Saskatoon news

• Saskatchewan reacts to new CFL target start date

  21-04-2021 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The start date for the 2021 CFL season has been pushed back and while the league can’t guarantee anything at this point, they are becoming more hopeful.
  
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• Saskatoon to name future street in Michif language

  21-04-2021 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The City of Saskatoon’s civic naming committee selected the name 'Shakamohtaa' for a future street in the Brighton neighbourhood.
  
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• Optimism builds in Saskatchewan as CFL announces plan to return for 2021 season

  21-04-2021 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Optimism is building in Saskatchewan as the Canadian Football League announced Wednesday plans to return to play for the 2021 season.
  
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• Sask. Health chief medical officer on implications of record-high ICU patients

  21-04-2021 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global’s Roberta Bell sat down with the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s chief medical officer, Dr. Susan Shaw, to talk about the province’s record-high COVID-19 ICU patients, and the implications the virus is having on the health-care system.
  
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• Saskatoon's VIDO-InterVac receives $59.2M in federal funding - CKOM News Talk Sports

  21-04-2021 23:29
  
  Saskatoon's VIDO-InterVac receives $59.2M in federal funding  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Cool down coming: April 21 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  21-04-2021 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cooling off with the chance of snow or showers. Peter Quinlan explains it all in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Wednesday, April 21.
  
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• 'I love seeing the smiles': Saskatoon art teacher helps people connect with free art gallery - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-04-2021 23:08
  
  'I love seeing the smiles': Saskatoon art teacher helps people connect with free art gallery  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'I love seeing the smiles': Saskatoon art teacher helps people connect with free art gallery

  21-04-2021 23:08
  
  Suzy Schwanke has set up a free little art gallery in Saskatoon’s Queen Elizabeth neighbourhood as a way for people to enjoy art during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Sask. vaccination booking opens to ages 44+

  21-04-2021 23:00
  
  Saskatchewan's COVID-19 vaccination booking system will be available to residents 44-years and older, starting at 8 a.m. Thursday.
  
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• CEBL pushes back start of 2021 season due to COVID 19 challenges

  21-04-2021 22:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Wednesday its season will start in late June.
  
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• Saskatchewan offers housing to some people exposed to COVID-19

  21-04-2021 22:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's emergency response agency is offering free housing to people exposed to COVID-19 in order to halt the spread of the virus in crowded households. Read More
  
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• Mass vaccination of Saskatoon Police gives confidence of front-line officers a shot in the arm

  21-04-2021 22:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Hundreds of Saskatoon Police are getting their COVID-19 vaccines at the Saskatoon Tribal Council clinic at SaskTel Centre.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 231 new cases, four more people dead

  21-04-2021 22:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 231 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. There have also been four more deaths due to the virus, all from the Regina zone.
  
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• Front-line police roll up sleeves for vaccinations at Saskatoon Tribal Council clinic

  21-04-2021 22:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Three times, Const. Tejpal Virk has had his mask ripped off during a call, prompting him to quarantine away from his family. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: 231 new infections, 4 new deaths reported in Saskatchewan

  21-04-2021 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 231 new COVID-19 infections in Saskatchewan as of Wednesday, according to health officials.
  
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• Rattlers' start-date pushed back; plan now is for a late-June CEBL launch

  21-04-2021 22:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Canadian Elite Basketball League has pushed back the start of its 2021 season. Read More
  
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• 'We'll have to watch closely': Sask. physician urging caution with the introduction of the P.1 variant

  21-04-2021 21:51
  
  A Saskatchewan public health physician is urging residents to take COVID-19 precautions even more seriously, now that P.1 variant cases have been confirmed in the province.
  
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• Saskatoon dentist explains how to keep your kid from getting 'mask mouth' - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-04-2021 21:30
  
  Saskatoon dentist explains how to keep your kid from getting 'mask mouth'  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon dentist explains how to keep your kid from getting 'mask mouth'

  21-04-2021 21:30
  While wearing masks has become a regular part of going out in public, there’s a concern emerging about the prolonged use of the face coverings on dental health.
  
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• Saskatoon street given name in Michif language - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  21-04-2021 21:29
  
  Saskatoon street given name in Michif language  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon street given name in Michif language

  21-04-2021 21:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A new street in Saskatoon's Brighton neighbourhood will be given a name in the Michif language, which is believed to be a first for the city. Read More
  
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• Sturgeon Lake First Nation building first urban gas station

  21-04-2021 20:59
  
  Construction has begun on the first urban fuel and convenience store owned by Sturgeon Lake First Nation, in partnership with Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
  
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• Ralph Goodale appointed Canada's high commissioner to U.K.

  21-04-2021 20:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Former minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale has been appointed Canada's new high commissioner in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced Wednesday.
  
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• Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for fraud charges in Gravelbourg, Sask., arrested: RCMP

  21-04-2021 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP arrested a man at the Montreal International Airport in relation to a Canada-wide warrant originating out of Gravelbourg, Sask.
  
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• 'We hope to help a little more': Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about more vaccines

  21-04-2021 20:28
  
  U.S. President Joe Biden says the United States plans to provide Canada with more help in procuring COVID-19 vaccines.
  
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• 'They’re saving people’s lives': 150 Saskatoon police officers get their COVID-19 vaccine

  21-04-2021 20:24
  
  Members of the Saskatoon Police Service rolled up their sleeves Wednesday morning for their COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• 'They're saving people's lives': 150 Saskatoon police officers get their COVID-19 vaccine - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-04-2021 20:24
  
  'They're saving people's lives': 150 Saskatoon police officers get their COVID-19 vaccine  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatchewan government and United Way launch website to help families find child-care services

  21-04-2021 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The online portal is intended to help caregivers find information, programming and services for children up to six years of age.
  
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• Premier Moe says Ontario anti-mask protester should stay out of Saskatchewan

  21-04-2021 20:08 via cbc.ca
  
  After a nearby Easter weekend event turned into a COVID-19 superspreader, the mayor of Maple Creek, Sask., says the town has alerted the RCMP of a noted Canadian anti-masker's planned rally in the community this weekend. Premier Moe has asked the man to reconsider.
  
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• Maple Creek alerts RCMP to Ontario anti-masker's planned visit to town after nearby superspreader

  21-04-2021 20:08 via cbc.ca
  
  After a nearby Easter weekend event turned into a COVID-19 superspreader, the mayor of Maple Creek, Sask., says the town has alerted the RCMP of a noted Canadian anti-masker's planned rally in the community this weekend. 
  
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• 'Every person has worth': Meet the 2020 Prince Albert Citizen of the Year

  21-04-2021 19:58
  
  Margaret Ferguson has been named the 2020 Prince Albert Citizen of the Year for her work to help others.
  
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• SARCAN opening new recycling depot in Saskatoon, closing Broadway Avenue location - Global News

  21-04-2021 19:55
  
  SARCAN opening new recycling depot in Saskatoon, closing Broadway Avenue location  Global News
  
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• SARCAN opening new recycling depot in Saskatoon, closing Broadway Avenue location

  21-04-2021 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  SARCAN says the relocation of its Broadway Avenue depot to an expanded location on Jasper Avenue South in Saskatoon is due to an increase in demand for services.
  
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• GAMETIME: Saskatoon developer hopes to pitch 'never-ending' ranching sim to publishers - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-04-2021 18:49
  
  GAMETIME: Saskatoon developer hopes to pitch 'never-ending' ranching sim to publishers  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• GAMETIME: Saskatoon developer hopes to pitch 'never-ending' ranching sim to publishers

  21-04-2021 18:49
  
  Kenny Taer has high hopes for a game he developing with several other freelancers.
  
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• Semi on fire causing delays on Trans Canada Highway near Maple Creek

  21-04-2021 18:26
  
  Maple Creek RCMP are warning drivers of potential delays on the Trans Canada Highway, due to a fire.
  
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• CFL pushes back start to 2021 season, reduces number of games due to COVID-19

  21-04-2021 18:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CFL is pushing back the start to its 2021 season and reducing the number of games played due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Weapons/Drugs/Break & Enter Tools - 100 block Hedley St.

  21-04-2021 18:03 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man is facing a number of charges relating to weapons, break and enter tools and drugs following a traffic stop yesterday morning.At approximately 9:00 a.m., April 20, 2021, Patrol officers observed a suspicious 1999 Ford F-150 in the 100 block of Hedley Street and conducted a traffic stop. A loaded, imitation firearm, a knife, crystal meth and pipes were located inside the vehicle. Officers also discovered a catalytic converter, saws, grinders, cutters and other instruments relating to brea
  
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• CFL delays start of season to August, cuts schedule to 14 games

  21-04-2021 17:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian Football League is pushing back the start of its season to August and is also cutting down the 18-game schedule to 14 games. That means the Grey Cup is also being pushed back, now scheduled to be played on Dec. 12 in Hamilton.
  
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• Saskatoon’s spring weather outlook

  21-04-2021 16:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Will April showers bring May flowers? Peter Quinlan joins Global News Morning with what’s been an up-and-down spring so far, and what we can expect as we prepare for the summer months.
  
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• 231 new COVID-19 cases in Sask., 275 more variant cases

  21-04-2021 16:04
  
  There are 231 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, along with 275 new variant of concern cases, the province reported Wednesday.
  
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• VIDO-InterVac on new federal funding, vaccine trial

  21-04-2021 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  VIDO InterVac Director and CEO Dr. Volker Gerdts joins Global News Morning to discuss where $59 million in federal funding will go to, along with an update on their vaccine trial.
  
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• Continued encouragement for Saskatchewan residents to get AstraZeneca vaccine

  21-04-2021 15:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan has followed the lead of other provinces and is lowering the eligibility age for the AstraZeneca vaccine.
  
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• Sunshine and heat build today, with highs approaching the twenties: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  21-04-2021 14:47
  
  The warm weather won't last long, as a low pressure system arrives overnight, bringing snow and cold air with it.
  
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• Sask. bets on vaccine supply uptick, eyes offering doses to younger age groups, more workers in coming days

  21-04-2021 14:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe says the province's previously-stated hope of offering first doses to all people aged 18 and over by mid-May remains "a very ambitious target."
  
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• North Dakota may vaccinate Sask. truck drivers, premier says offer is 'extremely generous'

  21-04-2021 14:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday he has had discussions with the governor of North Dakota about potentially having Saskatchewan truck drivers vaccinated in the state.
  
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• Fred Sasakamoose, cast in bronze, is a good and fitting tribute

  21-04-2021 13:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  His NHL career was unremarkable, if you boil it down to the small set of statistics he constructed during a short stint under the bright lights. Read More
  
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• Pregnant Saskatoon woman grateful for upcoming vaccination after close call with COVID-19 - CBC.ca

  21-04-2021 13:00
  
  Pregnant Saskatoon woman grateful for upcoming vaccination after close call with COVID-19  CBC.ca
  
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• Pregnant Saskatoon woman grateful for upcoming vaccination after close call with COVID-19

  21-04-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Sherri Quintin is 32 weeks into her pregnancy. Her brother-in-law, who was a part of her small circle of contacts, caught COVID-19 at work. After the frightening experience, she's glad to be getting her vaccination this week.
  
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• Workers at smaller Sask. grocery stores left off the list for vaccination priority

  21-04-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Priority vaccination will be offered to grocery store staff working in facilities where the shots are offered. That means the change will only apply to workers in larger grocery stores with in-house pharmacies — something one small store owner in Regina says isn't fair.
  
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