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• Unmarked grave findings in Canada prompt reckoning among U.S. churches

  22-07-2021 23:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The discoveries of hundreds of unmarked graves at former residential schools for Indigenous children in Canada have prompted renewed calls for a reckoning over the traumatic legacy of similar schools in the United States.
  
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• Military Ordnance Safely Removed - 1000 block Avenue F North

  22-07-2021 23:56 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A military ordnance, discovered during the clean-up of a home, has been safely removed for disposal by the Department of National Defence.At approximately 11:00 a.m., July 22, 2021, police were called to a home in the 1000 block of Avenue F North, where the item had been discovered.  The SPS alerted the DND who arrived, determined the WWII device was inert and removed it.  (Occurrence Number: 21-75238)
  
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• Passing lanes installed on Highway 2 to improve safety

  22-07-2021 23:51
  
  The Ministry of Highways has opened two new sets of passing lanes on Highway 2 between Prince Albert and Christopher Lake which it says will improve safety.
  
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• Lac La Ronge Indian Band to begin weekend search of residential school site

  22-07-2021 23:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Lac La Ronge Indian Band members are preparing to unearth the truth of the former Lac La Ronge Indian Residential School's possible unmarked graves. Read More
  
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• 4 in 10 Saskatchewan and Manitoba homeowners in new poll say they are house-poor

  22-07-2021 23:42 via cbc.ca
  
  A new poll conducted by MNP finds a significant number of Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents are concerned about making ends meet without going further into debt.
  
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• Federal agriculture minister announces help for farmers, ranchers suffering from drought

  22-07-2021 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Help is on the way for Canadian farmers and ranchers being severely impacted by this year's drought.
  
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• Sask. golfers honour teen by supporting families battling cancer

  22-07-2021 23:27
  
  Nearly 200 golfers teed off today in the Jordan Zacharias Memorial Golf Classic to carry on the legacy of the teen girl the tournament is named after.
  
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• U of S reverses decision on placements at controversial pregnancy centre that favours 'gift of life'

  22-07-2021 23:23 via cbc.ca
  
  The University of Saskatchewan college of medicine has decided to stop offering medical students the choice to do a placement at the Saskatoon Pregnancy Options Centre (SPOC) after months of review, advocacy and social media backlash.
  
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• Avoiding injuries after getting back into the gym post-pandemic

  22-07-2021 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kinesiologist Kathie Sharkey mentions ways people can injure themselves when getting back into the gym after taking time off during the pandemic.
  
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• Photo shows Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivors reunited

  22-07-2021 22:40
  
  A photo shared on social media appears to have captured the first time all 13 survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash have reunited in person.
  
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• Semi-trailer and train collide near Yorkton

  22-07-2021 22:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash between a semi-truck and a train Thursday afternoon. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 26 new cases, province receives 97K doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

  22-07-2021 21:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 26 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, along with 20 more recoveries.
  
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• COVID-19: No new deaths reported in Saskatchewan, 26 new cases

  22-07-2021 21:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province said there are 26 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 49,556 cases.
  
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• Sask. drought an 'ugly' sign global warming has arrived, expert says

  22-07-2021 21:32
  
  The extreme heat and dryness in Saskatchewan this year are symptoms of global warming, according to expert John Pomeroy.
  
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• Global warming has arrived in Sask. And it's 'ugly.'

  22-07-2021 21:32
  
  The extreme heat and dryness in Saskatchewan this year are symptoms of global warming, according to expert John Pomeroy.
  
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• Climate change has arrived in Sask. And it's 'ugly.'

  22-07-2021 21:32
  
  The extreme heat and dryness in Saskatchewan this year are symptoms of climate change, according to expert John Pomeroy.
  
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• Heat-strained crops have Sask. government, Opposition calling for federal help

  22-07-2021 20:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Heat and a lack of rain are just some of the factors stressing Saskatchewan crops. Both the government and Opposition are calling for help.
  
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• Massive outage disrupts internet services in Canada and around the world

  22-07-2021 19:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Thousands of websites and digital services around the world were unavailable on Thursday after cloud computing company Akamai said it has been experiencing a "service incident."
  
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• 'Exhausted all of our resources;' No plans for Sask.'s northernmost overnight shelter to return this winter

  22-07-2021 19:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's northernmost overnight shelter for people experiencing homelessness will likely be gone this winter. Read More
  
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• Prince Albert playground gets upgrade after residents identify need for a place to play

  22-07-2021 19:18
  
  The City of Prince Albert has reopened a playground in the Crescent Heights area following a major upgrade.
  
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• Fewer mosquitoes in Saskatoon this summer thanks to dry conditions - Global News

  22-07-2021 19:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fewer mosquitoes in Saskatoon this summer thanks to dry conditions  Global News
  
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• Fewer mosquitoes in Saskatoon this summer thanks to dry conditions

  22-07-2021 19:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mosquito population numbers can fluctuate because of droughts or a lot of rainfall, which is being exacerbated by climate change, making their populations harder to predict.
  
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• Saskatoon police seek more tips in fatal hit-and-run investigation - CTV News Saskatoon

  22-07-2021 19:15 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police seek more tips in fatal hit-and-run investigation  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police seek more tips in fatal hit-and-run investigation

  22-07-2021 19:15
  
  Saskatoon are asking for more help from the public after some earlier tips regarding a fatal hit-and-run failed to produce leads.
  
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• Motorcyclist involved in Highway 1 collision suffered ‘serious injuries’: Moose Jaw RCMP

  22-07-2021 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 27-year-old man from Montreal has suffered serious injuries after a single vehicle collision on a motorcycle Wednesday afternoon on Highway 1 by Mortlach, Sask.
  
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• New City of Regina vaccination pop-up clinics offer free Queen City Ex tickets

  22-07-2021 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The first 5,000 people to get vaccinated at one of the new designated pop-up clinics will receive a complimentary ticket to Queen City Ex.
  
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• Crops in Saskatchewan ‘extremely stressed’ due to heat, lack of moisture

  22-07-2021 18:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Agriculture said any rain received now in the province will help, but not improve yields as crops remain ‘extremely stressed.’
  
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• Request for Public Assistance - Fatal Hit and Run - 3200 block 33rd Street West

  22-07-2021 18:08 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are continuing their attempts to locate a woman who was believed to be the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision in May.  An appeal for information at the time did result in some tips, however they have not been successful. Chasity Erin KYPLAIN, age 36, is wanted for failing to remain at the scene of the accident which occurred on May 10, 2021 in the 3200 block of 33rd Street East.  A 33 year old woman was killed in the collision. &nbs
  
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• Saskatoon SPCA finds home for 7-week-old piglet - CBC.ca

  22-07-2021 17:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon SPCA finds home for 7-week-old piglet  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon SPCA finds home for 7-week-old piglet

  22-07-2021 17:39 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC's Heather Morrison spoke with Jemma Omidian of the Saskatoon SPCA about the adoption of Eunice the pot-bellied piglet.
  
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• Man who escaped Willow Cree Healing Lodge reported dead: CSC

  22-07-2021 17:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Eugene Desjarlais, 43, who escaped from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge by Duck Lake, Sask., sometime on the morning of July 13, has died.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Zilean the black cat

  22-07-2021 16:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Brooke Weisbrod with the Saskatoon SPCA joins Global News Morning on this week’s Adopt a Pet with Zilean, a black cat who likes to cuddle.
  
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• Saskatoon sees the return of Food Truck Wars - CKOM News Talk Sports

  22-07-2021 16:28 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon sees the return of Food Truck Wars  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon Blades new head coach on returning to WHL

  22-07-2021 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Blades’ 18th head coach in team history is Brennan Sonne. Sonne joins Global News Morning to talk about transitioning from professional hockey in France to junior hockey in Saskatoon.
  
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• The Saskatchewan athletes to watch at this year’s Olympics

  22-07-2021 16:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Six Saskatchewan athletes are competing for the podium at the Tokyo Olympics. The CSC Saskatchewan’s Michelle Denzell shares with Global News Morning the medal hopefuls, and where you can find out more info.
  
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• 'We’re going to have more bodies piling up': Sask. plan to alter methadone formula is risky, user says

  22-07-2021 16:14
  
  The Saskatchewan government plans on changing its methadone formula for patients being treated for opioid addiction — something frontline workers warn could cause people to resort back to taking illicit drugs.
  
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• Hot, dry weather drives Saskatoon's mosquito count down | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  22-07-2021 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Hot, dry weather drives Saskatoon's mosquito count down | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Hot, dry weather drives Saskatoon’s mosquito count down

  22-07-2021 15:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The main reason for Saskatoon’s low mosquito count is the hot, dry weather and there is concern climate change will make predicting bug season more difficult.
  
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• Saskatoon looks to implement UN declaration on Indigenous rights - The Battlefords News-Optimist

  22-07-2021 15:00 via newsoptimist.ca
  
  Saskatoon looks to implement UN declaration on Indigenous rights  The Battlefords News-Optimist
  
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• 40 per cent of eligible residents in Sask. not fully vaccinated against COVID-19

  22-07-2021 15:00
  
  Saskatchewan is well into the two dose summer promised by the provincial government, but, despite a surplus of shots, a significant percentage of the eligible population still hasn’t been vaccinated against COVID-19.
  
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• Escaped inmate from Willow Cree Healing Lodge found dead

  22-07-2021 14:40 via cbc.ca
  
  A 43-year-old inmate of a minimum-security federal institution has died after escaping one week prior.
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Queen Elizabeth visits Pion-Era

  22-07-2021 14:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip with museum curator George Shepherd and Mayor Sid Buckwold, touring the Western Development Museum, then on 11th Street West, during the Pion-Era Exhibition, from July 22, 1959. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-A3377-24) Read More
  
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• Wangersky: Down the South Saskatchewan River

  22-07-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Red canoe, beige/yellow sand, the waxy blue-green and backhanded silver of the shrub willow tight to the path. Read More
  
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• Think before plugging in: Electrical safety for homeowners

  22-07-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It began innocently enough. Read More
  
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• Sask's opioid substitute program squares off with overdose crisis

  22-07-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Dr. Morris Markentin has prescribed methadone for 15 years, but the stakes have never been higher than they are now. Read More
  
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• Little gallery on the prairie: Unique spaces showcase Saskatchewan art and culture

  22-07-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  This article is part of a Saskatoon StarPhoenix and Regina Leader-Post series called 'The road less travelled,' exploring rural art and artists in Saskatchewan. Read more in the paper or online at thestarphoenix.com and leaderpost.com. Read More
  
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• Letters: Higher minimum wage would benefit all

  22-07-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Higher minimum wage good for the economy Read More
  
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• Kohlman: Watermelon, lime and mint granita melts gloriously in your mouth

  22-07-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  We all remember the sno-cones of our youth. Read More
  
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• Kohlman: Noodle salad in spicy peanut sauce perfect for a hot day

  22-07-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  “What do you cook when it’s hot out?” is a question I get asked a lot lately. Read More
  
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• Gardening: How sweet it is to grow a northern strawberry

  22-07-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  By Jackie Bantle Read More
  
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