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• Saskatoon Tribal Council to receive more than $70 million in federal funding for child and family care - CTV News Saskatoon

  05-08-2021 23:34 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Tribal Council to receive more than $70 million in federal funding for child and family care  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Tribal Council to receive more than $70 million in federal funding for child and family care

  05-08-2021 23:34
  
  The federal government is providing funding that aims to help Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan gain control of children in care.
  
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• Request in works for more measures to fight COVID-19 in northern Sask.

  05-08-2021 23:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Medical health officers in Saskatchewan's north are working on a request to the province's chief medical health officer to restore some COVID-19 restrictions. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo's 'Malcolm' the cougar dies - CKOM News Talk Sports

  05-08-2021 23:30 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo's 'Malcolm' the cougar dies  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• What you need to know about Saskatchewan Roughriders game day transportation

  05-08-2021 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fans are encouraged to use Rider Transit -- a free service that starts two hours and 15 minutes before kickoff, with the last bus taking fans 30 minutes before game time.
  
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• Forestry Farm's Malcolm the cougar euthanized due to severe arthritis

  05-08-2021 22:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is mourning the death of Malcolm the cougar. Read More
  
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• RCMP to use jet boat to lay down law on South Saskatchewan river in Saskatoon

  05-08-2021 22:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The RCMP says it will bring law and order to the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon with a new jet boat.
  
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• Success of Canada's women's soccer team expected to inspire Sask. athletes

  05-08-2021 22:22
  
  The Hollandia Soccer Club expects its registration numbers to increase due to the success of Canada’s women’s team at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
  
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• Sask. sports officials expect Olympics-inspired boom in registration

  05-08-2021 22:22
  
  The Hollandia Soccer Club expects its registration numbers to increase due to the success of Canada’s women’s team at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 2 more deaths, 56 new cases

  05-08-2021 22:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 56 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and two additional deaths due to the illness.
  
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• Saskatchewan reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths; active cases over 500

  05-08-2021 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan has reported two new deaths among residents who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. The total death count is up to 581.
  
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• Federal environment minister calls on Sask. to take climate change seriously

  05-08-2021 22:20 via cbc.ca
  
  On Wednesday, federal Minister of Environment Jonathan Wilkinson chastised Saskatchewan's government for not taking climate change seriously.
  
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• Sask. reports 56 new COVID-19 cases as active cases rise above 500

  05-08-2021 22:14
  
  The Saskatchewan government reported 56 new cases Thursday, along with 48 recoveries and two additional deaths.
  
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• Sask. agency denies claims of 'let it burn policy' as petition circulates to save Indigenous land from wildfire

  05-08-2021 22:13
  
  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is denying claims circulating in an online petition that the government has a policy of letting wildfires burn unless they’re threatening communities.
  
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• From food tips to new rides, here are 6 things to know about this year’s Saskatoon Ex

  05-08-2021 21:48
  
  Here's what to expect at this year's Saskatoon Ex.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: August 5

  05-08-2021 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan forecast with Peter Quinlan on Thursday, Aug. 5.
  
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• Construction manager selected for new Saskatoon Remand Centre - Global News

  05-08-2021 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Construction manager selected for new Saskatoon Remand Centre  Global News
  
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• Construction manager selected for new Saskatoon Remand Centre

  05-08-2021 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  When built, the new remand centre will add space for approximately 400 remanded inmates at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre.
  
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• Photo discovered on mobile device leads to voyeurism charge for Battleford man: RCMP

  05-08-2021 20:57
  
  A Battleford man has been charged with voyeurism after a suspicous photo was discovered during an unrelated investigation, according to RCMP.
  
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• While 'tough' without public health order, Sask. First Nation's lockdown led to drop in COVID-19: official

  05-08-2021 20:06
  
  A First Nation in northern Saskatchewan hit hard by a COVID-19 outbreak is emerging from a two-week voluntary lockdown in better shape.
  
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• Personal path to reconciliation: Saskatoon youth cycling to deliver moccasins to Sask. residential school sites - Toronto Star

  05-08-2021 19:55 via thestar.com
  
  Personal path to reconciliation: Saskatoon youth cycling to deliver moccasins to Sask. residential school sites  Toronto Star
  
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• Voyeurism charge for Battleford man stems from previous investigation: RCMP

  05-08-2021 19:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 54-year-old Battleford man has been charged with voyeurism. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders o-linemen hoping to be like milk and cookies

  05-08-2021 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  A pair of Regina Thunder alumni on the Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing for opening day of the 2021 CFL season.
  
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• Harvest operations underway as drought conditions continue: Sask Ag

  05-08-2021 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Severe drought conditions in Saskatchewan have pushed some farmers to begin early harvest operations in the province this week.
  
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• RCMP investigating fatal rollover near La Loche, Sask.

  05-08-2021 18:06 via cbc.ca
  
  An adult woman, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was declared dead at the scene.
  
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• 'This was a tragedy': Extendicare was 'unprepared' for deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Regina care home, says Sask. Ombudsman

  05-08-2021 18:04
  
  The Extendicare Parkside care home was unprepared for a deadly COVID-19 outbreak that left 39 residents dead, according to a report by Saskatchewan's Ombudsman.
  
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• Ombudsman report shows Regina’s Extendicare Parkside wasn’t prepared for COVID-19 oubreak

  05-08-2021 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's ombudsman report shows Extendicare Parkside in Regina wasn't prepared for the COVID-19 outbreak officially declared on Nov. 20, 2020.
  
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• Extendicare was 'woefully unprepared' for Sask.'s deadliest COVID-19 nursing home outbreak: ombudsman

  05-08-2021 18:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's ombudsman says private nursing home operator Extendicare was "woefully unprepared" for the November 2020 outbreak at its Parkside home in Regina and is calling on the company to apologize to the families of dead residents.
  
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• Two arrested, two at large following assault on Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation

  05-08-2021 17:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Carlyle RCMP have arrested two men in connection with a July assault on Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation. Read More
  
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• CFL set to return to the field after more than 600 days

  05-08-2021 17:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Canadian Football League (CFL) is set to return to the field Thursday night as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers face-off against the Hamilton Tiger Cats in the season opener. It’ll be the first game a CFL team has played in 621 days. Corey Callaghan reports.
  
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• Woman killed in crash near La Loche, Sask.

  05-08-2021 17:29
  
  A woman is dead after a single-vehicle rollover near La Loche.
  
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• Saskatoon Area Acreage for sale - paNOW

  05-08-2021 17:25 via panow.com
  
  Saskatoon Area Acreage for sale  paNOW
  
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• Woman killed in rollover near La Loche: RCMP

  05-08-2021 17:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  La Loche RCMP are investigating a fatal rollover just outside of the community. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders team with province for COVID-19 clinic at Friday's home opener

  05-08-2021 16:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The COVID-19 clinic will operate just outside of Mosaic Stadium from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CST.
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders collaborate with province for COVID-19 clinic at Friday's home opener

  05-08-2021 16:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The COVID-19 clinic will operate just outside of Mosaic Stadium from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CST.
  
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• 131 active wildfires in Sask., season doubles yearly average

  05-08-2021 16:52 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 131 active wildfires in the province, contributing to the 526 wildfires recorded this year—more than double the five-year average.
  
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• New book focuses on challenges for teachers after pandemic

  05-08-2021 16:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kids will be returning back to school next month after a year like no other. Co-author Jody Carrington talks about Teachers These Days, a book that focuses on the role of educators in the future.
  
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• Saskatchewan woman joining youth platform to share perspectives with feds

  05-08-2021 16:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Topaza Yu, a University of Saskatchewan student from Saskatoon, is one of 10 new members of the Prime Minister's Youth Council.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Lex from New Hope Dog Rescue

  05-08-2021 16:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lex is ready for adoption from New Hope Dog Rescue. Executive Director Tami Vangool tells Global News Morning that the dog has recovered from being hit by a truck, and would love to be in an active house.
  
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• Paralympic wheelchair fencing event features Saskatchewan talent

  05-08-2021 16:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the Olympics near its end, Canada’s Paralympians are preparing for their travel to Tokyo for their games. Global News Morning talks to Saskatoon’s Lynn Séguin a team manager for wheelchair fencing.
  
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• Blindside Boyko: Saskatoon native moves to LT with Terran Vaughn placed on six-game IR - 3downnation.com

  05-08-2021 16:12 via 3downnation.com
  Blindside Boyko: Saskatoon native moves to LT with Terran Vaughn placed on six-game IR  3downnation.com
  
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• Letters: Lowering speed limits in Saskatoon will not hurt your commute - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  05-08-2021 15:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Letters: Lowering speed limits in Saskatoon will not hurt your commute  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Tank: Big dreamers defeat big skeptics with River Landing development

  05-08-2021 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon has alway provided a home for people who dream big. Read More
  
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• Letters: Lowering speed limits in Saskatoon will not hurt your commute

  05-08-2021 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  We need freedom of religion and freedom from religion Read More
  
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• New Faces, New Places: Drums of Heaven offers authentic Indo-Chinese taste - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  05-08-2021 14:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  New Faces, New Places: Drums of Heaven offers authentic Indo-Chinese taste  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• U of A research identifies protein linked to often-fatal inflammation in COVID-19 patients

  05-08-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A relationship between one protein and one type of immune response could change how we treat and test for COVID-19.
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Late-night Safeway shopping in the '60s

  05-08-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see the downtown Safeway store on Second Avenue on Aug. 5, 1963 when grocery stores opened for Saturday night shopping for the first time in 20 years. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-B27916-5) Read More
  
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• Saskatoon cyclist files complaint after being handcuffed, fined for riding on sidewalk

  05-08-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon woman is calling for the city's four-person alternative response unit to be pulled off the street after officers aggressively detained her to give her a ticket for riding a bicycle downtown. Read More
  
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• Sask. professor joins national effort to evaluate oral health

  05-08-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Dr. Walter Siqueira knows your spit says a lot about you. Read More
  
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• Regina's hospitals need millions in 'essential' repairs, reports found

  05-08-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Regina's hospitals required millions of dollars in immediate repairs, according to a pair of 2019 assessments that found portions of roofs, walls and doors had fallen into disrepair. Read More
  
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