Saskatoon news

• High winds, blowing snow hampering repairs to Sask. power lines

  14-01-2021 23:56 via cbc.ca
  
  SaskPower says more than 100,000 households lost power Wednesday night because of the vicious snow storm that swept through the province.
  
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• Appeal court upholds convictions in child sex assault case - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-01-2021 23:54
  
  Appeal court upholds convictions in child sex assault case  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Appeal court upholds convictions in child sex assault case

  14-01-2021 23:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has dismissed a Saskatoon man's attempt to overturn convictions of sexual interference against his former stepdaughters. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Shahab says new restrictions could come next week

  14-01-2021 23:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's top doctor  may advise government to bring down a hammer of new public health measures if the province's unsustainable COVID-19 rate doesn't go down. Read More
  
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• Gardening: A few good ideas to start off the New Year

  14-01-2021 23:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The term ‘New Year resolution’ comes with a lot of baggage. Mostly, it’s because the typical resolution is too big and may require a change in behaviour (e.g. diet and exercise, write a novel). So, let’s just call them good ideas to aspire to so they seem less daunting and more achievable. Along that vein, my first ‘good idea’ for 2021 is to get my articles in on time. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper diagnosed with COVID-19

  14-01-2021 23:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper diagnosed with COVID-19 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-01-2021 23:23
  
  Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper diagnosed with COVID-19  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon's Police Chief Troy Cooper diagnosed with COVID-19

  14-01-2021 23:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. Read More
  
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• Defence to seek psych assessment for man accused in city's first homicide of 2021

  14-01-2021 23:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The lawyer representing a 34-year-old Saskatoon man charged in the city's first homicide of the year is expected to seek a psychiatric assessment for him, likely at his next court appearance. Read More
  
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• Here's a look at Sask.'s latest update to the COVID-19 vaccine delivery plan

  14-01-2021 23:08
  
  The provincial government has updated its plan for delivering the COVID-19 vaccine to Saskatchewan residents.
  
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• No return to gameplay for Sask. minor hockey anytime soon

  14-01-2021 23:06
  
  The Saskatchewan Hockey Association says it has been informed by the province there will be no consideration for returning to gameplay for at least four weeks and likely longer.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO says province expanding ICU capacity

  14-01-2021 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Scott Livingstone, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO, explained Thursday how the province is expanding ICU capacity through the repurposing of beds and equipment, as well as reassigning trained staff as needed. Livingstone said he expects to be able to “double” ICU capacity because of these measures.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO asks for ‘patience’ amid Phase 1 vaccine rollout

  14-01-2021 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone on Thursday asked for patience as the province works through Phase 1 of its vaccine rollout, which will inoculate high-priority populations, adding that current federal vaccine allocations will leave Saskatchewan approximately 50 per cent short of “fully immunizing” high-priority groups. “This only marks the beginning of the end, and...
  
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• Saskatoon police chief tests positive for COVID-19

  14-01-2021 23:00
  
  Chief Troy Cooper is isolating at home after testing positive for coronavirus, Saskatoon Police Service said in a news release.
  
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• Saskatoon police chief self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 - CKOM News Talk Sports

  14-01-2021 22:58
  
  Saskatoon police chief self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Chief Cooper/COVID-19

  14-01-2021 22:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper is currently isolating at his home after testing positive for Coronavirus. Chief Cooper learned of the diagnosis today.  It is believed the virus resulted from a community transmission.  He is feeling well and continuing to fulfil his duties. “I am fortunate to have mild symptoms but of course that is not the case for everyone who is exposed to COVID-19. To keep our community safe we all must follow the measures and restrictions of the
  
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• World Junior referees reminisce after leaving the bubble

  14-01-2021 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  For a pair of Saskatchewan hockey officials, the World Junior hockey championship was a tremendous experience they said will help advance their careers.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 312 new cases, record-high hospitalizations reported Thursday

  14-01-2021 22:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Two-hundred six people are in hospital, the most since the beginning of the pandemic, with 33 in intensive care.
  
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• Sask. cancels curling playdowns; Matt Dunstone, Sherry Anderson to play at nationals

  14-01-2021 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  CurlSask made its team selections based on performance over a two-season window rather than 2020 championship results.
  
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• Sask. Facebook post asking for plant donations after house fire gets huge response from green thumbs

  14-01-2021 22:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Lori Mayoh and her husband were enjoying a morning coffee at their Melfort home earlier this month when she smelled smoke.
  
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• VIDEO: 'Lightning' flashes spotted in Saskatoon during winter storm may have been caused by power line sparks

  14-01-2021 21:58
  
  A roaring winter storm that brought 102 km/h wind gusts, blowing and a rare weather phenomenon known as "snow rollers" to the city may have had something else up its sleeve: lighting. But maybe not.
  
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• 'Lightning' flashes spotted in Saskatoon during winter storm likely not what they appeared to be - CTV Toronto

  14-01-2021 21:58
  
  'Lightning' flashes spotted in Saskatoon during winter storm likely not what they appeared to be  CTV Toronto
  
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• 'Lightning' flashes spotted in Saskatoon during winter storm likely not what they appeared to be

  14-01-2021 21:58
  
  A roaring winter storm that brought 102 km/h wind gusts, blowing snow and a rare weather phenomenon known as "snow rollers" to the city appeared to have something else up its sleeve: lighting. But likely not.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine now available for any north central Sask. senior over 70

  14-01-2021 21:48
  
  The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available to Saskatchewan seniors over the age of 70 living in the north central area, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says.
  
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• COVID-19: Sask. reports 312 cases, 201 recoveries, record hospitalizations

  14-01-2021 21:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan is reporting 312 new cases of COVID-19 and 201 recoveries on Thursday, continuing a post-holiday swell that has seen hospitalizations increase to record levels. Read More
  
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• New high for Saskatchewan coronavirus patients, more vaccine clinics for seniors

  14-01-2021 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are 312 new coronavirus cases in the province, with 3,859 active cases and 15,264 total recoveries.
  
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• Games ‘unlikely’ to resume before the end of March: Saskatchewan Hockey Association

  14-01-2021 21:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Hockey Association says it may be the end of March before it returns to play.
  
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• Saskatoon council committee to consider draft bylaw banning conversion therapy as a business practice - CKOM News Talk Sports

  14-01-2021 21:36
  
  Saskatoon council committee to consider draft bylaw banning conversion therapy as a business practice  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• New Faces New Places: Nefelibata provides second-hand crafting goods to Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-01-2021 20:57
  
  New Faces New Places: Nefelibata provides second-hand crafting goods to Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Conversion therapy prohibition headed to final votes at Saskatoon city hall this month

  14-01-2021 20:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon city council is set to consider a new bylaw that would prohibit businesses that practise conversion therapy, almost a year after a local United church proposed the bylaw. Read More
  
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• New Faces New Places: Nefelibata provides second-hand crafting goods to Saskatoon

  14-01-2021 20:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  New businesses and non-profit organizations open and move regularly in Saskatoon. Today, the StarPhoenix talks to Shala Neufeld who opened Nefelibata Arts and Crafts on October 6 on Avenue C in Riversdale. The store provides a unique alternative to buying arts and crafts supplies by accepting donated and thrifted goods you won't find anywhere else. Read More
  
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• Sunshine returns briefly: Jan. 14 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  14-01-2021 20:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Meteorologist Peter Quinlan reviews the blizzard that swept through the province Wednesday night and what’s ahead in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Thursday, Jan. 14.
  
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• COVID-19: Seniors in north central region 'urged' to make vaccine appointments

  14-01-2021 20:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Seniors in a handful of northern communities are urged to join a queue to receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
  
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• Roof at RBC in Regina’s Harbour Landing goes up in flames

  14-01-2021 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The roof at the Royal Bank of Canada in Regina’s Harbour Landing went up in flames shortly before 7 a.m. Thursday morning.
  
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• Defence to request psychiatric assessment for Saskatoon man charged in mother's death - CTV News Saskatoon

  14-01-2021 20:16
  
  Defence to request psychiatric assessment for Saskatoon man charged in mother's death  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Defence to request psychiatric assessment for Saskatoon man charged in mother’s death

  14-01-2021 20:16
  
  Lawyers for a Saskatoon man accused of killing his mother and injuring his father earlier this month are seeking a psychiatric assessment of the 34-year-old.
  
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• Sask. Hockey Association says games unlikely to resume in province until the end of March

  14-01-2021 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  "The likelihood of things changing before the end of March is looking bleak," a memo says.
  
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• Professional Saskatchewan gamer with MLS club on pandemic’s impact

  14-01-2021 19:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alex “Exraa” Gonzalez, who is the Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Xbox athlete, talks about the novel coronavirus pandemic’s impact on competitive gaming.
  
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• Northern Saskatchewan community using traditional fiddling to prepare youth for future

  14-01-2021 19:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Principal Darryl Fleet had a wake up call after a number of youth died by suicide in 2016. Now fiddles are a part of connecting local youth to their culture.
  
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• Rare 'snow roller' phenomenon arrives in Saskatoon after winter storm Thursday morning

  14-01-2021 19:55 via cbc.ca
  
  The rollers are rare as they require very specific conditions, including sticky snow and very high winds.
  
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• Dunstone, Anderson chosen as Sask. representatives for Brier, Scotties

  14-01-2021 19:51
  
  Matt Dunstone and Sherry Anderson will represent Saskatchewan at the Curling National Championships taking place in Calgary, CurlSask announced Thursday.
  
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• Sask. government to provide new COVID-19 modelling, vaccine update Thursday afternoon

  14-01-2021 19:42 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government will release updated COVID-19 modelling Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Daily bump in Sask. COVID-19 cases could triple even if people closely follow rules, province warns

  14-01-2021 19:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Even if Saskatchewan residents closely follow public health guidelines over the next 11 days, the number of new COVID-19 cases announced daily could triple, according to the provincial government's latest modelling forecast.
  
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• Saskatchewan cancels curling provincials after health officials reject curling bubble

  14-01-2021 19:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan has become the latest province in a growing list that has cancelled its curling provincials to determine what team will head to the Scotties and Brier in the Calgary curling bubble.
  
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• Conversion therapy prohibition headed to final votes this month

  14-01-2021 19:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon city council is set to consider a new bylaw that would prohibit businesses that practise conversion therapy, almost a year after a local United church proposed the bylaw. Read More
  
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• Sask. NDP calls for public inquiry into COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Parkside

  14-01-2021 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government said any investigation into the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Parkside should be headed by the provincial ombudsman.
  
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• Saskatoon cleans up after overnight blizzard that brought winds gusting up to 102 km/h - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-01-2021 18:56
  
  Saskatoon cleans up after overnight blizzard that brought winds gusting up to 102 km/h  Saskatoon StarPhoenixMassive winds rip through Sask., top 100 km/h in Saskatoon  CKOM News Talk SportsSaskatoon wakes up to icy commute and wind damage after wild night of winter weather  CTV News SaskatoonRare 'snow roller' phenomenon arrives in Saskatoon after winter storm Thursday morning  CBC.caView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Provincial Ombudsman to investigate deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Parkside

  14-01-2021 18:51
  
  The province is launching an investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Parkside.
  
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• Watch Saskatchewan’s daily COVID-19 update live here at 3 p.m.

  14-01-2021 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News in Regina and Saskatoon will be livestreaming Saskatchewan's daily COVID-19 update at 3 p.m. on Thursday.
  
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• Sask. gov't to seek independent investigation of outbreak at Regina nursing home where 43 died

  14-01-2021 18:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Forty-three residents of the Parkside Extendicare nursing home in Regina who had been infected with COVID-19 have died since late November.
  
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