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• Long journey near end to develop Parcel Y at Saskatoon's River Landing - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  03-08-2021 23:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Long journey near end to develop Parcel Y at Saskatoon's River Landing  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Long journey near end to develop Parcel Y at Saskatoon's River Landing

  03-08-2021 23:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The opening on Tuesday of the public plaza on the land known as Parcel Y marks the end of a nearly two-decade journey to develop the prime riverfront site at River Landing ... Read More
  
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• Documentary about Sask. residential school fire premieres at First Peoples' Festival in Montreal

  03-08-2021 23:34
  
  A documentary that tells the story of a fire that destroyed a Saskatchewan residential school is premiering at the Montreal First Peoples' Festival this week.
  
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• Nasser's dream comes true as plaza opens at River Landing in Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  03-08-2021 23:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Nasser's dream comes true as plaza opens at River Landing in Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Nasser's dream comes true as plaza opens at River Landing in Saskatoon

  03-08-2021 23:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Karim Nasser recalls first hearing about a development at River Landing from former mayor Cliff Wright, who left office in 1988. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon band suing woman for defamation following misconduct allegations - Global News

  03-08-2021 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon band suing woman for defamation following misconduct allegations  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon band suing woman for defamation following misconduct allegations

  03-08-2021 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon band Bombargo and its members have launched a defamation lawsuit against a woman who made inappropriate behaviour accusations against Nathan and Anthony Thoen.
  
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• Sask. RCMP charge woman in 2020 death of Big River First Nation man

  03-08-2021 23:07
  
  The Saskatchewan RCMP major crimes unit has charged a woman in the 2020 death of a Big River First Nation man.
  
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• Sask. to pay for drug checking strips in Saskatoon, Regina - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  03-08-2021 22:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Serious COVID-19 outcomes falling as vaccinations continue: Saskatchewan government

  03-08-2021 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Serious COVID-19 outcomes have declined “dramatically” as more people in Saskatchewan receive their vaccinations, according to the provincial government.
  
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• Saskatoon police lay 53 charges following disturbance call in Pleasant Hill

  03-08-2021 22:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Three people face a combined 53 charges after Saskatoon police were called to a disturbance at a Pleasant Hill home on Monday night. Read More
  
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• Canada's Quinn will become first openly trans, non-binary athlete to win Olympic medal

  03-08-2021 22:36
  
  Canadian soccer player Quinn is set to become the first openly trans, non-binary athlete to win an Olympic medal, if Canada's soccer team triumphs over the Swedes in the women’s final on Thursday, a milestone advocates say this is a huge step for the LGBTQ2S+ community.
  
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• Canada Recovery Benefit now unavailable to people who didn't file taxes in 2019, 2020

  03-08-2021 22:27
  
  The Canada Recovery Benefit is now unavailable to people who haven't yet filed their taxes for 2019 or 2020, according to recent changes on the Government of Canada’s website.
  
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• Sask. has largest area of 'extreme fire risk' in country: Natural Resources Canada

  03-08-2021 22:23 via cbc.ca
  
  A map generated by Natural Resources Canada indicates Saskatchewan leads the nation in total area considered to be at 'extreme fire risk.'
  
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• Sask. reports 24 new COVID-19 cases, 449 active

  03-08-2021 22:19
  
  Saskatchewan reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, according to the province's dashboard.
  
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• Blanco Cantina to open new location in Saskatoon - Eat North

  03-08-2021 22:15 via eatnorth.com
  
  Blanco Cantina to open new location in Saskatoon  Eat North
  
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• Sentence reduced for young offender convicted in 'brutal beating' that left La Ronge, Sask. restaurant owner dead

  03-08-2021 22:05
  
  The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has taken two years off of a manslaughter sentence for a young man convicted in the 2017 killing of a La Ronge restaurant owner.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 24 new cases, 58 people in hospital

  03-08-2021 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday along with 51 more recoveries.
  
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• Plaza at Saskatoon's River Landing now open

  03-08-2021 21:47
  
  A permanent fixture along River Landing is now open to the public.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: August 3

  03-08-2021 21:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan forecast with Peter Quinlan on Tuesday, Aug. 3.
  
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• Plaza at River Landing development in Saskatoon opens to public - CBC.ca

  03-08-2021 21:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Plaza at River Landing development in Saskatoon opens to public  CBC.ca
  
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• Lip sync vid coming from Regina mayor after city loses to Saskatoon in July vaccination challenge

  03-08-2021 21:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Regina's mayor is will be creating a lip sync video after losing a COVID-19 vaccination challenge between Saskatoon and the Queen City. Read More
  
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• Lip synch vid coming from Regina mayor after city loses to Saskatoon in July vaccination challenge

  03-08-2021 20:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Regina's mayor is will be creating a lip sync video after losing a COVID-19 vaccination challenge between Saskatoon and the Queen City. Read More
  
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• Final suspect in brazen 2014 Birks robbery in Saskatoon awaits bail hearing later this week - CBC.ca

  03-08-2021 20:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Final suspect in brazen 2014 Birks robbery in Saskatoon awaits bail hearing later this week  CBC.ca
  
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• Final suspect in brazen 2014 Birks robbery in Saskatoon awaits bail hearing later this week

  03-08-2021 20:32 via cbc.ca
  
  The final suspect in a daring 2014 jewelry heist in Saskatoon is in custody pending a bail hearing later this week.
  
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• Testing to detect tainted street drugs now available in Saskatoon and Regina - CTV News Saskatoon

  03-08-2021 20:26 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Testing to detect tainted street drugs now available in Saskatoon and Regina  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Testing to detect tainted street drugs now available in Saskatoon and Regina

  03-08-2021 20:26
  
  Street drug users in Saskatoon and Regina will now be able to test if drugs contain two potentially deadly substances.
  
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• 3 people face 53 charges after disturbance in Saskatoon - CTV News Saskatoon

  03-08-2021 20:21 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  3 people face 53 charges after disturbance in Saskatoon  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 3 people face 53 charges after disturbance in Saskatoon

  03-08-2021 20:21
  
  Two women, one from Saskatoon and one from Edmonton, along with a man from Liberty, Sask. are face 53 charges following a report of a disturbance on Sunday.
  
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• Saskatoon defeats Regina in latest mayoral COVID-19 vaccine challenge - Global News

  03-08-2021 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon defeats Regina in latest mayoral COVID-19 vaccine challenge  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon defeats Regina in latest mayoral COVID-19 vaccine challenge

  03-08-2021 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Regina came up short in Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark's vaccine re-challenge to see which city could record the highest total of COVID-19 doses administered in July.
  
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• Three Arrested - Firearms and Drugs Seized - 200 block Avenue O South

  03-08-2021 19:30 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two women, one from Saskatoon and one from Edmonton, along with a man from Liberty, SK are facing a total of 53 charges following a report of a disturbance last night.Just after 11:00 a.m., August 2, 2021, Police were called to a residence in the 200 block of Avenue O South where people were outside creating the disturbance.  Members of the Air Support Unit witnessed three people leaving from the rear of the home as ground units arrived.  The three made their way to another address on
  
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• Saskatchewan to pay for drug checking strips in Saskatoon, Regina

  03-08-2021 18:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan government will pay to for free drug checking strips in the province's two largest cities as overdose deaths reach unprecedented highs. Read More
  
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• Sask. government providing drug checking test strips in Regina, Saskatoon - Global News

  03-08-2021 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  
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• Sask. government providing drug checking test strips in Regina, Saskatoon

  03-08-2021 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The provincial government has announced that test strips which detect the presence of fentanyl and benzodiazepine in street drugs are now available in Saskatoon and Regina.
  
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• Land of Living Stories: Prince Albert National Park Edition

  03-08-2021 18:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Land of Living Stories takes you to Prince Albert National Park
  
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• Mosaic Stadium reserve fund had a $4.3M deficit in 2020

  03-08-2021 17:33 via cbc.ca
  
  A report blames lost revenue during the pandemic and planned debt payments for the deficit.
  
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• Plaza at River Landing development in Saskatoon set to open Tuesday

  03-08-2021 17:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The plaza is named for retired University of Saskatchewan professor and developer Karim Nasser.
  
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• Plaza at River Landing development in Saskatoon opens to public

  03-08-2021 17:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The plaza is named for retired University of Saskatchewan professor and developer Karim Nasser.
  
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• Saskatoon-area farmer on challenges now and in the future | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  03-08-2021 15:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon-area farmer on challenges now and in the future | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon-area farmer on challenges now and in the future

  03-08-2021 15:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s extreme drought has been a challenge for farmers across the province. Glenn Wright, who farms near Delisle, tells Global News Morning it’s been a tough year – and he’s worried for 2022.
  
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• Environmental branding on this month’s ADvice

  03-08-2021 15:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Whether it’s your store or office, Ryan Townend with William Joseph Communication joins Global News Morning with tips to incorporate environmental branding on this month’s ADvice.
  
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• Olympian Laurel Hubbard says not a transgender icon but an athlete, plans to retire

  03-08-2021 14:03
  
  The first openly transgender Olympian said on Tuesday she would retire from weightlifting and felt her landmark appearance at the Tokyo Games should be fast forgotten as sport takes greater strides to be more inclusive.
  
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• Capacity limits for businesses, indoor mask mandate to end in Manitoba starting Saturday

  03-08-2021 14:03
  
  Manitoba is taking another step toward fully reopening as the province announced new public health orders will be coming into effect, allowing more businesses to reopen and lifting Manitoba’s mandatory mask mandate.
  
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• Sask. Police Commission annual report shows two municipal police officers dismissed, clearing combined 12 discipline files

  03-08-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A total of 12 discipline files were cleared with the dismissal of two Saskatchewan officers, according to the Saskatchewan Police Commission in its annual report. Read More
  
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• PCC seeing 'dramatically increasing' number of complaints against police

  03-08-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The number of new complaints against municipal police "continued unabated" with a "particularly sharp" increase in numbers in the most recent year, the chair of the provincial review body says. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon sees bright future in solar energy | Canada's National Observer: News & Analysis - National Observer

  03-08-2021 12:10 via nationalobserver.com
  
  Saskatoon sees bright future in solar energy | Canada's National Observer: News & Analysis  National Observer
  
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• Searching for residential school graves in Onion Lake, Sask., 'opening up old wounds,' survivor says

  03-08-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Chief Henry Lewis of Onion Lake Cree Nation says work is underway to search the St. Barnabas and eventually the St. Anthony's residential school sites for unmarked graves.
  
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• Celebrated artist says he's Indigenous and a Sixties Scoop survivor. His family says he isn't

  03-08-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An award-winning artist based in Kingston, Ont., has made inaccurate claims for decades of being Indigenous and a Sixties Scoop survivor, according to family, members of 11 First Nations, and other close acquaintances.
  
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• Drought impacting the cattle Industry in Sask.

  03-08-2021 03:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The drought conditions across the province are not just affecting crops but everything that feeds on the crops…like cattle. Local ranchers and experts give their take on the current situation.
  
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