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• Saskatoon Blades place 4 players on final WHL all-star team of the week - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  03-05-2021 23:59
  
  Saskatoon Blades place 4 players on final WHL all-star team of the week  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon Blades place 4 players on final WHL all-star team of the week

  03-05-2021 23:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Four players from the Saskatoon Blades earned spots on the Western Hockey League's final East Division all-star team of the week. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan expands vaccine eligibility as of May 4

  03-05-2021 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government said as of May 4, the eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination shots moves to 37 years of age and older.
  
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• Sask. expands COVID-19 vaccine pharmacy pilot program

  03-05-2021 23:46
  
  The Saskatchewan government expanded its COVID-19 vaccination pharmacy pilot program on Monday to include an additional 41 pharmacies across the province.
  
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• 'It is quite dry out there right now': Growing season in Saskatchewan off to a slow start

  03-05-2021 23:45
  
  Jeremy Welter farms near Kerrobert, growing wheat, canola, barley, lentils, and camelina, but cold temperatures mean Welter hasn’t been able to start seeding this year.
  
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• Call reporting armed man leads to heavy police presence in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood - CTV Toronto

  03-05-2021 23:37
  
  Call reporting armed man leads to heavy police presence in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood  CTV Toronto
  
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• Weapons Investigation - 300 block Avenue H South

  03-05-2021 23:17 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police along with members of the Tactical Support Unit (TSU) responded to a report of an armed male in the 300 block of Avenue H South today.Police received the report at approximately 11:40 a.m., May 3, 2021.  The caller told Police that a male was seen at a residence armed with a large knife and a sawed-off firearm.   Due to the possibility that a firearm may be involved, traffic was restricted to the area and members of TSU attended.  Officers were successful in
  
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• AstraZeneca vaccine uptake slow at Saskatoon Tribal Council clinic

  03-05-2021 23:17 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Tribal Council has 2,000 extra AstraZeneca-Oxford doses available at its immunization site at SaskTel Centre this week but Tribal Chief Mark Arcand says it's been off to a slow start.
  
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• Junior hockey coach in custody, charged with sexual assault

  03-05-2021 23:11 via cbc.ca
  
  A veteran junior hockey coach has been charged with sexual assault and assault in Saskatchewan, CBC News has learned, following a complaint from a former player.
  
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• Walking with our Angels leaders 'relieved' to see Sask. government pass suicide prevention bill

  03-05-2021 23:08
  
  The two leaders behind an awareness walk and tipi camp last summer saw the provincial government act on their demand for a stronger suicide prevention plan last week.
  
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• Saskatoon’s wastewater sees decline of the virus that causes COVID-19

  03-05-2021 23:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Between April 21 and April 27, a University of Saskatchewan team said there was a 70 per cent decrease in the viral RNA load in Saskatoon’s wastewater.
  
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• Sask. sending 100 ventilators to India to help with surge in COVID-19 cases

  03-05-2021 22:46 via cbc.ca
  
  The province is sending 100 ventilators to India to help that country as they deal with a catastrophic surge in COVID-19 cases. In a news release, the province said it has a supply of more than 700 critical care, subacute, and non-invasive ventilators.  
  
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• Broncos crash survivor Kaleb Dahlgren announces his retirement from hockey

  03-05-2021 22:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Humboldt Broncos' bus-crash survivor Kaleb Dahlgren has announced his retirement from hockey. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: Vaccine appointments open to people 37 and up starting Tuesday

  03-05-2021 22:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Currently, only people in the general population aged 40 and up can book appointments. 
  
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• Saskatoon wastewater samples show COVID-19 case numbers could drop over the coming weeks: researchers

  03-05-2021 22:28
  
  In their most recent round of sampling, University of Saskatchewan researchers found a 70 per cent weekly decrease in viral RNA load in Saskatoon’s wastewater.
  
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• Saskatchewan adds 3 new COVID-19 deaths, active cases below 2,400

  03-05-2021 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 207 new COVID-19 infections in Saskatchewan as of Monday, according to health officials.
  
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• No additional public health measures for Saskatoon, says Merriman - CKOM News Talk Sports

  03-05-2021 22:04
  
  No additional public health measures for Saskatoon, says Merriman  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon drug consumption site raises $180,000, looks to expand hours - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  03-05-2021 22:00
  
  Saskatoon drug consumption site raises $180,000, looks to expand hours  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon drug consumption site raises $180,000, looks to expand hours

  03-05-2021 21:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Prairie Harm Reduction's supervised drug consumption site is looking to hire additional staff and expand its hours after an impromptu community fundraising campaign netted more than $180,000. Read More
  
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• City of Saskatoon falls short on goals to hire more Indigenous, disabled employees - CBC.ca

  03-05-2021 21:57
  
  City of Saskatoon falls short on goals to hire more Indigenous, disabled employees  CBC.ca
  
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• U of S students build satellite headed to International Space Station

  03-05-2021 21:55
  
  A team of University of Saskatchewan students believe they are about 18 months away from launching Saskatchewan’s first satellite to the International Space Station (ISS).
  
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• Sask. to send 100 ventilators to India as COVID-19 cases continue to surge

  03-05-2021 21:52
  
  The Saskatchewan government announced Monday that it will send 100 ventilators to India as the country wrestles with a devastating COVID-19 wave.
  
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• Cool start to the week: May 3 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  03-05-2021 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rain in parts of the province as the week starts out cool. Peter Quinlan explains it all in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Monday, May 3.
  
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• Women recovering after weekend shooting outside Pleasant Hill home

  03-05-2021 21:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two young women who were sitting outside a home in the Riversdale neighbourhood were injured over the weekend after two people fired a weapon over a fence. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to report of man with sawed-off gun

  03-05-2021 21:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police blocked off the 300 block of Avenue H S. in Riversdale as they responded to a report of a man armed with a large knife and a sawed-off firearm.
  
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• Saskatoon police on scene at Avenue H S. where man reported to have weapon

  03-05-2021 21:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are currently responding to a report of a man with a weapon on the 300 block of Avenue H South.
  
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• Saskatoon police responding to report of man with weapon on Ave. H S

  03-05-2021 21:13
  
  Saskatoon police are responding to a report of a man with a weapon in the 300 block of Avenue H South, according to a news release.
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to report of man with weapon on Ave. H S

  03-05-2021 21:13
  
  Saskatoon police responded to a report of a man with a weapon in the 300 block of Avenue H South.
  
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• Call reporting allegedly armed man leads to heavy police presence in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood

  03-05-2021 21:13
  
  Saskatoon police responded to a report of a man with a weapon in the 300 block of Avenue H South.
  
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• Two Injured - Shooting - 500 block Avenue J South

  03-05-2021 21:11 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two women, ages 22 and 18 are recovering from non life-threatening injuries following a shooting incident over the weekend.The two were sitting outside a home in the 500 block of Avenue J South at approximately midnight, May 2, 2021, when two males began firing a weapon over a fence.  Both women were injured by what were determined to be pellets.  One male suspect is described as wearing a black sweater and grey joggers.  No other suspect description is available.Anyone with
  
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• Prairie Harm Reduction raises more than $180,000, will expand hours

  03-05-2021 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Mercredi, the supervised consumption site's director, said it shows the narrative around addictions is changing in the prairies.
  
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• Traffic stop leads to firearms charges - 8th Street and Arlington Avenue

  03-05-2021 21:08 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  An Edmonton, AB man is facing charges after he was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun following a traffic stop for a cellphone infraction on Sunday afternoon.At approximately 3:45 p.m., May 2, 2021, SPS officers were conducting traffic enforcement on 8th Street East near Arlington Avenue when they observed a man operating a Hyundai Tucson to be using his cell phone. Police confirmed the man’s identity and found him to be in possession of a loaded firearm. He was taken into custo
  
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• In photos: Building fire deemed suspicious

  03-05-2021 20:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A fire that levelled a building on Saskatoon's Avenue B South Monday morning has been deemed suspicious. Read More
  
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• City of Saskatoon falls short on goals to hire more Indigenous, disabled employees

  03-05-2021 20:54 via cbc.ca
  
  A report from the City of Saskatoon's human resources department shows more work needs to be done to make the city's workforce more diverse.
  
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• City of Saskatoon continues to struggle to hire Indigenous, disabled employees

  03-05-2021 20:54 via cbc.ca
  
  A report from the City of Saskatoon's human resources department shows more work needs to be done to make the city's workforce more diverse.
  
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• She's Gone podcast up for national journalism award

  03-05-2021 20:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon StarPhoenix criminal justice reporter Bre McAdam and reporter Matt Olson have been nominated for a Canadian Association of Journalists award for their work on the She's Gone podcast. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP investigate 2 fatal vehicle rollovers

  03-05-2021 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two men are dead following separate vehicle rollovers in different corners of the province.
  
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• In photos: Restaurant fire deemed suspicious

  03-05-2021 20:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A fire that levelled a restaurant on Saskatoon's Avenue B South Monday morning has been deemed suspicious. Read More
  
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• Slow uptake at Saskatoon Tribal Council’s walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic

  03-05-2021 20:37
  
  On Monday morning, Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) delivered its first walk-in vaccine doses at its clinic.
  
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• Saskatoon Tribal Council clinic begins delivering its first-come, first-served vaccine doses

  03-05-2021 20:37
  
  On Monday morning, Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) delivered its first walk-in vaccine doses at its clinic.
  
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• Potential variant COVID-19 case identified at Saskatoon high school - CTV News Saskatoon

  03-05-2021 20:34
  
  Potential variant COVID-19 case identified at Saskatoon high school  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Potential variant COVID-19 case identified at Saskatoon high school

  03-05-2021 20:34
  
  A positive COVID-19 case at a Saskatoon high school is being investigated as a variant of concern.
  
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• Early childhood educators need to be added to the priority list, says preschool chair

  03-05-2021 20:19 via cbc.ca
  
  While many teachers are now eligible to get a vaccine, early childhood educators have been left off the priority list.
  
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• Ongoing Incident - 300 Block Avenue H South

  03-05-2021 20:13 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are currently responding to a report of a man with a weapon in the 300 block of Avenue H South. Traffic is restricted on Avenue H South between 19th Street and 20th Street. The public is asked to avoid the area at this time.  (Occurrence Number: 21-42335)
  
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• Speeding Saskatchewan drivers face dangerous driving charges

  03-05-2021 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  One car was caught going 214 km/h and the other car was clocked at 190 km/h on Highway 18, said the Saskatchewan RCMP.
  
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• Saskatoon drive-thru vaccine clinic continues Monday for people 40-plus and eligible essential workers

  03-05-2021 19:46
  
  The first-come, first-served clinic reopened on Saturday and is scheduled to run through Tuesday.
  
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• Martensville RCMP recover stolen motorhome after rural break-and-enter

  03-05-2021 19:27
  
  Martensville RCMP say they recovered a stolen motorhome early Monday morning.
  
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• Morning fire destroys building near downtown Saskatoon - Global News

  03-05-2021 19:17
  
  Morning fire destroys building near downtown Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• Morning fire destroys building near downtown Saskatoon

  03-05-2021 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The roof and north wall of the building collapsed 20 minutes after the initial call came, Saskatoon Fire Department officials said.
  
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• Métis men fighting hunting, fishing charges at Sask. Court of Appeal

  03-05-2021 19:10
  
  Two Métis men who were previously found guilty of fishing and hunting charges are fighting that decision at Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal.
  
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