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• Arrests - Drug Trafficking Investigation - 2000 Block Avenue B North

  28-10-2021 23:59 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service’s Drug Unit has completed an investigation that lead to the arrest of two men, who now face drug and weapons related charges.On October 22nd, 2021, at approximately 8 p.m., Police observed a 40-year-old man leaving a hotel in the 2000 block of Avenue B North.  As part of the investigation, he was taken into custody by officers, without incident, and found to be in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl. On October 23rd, 2021 at approximately 2:15
  
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• Saskatoon's proposed gathering bylaw would be enforced by private security: report

  28-10-2021 23:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's proposed bylaw to limit public and private gatherings inside the city limits would potentially be enforced by contracted security guards. Read More
  
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• U of S will no longer accept negative COVID-19 test result in new year

  28-10-2021 23:30
  
  The University of Saskatchewan is tightening it's proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy.
  
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• Dedicated search effort for missing Wollaston Lake boaters called off

  28-10-2021 23:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Wollaston Lake RCMP's search efforts for two missing boaters in northeastern Saskatchewan are scaling down after weeks of dedicated searching. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 11 new deaths put Oct. on pace to be deadliest month of pandemic

  28-10-2021 23:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Should any of the 19 patients transferred to Ontario die as a result of COVID-19, their deaths will be recorded in Saskatchewan's COVID-19 dashboard, the province confirmed Thursday.
  
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• Sex offender from Manitoba dies in Regional Psychiatric Centre custody

  28-10-2021 22:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Regional Psychiatric Centre inmate serving an indeterminate sentence for indecent and sexual assault died of apparent natural causes in custody, the Correctional Service of Canada says. Read More
  
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• U of Sask., Sask. Polytechnic beef up vaccination requirement for winter term, remove negative test option

  28-10-2021 22:51 via cbc.ca
  
  The University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic say submitting a negative COVID test result will no longer be an option in the new year.
  
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• U of Sask. beefs up vaccination requirement for winter term, removes negative test option

  28-10-2021 22:51 via cbc.ca
  
  The University of Saskatchewan says submitting a negative COVID test result will no longer be an option in the new year.
  
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• High School Huddle October 26

  28-10-2021 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The sixth edition of this seasons high school huddle features a pair of regular season football games and both senior soccer city championships. Brenden Purdy has the highlights in the October 26th High School Huddle
  
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• High School Huddle: Oct. 26

  28-10-2021 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The sixth edition of this season’s High School Huddle features a pair of regular-season football games and both senior soccer city championships. Brenden Purdy has the highlights.
  
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• Saskatoon man wins $55-million lottery jackpot - CBC.ca

  28-10-2021 22:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon man wins $55-million lottery jackpot  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon man wins $55-million lottery jackpot

  28-10-2021 22:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Matthew Poppel plans to use his winnings to help his parents retire and secure the financial future of his family and children.
  
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• Flair Airlines adds flights from Winnipeg to Saskatoon, Regina

  28-10-2021 22:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Flair Airlines will add a pair of new routes connecting Winnipeg with Saskatchewan's largest cities. Read More
  
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• U of S removes negative COVID-19 test option from its vaccine mandate for winter term

  28-10-2021 22:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The University of Saskatchewan will no longer offer the option to submit negative COVID-19 test results to wilfully unvaccinated workers and students who wish to access campus during the winter term. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan officials report 11 deaths

  28-10-2021 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's newly reported fatalities among people who tested positive for COVID-19 bring the provincial death toll up to 843. 
  
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• USask changing COVID-19 vaccination requirement for winter term

  28-10-2021 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  USask said in making the COVID vaccine mandate change for the winter term, they've also given two months advance notice so everyone has ample time to get vaccinated.
  
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• City of Saskatoon releases draft of bylaw restricting gatherings to prevent COVID-19 spread - CBC.ca

  28-10-2021 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  City of Saskatoon releases draft of bylaw restricting gatherings to prevent COVID-19 spread  CBC.ca
  
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• City of Saskatoon releases draft of bylaw restricting gatherings to prevent COVID-19 spread

  28-10-2021 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Saskatoon has released the text of a proposed bylaw that would limit gathering sizes to battle the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Oct. 28

  28-10-2021 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan forecast with Peter Quinlan on Thursday, Oct. 28.
  
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• Security company would enforce proposed bylaw to limit gatherings in Saskatoon: report

  28-10-2021 20:56
  
  Saskatoon’s proposed COVID-19 gathering restrictions bylaw would cost about $32,400 to enforce, according to an administration report.
  
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• Man behind the money: Saskatoon's chief financial officer retires - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  28-10-2021 20:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Man behind the money: Saskatoon's chief financial officer retires  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Man behind the money: Saskatoon's chief financial officer retires

  28-10-2021 20:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After 31 years working for the City of Saskatoon, chief financial officer Kerry Tarasoff is retiring. Read More
  
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• Lack of de-icing led to Fond-du-Lac, Sask. plane crash: TSB report

  28-10-2021 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The report by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada into the cause of a 2017 fatal plane crash in Fond-du-Lac, Sask., was released on Thursday.
  
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• Sask. to send 9 additional ICU patients to Ontario by Sunday

  28-10-2021 19:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) has unveiled its schedule for patients in intensive care units being airlifted out of the province to Ontario.
  
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• After weeks of searching, no sign of missing Sask. boaters

  28-10-2021 19:07
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP have called off the search for two missing boaters.
  
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• Live: Crown closes case at Greg Fertuck murder voir dire

  28-10-2021 18:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Crown announced Thursday that it plans to call no further witnesses during the global voir dire at the first-degree murder trial of Greg Mitchell Fertuck. Read More
  
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• 1st Question Period of fall sitting focuses on the government's response to COVID-19

  28-10-2021 18:42 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Legislature begins its first Question Period of the fall sitting today. It follows yesterday's Throne Speech.
  
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• 1st question period of fall sitting focuses on Sask. government's response to COVID-19

  28-10-2021 18:42 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Legislature began its first question period of the fall sitting Thursday with Opposition Leader Ryan Meili slamming Premier Scott Moe over his government's response to the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Man charged with assault after bear spray deployed in home

  28-10-2021 18:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  One man is facing assault charges after bear spray was used in a home in Saskatoon's Dundonald neighbourhood Wednesday night. Read More
  
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• Transportation Safety Board to release findings following investigation into fatal Sask. plane crash

  28-10-2021 18:03
  
  The final report into a fatal 2017 plane crash in northern Saskatchewan will be released after a nearly-four-year wait.
  
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• Report details harrowing moments for passengers following northern Sask. plane crash

  28-10-2021 18:03
  
  A newly released report provides a glimpse into the chaos experienced by passengers during a 2017 plane crash in northern Saskatchewan.
  
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• New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon elementary school - CBC.ca

  28-10-2021 17:44 via cbc.ca
  
  New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon elementary school  CBC.ca
  
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• New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Saskatoon elementary school

  28-10-2021 17:44 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 at Willowgrove School.
  
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• Flair Airlines continues to grow in Sask. with Winnipeg flights

  28-10-2021 17:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Flair Airlines has announced its plans to launch flights from Winnipeg to Regina and Winnipeg to Saskatoon starting April 2022.
  
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• Arrest- Bear Spray/Assault with a Weapon - 3200 Block 33rd Street West

  28-10-2021 17:16 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man has been arrested after bear spray was used in a home on Wednesday night.On October 28th, 2021, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Police were called to the 3200 block of 33rd Street West for a report of bear spray being used inside a residence.When officers arrived on scene, they found five people suffering from the effects of bear spray, including two young children.  Officers learned that a 23-year-old woman had been physically assaulted, by a 20-year-old man, who then bear sprayed the
  
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• DESIGN REVIEW OF CITY CENTRE SCHOOL PROJECT (King George/Pleasant Hill/Princess Alexandra Schools)

  28-10-2021 17:10 via globalnews.ca
  KING GEORGE SCHOOL – Tuesday, November 2nd, 3:30pm to 5:30pm. PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL – Wednesday, November 3rd, 3:30pm to 5:30pm. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA SCHOOL – Thursday, November 4th, 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Saskatoon Public Schools continues to make plans for the City Centre project, the new school to serve the neighbourhoods of King George, Pleasant Hill, Riversdale,...
  
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• Beef a bigger challenge than oil and gas when it comes to tackling methane emissions in Canada

  28-10-2021 16:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Methane is a natural byproduct of cattle digestion - emitted every time a cow burps or passes gas. The cattle industry is responsible for 24 per cent of Canada's methane emissions.
  
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• Spooky family fun on Halloween weekend

  28-10-2021 16:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Halloween’s just around the corner, so whether you’re trick or treating or planning family fun, parenting expert Maureen Dennis joins Global News Morning with some tips to enjoy Sunday’s spooky day.
  
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• Global News Morning takes on pumpkin carving

  28-10-2021 16:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Global News Morning’s Chris Carr, Chantal Wagner and Mandy Vocke take part in the first Global News Morning Great Pumpkin Carve-Off (with some background hijinks from our cameraman Phil).
  
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• Survivor of fatal crash 'disgusted' Sask. airline took off with ice on plane

  28-10-2021 15:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigators say Saskatchewan airline West Wind Aviation's decision to take off from a remote northern community in December 2017 with ice on the plane cause the aircraft to crash just seconds later.
  
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• Leaving known ice on plane caused fatal 2017 West Wind Aviation crash in northern Sask., investigation finds

  28-10-2021 15:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigators say Saskatchewan airline West Wind Aviation's decision to take off from a remote northern community in December 2017 with ice on the plane cause the aircraft to crash just seconds later.
  
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• Investigators to release findings into 2017 West Wind Aviation crash in northern Sask.

  28-10-2021 15:52 via cbc.ca
  
  The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will release its findings Thursday into the crash of a small passenger plane in northern Saskatchewan that occurred almost four years ago.
  
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• Saskatoon man claims second-largest lottery jackpot in Sask. history - CKOM News Talk Sports

  28-10-2021 15:31 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon man claims second-largest lottery jackpot in Sask. history  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Flair Airlines to add routes between Winnipeg and Regina, Saskatoon in 2022 - Global News

  28-10-2021 15:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Flair Airlines to add routes between Winnipeg and Regina, Saskatoon in 2022  Global News
  
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• Flair Airlines to add routes between Winnipeg and Regina, Saskatoon in 2022

  28-10-2021 15:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Flair Airlines is continuing to grow its schedule for next year with the addition of new routes between Winnipeg and Regina as well as Winnipeg and Saskatoon.
  
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• Tank: Diversity drought in Saskatoon mayor's chair very conspicuous - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  28-10-2021 15:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Tank: Diversity drought in Saskatoon mayor's chair very conspicuous  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Tank: Diversity drought in Saskatoon mayor's chair very conspicuous

  28-10-2021 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Evelyn Edwards was considered a trailblazer for women in Saskatoon, but she fell short in her shot at the city's highest office. Read More
  
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• 'We really like our team': Champion Saskatchewan Huskies set to defend

  28-10-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Remember March of 2020? Read More
  
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• Sask. residents feel sidelined as organ transplants and surgeries get cancelled

  28-10-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's organ donation program has been suspended and surgeries are postponed due to hospitals being packed with COVID-19 patients.
  
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• Letters: Sask. government needs to do more to rein in COVID numbers

  28-10-2021 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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