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• Flag to honour residential school survivors unveiled by National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

  23-09-2021 23:54 via cbc.ca
  
  The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has unveiled a flag to honour residential school survivors.
  
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• 'It’s so visible to everyone': Sask. elk looking for love don't mind an audience

  23-09-2021 23:52
  
  The spectacle of the elk rut can be witnessed firsthand in Prince Albert National Park from early fall to mid-October.
  
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• Saskatoon mom grateful for son's care at JPCH's pediatric intensive care unit - CKOM News Talk Sports

  23-09-2021 23:38 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon mom grateful for son's care at JPCH's pediatric intensive care unit  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon Transit union calls for support to enforce mask mandate on city buses - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-09-2021 23:20 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Transit union calls for support to enforce mask mandate on city buses  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Transit union calls for support to enforce mask mandate on city buses

  23-09-2021 23:20
  
  Saskatoon’s Transit union would like to see help for drivers who encounter riders not willing to comply with the masking mandate on city buses.
  
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• Briercrest College in Caronport, Sask., reports 55 active COVID-19 cases

  23-09-2021 23:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Briercrest College and Seminary in Caronport, Sask. is reporting 55 active COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday.
  
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• Code Red: Saskatoon city hall proposes strategy to help stop the spread of COVID-19

  23-09-2021 22:52
  
  Saskatoon’s city administration is proposing the city adopt a COVID-19 risk mitigation strategy to help inform city operations and members of the public of the current state of the pandemic.
  
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• Code Red: City proposes alert system to communicate Saskatoon COVID-19 risk, help prevent spread - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-09-2021 22:52 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Code Red: City proposes alert system to communicate Saskatoon COVID-19 risk, help prevent spread  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Code Red: City proposes alert system to communicate Saskatoon COVID-19 risk, help prevent spread

  23-09-2021 22:52
  
  Saskatoon’s city administration is proposing the city adopt a COVID-19 risk mitigation strategy to help inform city operations and members of the public of the current state of the pandemic.
  
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• Pediatric hospital appointments cancelled in Sask. as COVID numbers rise

  23-09-2021 22:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Carter Howard-Orth is one of many children in the province whose appointments have been indefinitely delayed.
  
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• Seven more die of COVID-19 as Sask. hits new hospitalization, ICU highs

  23-09-2021 22:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan set new high marks in COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions Thursday as seven more people died of causes related to the pandemic. Read More
  
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• Cool end to week: Sept. 23 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  23-09-2021 22:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Week ends on a cool note, but it will warm up for the weekend. Meteorologist Peter Quinlan explains it all in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Thursday, Sept. 23.
  
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• Why Saskatoon police steered clear of mostly maskless People's Party of Canada event - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-09-2021 22:21 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Why Saskatoon police steered clear of mostly maskless People's Party of Canada event  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Why Saskatoon police steered clear of mostly maskless People's Party of Canada event

  23-09-2021 22:21
  
  While they were aware that many attending the People's Party of Canada's national election night event in Saskatoon were ignoring the province's masking order, police chose a more hands-off approach.
  
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• Sask. sets COVID-19 hospitalization record for 5th day in a row; 460 new cases reported

  23-09-2021 22:17
  
  Saskatchewan broke COVID-19 hospitalization records again on Thursday, reporting 273 patients in hospital with 58 in intensive care.
  
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• Saskatchewan ICU patients with COVID-19 hits all-time high

  23-09-2021 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Currently in Saskatchewan, 273 patients are in hospital with COVID-19, including 58 in the ICU.
  
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• Briercrest College down to 55 active COVID-19 cases, will continue with weekly testing

  23-09-2021 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Don Taylor, dean of the college and provost, said Briercrest will continue with weekly testing provided by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
  
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• Saskatchewan halts organ donation program due to COVID-19 surge

  23-09-2021 21:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Health officials confirmed the news on Thursday. 
  
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• COVID-19 surge in Saskatchewan straining health-care system, organ donations paused

  23-09-2021 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says a full slowdown of all elective procedures continues as it deals with a surge in COVID-19 patients.
  
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• COVID-19 surge in Saskatchewan straining health-care system

  23-09-2021 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says a full slowdown of all elective procedures continues as it deals with a surge in COVID-19 patients.
  
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• Saskatchewan suspends organ donation program amid COVID-19 surge

  23-09-2021 20:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan is indefinitely suspending its organ donation program to cope with rising COVID-19 case rates — which means the gift of life some donors hope to give will never be made. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 outbreak declared at La Ronge RCMP detachment

  23-09-2021 20:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the La Ronge RCMP detachment, but the RCMP isn't disclosing the number of employees affected, citing privacy reasons. Read More
  
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• Sask. psychiatrist calls premier's comments about doctors and COVID-19 'disheartening'

  23-09-2021 20:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Doctors across the province say they're not happy about comments made by Premier Scott Moe earlier this week regarding doctors and combatting disinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Human remains found in North Saskatchewan River

  23-09-2021 20:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Prince Albert RCMP are investigating after a body was found in the North Saskatchewan River. Read More
  
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• La Ronge RCMP charge teen boy after alleged stabbing

  23-09-2021 19:52
  
  A 16-year-old boy is facing an aggravated assault charge after La Ronge RCMP were called for a report of an alleged stabbing Wednesday night.
  
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• Live: RCMP officer who interrogated Greg Fertuck cross-examined at murder trial

  23-09-2021 19:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  During the 13th day  of the Greg Fertuck murder trial in Saskatoon, an RCMP investigator will be cross-examined about his interrogation of Greg during an arrest in 2017. Read More
  
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• RCMP discover human remains in the North Saskatchewan near Prince Albert

  23-09-2021 19:33
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP in Prince Albert discovered human remains in the water near the Cecil Ferry.
  
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• Human remains located in North Saskatchewan River: RCMP

  23-09-2021 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The identity of the person has not yet been confirmed. An autopsy will be completed.
  
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• Twitter restricts Maxime Bernier's account after he urged followers to 'play dirty' with journalists

  23-09-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Twitter has restricted People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier’s account, preventing him from posting any new messages until he takes down two tweets that encouraged his supporters to “play dirty” with journalists covering his campaign.
  
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• Twitter restricted Bernier's account for 12hrs after he urged followers to 'play dirty' with journalists

  23-09-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Twitter restricted People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier's account, preventing him from posting any new messages for 12 hours after he used the platform to encourage his supporters to "play dirty" with journalists covering his campaign.
  
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• Twitter restricted Bernier's account for 12 hours after he urged followers to 'play dirty' with journalists

  23-09-2021 19:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Twitter restricted People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier's account, preventing him from posting any new messages for 12 hours after he used the platform to encourage his supporters to "play dirty" with journalists covering his campaign.
  
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• Sask. health authority outlines ICU capacity concerns as province continues to reach pandemic-high hospitalizations

  23-09-2021 19:05
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is bracing the system for record-high COVID-19 hospitalizations as this number of patients needing intensive and acute care are expected to increase in the coming weeks.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccination rate continues to rise after proof-of-vaccine announcement in Sask.

  23-09-2021 18:26 via cbc.ca
  
  More than half of the 19,000 doses administered over the past six days have been first shots.
  
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• COVID-19 levels drop in Saskatoon wastewater but still some of the highest researchers have seen - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-09-2021 17:59 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 levels drop in Saskatoon wastewater but still some of the highest researchers have seen  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19 levels drop in Saskatoon wastewater but still some of the highest researchers have seen

  23-09-2021 17:59
  
  The amount of COVID-19 detected in Saskatoon's wastewater declined by 61 per cent compared to the week prior, according to researchers.
  
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• As Sask. grasslands decline, here are the Liberal government’s conservation promises

  23-09-2021 17:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Liberal government made several promises to protect Canadian land and water in its 2021 platform. Advocates say such protection is badly needed in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Final tune-ups for Saskatoon Blades ahead of regular season

  23-09-2021 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Blades have two more games to prepare for the regular season. Blades defenceman Aidan De La Gorgendiere joins Global News Morning to talk about the final tune-up before the season
  
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• Final tune-ups for Blades ahead of regular season

  23-09-2021 17:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Blades have two more games to prepare for the regular season. Blades defenceman Aidan De La Gorgendiere joins Global News Morning to talk about the final tune-up before the season
  
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• Live: RCMP officer cross-examined at Greg Fertuck murder trial

  23-09-2021 16:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  During the 13th day  of the Greg Fertuck murder trial in Saskatoon, an RCMP investigator will be cross-examined about his interrogation of Greg during an arrest in 2017. Read More
  
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• How to watch and listen to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on CBC

  23-09-2021 16:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Tune into a day of special programming across all CBC platforms to honour the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.
  
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• Adopt a Pet with Arlene the dog

  23-09-2021 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News Morning is joined by Arlene the dog, now ready to be adopted after a lengthy recovery, and the Saskatoon SPCA’s Jemma Omidian talks about the home Arlene is looking for.
  
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• Medical treatments for Saskatoon patients being rescheduled due to COVID demands - CKOM News Talk Sports

  23-09-2021 16:25 via ckom.com
  
  Medical treatments for Saskatoon patients being rescheduled due to COVID demands  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Finding travel protocols ahead of your next trip

  23-09-2021 16:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  If you’ve booked a trip and want to make sure your trip isn’t impacted by a country’s protocols, Ixtapa Travel’s Barb Crowe joins Global News Morning to share where you can stay up to date.
  
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• Sheree Fertuck's oldest daughter says mom told her 'If something ever happens to me, look at your dad'

  23-09-2021 16:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Lauren Fertuck says she suspected her father was involved in the disappearance of her mother, Sheree Fertuck, "from day one." Read More
  
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• Fall weather has mice invading my home. I say bring 'em on

  23-09-2021 16:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As the weather turns to fall, mice want indoors. They’ve been roaming the streets with impunity, smoking and playing dice in the alleys, and now they’re recruiting a gang to invade our homes.
  
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• Young Innovators: U of S researcher crosses biological boundaries to discover insights into multiple sclerosis

  23-09-2021 14:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) in Saskatchewan and Canada has been a long-standing concern for health care professionals. MS has no known cure, and researchers have puzzled over how to slow its progression in the body. Read More
  
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• New Faces, New Places: Style and Graze pairs mouth watering flavours in luxury food boxes - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  23-09-2021 14:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  New Faces, New Places: Style and Graze pairs mouth watering flavours in luxury food boxes  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• 'Apples, oranges and baseball bats:' Should North Sask.'s federal riding split?

  23-09-2021 14:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Monday's election sent thousands of Saskatchewan voters across a riding that's roughly the size of Germany to elect a single MP. Read More
  
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• Nearly half dissatisfied with Sask. fourth wave course, poll suggests

  23-09-2021 14:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Nearly half of respondents to a poll of Saskatchewan residents this month said they are dissatisfied with the provincial government's handling of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• SSO season kicking off with joyous celebration

  23-09-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  As Danika Lorèn sings the first notes of the aria Je Veux Vivre ("I want to live") out into the theatre, she hopes the audience will be taken by a similar passion. Read More
  
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