Saskatoon news

• Health care unions say use of emergency order a blow to morale

  15-09-2021 23:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Unions representing Saskatchewan health care workers say the provincial government disrespected their members this week when it used emergency powers to redeploy them to new jobs amid yet another wave of COVID-19 infections. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders release further details for game day vaccine verification program

  15-09-2021 23:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  More details have been released by the Riders regarding their COVID-19 vaccine verification program ahead of Friday's home game versus the Argonauts.
  
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• As Sask. COVID-19 cases continue to surge, health authority tries out home testing for kids

  15-09-2021 23:28
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is hoping to target unvaccinated children and their families by launching a home screening pilot project which it says is a first in Canada.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 475 new cases, 2 more deaths reported Wednesday

  15-09-2021 23:06 via cbc.ca
  
  There are 475 new cases being reported in Saskatchewan, sending the province above 4,000 known active cases for the first time since January.
  
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• Saskatoon B’nai Brith cancels in-person charity dinner, opts for virtual option

  15-09-2021 22:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The organization said it doesn’t want to put people in a position where they could attend a 1,000-person dinner and continue the spread of COVID-19 in the bridge city.
  
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• Fully vaccinated Sask. senior fights for life, arthritis drug thought to have reduced COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

  15-09-2021 22:39
  
  A fully-vaccinated Saskatoon senior is fighting for her life after testing positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Saskatchewan research group’s COVID-19 vaccine moves to Phase 2 clinical trials

  15-09-2021 22:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  The clinical trial in Saskatoon is open to anyone aged 18 and older who has not been infected with COVID-19 or received an authorized COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• Sask. reports more than 400 new COVID-19 cases for 4th day in a row; passes 4,000 active cases

  15-09-2021 22:34
  
  The Saskatchewan government confirmed 475 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, marking the fourth day in row the province has added more than 400 cases.
  
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• Proof of vaccination program announced in Alberta, state of public health emergency declared

  15-09-2021 22:24
  
  The government of Alberta has joined other provinces across Canada in introducing a proof of vaccination program as COVID-19 cases continue to soar well over 1,000 new cases per day.
  
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• Proof of vaccination program announced in Alberta, state of emergency declared

  15-09-2021 22:24
  
  The government of Alberta has joined other provinces across Canada in introducing a proof of vaccination program as COVID-19 cases continue to soar well over 1,000 new cases per day.
  
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• Proof of vaccination program announced in Alberta as state of public health emergency declared

  15-09-2021 22:24
  
  The government of Alberta has joined other provinces across Canada in announcing a proof of vaccination program as COVID-19 cases continue to soar to well over a thousand per day.
  
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• Active COVID-19 cases exceed 4K as Saskatchewan adds 2 new deaths

  15-09-2021 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  In addition to the new deaths and rising active cases, there are 475 new COVID-19 infections in Saskatchewan as of Wednesday, according to health officials.
  
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• Mayfair community association seeks safety improvements on 33rd Street after fatality

  15-09-2021 21:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After a nine-year-old girl was fatally struck by a pickup truck at a 33rd Street West crosswalk, the community association for Saskatoon Hudson Bay Park, Mayfair and Kelsey-Woodlawn neighbourhoods is calling for increased traffic enforcement and bolder paint for crosswalks. Read More
  
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• Métis Nation-Saskatchewan says fall festival a success, even with strict COVID-19 measures

  15-09-2021 21:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Everyone at the festival was asked to provide proof of vaccination before they went into the festival and had their temperature checked.
  
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• Windy days continue: Sept. 15 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  15-09-2021 21:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Snow possible for parts of northern Saskatchewan as winds batter other regions. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan explains it all in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Wednesday, Sept. 15.
  
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• Lights shining again at Persephone Theatre for 2021-22 season - Global News

  15-09-2021 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lights shining again at Persephone Theatre for 2021-22 season  Global News
  
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• Lights shining again at Persephone Theatre for 2021-22 season

  15-09-2021 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Persephone Theatre is bringing back live theatre to Saskatoon for the 2021-22 season, with COVID-19 protocols in place.
  
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• Second suspect in Yorkton kidnapping arrested, one still at large

  15-09-2021 21:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Yorkton RCMP have arrested second suspect involved in a kidnapping in Yorkton last week. Read More
  
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• Alberta, Saskatchewan COVID-19 spike a lesson for rest of Canada: experts

  15-09-2021 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The COVID-19 spikes in Alberta and Saskatchewan are a reminder the pandemic can quickly change course, and that vaccines alone won't stop the spread for now, experts say.
  
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• Full vax, half vax or no vax: What fans need to know before the first Rider game with COVID-19 vaccine verification

  15-09-2021 20:57
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced further details on how the club's first game with a COVID-19 vaccination verification program will work for fans coming to Mosaic Stadium this Friday.
  
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• Saskatoon's Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomes 'bonus baby bison' - CTV News Saskatoon

  15-09-2021 20:46 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon's Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomes 'bonus baby bison'  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon's Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomes 'bonus baby bison'

  15-09-2021 20:46
  
  Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomed an unexpected addition to the family over the weekend.
  
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• RCMP arrest 2nd suspect in reported kidnapping; search for 3rd suspect continues

  15-09-2021 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say they are still searching for one of three suspects from a reported kidnapping on Sept. 7 in Yorkton, Sask.
  
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• Over 30,000 more Sask. voters used advance polls compared with 2019 election

  15-09-2021 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  More people in Saskatchewan took advantage of advance voting this year compared with last election, with 182,438 voters at advance polls.
  
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• Shaunavon man charged with possession of child pornography

  15-09-2021 20:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation unit has charged a 25-year-old Shaunavon man with possession of child pornography. Read More
  
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• Sask. Opposition calls on province to take action against hospital protests

  15-09-2021 20:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's Opposition is calling for Premier Scott Moe's government to stop protesters from bothering health-care workers where they work.
  
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• DIY-ers benefit from lower prices in aftermath of lumber price correction

  15-09-2021 20:05
  
  Homeowners who resisted the urge to renovate during the first 18 months of the pandemic may find now is their chance, as lumber prices that soared to dizzying heights in the spring have crashed back down to earth.
  
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• Rise In Advance Poll Turnout For Federal Election, Except In Saskatoon West - CJWW

  15-09-2021 19:54 via cjwwradio.com
  
  Rise In Advance Poll Turnout For Federal Election, Except In Saskatoon West  CJWW
  
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• Saskatoon murder trial witness says Sheree Fertuck sought divorce, wanted part of accused's pension - CTV News Saskatoon

  15-09-2021 19:22 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon murder trial witness says Sheree Fertuck sought divorce, wanted part of accused's pension  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon murder trial witness says Sheree Fertuck sought divorce, wanted part of accused’s pension

  15-09-2021 19:22
  
  On Wednesday, court got a closer look at the financial disagreements between Greg and Sheree Fertuck.
  
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• Public tips a 'valuable asset' during stolen vehicle investigation: RCMP

  15-09-2021 19:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Maidstone RCMP say tips from members of the public have been a "valuable asset" during an ongoing investigation into two stolen vehicles. Read More
  
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• Longtime Saskatoon fundraiser moves online due to COVID-19 concerns - CBC.ca

  15-09-2021 18:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Longtime Saskatoon fundraiser moves online due to COVID-19 concerns  CBC.ca
  
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• Longtime Saskatoon fundraiser moves online due to COVID-19 concerns

  15-09-2021 18:50 via cbc.ca
  
  A long-running charity event in Saskatoon will be held virtually this year due to safety concerns.
  
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• Sask. man advocates for those living with FASD

  15-09-2021 18:36
  
  What began as a journey of healing for Niall Schofield has turned into an advocacy mission to help people understand living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
  
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• Moose Jaw, Sask. city councillor becomes first candidate in mayoral byelection

  15-09-2021 18:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Crystal Froese has announced she will be running in Moose Jaw's byelection to determine who will be the city's next mayor.
  
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• USask, City of Saskatoon join forces on practical research - USask News

  15-09-2021 18:12 via news.usask.ca
  USask, City of Saskatoon join forces on practical research  USask News
  
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• Woman held by captors found with non-life threatening injuries

  15-09-2021 17:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Police in Meadow Lake have found a woman who was reportedly abducted early Wednesday morning.
  
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• Meadow Lake RCMP searching for two vehicles after reported abduction

  15-09-2021 17:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Police in Meadow Lake are searching for a woman believed to have been abducted early Wednesday morning.
  
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• Live: Greg Fertuck's son, friend expected to testify at murder trial

  15-09-2021 17:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Lucas Fertuck, the son of Sheree and Greg Fertuck and his mother's property guardian, and a friend of Greg's are expected to testify Wednesday on the seventh day of Greg's murder trial at Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP searching for victim, suspects in alleged abduction

  15-09-2021 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said a woman reported she had been abducted at gunpoint from the Centre Street area of Meadow Lake at around 1:15 a.m. Wednesday.
  
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• RCMP investigating reported abduction from Meadow Lake

  15-09-2021 17:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP are looking for a female victim following a reported abduction early Wednesday morning. Read More
  
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• Sask. RCMP searching for suspects after woman reportedly abducted at gunpoint

  15-09-2021 16:56
  
  Meadow Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating two suspects who allegedly abducted a woman at gunpoint.
  
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• Saskatoon councillor’s proposal to address speeding

  15-09-2021 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Last week, a city committee stopped plans to reduce speed limits in residential streets. Ward 3 Coun. David Kirton joins Global News Morning with one program he thinks could address speeding drivers.
  
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• The latest on campus at the University of Saskatchewan

  15-09-2021 16:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  University of Saskatchewan president Peter Stoicheff joins Global News Morning as more than 27,000 students return to class and the Huskies are back in action.
  
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• Woman wins $1.2M jackpot at Sask. pizza parlour

  15-09-2021 16:29
  
  It took Mei Hong Wang some time to process what had just happened.
  
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• Saskatchewan Environmental Society’s hopes ahead of election day

  15-09-2021 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Environmental Society’s Peter Prebble joins Global News Morning with what he’s looking for from parties ahead of election day Monday
  
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• Other performers cancel after Bombargo show announced at same venue

  15-09-2021 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Faps were excited about performing their first show in two years, but the musical duo won't play it at Saskatoon's Coors Event Centre — not after seeing that Bombargo was scheduled to take the venue's stage this fall. Read More
  
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• Sheree Fertuck sought child support and property in Greg Fertuck court battle

  15-09-2021 15:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Greg Fertuck murder trial has heard nearly $800,000 in assets were at stake during family law proceedings involving his estranged wife, Sheree Fertuck.
  
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• Rising gas, furniture, car prices drive inflation rate to highest since 2003

  15-09-2021 14:43
  
  Prices for furniture, gasoline, food, cars and more leaped higher in August compared with the same month a year earlier as the consumer price index hit a near two-decade high.
  
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• Blades trim roster, sign player ahead of pre-season opener

  15-09-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The pre-season “process” continues for the Saskatoon Blades. Read More
  
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