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• Rosthern Hospital inpatient unit closed due to COVID-19 outbreak

  23-01-2021 23:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The inpatient unit at Rosthern Hospital has been closed due a COVID-19 outbreak. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Blazers defenceman Boston Buckberger commits to Wisconsin Badgers

  23-01-2021 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Buckberger has tallied 46 points in his last 47 games with the Blazers, and will become the fourth ever Saskatoon native to play for the Wisconsin Badgers. Brenden Purdy has the details.
  
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• An average of 73 snowmobile deaths occur every year: StatsCan

  23-01-2021 23:05
  
  A new study from Statistics Canada (StatCan) reveals from the year 2013 to 2019, there was an average of 73 unintentional snowmobile deaths each year.
  
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• Excitement grows as 2020 Saskatchewan Music Awards goes virtual

  23-01-2021 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 2020 Saskatchewan Music Awards is taking place virtually at 8 p.m. on Sunday and can be viewed on SaskMusic's Facebook Page and Youtube Channel.
  
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• Researcher with Sask. roots explores impacts of long-term isolation

  23-01-2021 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Emilie Kossick, a knowledge manager at the Canadian Institute of Public Safety Research and Treatment with a master's degree in experimental and applied psychology from the University of Regina says the last year was a prime example of social isolation on a large scale.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 274 new cases, 250th death reported Saturday

  23-01-2021 21:19 via cbc.ca
  
  The deaths reported Saturday were a person in their 50s in the north central zone, a person in their 60s in the far northeast zone, and a person in their 80s in the far northwest zone. 
  
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• Saskatchewan adds 3 more deaths due to coronavirus and 274 new cases

  23-01-2021 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are 274 new coronavirus cases in the province, with 3,161 active cases and 18,506 total recoveries.
  
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• 3 COVID-19 deaths, 274 new cases reported in Sask.

  23-01-2021 20:43
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan reported 274 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, along with three new deaths related to the virus.
  
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• Sask RCMP seek Big River man in relation to sexual assault

  23-01-2021 19:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Big River RCMP are asking for the public's health in locating a man wanted in relation to a sexual assault. Read More
  
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• Alcohol, drug use reported in more than half of Canada’s annual snowmobile deaths

  23-01-2021 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The report says alcohol or drug use, at 55 per cent, was reported in more than half of the fatalities involving snowmobiles between 2013 and 2019.
  
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• University of Regina professor defends executive committee’s fossil fuel motion

  23-01-2021 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The motion to ban fossil fuel advertising on City of Regina sites was backed by seven of 11 members at Wednesday’s meeting, but still needs to be approved by council on Jan. 27.
  
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• Big River RCMP asking for assistance to locate man wanted for sexual assault

  23-01-2021 18:36
  
  Big River RCMP is looking for a man wanted in relation to a sexual assault that was reported Monday night.
  
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• COVID-19 case confirmed at two Saskatoon high schools - CTV Toronto

  23-01-2021 18:02 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 case confirmed at two Saskatoon high schools  CTV Toronto
  
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• COVID-19 case confirmed at two Saskatoon high schools - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-01-2021 18:02 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 case confirmed at two Saskatoon high schools  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19 case confirmed at two Saskatoon high schools

  23-01-2021 18:02
  
  A positive COVID-19 case has been found at two local high schools, according to Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS).
  
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• West Wind Aviation, Transwest Air consolidating northern Sask. operations, rebranding as Rise Air

  23-01-2021 17:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Two airlines serving Saskatchewan’s north have announced their consolidation.
  
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• Shelters keeping COVID-19 at bay, but worried about isolation

  23-01-2021 17:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Three months ago, the Lighthouse homeless shelter in Saskatoon was in the grips of a COVID-19 outbreak that affected dozens of staff and residents. Read More
  
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• Woman from Wilton dead after 3-vehicle crash on Highway 17: Sask. RCMP

  23-01-2021 17:19 via cbc.ca
  
  A 64-year-old woman is dead after a three-vehicle crash south of Lloydminster on Thursday, Maidstone RCMP say.
  
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• PPE use 'sloppy,' Saskatoon Extendicare workers say, even after deadly outbreak at Regina home - CBC.ca

  23-01-2021 16:58 via cbc.ca
  
  PPE use 'sloppy,' Saskatoon Extendicare workers say, even after deadly outbreak at Regina home  CBC.ca
  
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• PPE use 'sloppy,' Saskatoon Extendicare workers say, even after deadly outbreak at Regina home

  23-01-2021 16:58 via cbc.ca
  
  "All it takes is one single staff member making one mistake to infect a resident and have that resident later pass away," said a worker at Extendicare Preston in Saskatoon.
  
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• Disappearance of Megan Gallagher being treated as a homicide by Saskatoon police - CBC.ca

  23-01-2021 16:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Disappearance of Megan Gallagher being treated as a homicide by Saskatoon police  CBC.ca
  
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• Disappearance of Megan Gallagher being treated as a homicide by Saskatoon police

  23-01-2021 16:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service say the missing person case of Megan Gallagher, 30, is now being investigated as a homicide.
  
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• Sask. artist brings smiles to Casa Rio with Bear Hug sculpture

  23-01-2021 14:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If these were normal times, Patricia Leguen would be flying around the world competing in sand, snow and ice sculpting competitions. Read More
  
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• Legendary TV host Larry King dead at 87

  23-01-2021 14:04
  
  Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87.
  
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• Museum preserves, promotes Cold War history in Sask.

  23-01-2021 13:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The last original piece of a system meant to fend off the Soviets sits near Alsask, a village on the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• Hotels expect to continue suffering long after pandemic recedes

  23-01-2021 13:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Vaccinations are ramping up and government relief programs are winding down, but Saskatoon hoteliers are not expecting business to return to pre-pandemic levels for months or even years. Read More
  
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• Trend has remand inmates outnumbering sentenced inmates in Sask. jails

  23-01-2021 13:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A closer look at remand is warranted when trying to reform the correctional system, says the CEO of the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon bingo hall operator 'flabbergasted' by 80 cases linked to outbreak - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  23-01-2021 13:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon bingo hall operator 'flabbergasted' by 80 cases linked to outbreak  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• North Ridge offers no condo fees at Brighton townhome development

  23-01-2021 13:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  North Ridge Development Corporation is making new home ownership surprisingly affordable with the development of the Bradwell Townhomes in Brighton. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon bingo hall operator 'flabbergasted' by 80 cases linked to outbreak

  23-01-2021 13:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The general manager of a Saskatoon bingo hall said he was shocked to learn that an October outbreak declared at the facility resulted in 80 cases of COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon man passes through Kelowna on ride to Vancouver to raise money and awareness for those suffering from addiction - Kelowna News - Castanet.net

  23-01-2021 13:00 via castanet.net
  
  Saskatoon man passes through Kelowna on ride to Vancouver to raise money and awareness for those suffering from addiction - Kelowna News  Castanet.net
  
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• Letters: Province needs to 'start getting the job done' on vaccines

  23-01-2021 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Lawsuit accuses Saskatoon police officer of sexual assault, abuse of power - CBC.ca

  23-01-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Lawsuit accuses Saskatoon police officer of sexual assault, abuse of power  CBC.ca
  
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• Lawsuit accuses Saskatoon police officer of sexual assault, abuse of power

  23-01-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A lawsuit filed against a Saskatoon police officer claims he sexually assaulted and abused his power over a victim of crime in February of 2009. 
  
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• Decisions by Pfizer, Biden and Regina councillors draw ire of Premier Moe this week

  23-01-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe spread his focus this week, reacting not only to COVID news, but also to political decisions by U.S. President Joe Biden and Regina city councillors.
  
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• Cuthand: Indigenous policy in Canada differs from U.S.

  23-01-2021 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The reaction to the cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline reflects the differences in Indigenous policy in the United States and Canada. Read More
  
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• It's time to let Keystone XL go, ambassador says

  23-01-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s ambassador to the United States says there’s no chance of President Joe Biden walking back his decision to kill the Keystone XL pipeline — so she’s turning her attention to other pressing bilateral issues.
  
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• Saskatoon speed skaters relishing opportunity to continue training outdoors - Global News

  23-01-2021 02:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon speed skaters relishing opportunity to continue training outdoors  Global News
  
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• Woman dead after 3-vehicle crash south of Lloydminster

  23-01-2021 01:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Investigators say two southbound vans crashed and then a collision occurred between the first southbound van and a northbound semi.
  
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• 'I had goosebumps': School division creates keepsake video for La Loche shooting anniversary

  23-01-2021 01:40
  
  Two months ago, Darcy Ahenakew started planning a memorial video to remember the victims of a La Loche shooting.
  
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• Saskatoon speed skaters relishing opportunity to continue training outdoors

  23-01-2021 01:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Although they won’t compete in any meets this season, members of the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club are enjoying their time training at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval. Brenden Purdy has the details.
  
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• Global News at 6 Saskatoon — Jan. 22, 2021

  23-01-2021 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, edition of Global News at 6 with Elise Darwish on Global Saskatoon.
  
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• Local speed skaters relishing opportunity to continue training outdoors

  23-01-2021 01:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Although they won’t compete in any meets this season, members of the Saskatoon Lions Speed Skating Club are enjoying their time training at the Clarence Downey Speed Skating Oval. Brenden Purdy has the details
  
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• Two Northern Saskatchewan airlines rebrand, consolidate to ‘stay alive’

  23-01-2021 00:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  West Wind Aviation and Transwest Air will now be known as Rise Air, in response to financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Saskatchewan to give COVID-19 vaccine doses up to 42 days apart

  23-01-2021 00:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan will start to stretch out the time between COVID-19 vaccine doses, as supplies run short. 
  
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• Saskatoon animal hospital warns of kennel cough outbreak among dogs - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-01-2021 00:29 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon animal hospital warns of kennel cough outbreak among dogs  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon animal hospital warns of kennel cough outbreak among dogs

  23-01-2021 00:29
  
  Erindale Animal Hospital has seen three to four cases this week of dogs showing symptoms of kennel cough.
  
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• Some far north residents refusing vaccine, AHA says

  23-01-2021 00:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Athabasca Health Authority says COVID-19 vaccines risk expiring in the freezer because some community members are hesitant about taking them. Read More
  
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• Meadow Lake Tribal Council creating apps to teach Cree, Dene languages

  23-01-2021 00:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Meadow Lake Tribal Council has created a new app to teach the Cree language.
  
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• Man arrested in Regina after refusing to self-isolate despite having COVID-19

  23-01-2021 00:10 via cbc.ca
  
  A 36-year-old man is in a closed-custody medical facility in North Battleford after refusing to self-isolate while positive for COVID-19. 
  
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