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• Kevin Koe secures direct berth in Brier final, eyes 5th title

  13-03-2021 23:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Wild Card Two's Kevin Koe defeated Wild Card Three's Wayne Middaugh 7-6 on Saturday night to earn a direct berth into the final of the Canadian men's curling championship.
  
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• Indigenous Grand Council, Tribal Council hold virtual variety show to lift spirits

  13-03-2021 23:42 via cbc.ca
  
  The PAGC vice chief said they will also have experts dispelling vaccine misinformation between musical guests.
  
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• Canada is lagging in vaccine distribution, but that could change soon: Microbiologist

  13-03-2021 22:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Jason Tetro, a microbiologist and author, tells CBC Radio's Saskatchewan Weekend that Canada was behind countries including Israel, the United Kingdom and the United States who are front runners in vaccine distribution — and explains why and where we could stand in a few months time.
  
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• Sask. surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 vaccinations

  13-03-2021 22:32
  
  Saskatchewan surpassed 100,000 total COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday, the government announced in a release.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 153 new cases, 1 death, vaccine age registration decline continues

  13-03-2021 21:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 153 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and one death in a person in their 70s from the Saskatoon zone.
  
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• Saskatchewan girl's inspirational videos draw gift of art supplies from pop singer Halsey

  13-03-2021 21:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Bella Thomson has millions of views on TikTok where she shares about her disability, illnesses and artwork.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan custodial worker reflects on pandemic experience

  13-03-2021 21:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Most classes at the University of Saskatchewan went to remote learning at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the university’s custodial staff have continued to take care of the buildings and facilities all year, including cleaning potentially virus-exposed spaces.
  
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• Saskatchewan surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines administered

  13-03-2021 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan government officials are asking Regina residents to practice extra caution due to to rising variant cases in the city.
  
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• Vaccine eligibility expanded to people aged 72+ as of Sunday in Saskatchewan

  13-03-2021 21:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Since launching the online and phone booking system, SHA reported that 22,151 individuals 76 years or older have booked their COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• VIDO-InterVac takes steps forward in COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials

  13-03-2021 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan researchers and scientists are stepping up to help Canada and the rest of the world get back to the way life was. Kyle Benning sits down with VIDO-InterVac’s director to discuss the progress of its homegrown vaccine.
  
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• 1 COVID-19 death, 153 new cases reported in Sask.

  13-03-2021 20:45
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan confirmed one new COVID-19 death on Saturday, along with 153 new cases.
  
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• Bateman Crescent apartment evacuated again due to high carbon monoxide levels

  13-03-2021 20:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The last time residents of a Greystone Heights apartment block were alerted to high levels of carbon monoxide, it was because a Saskatoon ER physician noticed something amiss and called the fire department. Read More
  
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• Sask. vaccine bookings expanding on Sunday to include people 72-years and older

  13-03-2021 20:05
  
  The health authority said anyone 72-years of age and older can book an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine as of 8 a.m. on Sunday.
  
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• Children playing on exhaust pipes cause of carbon monoxide poisoning at Saskatoon apartment - Global News

  13-03-2021 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Children playing on exhaust pipes cause of carbon monoxide poisoning at Saskatoon apartment  Global News
  
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• Children playing on exhaust pipes cause of carbon monoxide poisoning at Saskatoon apartment

  13-03-2021 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Exhaust pipes serving a boiler were broken, causing the boiler to exhaust into the apartment building instead of outside and leading to high levels of CO.
  
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• Saskatoon apartments evacuated after CO leak - CBC.ca

  13-03-2021 18:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon apartments evacuated after CO leak  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon apartments evacuated after CO leak

  13-03-2021 18:38 via cbc.ca
  
  A damaged ventilation system at a building in Saskatoon led to residents being evacuated after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the building.
  
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• Saskatchewan residents reflect on feelings of loneliness during pandemic

  13-03-2021 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  While health restrictions have helped keep us safe, it has also separated us from our friends and family. Nathaniel Dove looks at the toll and long-term effects of loneliness.
  
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• Plans for Saskatoon Exhibition in the air until Calgary Stampede makes decision on its own fair - paNOW

  13-03-2021 16:07 via panow.com
  
  Plans for Saskatoon Exhibition in the air until Calgary Stampede makes decision on its own fair  paNOW
  
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• Coronavirus: Signs point to potential resurgence of sporting events in Saskatoon - Global News

  13-03-2021 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coronavirus: Signs point to potential resurgence of sporting events in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• Coronavirus: Signs point to potential resurgence of sporting events in Saskatoon

  13-03-2021 15:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Work is taking place to bring sport events back to SaskTel Centre after the shutdown from the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
  
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• How a powerful organization protects doctors from medical error claims

  13-03-2021 15:00
  
  Approximately 35,000 Canadians die every year as a result of medical errors in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Some families take the doctor to court, but physicians win the majority of cases. They are backed by a strong organization, called the Canadian Medical Protective Association, or CMPA.
  
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• 'It's humbling': Merlis Belsher receives COVID vaccination inside namesake building

  13-03-2021 13:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The last time Merlis Belsher entered the University of Saskatchewan arena that has his name on the front, it was for a U of S Huskies hockey game. On Friday, the businessman and donor chatted with StarPhoenix city editor Dave Deibert shortly after receiving his COVID-19 vaccination inside Merlis Belsher Place ... Read More
  
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• Cuthand: Britain is a shadow of its former self

  13-03-2021 13:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah Winfrey has left monarchists reeling and the Republicans searching for a way to exploit it for their cause. Read More
  
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• Letters: Does Sask. think health-care workers are disposable?

  13-03-2021 13:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Health-care workers feel disrespected Read More
  
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• Sask. premier's office calls vaccine favouritism claims 'disappointing and false'

  13-03-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The premier's office is rejecting any claims that residents 70 and over in Scott Moe's constituency of Rosthern-Shellbrook received preferential treatment when COVID-19 vaccination clinics were announced in January.
  
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• From hero to 'not being trusted': How doubts about vaccines and masks impact this front-line worker

  13-03-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Critical care paramedic Jen Rondeau describes the past year as a rollercoaster. She says it is hard to see some people question the science behind government restrictions.
  
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• Why Canada's confusing COVID-19 vaccine guidelines could be leaving seniors at risk

  13-03-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's reluctance to follow evolving real-world data has led to potentially confusing COVID-19 vaccination guidelines that some experts say leave vulnerable seniors at risk in the community and could fuel vaccine hesitancy.
  
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• Entrepreneur quizzed by RCMP says she won't stop trying to land COVID-19 vaccine doses for First Nations

  13-03-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An Ontario businesswoman says after months of work to obtain COVID-19 vaccines outside of federal government channels, she is now close to securing a batch of doses to be used by First Nations in Saskatchewan. Her efforts resulted in a lengthy call from the RCMP, she said.
  
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• High carbon monoxide levels again found in apartment building

  13-03-2021 06:14
  
  Residents in an apartment building on Batemen Crescent were forced to evacuate, for the second time in two months, because of high carbon monoxide levels.
  
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• Saskatoon apartment building evacuated twice in two months for carbon monoxide levels - Global News

  13-03-2021 05:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon apartment building evacuated twice in two months for carbon monoxide levels  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon apartment building evacuated twice in two months for carbon monoxide levels

  13-03-2021 05:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon fire officials say the building residents were saved thanks to carbon monoxide alarms installed in the apartment complex after a close-call in mid-January.
  
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• "Gem of a location": Proposed pro soccer team thinks Prairieland Park is the place to be

  13-03-2021 03:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Alan Simpson has the go-ahead to put professional soccer into Saskatoon, but he lacks one key ingredient: A stadium. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 pandemic adds urgency to fight against climate change: Mark Carney

  13-03-2021 03:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says the world's response to the COVID-19 pandemic could build momentum for a collaborative approach to the other global crisis: climate change.
  
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• Saskatoon police rescued freezing puppy from stolen vehicle in February - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  13-03-2021 01:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police rescued freezing puppy from stolen vehicle in February  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon police rescued freezing puppy from stolen vehicle in February

  13-03-2021 01:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police recovered a small and furry package from a stolen vehicle in February. Read More
  
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• Prairie Harm Reduction asking for $1.3M from Saskatchewan government again

  13-03-2021 01:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  PHR said the number of people who have died from a drug overdose over the last 14 months shows the services it offers are needed in the city and across Saskatchewan.
  
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• 'I’m just glad we’re alive': Victim of Saskatoon arson loses everything

  13-03-2021 01:37
  
  A woman who’s home is believed to be the target of arson says she and her daughter have lost everything.
  
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• 'I'm just glad we're alive': Victim of Saskatoon arson loses everything - CTV News Saskatoon

  13-03-2021 01:37 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'I'm just glad we're alive': Victim of Saskatoon arson loses everything  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Sask. poised for strong recovery from pandemic: Professor

  13-03-2021 01:31
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Saskatchewan’s economy with many people losing their jobs and small businesses closing, but according to an economics professor at the University of Regina, the province is in a strong position to recover after the pandemic.
  
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• Prince Albert musician says country music industry needs better minority representation

  13-03-2021 01:25
  
  LJ Tyson says he often doesn’t feel like he belongs when he steps on to the stage – so he wrote a song about it.
  
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• Global News at 6 Saskatoon — March 12, 2021 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  13-03-2021 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News at 6 Saskatoon — March 12, 2021 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Global News at 6 Saskatoon — March 12, 2021

  13-03-2021 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Friday, March 12, 2021, edition of Global News at 6 with Ryan Kessler on Global Saskatoon.
  
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• Human rights complaint filed against Regina preacher after 'hate-filled' sermon

  13-03-2021 00:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Content Warning: Quoted material in this article may be disturbing to some readers.  Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police say man riding bike on sidewalk gave fake name, had sawed-off shotgun and machete - CBC.ca

  13-03-2021 00:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say man riding bike on sidewalk gave fake name, had sawed-off shotgun and machete  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon police say man riding bike on sidewalk gave fake name, had sawed-off shotgun and machete

  13-03-2021 00:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Police say they found a loaded sawed-off shotgun and a machete on the man during the arrest.
  
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• 1 year of COVID-19: How Global Saskatchewan’s news coverage has changed

  13-03-2021 00:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global Saskatchewan journalists reflect on the evolution of pandemic news coverage.
  
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• Sask. horse racing community in shock after learning Marquis Downs will be permanently shut down

  13-03-2021 00:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s horse racing community is in shock after Saskatoon’s Prairieland Park announced it is permanently cancelling horse racing.
  
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• Saskatchewan experts provide a glimpse into a post-pandemic future

  13-03-2021 00:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hugs, handshakes and visits from loved ones, all things we once took for granted. But when will life as we know it return to normal? Some experts say it’s hard to tell. Katelyn Wilson explains.
  
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