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• Saskatoon offers free transit rides for those who need a place to warm up - CTV News Saskatoon

  09-02-2021 23:53
  
  Saskatoon offers free transit rides for those who need a place to warm up  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon offers free transit rides for those who need a place to warm up

  09-02-2021 23:53
  
  Mayor Charlie Clark says he is focusing on making sure the city's most vulnerable are protected from the cold.
  
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• CAA Saskatchewan wait times up to 3 hours in some parts of the province

  09-02-2021 23:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  CAA Saskatchewan said roadside assistance wait times are up to three hours depending on where you live in the province as the cold weather continues.
  
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• Extortionist obtains nude videos of 2 victims, demands cash: Regina police

  09-02-2021 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Regina Police Service is investigating after an extortionist obtained nude videos and photos of two people and demanded cash in return.
  
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• Sask. man found not criminally responsible for killing father, who he believed was an 'impostor'

  09-02-2021 22:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Joshua Roy Tucker's psychosis started with voices in an attic, and ended with him fatally shooting a man who he said he believed was a kidnapper impersonating his adoptive father. Read More
  
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• Coronavirus: Age to be determining factor for vaccine priority in phase 2, says Saskatchewan’s health minister

  09-02-2021 22:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s Health Minister Paul Merriman on Tuesday said age will be the determining factor in phase 2 of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, with those oldest receiving the vaccine first.
  
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• Fabricland apologizes after Sask. Indigenous family says employee was culturally insensitive

  09-02-2021 22:20
  
  An Indigenous family says an elder was the victim of a racially charged incident at a Fabricland store in North Battleford.
  
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• New study tracks COVID-19 transmission at Edmonton's super-spreader medical bonspiel 

  09-02-2021 22:19 via cbc.ca
  
  A study of one of Alberta's first COVID-19 super-spreader event — a bonspiel attended by doctors from across Western Canada — suggests that most of the transmission occurred off the ice as curlers gathered to socialize and dine at buffet and banquet tables.
  
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• Doctors who contracted COVID-19 at a bonspiel dug into how they got it. Here's what they found.

  09-02-2021 22:19 via cbc.ca
  
  A study of one of Alberta's first COVID-19 superspreader event — a bonspiel attended by doctors from across Western Canada — suggests that most of the transmission occurred off the ice as curlers gathered to socialize and dine at buffet and banquet tables.
  
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• Sask. residents set record for natural gas usage amid polar vortex

  09-02-2021 22:13
  
  As Saskatchewan continues to experience extreme cold temperatures, residents in the province have set a new record for the consumption of natural gas.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at youth correctional centre in North Battleford

  09-02-2021 22:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Drumming Hill Youth Centre, a provincial correctional centre for youth in the North Battleford area. Read More
  
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• Low hepatitis testing rates could spell big trouble for Saskatchewan residents

  09-02-2021 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan boasts the highest rate of hepatitis infection in Canada. Lower testing rates could push cases higher thanks to unintentional spread of the virus.
  
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• Saskatchewan rolls out plan for Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccinations

  09-02-2021 22:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Phase 2 of Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 vaccination plan will focus on the general population in 10-year increments, starting with people in their 60s.
  
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• Sask. government details plan for vaccine distribution Phase 2, which includes general public

  09-02-2021 22:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan released more of its COVID-19 immunization delivery plan Tuesday. Phase 2 of vaccination distribution will focus on the general population in 10-year increments, beginning with people aged 60 to 69.
  
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• Coronavirus: 5 new deaths, lowest daily infections in over 3 months in Saskatchewan

  09-02-2021 21:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 80 new coronavirus infections in Saskatchewan, with 2,026 active cases, according to health officials.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Province records lowest daily case increase in 3 months

  09-02-2021 21:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Health officials said there were new 80 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday from 1,910 tests performed.
  
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• Your frequently asked questions about ASL interpreters

  09-02-2021 21:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Why don't American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters wear masks? And how many people tuning in to COVID-19 briefings rely on their services? Saskatchewan interpreter Karen Nurkowski answers your frequently asked ASL questions.
  
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• Sask. to present Phase 2 of vaccine rollout plan

  09-02-2021 20:58
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan will announce details on phase two of its COVID-19 vaccination plan at 3 p.m. on Tuesday.
  
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• 'All hands on deck': Sask. releases details of COVID-19 mass vaccination plan

  09-02-2021 20:58
  
  The province provided an update to its Vaccine Delivery Plan on Tuesday, detailing its plan to get shots into the arms of Saskatchewan’s general population.
  
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• 60 homeless people taken off Saskatoon streets during cold snap by overnight outreach team - CBC.ca

  09-02-2021 20:50
  
  60 homeless people taken off Saskatoon streets during cold snap by overnight outreach team  CBC.ca
  
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• 60 homeless people taken off Saskatoon streets during cold snap by overnight outreach team

  09-02-2021 20:50 via cbc.ca
  
  As the polar vortex blankets the province, a team of outreach workers in Saskatoon is spending their nights taking homeless people off the street.
  
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• Relief from extreme cold conditions days away: Feb. 9 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  09-02-2021 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  No relief from the extreme cold conditions expected until Family Day long weekend. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with a look at what’s ahead in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Tuesday, Feb. 9.
  
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• Meili calls Moe's lockdown comment 'slap in the face' to health-care workers and those grieving, sick

  09-02-2021 20:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Opposition Leader Ryan Meili says Premier Scott Moe's comment that some asking for lockdowns have the ability to work from home is a "slap in the face" to health-care and essential workers.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak at Rosthern Hospital declared over

  09-02-2021 20:12
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has declared the COVID-19 outbreak at Rosthern Hospital Inpatient Unit over.
  
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• Record year for agriculture exports from Saskatchewan

  09-02-2021 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported $16.9 billion in agricultural exports in 2020, up 31 per cent from 2019, and representing 55 per of total exports for the year.
  
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• Inmate death reported at Regina Correctional Centre

  09-02-2021 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Corrections officials said an inmate on remand at the Regina Correctional Centre was found in medical distress in a holding cell in the admissions area.
  
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• Correction - Charges Laid - Child Sexual Assault/Child Pornography Investigation

  09-02-2021 19:05 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The previous release should have read "with assistance from the Internet Child Exploitation Unit."
  
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• Regina doctor accused of inappropriate touching involving 6 female patients

  09-02-2021 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Regina doctor is accused of unprofessional conduct which the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan says took place between 2007 and 2018.
  
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• Investigation underway into broken sprinkler line at Prince Albert courthouse

  09-02-2021 18:02
  
  Prince Albert Provincial Court remains open after a sprinkler line broke and caused water damage to the building, according to Saskbuilds and Procurement.
  
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• Saskatoon woman faces multiple charges related to alleged sexual abuse of children - CBC.ca

  09-02-2021 17:51
  
  Saskatoon woman faces multiple charges related to alleged sexual abuse of children  CBC.ca
  
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• Some ineligible self-employed CERB recipients won't be forced to repay, government says

  09-02-2021 17:36
  
  The federal government says some ineligible self-employed Canadians who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) won't be forced to repay the money due to the Canadian Revenue Agency's unclear messaging in the application.
  
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• Fishing Lake First Nation family loses home to fire, GoFundMe campaign launched

  09-02-2021 17:17 via cbc.ca
  
  A family is trying to get back on their feet after their home burned down Friday night.
  
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• Air Canada cuts 1,500 more jobs, and cancels 17 more routes

  09-02-2021 17:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's biggest airline has informed 1,500 of its workers that they'll soon be out of jobs as a result of new coronavirus-related travel restrictions and a dramatic reduction in demand for flying.
  
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• Health Canada says Pfizer's vaccine vials can be stretched to 6 doses

  09-02-2021 17:01 via cbc.ca
  
  After an independent regulatory review, Health Canada has agreed with a request from Pfizer to recognize that each vial of the company's vaccine includes six doses, not five.
  
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• Health Canada says extra doses from Pfizer's vaccine vials can be used

  09-02-2021 17:01 via cbc.ca
  
  After an independent regulatory review, Health Canada has agreed with a request from Pfizer to recognize that each vial of the company's vaccine includes six doses, not five.
  
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• U of S student focusing on repatriation, returning artifacts to home communities

  09-02-2021 16:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Micaela Champagne said archeology has a dark past where people would take items without consent. Now a University of Saskatchewan student is hoping to tell their stories and return them to their communities. 
  
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• Saskatoon woman charged with sexual assault, making child porn

  09-02-2021 16:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Charges including sexual assault, making child pornography, distributing child pornography and bestiality have been laid against a 25-year-old Saskatoon woman. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon woman faces multiple charges related to alleged sexual abuse of children

  09-02-2021 16:18 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon woman has been charged with multiple offences related to alleged sexual abuse of children.
  
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• Saskatoon woman charged with sexually assaulting girls, making child pornography

  09-02-2021 16:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon woman is facing a number of charges involving the alleged sexual abuse of young two girls, as well as creating and distributing child pornography over social media. Read More
  
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• $100K Prince Albert lotto winner says he's looking forward to 'more financial breathing room' in retirement

  09-02-2021 16:07
  
  Until he got home and put on his glasses, John Mansbridge didn't know that he was $100,000 richer.
  
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• Saskatoon woman charged with sexual offences involving two young children - Global News

  09-02-2021 15:58
  
  Saskatoon woman charged with sexual offences involving two young children  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon woman charged with sexual offences involving two young children

  09-02-2021 15:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police said the investigation was launched after they received a report a child was being sexually assaulted and the images were being posted on social media.
  
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• 25-year-old woman charged with making and distributing child porn, bestiality: Saskatoon police

  09-02-2021 15:45
  
  A 25-year-old woman is facing charges after an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service. The alleged victims are two girls, aged four and two.
  
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• Healthy Living: How psychology can help your mental and physical health

  09-02-2021 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  February is Psychology Month in Canada, and pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk joins Global News Morning to discuss how psychology can help treat mental and physical health, such as pain and sleep.
  
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• Remorse a factor in no hate speech charges after shooting of Colten Boushie: document

  09-02-2021 15:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tuesday marks the three-year anniversary of the acquittal of Gerald Stanley in the death of 22-year-old Colten Boushie of Red Pheasant First Nation.
  
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• City Coun. David Kirton on cold weather and shelters

  09-02-2021 15:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ward 3 Coun. David Kirton joins Global News Morning to discuss the city’s situation regarding shelters for the most vulnerable, as a polar vortex continues to envelop the province.
  
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• Charges Laid - Child Sexual Assault/Child Pornography Investigation

  09-02-2021 15:15 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 25 year old Saskatoon woman is facing a number of charges following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Child Abuse Unit with assistance from the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit. On January 11, 2021, Police received a report that a child was being sexually assaulted and images of her were being shared over a social media platform. The incidents of abuse are alleged to have been taking place since December of 2019.The woman is facing charges of Sexual Assault, Sexual Interference,
  
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• 5 COVID-19 related deaths, 80 new cases reported in Sask.

  09-02-2021 15:06
  
  Saskatchewan reported five more residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died, in addition 80 new cases.
  
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• Human Rights Commission-funded study focuses on online hate

  09-02-2021 14:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Saskatchewan has received funding from the Saskatchewan human rights commission to study the rise of online hate against the Asian community. SHRC Chief Commissioner David Arnot joins Global News Morning to discuss the project.
  
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• Regina Beach, Sask., rallies to find puppy during deep freeze

  09-02-2021 14:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the temperature plummeted, the small town of Regina Beach came together to help get Patty out of the freezing cold and back home to Qu’Appelle.
  
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