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• Saskatoon SWAT team raids 2 locations, seizes a dozen varieties of drugs

  29-01-2021 23:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police said one location had a psilocybin (magic mushroom) growing operation.
  
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• Alsask radar dome used in Cold War era restored

  29-01-2021 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Civil Defense Museum has restored a site in Alsask, Sask., which helped in Canada’s defense against the Soviet Union.
  
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• Saskatoon Public Schools to suggest Optimist Park as new location for City Centre School - CKOM News Talk Sports

  29-01-2021 23:13
  
  Saskatoon Public Schools to suggest Optimist Park as new location for City Centre School  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• 'The exposure is fantastic': New online platform helps Saskatoon businesses compete with online giants - CTV Toronto

  29-01-2021 23:12
  
  'The exposure is fantastic': New online platform helps Saskatoon businesses compete with online giants  CTV Toronto
  
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• 'The exposure is fantastic': New online platform helps Saskatoon businesses compete with online giants - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-01-2021 23:12
  
  'The exposure is fantastic': New online platform helps Saskatoon businesses compete with online giants  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'The exposure is fantastic': New online platform helps Saskatoon businesses compete with online giants

  29-01-2021 23:12
  
  Blake Olafson owns Gould Home Recreation in Saskatoon and, like many small business owners, was looking for a way to increase the e-Commerce presence for his business during the pandemic.
  
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• Saskatoon, Winnipeg rental markets hold steady - Western Investor

  29-01-2021 23:03
  
  Saskatoon, Winnipeg rental markets hold steady  Western Investor
  
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• Two men charged after early-morning drug bust in Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  29-01-2021 22:46
  
  Two men charged after early-morning drug bust in Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Regina police have issued more COVID-19 tickets this month than all of 2020

  29-01-2021 22:46 via cbc.ca
  
  An, RPS spokesperson Elizabeth said there had been 17 total COVID-19 tickets, each worth $2,800, issued in Regina as of Jan. 27. Nine of them were issued in January.
  
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• Two men arrested after drug raids in Saskatoon - CKOM News Talk Sports

  29-01-2021 22:45
  
  Two men arrested after drug raids in Saskatoon  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon homicide suspect caught trying to enter the U.S.

  29-01-2021 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say Afreah Ali was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol officers while trying to illegally enter the country.
  
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• Two men charged after early-morning drug bust in Saskatoon

  29-01-2021 22:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two men have been charged after an investigation by the Saskatoon police drug unit that led to officers seizing firearms, ammunition, cannabis products, psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and cash. Read More
  
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• Man wanted in connection with Logan Nayneecassum's death arrested in U.S.

  29-01-2021 22:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A man who was wanted for months on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder in connection with the August 2020 homicide of Logan Nayneecassum in Saskatoon has been arrested. Read More
  
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• Man wanted in 2020 Saskatoon homicide arrested while trying to cross into U.S. - CBC.ca

  29-01-2021 22:34
  
  Man wanted in 2020 Saskatoon homicide arrested while trying to cross into U.S.  CBC.ca
  
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• Man wanted in 2020 Saskatoon homicide arrested while trying to cross into U.S.

  29-01-2021 22:34 via cbc.ca
  
  A Canada-wide warrant had been issued for Afrah Ali, 32. He was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol on Jan. 23 while unlawfully trying to get into the U.S.
  
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• Arrests - Drug Trafficking Investigation - 2300 Block 8th Street East

  29-01-2021 22:15 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two women have been arrested following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service Drug Unit. On January 28, 2021, members of the SPS Drug Unit observed two women operating a vehicle and making stops that were consistent with drug trafficking. As a result, a traffic stop was initiated shortly before 11:00 a.m. in a parking lot in the 2300 block of 8th Street East. The two women were taken into custody and police seized 59.8 grams of cocaine, 3 three cell phones, a meth pipe, and $970 i
  
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• 55 jars of cannabis-infused honey seized in drug bust: Saskatoon police - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-01-2021 22:11
  
  55 jars of cannabis-infused honey seized in drug bust: Saskatoon police  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 55 jars of cannabis-infused honey seized in drug bust: Saskatoon police

  29-01-2021 22:11
  
  A man is charged with producing psilocybin and other drug and weapons charges following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service Drug Unit.
  
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• Saskatoon murder suspect nabbed trying to sneak into Montana: court documents

  29-01-2021 22:08
  
  The suspect of a Saskatoon homicide was arrested by the United States Border Patrol while attempting to cross into the U.S. unlawfully on Jan. 23, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• Saskatoon murder suspect nabbed at U.S. border

  29-01-2021 22:08
  
  The suspect of a Saskatoon homicide was arrested by the United States Border Patrol while attempting to cross into the U.S. unlawfully on Jan. 23, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• Saskatoon murder suspect arrested at Canada-U.S. border - CKOM News Talk Sports

  29-01-2021 22:08
  
  Saskatoon murder suspect arrested at Canada-U.S. border  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• 'You didn't do a good job': Taxi industry unhappy with ride-sharing parity review

  29-01-2021 22:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Dale Gallant wanted a level playing field two years ago, and still wants one today. Read More
  
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• Deputy Premier Donna Harpauer reflects on 20 years as MLA

  29-01-2021 21:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  At the beginning of her career, Deputy Premier Donna Harpauer was one of only 36 women to ever be elected into the Legislative Assembly. Since then, 26 more have joined her. Roberta Bell sat down with the long-standing MLA to talk about the changes and challenges she’s seen in the past 20 years.
  
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• Babies in the Legislature

  29-01-2021 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  This month, Kamala Harris made international headlines when she became the first woman to be sworn in as Vice President of the United States. But closer to home, Saskatchewan politicians are turning heads, too. Two moms, in particular, are proving you can do it all while paving the way for the province’s youngest residents.
  
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• Outbreak at Saskatoon care home kills eight, but doesn't appear in gov. report - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  29-01-2021 21:47
  
  Outbreak at Saskatoon care home kills eight, but doesn't appear in gov. report  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Outbreak at Saskatoon care home kills six, but doesn't appear in gov. report

  29-01-2021 21:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A COVID-19 outbreak at a Saskatoon long-term care home has killed eight residents and infected nearly 50 people. Read More
  
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• It's time for a First Nations person to be governor general: Bellegarde

  29-01-2021 21:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  OTTAWA — With a growing sentiment that Julie Payette's abrupt departure from Rideau Hall provides an opportunity for Canada to have its first Indigenous governor general, Perry Bellegarde laughs when asked if he's been taking French lessons. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan yet to detect COVID-19 variants

  29-01-2021 21:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan is once again paring down the amount of COVID-19 vaccine it expects to receive and administer in coming weeks. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon airport sees passenger numbers plummet, revenues 'decimated' by COVID - CKOM News Talk Sports

  29-01-2021 21:26
  
  Saskatoon airport sees passenger numbers plummet, revenues 'decimated' by COVID  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• 7 COVID-19-related deaths, 328 new cases reported in Saskatchewan

  29-01-2021 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan has reported 292 COVID-19-related deaths since the start of the pandemic.
  
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• Arrests - Drug Trafficking Investigation - 2300 Block Hanover Avenue

  29-01-2021 21:10 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A man is charged with producing psilocybin and numerous other drug- and weapon-related charges following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service Drug Unit.At approximately 2:45 a.m., January 29, 2021, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit, the SPS Drug Unit executed two search warrants as a result of observing activity consistent with the trafficking of drugs. At the first location, an apartment in the 2300 block of Hanover Avenue, police located four long
  
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• Roller-coaster temperature ride: Jan. 29 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  29-01-2021 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The temperature is about to go on a roller-coaster rider. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with a look at what’s ahead in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Friday, Jan. 29.
  
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• Prince Albert police see slight rise in sexual violations – but some statistics 'may never be captured'

  29-01-2021 20:58
  
  Support organizations are continuing to encourage victims to reach out for help, saying that the rise is likely because of increasing awareness surrounding sexual violence.
  
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• Public Advisory - Road Conditions / Collisions

  29-01-2021 20:51 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police would like to advise motorists to be cognizant of road conditions as some stretches are reported to be icy. Police have responded to 14 collisions since 6:00 a.m., none of which had any serious injuries. Police remind motorists to adjust their speeds, leave space between the vehicle ahead of them, and give themselves plenty of time to reach their destination. 
  
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• Lawsuit alleges systemic racism against staff in federal corrections, including Sask. Pen

  29-01-2021 20:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Filing a lawsuit against Correctional Service Canada triggers painful emotions for Jennifer Sanderson, and memories of a time when she didn't feel she was being heard. Read More
  
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• Sask. reports 328 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

  29-01-2021 20:42
  
  Saskatchewan added 328 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, along with 7 deaths and 300 recoveries.
  
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• 'It's what the community does best;' La Loche residents rally to help stranded trucker

  29-01-2021 20:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The sun had already set and the cold evening air was becoming even frostier when a cacophony of noise erupted in northern Alberta: the beep of a horn, the sound of revving engines and — finally — cries of celebration. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment program extended: province

  29-01-2021 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the Saskatchewan government has announced that it has extended its Saskatchewan Small Business Emergency Payment (SSBEP) program.
  
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• Saskatoon council to consider restrictions on ride sharing companies - CTV Toronto

  29-01-2021 20:26
  
  Saskatoon council to consider restrictions on ride sharing companies  CTV Toronto
  
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• Saskatoon council to consider restrictions on ride sharing companies - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-01-2021 20:26
  
  Saskatoon council to consider restrictions on ride sharing companies  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon council to consider restrictions on ride sharing companies

  29-01-2021 20:26
  
  Saskatoon City Council is scheduled to look at placing more restrictions on ride sharing companies like Uber at its Monday meeting.
  
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• Update - Homicide Suspect Arrested - 200 Block Slimmon Road

  29-01-2021 20:22 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The subject of a Canada-wide warrant in regards to a 2020 homicide in Saskatoon, was arrested by the United States Border Patrol while attempting to cross into the U.S. unlawfully on January 23, 2021.The Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section is working with authorities in an effort to have him returned to Saskatoon.(Occurrence Number: 20-84873)
  
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• Saskatchewan requests investigation into COVID-19 outbreak at Regina’s Extendicare Parkside

  29-01-2021 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government is calling for an investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Parkside Special Care Home in Regina.
  
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• Saskatchewan First Nations install cold-chain equipment for COVID-19 vaccine storage

  29-01-2021 18:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  NITHA said First Nations leaders are working to ensure that when the doses reach communities, equipment like freezers and power generators are in place.
  
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• Liam and Olivia remain most popular baby names in Saskatchewan: eHealth

  29-01-2021 18:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Liam was the most popular name for baby boys for the 11th year in a row and Olivia was the most popular name for baby girls for the sixth year in a row.
  
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• Riders GM provides update on pending free agents

  29-01-2021 18:24
  
  The general manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders spoke to the media about the upcoming CFL Free Agency period on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Regina-born researcher discovers promising treatment for COVID-19

  29-01-2021 18:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Nevan Krogan is the director of Quantitative Biosciences Institute at the University of California in San Francisco. His team's latest findings about a treatment for COVID-19 were published Monday in the journal Science.
  
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• Liam and Olivia: These are Sask.'s 20 most popular baby names

  29-01-2021 18:15
  
  Saskatchewan parents stuck to the tried and true in 2020, at least when it came to baby names. Liam tops the list of baby boy names for the 11th year in a row, and, for the sixth year running, Olivia took the top spot for baby girl names.
  
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• U of S researchers get grant for work on emergency response in First Nations and Métis communities

  29-01-2021 17:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan researchers have been awarded a grant to work toward changing emergency response in First Nations and Métis communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
  
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• 'It's very, very frustrating': Saskatoon agencies call for help after man dies of hypothermia - CTV Toronto

  29-01-2021 17:23
  
  'It's very, very frustrating': Saskatoon agencies call for help after man dies of hypothermia  CTV Toronto
  
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