Saskatoon news

• RCMP charge two women in alleged Meadow Lake abductions

  17-09-2021 23:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two women have been arrested in connection with the alleged abductions of two other women earlier this week in the Meadow Lake area. Read More
  
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• Here's your answers as Saskatchewan moves on masks, vaccine mandates

  17-09-2021 23:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Thursday what he called the "most significant measures ever taken in the history of our province" to combat COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Nearly all students, staff, faculty vaccinated against COVID-19, U of Sask. says

  17-09-2021 23:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Of the 25,000 members who shared their vaccination status, 97 per cent reported receiving at least one dose, the university says.
  
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• Murder trial adjourned after Fertuck’s first 2015 police statement ruled admissible

  17-09-2021 23:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A statement Greg Mitchell Fertuck made to RCMP officers two days after his estranged wife Sheree disappeared from a gravel pit near Kenaston, Sask. in 2015 has been deemed voluntary and admissible. Read More
  
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• Pickett: ‘We’ve got that grown man strength to go play’ Huskies D-Line retooled for 2021.

  17-09-2021 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team may have a few new faces starting on the teams defensive line this season, but most of these players aren’t new to the team.
  
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• Northern Sask. holds Canada’s highest COVID-19 case rate by far, data shows

  17-09-2021 23:15
  
  Saskatchewan’s far north COVID-19 case rate in the last seven days is sitting at 1,180 per 100,000 people – the highest across Canada.
  
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• Saskatoon woman's family to mark anniversary of her disappearance - CTV News Saskatoon

  17-09-2021 23:10 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon woman's family to mark anniversary of her disappearance  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon woman's family to mark anniversary of her disappearance

  17-09-2021 23:10
  
  The family of a missing Saskatoon woman are planning a walk to raise awareness about her disappearance.
  
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• Couple donates $5.9M to University of Saskatchewan

  17-09-2021 22:45
  
  The University of Saskatchewan received another substantial donation from alumni Ron and Jane Graham on Thursday; $5.9 million to be split into different four different organizations.
  
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• COVID-19: 7 new deaths reported, 472 more cases in Saskatchewan

  17-09-2021 22:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan has 223 people in hospital with COVID-19 as of Friday, including 50 patients in ICU.
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare for first game under new COVID-19 rules

  17-09-2021 22:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Tens of thousands of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans are expected to file into Regina's Mosaic Stadium for Friday night's game. For the first time, they'll be required to show proof of double vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to get in.
  
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• Murder trial adjourned after Fertuck’s first 2015 police statement made admissible

  17-09-2021 22:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A statement Greg Mitchell Fertuck made to RCMP officers two days after his estranged wife Sheree disappeared from a gravel pit near Kenaston, Sask. in 2015 has been deemed voluntary and admissible. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: province reports more than 400 new cases for 6th day in a row

  17-09-2021 22:17 via cbc.ca
  
  For the sixth day in a row, Saskatchewan has reported more than 400 new COVID-19 cases in a day, with 472 on Friday.
  
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• 7 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Sask., 472 new cases

  17-09-2021 22:16
  
  Seven more Saskatchewan residents have died after testing positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Inquest into Samwel Uko’s death postponed due to updated COVID-19 protocols

  17-09-2021 22:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  A decision has been made by Saskatchewan's chief coroner to postpone the upcoming inquest due to updated COVID-19 protocols announced Thursday.
  
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• City of Saskatoon set to roll out mandatory rapid testing program for employees

  17-09-2021 22:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The City of Saskatoon is preparing to launch a mandatory rapid testing program for civic employees. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan becomes latest province to ban cat declawing

  17-09-2021 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Veterinarian Medical Association's membership recently passed a new bylaw to ban the declawing of cats within the province.
  
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• Bulge of heat: Sept. 17 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  17-09-2021 22:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Into the 30s for some regions to start the last weekend of summer, but it will be windy at times. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan explains it all in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Friday, Sept. 17.
  
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• New Saskatchewan app to help anglers submit their catches, get rewards

  17-09-2021 21:56
  
  People who catch a big fish in provincial waters can now upload photos to the free Saskatchewan Master Angler mobile app and website portal.
  
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• SHA activates next surge plan level due to escalating COVID-19 cases

  17-09-2021 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it is activating the second phase of surge plans that includes a temporary slowdown of elective procedures.
  
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• Sask. minor hockey official pleased on-ice players won't have to wear masks

  17-09-2021 21:44 via cbc.ca
  
  A new provincial health order on COVID-19 exempts players under the age of 18 from having to wear masks in indoor facilities while they are playing sports.
  
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• Game-time: Babcock, Huskies' season gets going after some heavy hockey recruiting

  17-09-2021 21:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The cupboard wasn’t completely bare for incoming University of Saskatchewan men’s hockey coach Mike Babcock, but the inventory was certainly low. Read More
  
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• 'Hit a critical point': SHA to temporarily slow elective procedures in Sask.

  17-09-2021 21:26
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority's Emergency Operations Centre directed leaders and care teams to move to a second phase of surge plans that include a temporary slowdown of elective procedures province-wide.
  
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• Former Saskatoon German Cultural Centre purchased by religious organization - CKOM News Talk Sports

  17-09-2021 21:26 via ckom.com
  
  Former Saskatoon German Cultural Centre purchased by religious organization  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• 'It's enormous': U of S gets $5.9 million donation for Huskies, VIDO, two colleges

  17-09-2021 21:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Alumni Ron and Jane Graham have donated another $5.9 million to the University of Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police request public's help in fatal crash investigation - CTV News Saskatoon

  17-09-2021 21:08 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon police request public's help in fatal crash investigation

  17-09-2021 21:08
  
  Saskatoon Police Service are requesting help in the investigation into a fatal crash that happened on Aug. 31 at the intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 5.
  
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• Graham family makes $5.9M donation to the University of Saskatchewan - Globalnews.ca

  17-09-2021 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Graham family makes $5.9M donation to the University of Saskatchewan  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Graham family makes $5.9M donation to the University of Saskatchewan

  17-09-2021 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ron and Jane Graham continued their legacy with the University of Saskatchewan on Friday with a $5.9-million donation.
  
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• Prince Albert artist creates Orange Shirt Day design to symbolize hope after residential schools

  17-09-2021 21:03
  
  A 20-year-old artist from Prince Albert has created an Orange Shirt Day design unique to the city to signify hope after Canada’s residential school history.
  
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• Sask. has 'highest burden' of COVID-19 in Canada, health authority says

  17-09-2021 21:02
  
  According to data presented during a physicians' town hall, Saskatchewan has the "highest burden" of COVID-19 in Canada.
  
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• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo welcomes new snow leopard, Kazi - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  17-09-2021 21:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo welcomes new snow leopard, Kazi  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo welcomes new snow leopard, Kazi

  17-09-2021 20:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is welcoming its first snow leopard in more than 15 years. Read More
  
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• Police seek potential witness from scene of fatal highway crash

  17-09-2021 20:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police want to speak to the driver and/or occupants of a truck who may have witnessed a fatal collision at the intersection of Highway 41 and Highway 5 around 1:46 p.m. on Aug. 31. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Zoo welcomes Kazi the snow leopard

  17-09-2021 20:03
  
  The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is welcoming a new member to its family, Kazi the snow leopard.
  
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• All Sask. schools now require masks, school-age children exempt from close-contact isolation

  17-09-2021 19:53 via cbc.ca
  
  New public health directives rolled out on Thursday took effect in Saskatchewan schools Friday, requiring students and staff to mask up.
  
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• City of Saskatoon launching mandatory COVID-19 testing program for staff - CTV News Saskatoon

  17-09-2021 19:29 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  City of Saskatoon launching mandatory COVID-19 testing program for staff  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• City of Saskatoon launching mandatory COVID-19 testing program for staff

  17-09-2021 19:29
  
  Staff who report to the workplace for the City of Saskatoon will soon be required to take regular mandatory COVID-19 rapid tests.
  
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• Sask. doc welcomes new COVID-19 rules but says they come as ICUs already pushed 'to the brink'

  17-09-2021 18:40
  
  A Regina physician who has been outspoken on social media during the pandemic calls Saskatchewan's just-announced public health measures a "substantive move" but says they should have come sooner.
  
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• Saskatoon police looking for potential witnesses to fatal crash - CKOM News Talk Sports

  17-09-2021 18:06 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon police looking for potential witnesses to fatal crash  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Request for Assistance - Fatal Collision - Highway #41 and Highway #5

  17-09-2021 17:48 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service Collision Analyst Unit continues to investigate a fatal collision from August 31, 2021, at the intersection of Highway #41 and Highway #5. Investigators would like to speak to the operator and/or occupants of a truck pulling a recreational trailer that was stopped in the westbound left turn lane of Highway #5 when the collision occurred. This vehicle was not involved in the collision but the driver may have witnessed it and may be able to provide investigat
  
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• Additional Information - Megan Gallagher Awareness Walk / Saskatchewan Missing Persons Week

  17-09-2021 17:28 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The date of the awareness walk is September 19, 2021. 
  
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• Live: Greg Fertuck trial, day 9

  17-09-2021 17:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Cross-examination will begin Friday morning for an RCMP officer who took a statement from Greg Mitchell Fertuck on Dec. 9, 2015, two days after his estranged wife Sheree disappeared from a gravel pit near Kenaston, Sask. Read More
  
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• Megan Gallagher Awareness Walk / Saskatchewan Missing Persons Week

  17-09-2021 17:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Missing Persons Week is from September 19 - 25, 2021.This week also marks the one-year anniversary of Megan Gallagher's disappearance. To continue to raise awareness about Megan’s disappearance, and other missing persons, members of the media and community are invited to join Megan’s family as they walk from Joe Gallagher Field (located at 1535 Avenue P South) to the River Landing Amphitheatre, where Megan's family and other dignitaries will be speaking. The ga
  
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• Canada election: Liberal government will support Alberta, Saskatchewan on COVID-19 vaccine certification, Trudeau says

  17-09-2021 16:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said on Friday that his government would support Jason Kenney and Scott Moe, Alberta and Saskatchewan’s premiers, after both provinces announced they would be implementing new COVID-19 health measures amid a spike in cases. “We will foot the bill for their proof-of-vaccination programs,” Trudeau stated.
  
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• USask epidemiologist on new Saskatchewan mandates

  17-09-2021 16:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe introduced new mandates as COVID-19 cases rise in Saskatchewan. USask epidemiologist Nazeem Muhajarine joined Global News Morning with his thoughts on the new rules.
  
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• USask Epidemiologist on New Provincial Mandates

  17-09-2021 16:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe introduced new provincial mandates as COVID-19 cases rise. USask epidemiologist Nazeem Muhajarine joined Global News Morning with his thoughts on the new rules.
  
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• As an Indigenous Sovereigntist, I will vote in this year's federal election

  17-09-2021 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  I will vote in this federal election because I have witnessed how the decisions made by governments can determine the quality of life of Indigenous children. 
  
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• Wangersky: Vaccinations alone couldn't do it

  17-09-2021 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  I woke up Tuesday morning to see that Alberta’s chief medical officer of health had bluntly told a group of doctors her province had made a mistake by launching its reopening plan in early summer. (Here in Saskatchewan, the provincial government did pretty much the same kind of reopening on July 11, but has been truly reticent to admit any mistake of any kind.) Read More
  
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• Opinion: Next government must make effort to erase cancer care backlog

  17-09-2021 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  This election simply cannot be politics as usual. We are still in the midst of a pandemic that will take years if not decades to fully recover from. As voters, we need to hear not about what other parties can’t or didn’t do, and instead what party leaders will do to help the country recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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