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• Surveillance video helps convict man of sexually assaulting unresponsive woman

  09-04-2021 23:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Prince Albert man was sentenced to slightly less than three years in prison after a jury convicted him last year of sexually assaulting an intoxicated and unresponsive woman in a Prince Albert parking lot. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 pandemic leads to surge in Saskatoon housing demand - CTV News Saskatoon

  09-04-2021 23:52 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 pandemic leads to surge in Saskatoon housing demand  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19 pandemic leads to surge in Saskatoon housing demand

  09-04-2021 23:52
  
  Megan Ward was looking to move out of her condo and find a place with a yard and where she could work from home.
  
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• A 'simpler Ramadan': Community prepares for second year with holy month affected by COVID-19

  09-04-2021 23:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For the second straight year, COVID-19 has hampered Ramadan. Read More
  
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• Winter-like conditions returning to southern Saskatchewan

  09-04-2021 23:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada says starting Saturday evening there will be a return to winter-like conditions in southern Saskatchewan.
  
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• 'There’s some hope': Sask. expands age range eligibility for autism funding

  09-04-2021 23:24
  
  Saskatoon advocates are praising the provincial government’s decision to expand funding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  
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• COVID-19: 358 new infections, 6 deaths reported in Saskatchewan

  09-04-2021 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 358 new COVID-19 infections in Saskatchewan as of Friday, according to health officials.
  
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• Saskatchewan's ICUs face down another COVID-19 wave

  09-04-2021 23:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Dr. Jeffrey Betcher has been treating the sickest COVID-19 patients in Regina for a year, but this time is different. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 358 new cases, largest daily increase in nearly 3 months

  09-04-2021 22:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe said his government may have to look at additional public health measures to stem the further spread of the virus. 
  
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• Golf courses in Saskatoon prepare to open for the 2021 season - Global News

  09-04-2021 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Golf courses in Saskatoon prepare to open for the 2021 season  Global News
  
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• Saskatchewan’s climate change costs going up while budget appears to have gone down

  09-04-2021 22:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's 2021-22 budget estimates show $3.35 million for climate change and adaptation this year, compared to $5.873 million the fiscal year prior.
  
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• Prince Albert hospice construction set to begin next month

  09-04-2021 22:30
  
  Prince Albert’s Rose Garden Hospice will be under construction starting on May 15.
  
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• 285 Saskatchewan doctors call for stricter COVID rules, vaccine rollout changes

  09-04-2021 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan doctor’s names are on a letter that says intensive care admissions are at an all-time high with younger, previously healthy people.
  
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• Province extends Re-Open Saskatchewan subsidy

  09-04-2021 22:09
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan announced Friday it is extending the Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy from March 31 to June 30, 2021.
  
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• Saskatoon woman from Myanmar says more attention needed for Karen people fleeing violence

  09-04-2021 22:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon resident Kamwee Eh, who was born in Myanmar, is worried increased violence and mass arrests in her home country could get worse if people don't start paying more attention.
  
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• Saskatoon man charged with sexually assaulting a child over a 5+ year period - Global News

  09-04-2021 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon man charged with sexually assaulting a child over a 5+ year period  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon man charged with sexually assaulting a child over a 5+ year period

  09-04-2021 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 56-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a minor for over a five year period, say Saskatoon police.
  
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• Return to winter-like conditions: April 9 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  09-04-2021 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  A great start to the weekend, but then a return to winter-like conditions. Peter Quinlan explains it all in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Friday, April 9.
  
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• Sask. doctors urge province to expand vaccine eligibility and adopt stronger measures against COVID-19

  09-04-2021 21:05
  
  Nearly 300 Saskatchewan physicians have signed a letter to the government asking for more aggressive measures as the province grapples with COVID-19 variants.
  
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• Voting opens for Kraft Hockeyville with Lumsden, Sask. in running

  09-04-2021 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Online voting opened for the Kraft Hockeyville 2021 competition and will close on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Saskatoon soccer stadium one step closer to becoming reality as sports group starts research - CTV News Saskatoon

  09-04-2021 20:43 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon soccer stadium one step closer to becoming reality as sports group starts research  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon soccer stadium one step closer to becoming reality as sports group starts research

  09-04-2021 20:43
  
  Living Sky Sports and Entertainment (LSSE) says research is underway for a soccer stadium at Prairieland Park.
  
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• Saskatoon man charged with sexual assault of child - CKOM News Talk Sports

  09-04-2021 20:26 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon man charged with sexual assault of child  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Sask. doctors sign letter calling for increased public health measures, vaccinations for essential workers

  09-04-2021 20:21 via cbc.ca
  
  The letter calls for the Regina measures limiting restaurants, worship services to be used provincewide, and for paid sick leave for essential workers.
  
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• COVID-19: Nearly 300 doctors call for consistent public health measures across Sask.

  09-04-2021 20:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan government's current measures are not enough to deal with "more aggressive, more contagious and more lethal variants" of COVID-19 and more aggressive action should be taken, says a letter to Premier Scott Moe and Health Minister Paul Merriman, signed by 285 physicians and posted online Friday morning. Read More
  
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• Sask. sees record-setting 85% increase in home sales in March

  09-04-2021 20:05
  
  The Saskatchewan real estate market is riding the wave of a nation-wide housing frenzy.
  
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• Saskatoon police search for other victims after man charged with sexually assaulting a child - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-04-2021 20:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police search for other victims after man charged with sexually assaulting a child  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• 'There may be other victims': Saskatoon police charge man in alleged sexual assault of child

  09-04-2021 19:57
  
  A 56-year-old man has been charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.
  
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• Saskatoon police search for other victims after man charged with sexually assaulting a child

  09-04-2021 19:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police have arrested a 56-year-old man and charged him with sexual assault three months after receiving a report alleging he abused a child on numerous occasions between February 2012 and December 2017. Read More
  
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• Advocacy group launches lawsuit over Saskatchewan’s outdoor gathering restrictions

  09-04-2021 19:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms alleges current measures limiting outdoor protests to no more than 10 people violates a person’s charter rights.
  
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• Man charged in sexual assault investigation by SPS Child Abuse Unit

  09-04-2021 19:15 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  In January 2021, it was reported to police that a man had sexually assaulted a minor on numerous occasions between February 2012 and December 2017. At the time of the offences, the minor was between the ages of 5 and 9. Following an investigation by the SPS Child Abuse Unit, a warrant for a 56-year-old man was issued and he was arrested and taken into custody on April 7, 2021. The suspect and the victim were known to each other.Ricky Davis, DOB 1964-Sept-21, is charged with Sexual Assault, and i
  
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• All eligible Sask. MLAs have received at least one vaccination dose or have an appointment

  09-04-2021 19:09 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government and the Opposition are in rare alignment on one important issue — the need to get vaccinated. All eligible MLAs have either received a dose or have booked an appointment.
  
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• Adorable Saskatoon gopher plays 'peek-a-boo' in video

  09-04-2021 19:04
  
  A CTV Saskatoon videographer encountered a ground squirrel that was both quite curious about his' camera but also a bit shy.
  
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• Adorable animal video shows Saskatoon gopher playing 'peek-a-boo' - CTV News Saskatoon

  09-04-2021 19:04 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Adorable animal video shows Saskatoon gopher playing 'peek-a-boo'  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Prince Philip: A look in photos where the Duke of Edinburgh visited in Canada

  09-04-2021 19:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Queen and Prince Philip have lavished much attention on Canada throughout their lives, each visiting the country more than 20 times over the years.
  
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• Senior Sask. doctor says growing number of younger COVID patients in ICU makes her jaw drop

  09-04-2021 18:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Dr. Susan Shaw says "there is no cure better than prevention."
  
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• Rapper-actor DMX, known for gruff delivery, dead at 50

  09-04-2021 18:22
  
  DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs 'Ruff Ryders' Anthem' and 'Party Up (Up in Here)' and who rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and 'What!' as an ad-lib, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 50.
  
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• Without priority under COVID-19 vaccine plan, Saskatoon police officers turn to leftover doses from clinics

  09-04-2021 17:49
  
  Amid calls for the province to shift its COVID-19 vaccine strategy to focus on essential workers, 17 police officers were vaccinated with extra doses from local clinics on Thursday.
  
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• Saskatchewan mourns the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

  09-04-2021 17:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Flags at government buildings to be flown at half-mast as Saskatchewan mourns the death of Prince Philip.
  
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• Saskatoon sees largest industrial vacancy drop in a decade | RENX - Real Estate News EXchange

  09-04-2021 17:15 via renx.ca
  
  Saskatoon sees largest industrial vacancy drop in a decade | RENX  Real Estate News EXchange
  
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• 6 COVID-19 deaths, 358 new cases reported in Sask.

  09-04-2021 16:46
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan reported six COVID-19 deaths on Friday, along with 358 new cases. There are 138 new variants of concern in the province.
  
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• Former Sask. lieutenant-governor on Prince Philip’s death

  09-04-2021 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Former Saskatchewan lieutenant-governor Gordon Barnhart joins Global News Morning to reflect on the death of Prince Philip, and shares a story about meeting the Duke of Edinburgh.
  
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• Greens 'in perfect condition' at Saskatoon golf course as 2021 season gets underway - Turf & Rec

  09-04-2021 16:11 via turfandrec.com
  Greens 'in perfect condition' at Saskatoon golf course as 2021 season gets underway  Turf & Rec
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon school after discovery of variant case - CTV Toronto

  09-04-2021 15:28 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon school after discovery of variant case  CTV Toronto
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon school after discovery of variant case - CTV News Saskatoon

  09-04-2021 15:28 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon school after discovery of variant case  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon school after discovery of variant case

  09-04-2021 15:28
  
  A coronavirus outbreak has been declared at a Saskatoon school after a variant case was identified there.
  
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• PM offers condolences to Royal Family, flags at half-mast as Ottawa marks Prince Philip's death

  09-04-2021 14:41
  
  Federal officials including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are offering condolences to the Royal Family over the death of Prince Philip on Friday. Prominent federal figures are reflecting on the prince's life and connection to Canada, as Ottawa begins the mourning period.
  
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• WHL hub: Saskatoon Blades halt losing skid, defeat Prince Albert Raiders 5-3 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  09-04-2021 14:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  WHL hub: Saskatoon Blades halt losing skid, defeat Prince Albert Raiders 5-3  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• WHL hub: Saskatoon Blades halt losing skid, defeat Prince Albert Raiders 5-3

  09-04-2021 14:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A game against the Prince Albert Raiders was just what the doctor ordered for the Saskatoon Blades. Read More
  
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• Outbreak declared at North Park Wilson School

  09-04-2021 14:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at North Park Wilson School in Saskatoon.
  
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