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• Saskatchewan RCMP officer dies while on-duty

  12-06-2021 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP are expected to provide more information about the officer's death at 5 p.m. Saturday.
  
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• Cst. Shelby Patton, 26, identified as Saskatchewan RCMP officer killed on duty

  12-06-2021 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP are expected to provide more information about the officer's death at 5 p.m. Saturday.
  
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• Const. Shelby Patton, 26, identified as Saskatchewan RCMP officer killed on duty

  12-06-2021 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP are expected to provide more information about the officer's death at 5 p.m. Saturday.
  
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• Swift Current rainbow crosswalk is damaged yearly, Pride group says after latest vandalism

  12-06-2021 23:48 via cbc.ca
  
  A vehicle left several tire marks on the crosswalk earlier this week. The permanent rainbow crosswalk has been damaged every year, according to Shaun Hanna, a board member of Southwest Saskatchewan Pride.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: More age groups to be eligible for 2nd shot, but limited access to drive-thru clinics

  12-06-2021 23:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 106 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, up from 81 cases on Friday. One person in the 80-plus age group has died from the illness in the northwest zone of the province. 
  
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• Riversdale community fridge aims to address food insecurity issues in Saskatoon - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-06-2021 23:14 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Riversdale community fridge aims to address food insecurity issues in Saskatoon  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Riversdale community fridge aims to address food insecurity issues in Saskatoon

  12-06-2021 23:14
  
  Construction of a community fridge in Riversdale began on Saturday and aims to address issues of food insecurity and poverty in Saskatoon.
  
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• COVID-19: One new death as Saskatchewan adds 106 cases

  12-06-2021 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon reported 29 of the 106 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
  
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• $76K raised for Saskatchewan grasslands through SGI rebates fundraiser

  12-06-2021 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  L. David Dubé and Heather Ryan have recently agreed to match every donation to the Field of Dreams SGI rebate fundraiser.
  
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• On-duty officer killed, 2 in custody after collision in southern Saskatchewan, RCMP say

  12-06-2021 21:13 via cbc.ca
  
  An RCMP officer is dead and two people are in custody after a collision in southern Saskatchewan on Saturday, RCMP said.
  
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• Saskatoon, Regina COVID-19 field hospitals to be decommissioned - CBC.ca

  12-06-2021 20:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon, Regina COVID-19 field hospitals to be decommissioned  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon, Regina COVID-19 field hospitals to be decommissioned

  12-06-2021 20:10 via cbc.ca
  
  The two field hospitals, set up in the early days of the pandemic, were never used. Now, as case numbers drop, the province plans to take them down.
  
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• COVID-19: The sound of live music to return in Saskatoon - Globalnews.ca

  12-06-2021 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  COVID-19: The sound of live music to return in Saskatoon  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at Saskatoon schools - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-06-2021 19:48 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at Saskatoon schools  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Two COVID-19 cases confirmed at Saskatoon schools

  12-06-2021 19:48
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has informed Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) of a COVID-19 case at two schools.
  
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• Sask. RCMP officer dies while on-duty

  12-06-2021 18:47
  
  A Saskatchewan RCMP officer died while on-duty on Saturday morning, according to a news release from police.
  
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• RCMP officer, 26, killed during Sask. traffic stop

  12-06-2021 18:47
  
  Const. Shelby Patton of the Indian Head RCMP detachment was killed while on-duty on Saturday morning, according to Saskatchewan RCMP.
  
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• COVID-19: The sound of live music to return in Saskatoon

  12-06-2021 18:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  TCU Place CEO Tammy Sweeney talks about what it will be like to take that first ticket once COVID-19 restrictions loosen and concerts can be held once again.
  
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• Saskatchewan Jazz Festival plans return with mix of live, streamed performances in August

  12-06-2021 17:56 via cbc.ca
  
  The Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival will focus on highlighting Canadian and local talent when it returns with live performances from Aug. 7-15.
  
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• Sask. confirms 106 COVID-19 cases, 1 death

  12-06-2021 15:19
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan reported 106 new COVID-19 cases, one death and 135 recoveries on Saturday.
  
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• Letters: Eighth Street vehicle promenade is no fun for the neighbours

  12-06-2021 14:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Zary: Golfers once again flocking to Lobstick tournaments

  12-06-2021 14:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Lobstick tournament series — a summer tradition spanning more than 80 years at the Waskesiu Golf Course — is now officially underway for 2021. Read More
  
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• Second World War veteran, Shriner walks from Saskatoon to Regina for children's hospitals - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-06-2021 14:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Second World War veteran, Shriner walks from Saskatoon to Regina for children's hospitals  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon non-profits anxious for federal housing cash - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  12-06-2021 14:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon non-profits anxious for federal housing cash  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Second World War veteran, Shriner walks from Saskatoon to Regina for children's hospitals

  12-06-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  On June 15, Frank Atchison will celebrate his 95th birthday and 50 years as a Shriner when he ends his 260-kilometre walk in Regina. The StarPhoenix's Bre McAdam spoke with Atchison and his son Don about the journey that began on April 15 to raise donations for the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon non-profits eye federal rapid housing money

  12-06-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon's mayor wants the city to get a "substantial" slice of a massive federal housing program expected to be renewed this year. Read More
  
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• Cuthand: All Canadians need to ponder race relations

  12-06-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The brutal murder of an innocent family in London, Ontario will be remembered in Canadian history as a cowardly act of hatred toward the Muslim community. It is also an act of racism toward all people of colour in Canada. Read More
  
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• More Sask. First Nations announce efforts to find graves of residential school students

  12-06-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. and Star Blanket Cree Nation are the latest groups in the province to signal upcoming efforts using ground-penetrating radar to find the resting places of Saskatchewan residential school students.
  
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• Saskatoon Police arrest two suspects wanted for attempted murder - CTV News Saskatoon

  12-06-2021 06:49 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police arrest two suspects wanted for attempted murder  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Police arrest two suspects wanted for attempted murder

  12-06-2021 06:49
  
  The Saskatoon Police Guns and Gangs Unit have arrested two suspects who were wanted for attempted murder following a stabbing last month.
  
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• Alberta man paddling across the Prairies in memory of grandchild lost to SIDS

  12-06-2021 04:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  "I thought, 'OK, I am going to go on various different trips that are somewhat extreme, with the goal of providing more awareness of infant death,'" David Hatto said.
  
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• FSIN backs cancelling Canada Day celebration

  12-06-2021 02:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  FSIN vice-chief David Pratt welcomed the decision from Victoria, saying it would be a “really good idea” to cancel Canada Day celebrations.
  
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• ‘Pick a Sunday’: Indigenous leaders ask Catholics to stay home, push for apology

  12-06-2021 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Felix Thomas, chief of the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation northeast of Saskatoon, asked Friday for Catholic worshippers to make their feelings known by praying at home instead.
  
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• Indigenous leaders ask Catholics to stay home, push for apology

  12-06-2021 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan are calling on Catholics to stand in solidarity with residential school survivors by not attending church services.
  
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• Indigenous leaders ask Catholic congregants to push for residential school apology

  12-06-2021 02:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan are calling on Catholics to stand in solidarity with residential school survivors by not attending church services.
  
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• Global News at 6 Saskatoon – June 11, 2021 | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  12-06-2021 02:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News at 6 Saskatoon – June 11, 2021 | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Global News at 6 Saskatoon – June 11, 2021

  12-06-2021 02:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Friday, June 11, 2021, edition of Global News at 6 with Lisa Dutton on Global Saskatoon.
  
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• Two arrested for attempted murder in May stabbing

  12-06-2021 02:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two men wanted for attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in May were arrested this week. Read More
  
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• Alberta man canoeing across the Prairies in memory of grandchild lost to SIDS

  12-06-2021 02:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jasper resident David Hatto, 78, is canoeing the North Saskatchewan River from Rocky Mountain House to Cumberland House, Sask., to rause money and awareness for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. As Sarah Komadina explains, he lost one of his grandchildren to SIDS when she was an infant.
  
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• Two arrested for attempted murder in connection to May stabbing

  12-06-2021 02:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two men wanted for attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in May were arrested this week. Read More
  
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• Sheaf board votes to pull article on Palestine after lobby group complains

  12-06-2021 01:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The University of Saskatchewan's student newspaper retracted an article from its website after a pro-Israel media watchdog sent complaints to the university's administration. Read More
  
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• U of S surgery professor questions severity of COVID-19 pandemic and safety of vaccines in online video

  12-06-2021 01:26
  
  The College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan says it does not support the views of one of its surgery professors who appeared in a video last week.
  
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• Update - Arrests - Stabbing Investigation - 100 Block 109th Street

  12-06-2021 01:16 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the Saskatoon Police Guns & Gangs Unit have arrested two suspects who were wanted for attempted murder in connection to a stabbing on May 22, 2021. The first suspect was arrested at approximately 10:00 p.m., June 9, 2021, after investigators conducted a high risk traffic stop on a taxi in the 1400 block of 11th Street West. A male, 25, and a female, 33, were arrested without incident and a loaded, sawed-off shotgun was located in the vehicle. A picture of the weapon is a
  
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• Life cut short for Cory Charles Cardinal, Sask. advocate for the incarcerated

  12-06-2021 00:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Cory Charles Cardinal, who died this week at the age of 38, wanted to continue advocating for people who were incarcerated after he was released from custody at the Saskatoon jail. Read More
  
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• Gordie Howe auction features pieces of Saskatoon sports history - Globalnews.ca

  12-06-2021 00:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Gordie Howe auction features pieces of Saskatoon sports history  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Gordie Howe auction features pieces of Saskatoon sports history

  12-06-2021 00:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Gordie Howe’s Saskatoon medallions are available for bidding in an NHL charity auction supporting the Howe Foundation.
  
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• Cumberland House Cree Nation looks for economic sovereignty through delta protection

  12-06-2021 00:38 via cbc.ca
  
  In a news release shared on Thursday, the Cumberland House Cree Nation Chief Rene Chaboyer announced the band was taking steps to protect the Saskatchewan River Delta and in doing so, his nation was taking steps toward economic sovereignty.
  
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• Sask. health officials working on strategies to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake

  12-06-2021 00:07
  
  As Saskatchewan’s first dose rollout begins to stall, the province needs to shake up its COVID-19 vaccine delivery plan, according to public health experts.
  
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• 'Disappearing landmarks': The historical significance behind Sask. grain elevators

  12-06-2021 00:06
  
  As grain elevators are brought down across the province, some are taking the time to remember the significance of the structures and their place on the prairie landscape.
  
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