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• RCMP warned B.C. govt capital flight from China related to organized crime and drug cartels: inquiry

  12-02-2021 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RCMP officer warned that 'we also know the cartels are close to Chinese networks.' But the BC Lottery Corporation didn't share the RCMP's concern, the Cullen Commission heard.
  
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• SHA management agreement with Extendicare Parkside expiring Monday

  12-02-2021 23:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority will no longer assist in running a Regina long-term care home where 38 residents with COVID-19 have died. Read More
  
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• Sask. reminding residents public health orders are in still effect over long weekend

  12-02-2021 23:40
  
  Thought Valentine’s and Family Day aim to bring people together, the province is reminding residents to keep their distance.
  
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• Sask. restaurant industry wants clarity on COVID-19 measures, tickets

  12-02-2021 23:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's restaurant and bar industry is still struggling to understand and comply with COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the province in November, a spokesman says. Read More
  
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• Sask. medical students join doctors, nurses calling for rethink of vaccine rollout plan

  12-02-2021 23:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Doctors and nurses weren't the only ones surprised this week by the Saskatchewan government's new COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan.
  
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• Limiting gatherings for Lunar New Year 'a sad thing' for people in Sask.

  12-02-2021 23:26
  
  Friday Feb. 12 marks the first of 15 days of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated by millions of people around the world, including here in Sask.
  
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• Bail hearing set for Saskatoon woman facing child porn, sexual assault charges

  12-02-2021 23:25
  
  A 25-year-old woman facing child pornography charges is scheduled for a bail hearing next week.
  
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• Isolating but not alone: Community rallies to support friend after cancer diagnosis during COVID

  12-02-2021 23:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Jan Henrikson, a beloved figure in the Saskatoon community, has had a more difficult pandemic than most. During the early weeks of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia.
  
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• Canadian junior hockey team turns rink into unique players-only hotel

  12-02-2021 23:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Three of the WHL’s four divisions have been granted provincial and state approval to begin play. The lone exception: The B.C. Division.
  
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• Five ways the SSO is helping you celebrate Valentine's Day

  12-02-2021 22:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra is helping its audience find a new, COVID-safe, and romantic way to enjoy Valentine's Day. Read More
  
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• Firefighters concerned about vaccine priority

  12-02-2021 22:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Only about half the paramedics working in Saskatoon, including those who work in close contact with vulnerable seniors, have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Sask. to expand 'powerful tool' of COVID-19 rapid testing

  12-02-2021 22:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After a slow start, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province will ramp up its use of rapid COVID-19 testing to keep the novel coronavirus in check. Read More
  
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• Conexus Arts Centre reflects on 50 Years

  12-02-2021 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  From top performers to pandemic innovations, Conexus Arts Centre CEO Neil Donnelly reflects on 50 years of culture, while looking ahead to 50 more.
  
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• One-on-One with Jess Moskaluke

  12-02-2021 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan country music star Jess Moskaluke talks about her pandemic album, The Demos, and why it’s unlike anything she’s ever released.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s coronavirus death toll hits 350, active cases lowest since November

  12-02-2021 21:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 195 new coronavirus infections in Saskatchewan and 1,900 active cases, according to health officials.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 525 vaccines administered, 195 new cases, 2 more deaths

  12-02-2021 21:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 195 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths on Friday.
  
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• Saskatoon police to roll out unarmed 'alternative response officers' - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-02-2021 21:06
  
  Saskatoon police to roll out unarmed 'alternative response officers'  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon police to roll out unarmed 'alternative response officers'

  12-02-2021 21:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police plan to create a new "alternative response" unit comprised of four unarmed special constables who will "walk the beat" and provide investigative and enforcement support to sworn police officers. Read More
  
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• Regina to serve as WHL East Division hub for Saskatchewan, Manitoba teams

  12-02-2021 20:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The WHL announced Friday that it has been granted approval by health officials from the Saskatchewan government to serve as a hub centre for Saskatchewan and Manitoba teams.
  
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• Speeding, distracted driving numbers down in Saskatoon: report - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-02-2021 20:53
  
  Speeding, distracted driving numbers down in Saskatoon: report  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Speeding, distracted driving numbers down in Saskatoon: report

  12-02-2021 20:53
  
  Nearly 7,100 speeding tickets were issued last year compared to 13,000 in 2019, according to a new Saskatoon Police Service report.
  
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• Warmup on the horizon: Feb. 12 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  12-02-2021 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Long weekend ends on a warming note. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan with a look at what’s ahead in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Friday, Feb. 12.
  
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• WHL to host hub centre in Regina

  12-02-2021 20:30
  
  The Western Hockey League announced it has been granted approval by Saskatchewan public health officials to host a hockey hub in Regina.
  
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• WHL to host East Division hub in Regina

  12-02-2021 20:30
  
  The Western Hockey League announced it has been granted approval by Saskatchewan public health officials to host a hockey hub in Regina.
  
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• Western Hockey League to host East Division hub in Regina

  12-02-2021 20:30
  
  The Western Hockey League announced it has been granted approval by Saskatchewan public health officials to host a hockey hub in Regina.
  
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• Teen charged after 46-year-old man’s death in Ile a la Crosse

  12-02-2021 19:35
  
  A teen boy has been charged with second-degree murder in connection to a man’s death in Ile a la Cross.
  
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• Unarmed 'alternative response' Saskatoon police officers could be walking the beat by spring: report - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-02-2021 19:02
  
  Unarmed 'alternative response' Saskatoon police officers could be walking the beat by spring: report  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Unarmed 'alternative response' Saskatoon police officers could be walking the beat by spring: report

  12-02-2021 19:02
  
  Saskatoon Police Service could have a new category of constable walking the beat this spring to assist in situations that don't require fully armed police officers.
  
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• Two charged in connection to Flying Dust First Nation homicide

  12-02-2021 18:49
  
  A man and woman have been arrested and charged in relation to a homicide at a home in Flying Dust First Nations, according to RCMP.
  
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• Saskatoon woman facing multiple child sexual assault charges awaits bail hearing - CBC.ca

  12-02-2021 18:12
  
  Saskatoon woman facing multiple child sexual assault charges awaits bail hearing  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon woman facing multiple child sexual assault charges awaits bail hearing

  12-02-2021 18:12 via cbc.ca
  
  A 25-year-old Saskatoon woman facing multiple child sexual assault allegations has a bail hearing set for Feb. 19.
  
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• Traffic Bridge closed Saturday for livestreamed fireworks show

  12-02-2021 18:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  This weekend is set to start with a bang. Read More
  
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• Prince Albert removing benches from bus transfer station to discourage loitering

  12-02-2021 17:57 via cbc.ca
  
  A bus transfer station in Prince Albert, Sask., is in line for a slight makeover.
  
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• Bail hearing set for Saskatoon woman accused of child sex abuse, making child porn

  12-02-2021 17:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 25-year-old Saskatoon woman accused of abusing and making pornography of her two young daughters is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 19 for a bail hearing. Read More
  
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• How to flirt on Zoom, and other pandemic dating challenges

  12-02-2021 17:22 via cbc.ca
  
  When Prof. Maryanne Fisher began studying people’s dating habits in 2017, she had no way of knowing she would so quickly see such a profound change.
  
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• Impaired Driving/Evade Police - 22nd St. W & Witney Ave.

  12-02-2021 16:20 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two women are facing impaired driving charges after a traffic stop and an evade police incident early this morning.At approximately 2:10 a.m., February 12, 2021, Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on a white 2020 Jeep Compass operated by a suspected impaired driver. The driver pulled over in an alley near Avenue B North and 25th Street East. The 26-year-old woman was arrested without incident and charged with dangerous driving as well as two impaired driving-related charges. Open alco
  
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• Saskatoon home for adults with intellectual disabilities asking community for Valentine's Day cards - CBC.ca

  12-02-2021 16:17
  
  Saskatoon home for adults with intellectual disabilities asking community for Valentine's Day cards  CBC.ca
  
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• Regina woman fined $2,800 for violating COVID-19 public health orders

  12-02-2021 16:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Regina police say they received a complaint regarding an unwanted guest at a home in the 800 block of Elphinstone Street shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon school | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-02-2021 15:55
  
  COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon school | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon school

  12-02-2021 15:55
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority has declared an outbreak at a Saskatoon school that offers specialized education for students who live with multiple disabilities or have unique medical needs.
  
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• 195 new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; 2 deaths, 256 recoveries

  12-02-2021 15:45
  
  Saskatchewan reported 195 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with two deaths and 256 recoveries.
  
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• 195 new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; 2 deaths, 221 recoveries

  12-02-2021 15:45
  
  Saskatchewan reported 195 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with two deaths and 221 recoveries.
  
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• 195 new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; 2 deaths

  12-02-2021 15:45
  
  Saskatchewan reported 195 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, along with two deaths.
  
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• 2 kilograms of suspected meth seized in traffic stop near Maidstone, Sask.

  12-02-2021 15:24 via cbc.ca
  
  A traffic stop near Maidstone, Sask., resulted in a drug bust that saw police seize an estimated 20,000 doses of suspected meth.
  
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• Hotel quarantine measures for travellers come into effect Feb. 22: sources

  12-02-2021 15:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Air travellers landing in Canada will have to quarantine in a hotel, at their own expense, starting Feb. 22, according to government sources.
  
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• Hotel quarantine measures for air travellers come into effect Feb. 22: Trudeau

  12-02-2021 15:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Air travellers landing in Canada will have to quarantine in a hotel, at their own expense, starting Feb. 22, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  
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• Sask. sets 13 new cold-weather records as deep freeze continues

  12-02-2021 15:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan recorded 13 new low temperature records on Thursday as the seemingly never-ending deep freeze continues.
  
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• Love on display in photo collection at Saskatoon seniors' community - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-02-2021 15:10
  
  Love on display in photo collection at Saskatoon seniors' community  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Love on display in photo collection at Saskatoon seniors' community

  12-02-2021 15:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Ben and Agatha Peters don't have a memory of a single favourite Valentine's Day they spent together. Read More
  
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• Fireworks lighting up the night sky this weekend

  12-02-2021 15:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fireworks will be lighting up the river valley this Saturday ahead of Valentine’s Day and Family Day, but Nutrien Fireworks Festival President Shad Ali tells Global News Morning the show is designed for a virtual view.
  
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