll, that’s why some fitness instructors are getting creative to get people up and moving.
  
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• Saskatoon property tax increasing by 2.83 per cent in 2021

  04-12-2020 13:35 via cbc.ca
  
  From dealing with a multi-year budget cycle, to budgeting during a pandemic, to the first Zoom-only budget deliberations, the process for Budget 2021 was full of firsts.
  
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• Playing for Brody and the Broncos: Special Olympics floor-hockey team celebrates national award

  04-12-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Dwayne Anderson is an award winning floor-hockey player, just like the rest of his Special Olympics teammates. Read More
  
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• Courageous author, thirsty entrepreneur and intrepid filmmaker among latest Sask. CBC Future 40 winner

  04-12-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Apache Carrier, Brittany Houk, Corey Bugler, Kristin Pierce, Michael Brownlee, Kendra Weenie, Sophie Kokott, Monique Simair, Latoya T. Reid and Natalya Mason make up the third batch of 10 winners.
  
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• Another mild day across the Prairies as we head towards the weekend: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  04-12-2020 12:59
  
  Daytime highs are expected to push north of the freezing point once again today as we benefit from this sterling start to December.
  
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• Remand numbers for Saskatoon jail show people awaiting trial outnumber guilty behind bars - CBC.ca

  04-12-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Remand numbers for Saskatoon jail show people awaiting trial outnumber guilty behind bars  CBC.ca
  
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• Remand numbers for Saskatoon jail show people awaiting trial outnumber guilty behind bars

  04-12-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  On any given day over the past five months the number of people awaiting trial inside the Saskatoon jail has been higher than those serving sentences.
  
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• Saskatoon City Council shaves portions of 2021 budget to lower property tax increase to 2.83%

  04-12-2020 11:15
  
  After two days of virtual budget deliberations, city councillors and the Mayor opted for several budget adjustments, which put next years property tax increase at 2.83 percent.
  
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• Where you live is who you are: Erin O'Toole and the new culture war

  04-12-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In the midst of the worst public health emergency in a century and the greatest economic disruption since the Great Depression, Erin O'Toole apparently also sees a culture war playing out.
  
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• Urgent plea made by Saskatoon leaders for people to follow COVID-19 guidelines - Global News

  04-12-2020 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Urgent plea made by Saskatoon leaders for people to follow COVID-19 guidelines  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon property tax increasing by 2.83 per cent in 2021 - CBC.ca

  04-12-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon property tax increasing by 2.83 per cent in 2021  CBC.ca
  
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