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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 11 deaths, 337 people in hospital

  13-10-2021 23:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Since the pandemic began, a total of 764 people with COVID-19 have died in Saskatchewan, with 139 of those deaths coming in the last 30 days.
  
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• As U.S. reopens its border, some ask: Can Canada relax that testing requirement?

  13-10-2021 23:13 via cbc.ca
  
  As the U.S. reopens its border, some Americans are asking: Can Canada relax its testing requirement for vaccinated travellers?
  
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• As U.S. prepares to reopen border, some urge Canada to relax testing requirement

  13-10-2021 23:13 via cbc.ca
  
  As the U.S. prepares to reopen its border, some Americans are asking if it's time for Canada to follow suit and relax its testing requirement for vaccinated travellers.
  
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• As U.S. prepares to reopen border, some ask: Can Canada relax that testing requirement?

  13-10-2021 23:13 via cbc.ca
  
  As the U.S. reopens its border, some Americans are asking: Can Canada relax its testing requirement for vaccinated travellers?
  
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• Sask. NDP says lack of request for federal health-care workers from province is 'baffling'

  13-10-2021 22:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Opposition NDP Leader Ryan Meili says Premier Scott Moe should be asking the federal government to send health-care workers to the province to help in the fight against COVID-19.
  
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• Man dies following police investigation of 'disturbance' at Prince Albert hospital

  13-10-2021 22:30
  
  A 29-year-old man has died following a “disturbance” at the hospital in Prince Albert earlier this month.
  
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• 11 more deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Sask.

  13-10-2021 22:29
  
  Saskatchewan reported 11 more residents have died after testing positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Retired police officers added to aid COVID-19 enforcement effort in Saskatchewan

  13-10-2021 22:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The SPSA says community leaders reached out for help during the last wave of COVID-19 because of members who refused to follow public health orders.
  
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• Sask. teen hopes to encourage vaccination with healing dance

  13-10-2021 22:09
  
  A 13-year-old jingle dress pow wow dancer from Sweet Grass First Nation near North Battleford is hoping to encourage other youth in her community to get vaccinated.
  
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• 11 COVID-19-related deaths reported in Saskatchewan

  13-10-2021 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 11 COVID-19-related deaths on Wednesday, matching the single-day high first recorded on Dec. 10, 2020.
  
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• First snow of the season: Oct. 13 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  13-10-2021 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  First taste of winter for parts of Saskatchewan — Meteorologist Peter Quinlan takes a look at what to expect in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Wednesday, Oct. 13.
  
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• Saskatchewan prepared to send critical COVID-19 patients to Ontario

  13-10-2021 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan is running out of space and staff to care for COVID-19 patients, most who are unvaccinated.
  
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• What you need to know about Prince Albert's plastic bag ban at checkout

  13-10-2021 21:15
  
  People shopping in Prince Albert will no longer have the option to receive a plastic bag while checking out.
  
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• Sask. talks with Ontario about potential ICU patient transfers

  13-10-2021 21:02
  
  Saskatchewan is in talks with the Government of Ontario over the potential need to send intensive care patients to other provinces, according to a COVID-19 briefing from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).
  
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• Sask. in talks with Ontario about potential ICU transfers: SPSA

  13-10-2021 21:02
  
  Saskatchewan is in talks with the Government of Ontario over the potential need to send intensive care patients to other provinces, according to a COVID-19 briefing from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).
  
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• 'The system is creaking': Reality of Sask. healthcare system amid fourth wave

  13-10-2021 20:28
  
  Healthcare workers in Saskatchewan are having to choose who gets appropriate critical care and which patients will receive care on the hospital floor.
  
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• Sask. healthcare system 'creaking' amid fourth wave

  13-10-2021 20:28
  
  Healthcare workers in Saskatchewan are having to choose who gets appropriate critical care and which patients will receive care on the hospital floor.
  
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• Prince Albert police announce second in-custody death this week

  13-10-2021 20:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Prince Albert city police have announced two in-custody deaths in as many days this week. Read More
  
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• Sask. premier’s approval down 20 points as COVID-19 hammers province: survey

  13-10-2021 20:12
  
  For the first time in his tenure, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe isn’t enjoying a majority level of approval, with only two-in-five (43 per cent) saying they approve of him.
  
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• Proposed SaskEnergy rate increase would charge customers an additional $74 per year

  13-10-2021 20:07
  
  Saskatchewan residents will be paying around $75 more per year for heat, under a recommended increase to SaskEnergy’s natural gas commodity rate.
  
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• Saskatchewan in talks with Ontario about potential transfer of ICU patients

  13-10-2021 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  No patients have been transferred yet, but the province is ready to do so, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says.
  
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• Saskatchewan close to needing to transfer ICU patients out of province, in talks with Ontario

  13-10-2021 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  No patients have been transferred yet, but the province is ready to do so, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says.
  
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• Sask. in talks with Ontario as it nears point of moving ICU patients out of province

  13-10-2021 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  No patients have been transferred yet, but the province is ready to do so, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says.
  
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• Latest COVID-19 wastewater study shows drop in Saskatoon's viral load

  13-10-2021 19:55 via cbc.ca
  
  The latest wastewater study from the University of Saskatchewan's Global Institute for Water Security shows a decrease in Saskatoon's COVID-19 samples for the second week in a row.
  
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• 5 to 10 cm of snow possible for parts of Saskatchewan: Environment Canada

  13-10-2021 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Colorado low tracking through the eastern Prairies will bring a wintery mix of weather to parts of southern and central Saskatchewan.
  
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• Charge laid over PPC event in Saskatoon - larongeNOW

  13-10-2021 19:45 via larongenow.com
  
  Charge laid over PPC event in Saskatoon  larongeNOW
  
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• Data shows Saskatchewan a few intensive care patients away from triage protocol

  13-10-2021 19:20
  
  Saskatchewan is a few intensive care patients away from having to activate its triage protocol, which means doctors in the province could soon have to decide who can and cannot get care in intensive care units.
  
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• What Saskatchewan's high COVID-19 test-positivity means for the province

  13-10-2021 19:03 via cbc.ca
  
  Spoiler: It's not good.
  
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• Latest COVID-19 wastewater study shows drop in Saskatoon's viral load - CBC.ca

  13-10-2021 18:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Latest COVID-19 wastewater study shows drop in Saskatoon's viral load  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon police issuing tickets in connection to mostly-maskless PPC election night party - CTV News Saskatoon

  13-10-2021 18:53 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police issuing tickets in connection to mostly-maskless PPC election night party  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police issuing tickets in connection to mostly-maskless PPC election night party

  13-10-2021 18:53
  
  Saskatoon police have issued one ticket in relation to the People’s Party of Canada campaign headquarters rally at the Saskatoon Inn – and are in the process of issuing three more.
  
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• Special weather advisory calls for wintery conditions in Saskatoon, Regina - News Talk 980 CJME

  13-10-2021 18:32 via cjme.com
  
  Special weather advisory calls for wintery conditions in Saskatoon, Regina  News Talk 980 CJME
  
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• Prince Albert City Council approves vaccination policy for civic facilities

  13-10-2021 18:21
  
  Prince Albert City Council has approved a mandatory vaccination policy for civic facilities.
  
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• Saskatchewan close to activating triage protocol

  13-10-2021 18:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan was just two patients away from having to activate its "red zone," which is triggered when there are 116 people in intensive care.
  
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• SaskEnergy gets approval to hike natural gas rates

  13-10-2021 17:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel said Wednesday it has approved SaskEnergy’s application to increase its natural gas commodity rate as of Nov. 1.
  
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• COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 2 more public schools in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  13-10-2021 17:32 via cbc.ca
  
  COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 2 more public schools in Saskatoon  CBC.ca
  
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• COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 2 more public schools in Saskatoon

  13-10-2021 17:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon Public Schools has informed parents of COVID-19 outbreaks at Holliston and John Lake Schools.
  
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• Patrick Sharp headlining Off the Leash Luncheon

  13-10-2021 17:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Off the Leash Luncheon is back, raising money for Huskies hockey player scholarship. Huskies men’s head coach Mike Babcock joins Global News Morning to talk about the lunch.
  
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• Live: Fourth undercover police witness testifies at Greg Fertuck murder trial

  13-10-2021 16:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Cross-examination of a fourth undercover police witness will begin Wednesday during the sixth week of the Greg Mitchell Fertuck first-degree murder trial in Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• Sask. Premier Scott Moe's approval drops sharply according to new poll

  13-10-2021 15:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe has lost a significant amount of support from the people of Saskatchewan, according to a new online survey from the Angus Reid Institute.
  
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• Boston Davidsen enjoying breakout season with Saskatoon Hilltops - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  13-10-2021 14:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Boston Davidsen enjoying breakout season with Saskatoon Hilltops  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Boston Davidsen enjoying breakout season with Saskatoon Hilltops

  13-10-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Boston Davidsen knows which side the line of scrimmage — and his gridiron bread — is buttered on. Read More
  
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• Not all Sask. COVID-19 deaths happening in hospitals, plus other takeaways from the latest SHA doctors meetup

  13-10-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Doctors also heard that the average wait time for an inpatient bed in Saskatoon has recently averaged 21 hours.
  
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• RCMP says it implemented 22 watchdog recommendations – but status of dozens of complaints still unknown

  13-10-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The RCMP says it has implemented about 22 recommendations made by its watchdog over the last fiscal year, but the status of dozens more recommendations regarding claims of Mountie misconduct remains unknown.
  
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• Despite Strong Effort, Wildcats DeClawed in Saskatoon Challenge Cup - SwiftCurrentOnline.com - SwiftCurrentOnline.com

  13-10-2021 04:55 via swiftcurrentonline.com
  Despite Strong Effort, Wildcats DeClawed in Saskatoon Challenge Cup - SwiftCurrentOnline.com  SwiftCurrentOnline.com
  
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• Parent, Sask. teachers call for more communication around COVID-19 in schools

  13-10-2021 04:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  A mother in Warman said school divisions and the province need to communicate more with parents and guardians around positive cases in classrooms.
  
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• Canada-U.S. will reopen land border to fully vaccinated visitors in November

  13-10-2021 04:09
  
  The White House confirmed Tuesday night that the U.S. land and sea border will reopen to fully vaccinated visitors from Canada and Mexico in November; however, officials would not specify what vaccines would be accepted or if mixed doses will meet eligibility tests.
  
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• U.S. to reopen land border to fully vaccinated Canadians next month

  13-10-2021 04:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Fully vaccinated Canadians will be allowed to enter the United States at land and ferry border crossings starting in early November.
  
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• Prince Albert police report in-custody death

  13-10-2021 03:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 35-year-old man's death while in the custody of Prince Albert police will be investigated by Saskatchewan RCMP. Read More
  
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• Investigation underway after man dies in Prince Albert police custody

  13-10-2021 03:15 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP and an independent observer appointed by the province are overseeing an investigation into the death of a man in Prince Albert police custody Monday night.
  
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