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• Sask. health authority urges people to get COVID-19 vaccine with thousands of appointments available

  14-07-2021 23:59
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is encouraging the public to “#FinishTheFight” as COVID-19 restrictions ease - and the number of people receiving vaccines is dropping.
  
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• 'We done as much as we can do': Sask. farmer says dry summer has echoes of disastrous 2002 growing season

  14-07-2021 23:38
  
  Above-average heat and below-average rainfall have led to poor crop growth for a Radisson-area farmer.
  
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• 'We done as much as we can do': Sask. farmer says dry summer echoes disastrous 2002 growing season

  14-07-2021 23:38
  
  Above-average heat and below-average rainfall have led to poor crop growth for a Radisson-area farmer.
  
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• Driver ticketed nearly $2K after speeding with open liquor in North Battleford

  14-07-2021 23:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP say motorcycle officers were kept busy during four days of enforcement in the west central part of the province. Read More
  
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• Lightning sparks more wildfires in northern Sask. as evacuees flee

  14-07-2021 23:14
  
  Hot and dry conditions across the province likely won’t improve in the next few days as several northern communities evacuate due to nearby wildfires, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).
  
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• Saskatchewan bishops launch fundraising appeal for residential school survivors

  14-07-2021 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Online donations are now being accepted by Saskatchewan dioceses for residential school survivors and their communities with a fundraising goal and timeline expected by September.
  
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• Family seeks bystander video after man seriously injured in police encounter - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-07-2021 22:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Family seeks bystander video after man seriously injured in police encounter  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Family seeks bystander video after man seriously injured in police encounter

  14-07-2021 22:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Sask. might call in firefighters from across Canada as number of wildfires grows

  14-07-2021 22:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Officials say they have explored pulling in firefighters from around the province and may now look to bring in support from across Canada.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: New cases drop to 18, no new deaths

  14-07-2021 22:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, down from Tuesday's 27. 
  
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• COVID-19: 18 new cases, 30 recoveries and zero deaths reported in Saskatchewan

  14-07-2021 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province said there are 18 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 49,322 cases.
  
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• Dog spotted near Saskatoon with porcupine quills in face inspires two rescue efforts - CBC.ca

  14-07-2021 21:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Dog spotted near Saskatoon with porcupine quills in face inspires two rescue efforts  CBC.ca
  
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• Dog spotted near Saskatoon with porcupine quills in face inspires two rescue efforts

  14-07-2021 21:38 via cbc.ca
  
  A dog spotted with porcupine quills on its face was caught, helped and placed into a foster home. Then it ran away, sparking a second search.
  
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• Sum Theatre show in Saskatoon parks rescheduled due to heat - Global News

  14-07-2021 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sum Theatre show in Saskatoon parks rescheduled due to heat  Global News
  
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• Sum Theatre show in Saskatoon parks rescheduled due to heat

  14-07-2021 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sum Theatre is making the switch to matinee performances of 'The Other Side of the River' in Saskatoon parks because of the heat warnings.
  
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• Saskatoon artist hopes to get projects back up to speed as lumber prices fall - CTV News Saskatoon

  14-07-2021 21:00 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon artist hopes to get projects back up to speed as lumber prices fall  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon artist hopes to get projects back up to speed as lumber prices fall

  14-07-2021 21:00
  
  Wood artist Loch Willy creates decorative wings as a hobby – and says the cost to make them rose to almost $100 during the pandemic from $45.
  
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• Wildfires spread across northern Sask. after evacuations

  14-07-2021 20:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Weather is sparking new wildfire worries for communities in northern Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• Nature Notes: Monarch butterflies are occasionally spotted in Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-07-2021 20:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Nature Notes: Monarch butterflies are occasionally spotted in Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Nature Notes: Monarch butterflies are occasionally spotted in Saskatoon

  14-07-2021 20:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• previous Caron faces fraud charges in Saskatoon court - The Battlefords News-Optimist

  14-07-2021 20:13 via newsoptimist.ca
  
  previous Caron faces fraud charges in Saskatoon court  The Battlefords News-Optimist
  
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• Caron faces fraud charges in Saskatoon court - The Battlefords News-Optimist

  14-07-2021 20:13 via newsoptimist.ca
  
  Caron faces fraud charges in Saskatoon court  The Battlefords News-Optimist
  
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• Cowessess unveils new solar project, aiming to become greenest First Nation in Canada

  14-07-2021 20:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Cowessess First Nation unveilled its new Community Building Solar Project on Tuesday, continuing toward a goal of becoming one of the greenest First Nations in Canada.
  
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• City of Regina confirms first 3 Dutch elm disease cases of 2021

  14-07-2021 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Regina has confirmed the year’s first three cases of Dutch elm disease. An additional three trees are being tested with results pending.
  
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• Scott Moe hints at court battle after feds reject Saskatchewan’s carbon tax plan

  14-07-2021 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Scott Moe hints at a court challenge after the federal government rejected Saskatchewan’s carbon tax, which was largely based on the one in place in New Brunswick.
  
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• Extreme heat, wildfire smoke continue to plague Sask.

  14-07-2021 18:43
  
  Environment and Climate Change Canada has added heat warnings to its air quality statements for much of Saskatchewan.
  
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• In photos: Saskatoon marches against anti-Muslim hate

  14-07-2021 18:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A month after Muhammad Kashif was attacked by two men in the alley behind his Eastview home last month, more than 100 people gathered at James Anderson Park Tuesday evening for an anti-Muslim hate march. Read More
  
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• Tara Robinson named new CEO for RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina

  14-07-2021 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina announced Tara Robinson as the centre’s new chief executive officer (CEO) on Wednesday.
  
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• Kidnapping, gun charges laid after a person allegedly confined in home: Sask. RCMP

  14-07-2021 18:13
  
  An alleged incident that began with a smashed window followed by gunfire into a home ended with over two dozen charges laid against three people— including kidnapping.
  
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• Saskatchewan-based horror short film reaches Kickstarter funding goal in 30 hours

  14-07-2021 18:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Jesse Sawitsky and Mitch Oliver launched a Kickstarter campaign for a short-film called The Druid's Hand. They reached their goal in just 30 hours.
  
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• Red Sox roots run deep in baseball-mad village of Muenster, Sask.

  14-07-2021 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Despite boasting a population of fewer than 500 people, the village of Muenster has produced a steady stream of baseball talent for more than a century.
  
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• Experience Saskatoon: Naughty by Nature | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  14-07-2021 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Experience Saskatoon: Naughty by Nature | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Experience Saskatoon: Naughty by Nature

  14-07-2021 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  In this week’s Experience Saskatoon, we learn more about a new dinner experience hosted by the Meewasin Valley Authority at Beaver Creek Consevation Area.
  
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• Bank of Canada holds benchmark interest rate steady at COVID-19 low, but slows down other stimulus

  14-07-2021 16:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.25 per cent on Wednesday, noting that while the economy is improving in line with vaccinations, the spectre of coronavirus variants makes the recovery uncertain.
  
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• Décor and Design: Metric Designs New Studio

  14-07-2021 16:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Metric Design has a new space that is nearing the end of a renovation. Owner Tamara Bowman highlights special details of the new location for this week’s Décor and Design.
  
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• Real Estate YXE

  14-07-2021 16:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Many industries are experiencing changes now that COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Ashley Turner of Turner Thiessen Real Estate shared what she expects to see in the housing market in the coming months.
  
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• Heat warnings issued for several Sask. communities

  14-07-2021 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Heat warnings have been issued for areas in much of western Saskatchewan, from the south to the far north. Read More
  
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• Construction season in Saskatoon - City continues with repairs - The Battlefords News-Optimist

  14-07-2021 15:24 via newsoptimist.ca
  
  Construction season in Saskatoon - City continues with repairs  The Battlefords News-Optimist
  
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• Heat, air quality warnings issued in most of Saskatchewan

  14-07-2021 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Much of Saskatchewan is under a heat warning, an air quality warning, or both.
  
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• Saskatoon community rallies against anti-muslim hate after attack - CBC.ca

  14-07-2021 14:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon community rallies against anti-muslim hate after attack  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon community rallies against anti-muslim hate after attack

  14-07-2021 14:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Hundreds of supporters, from Eastview and beyond, rallied in James Anderson Park to show support for a Saskatoon man who was attacked, and to condemn racism.
  
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• Heat warnings and air quality statements dominate the forecast today: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  14-07-2021 14:16
  
  Shifting winds will help to alleviate some of the smoke that has been billowing down to our region from fires burning in northern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Moe, Ottawa disagree on fuel rebates in carbon pricing plan

  14-07-2021 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he is shocked the federal government did not accept his province's carbon pricing pitch, but the federal environment minister says instant fuel rebates do not affect emissions reductions.
  
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• COVID-19 patients ending up in Saskatchewan ICUs are overwhelmingly unvaccinated

  14-07-2021 12:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Data from the province indicates that the 15 people who died from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan during June were either unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated.
  
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• WestJet admits it was wrong to refuse customer refunds for rebooked flights

  14-07-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  WestJet says it made an error when the airline rebooked thousands of customers on alternate flights and offered no refunds — only credit — to those who wanted to cancel.
  
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• How summer school, tutoring are helping students catch up from pandemic-disrupted classes

  14-07-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  While taking a summer breather is on the schedule for many students, others are tapping tutors or taking summer school to help bridge gaps that have arisen over the past year-and-a-half of pandemic-disrupted schooling.
  
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• How electric vehicles could transform the power grid

  14-07-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Some electric cars, trucks and buses can now store energy not only for driving, but also for powering our buildings and the grid, thanks to a technology known as bidirectional charging. That could help play an important role during power outages and help make the grid greener.
  
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• Opinion: Canadian Premier League a good match for Saskatoon - Belleville Intelligencer

  14-07-2021 04:43 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Opinion: Canadian Premier League a good match for Saskatoon  Belleville Intelligencer
  
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• Opinion: Canadian Premier League a good match for Saskatoon

  14-07-2021 04:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A lot has happened in the sport of soccer in Saskatoon. With media attention on some of the facets, but much development behind closed doors, there may be confusion about what has actually occurred and where things are at today. Read More
  
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• Red Sox roots run deep in baseball-mad village of Muenster

  14-07-2021 04:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Baseball season is in full swing across the province but there’s one community that has a special relationship with the sport.
  
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