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• Saskatoon to ban home composting outside property line - CTV News Saskatoon

  07-12-2021 23:43 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon to ban home composting outside property line  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon to ban home composting outside property line

  07-12-2021 23:43
  
  Saskatoon residents will likely have to keep their home composting bins inside their property lines under a proposed organics bylaw.
  
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• Saskatoon woman calls for transparency following Ombudsman’s report into mother’s death - Globalnews.ca

  07-12-2021 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon woman calls for transparency following Ombudsman’s report into mother’s death  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon woman calls for transparency following Ombudsman’s report into mother’s death

  07-12-2021 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Saskatoon woman is sharing her tragic experience following an investigation into her mother's death when she fell at a long-term care home in 2018.
  
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• Three charged with fentanyl, cocaine, meth trafficking in Saskatoon drug bust

  07-12-2021 23:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Three Saskatoon men are facing fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine trafficking charges following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service. Read More
  
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• Update - Traffic Restrictions - 1800 block College Drive

  07-12-2021 23:26 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Westbound lanes of traffic on College Drive will remain closed until further notice.  Two way traffic will flow in the eastbound lanes of College Drive.  The pedestrian overpass will be closed to foot traffic until further notices as well.  Motorists should find alternative routes.  (Occurrence Number: 21-131625)
  
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• How to catch your once-in-a-lifetime look at Comet Leonard

  07-12-2021 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a green comet named C/2021 A1 (a.k.a. Leonard) is here. Astronomy experts, including the comet’s discoverer, offer some tips on when and how to see the comet.
  
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• FREE 'TRY IT' PRACTICE SESSION – Saskatoon Water Polo - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca - Globalnews.ca

  07-12-2021 23:20 via globalnews.ca
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 47 new cases, 3 new deaths

  07-12-2021 23:10 via cbc.ca
  
   Active cases of the virus are sitting at 613 in the province.
  
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• Semi-truck hauling hay collides with school bus carrying children near Flintoft, Sask.: RCMP

  07-12-2021 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to RCMP, a semi hauling hay collided with a school bus carrying children near Flintoft, Sask. No injuries were reported.
  
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• Three Arrested - Cocaine, Methamphetamine Trafficking - 400 block 2nd Avenue South/400 block Penygrasse Road

  07-12-2021 22:59 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Three Saskatoon men, two age 32 and one age 27 are facing a number of drug related charges following an investigation by the Saskatoon Police Drug Unit into cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking.  On December 2, 2021 two men were arrested without incident by members of the Tactical Support Unit inside a parking garage in the 400 block of 2nd Avenue South.  Cash and cocaine pills were located during the arrests. A high-risk warrant was then executed at a condominium in
  
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• Nine-month investigation in Saskatoon and Calgary nets cocaine, fentanyl and 15 arrests

  07-12-2021 22:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A nine-month investigation conducted by members of the Saskatoon Police Service, Calgary Police Service and RCMP into a "sophisticated drug network" has resulted in 15 arrests. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police seize $226k, 4 kg cocaine in 'Project Octane' drug bust

  07-12-2021 22:47
  
  Saskatoon and Calgary police with help from RCMP have concluded a nine-month investigation – dubbed Project Octane – regarding what police call a sophisticated drug network.
  
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• RCMP investigate after threat to Warman High School

  07-12-2021 22:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Warman RCMP are investigating after a threat was made to Warman High School Tuesday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Vaccine hesitancy probe to include Lac La Ronge Indian Band

  07-12-2021 22:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Lac La Ronge Indian Band is one of three First Nations in Canada joining a study to investigate hesitancy and immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
  
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• Senate passes bill to ban conversion therapy

  07-12-2021 22:33
  
  Conversion therapy will soon be banned across Canada, after the Senate agreed to the expedited passage of Bill C-4 on Tuesday. After multiple attempts to pass legislation banning the harmful practice failed in recent years, the bill has now cleared both the House of Commons and Senate without changes, in just over a week. Once it receives royal assent, the bill will become law.
  
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• Ava Drabyk continues to break barriers in boys’ hockey

  07-12-2021 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ava Drabyk is blazing trails for all girls in hockey, the goalie has now become the first female to win a game, play, or be dressed in three different Saskatchewan boys leagues.
  
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• Saskatoon mayor sets special council meeting on Saskatoon Tribal Council emergency shelter - CBC.ca

  07-12-2021 21:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon mayor sets special council meeting on Saskatoon Tribal Council emergency shelter  CBC.ca
  
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• Sask. Premier takes heat for call he made to leader of group opposing COVID-19 health measures

  07-12-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  “This is a premier who has continually pandered to extremists," NDP Leader Ryan Meili said.
  
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• Premier Moe defends call he made to leader of group opposing COVID-19 health measures

  07-12-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is taking heat for a lengthy phone call he made to the leader of a group that opposes COVID-19 public health measures and frequently posts links questioning vaccine effectiveness.
  
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• Moe under fire for call he made to leader of group opposing COVID-19 health measures

  07-12-2021 21:35 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is taking heat for a lengthy phone call he made to the leader of a group that opposes COVID-19 public health measures and frequently posts links questioning vaccine effectiveness.
  
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• New travel rules bringing more uncertainty to Regina, Saskatoon airports - paNOW

  07-12-2021 21:33 via panow.com
  
  New travel rules bringing more uncertainty to Regina, Saskatoon airports  paNOW
  
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• My advice to Riders' QB Cody Fajardo: Stay off social media!

  07-12-2021 21:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Embattled field general deserves support from fans.
  
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• Canada plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine mandate to cover banks, telecoms sectors

  07-12-2021 21:26
  
  Canada will soon crack down on COVID-19 mandates, forcing banks, telecommunications companies and all other federally regulated workspaces to ensure their employees are inoculated, Ottawa said on Tuesday.
  
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• Sask. family stuck in quarantine hotel for days despite negative COVID tests

  07-12-2021 21:24 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan family says they know travelling during a global pandemic comes with risks, but they didn’t expect to be stuck in a quarantine hotel for days without easy access to some basic necessities or information about when they can leave.
  
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• New travel rules bringing more uncertainty to Regina, Saskatoon airports - News Talk 980 CJME

  07-12-2021 21:20 via cjme.com
  
  New travel rules bringing more uncertainty to Regina, Saskatoon airports  News Talk 980 CJME
  
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• Saskatoon organization wants fix to 'weakness' in tree-planting program

  07-12-2021 21:16
  
  The SOS Tree Coalition says the city’s tree replacement policy lets too many properties fall through the cracks.
  
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• 3 COVID-19 deaths, 47 new cases reported in Sask.

  07-12-2021 21:02
  
  Three more deaths related to COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan on Tuesday, along with 47 new cases.
  
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• Proposal for emergency shelter headed to special council meeting

  07-12-2021 20:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A proposal for an emergency shelter on First Avenue North drew the most discussion when Saskatoon city council's planning, development and community services committee met on Tuesday. Read More
  
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• Project Octane - SPS/CPS/RCMP Combined Drug Investigation

  07-12-2021 20:47 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Integrated Crime Reduction Team and the SPS Drug Unit, in partnership with the Calgary Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit, in an inter-provincial joint investigation, have concluded a nine month investigation regarding a sophisticated drug network.The offences, are in relation to Organized Crime, Trafficking in Cocaine, Methamphetamine and Fentanyl and Possession of Proceeds of Crime and took place in both Saskatoon and Calgary over a six week period in the spring of 2021.The proje
  
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• Temporary homeless shelter gets boost from Saskatoon committee

  07-12-2021 20:43
  
  The city’s Planning, Development and Community Services committee approved a request from the Saskatoon Tribal Council to lease a city-owned space for a temporary homeless shelter on Tuesday morning.
  
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• Temporary homeless shelter gets approval from Saskatoon committee - CTV Edmonton

  07-12-2021 20:43 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Temporary homeless shelter gets approval from Saskatoon committee  CTV Edmonton
  
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• Saskatchewan government broadens COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility

  07-12-2021 20:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Province of Saskatchewan has also reduced the recommended interval to receive a COVID-19 booster shot from six months to five.
  
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• Saskatoon police use stun gun on woman who allegedly threw knife at officers

  07-12-2021 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police used a stun gun on a woman who was allegedly threatening them with a knife during a call on Monday morning.
  
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• After death of cousin by suicide, Lac La Ronge Indian Band councillor calls for help

  07-12-2021 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Devin Bernatchez called the prevalence of suicide and poor mental health in Saskatchewan a 'crisis'. He invited the provincial government to his reserve to witness it firsthand.
  
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• USask pedestrian overpass struck by crane: police - Globalnews.ca

  07-12-2021 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  USask pedestrian overpass struck by crane: police  Globalnews.ca
  
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• USask pedestrian overpass struck by crane: police

  07-12-2021 19:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  A crane was being hauled on the back of a vehicle when it hit the pedestrian overpass on College Drive at the University of Saskatchewan.
  
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• College Drive pedestrian overpass hit by truck, closed for repairs

  07-12-2021 19:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The pedestrian overpass on College Drive near the University of Saskatchewan was damaged Tuesday morning by a flatbed truck. Read More
  
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• Fire at Saskatoon apartment building causes $20K in damage - Global News

  07-12-2021 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Fire at Saskatoon apartment building causes $20K in damage  Global News
  
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• Fire at Saskatoon apartment building causes $20K in damage

  07-12-2021 19:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fire on the first floor of an apartment building on Matheson Drive forced the evacuation of all residents early Tuesday morning.
  
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• Crane smashes into pedestrian overpass in Saskatoon

  07-12-2021 19:29
  
  Traffic along College Drive was backed up Tuesday morning up after a crane hit the pedestrian overpass in front of the university.
  
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• Apartment fire deliberately set, Saskatoon Fire Department says

  07-12-2021 19:20
  
  A Tuesday morning apartment fire was deliberately set, according to Saskatoon Fire Department.
  
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• Prince Albert resident's parcels stolen from community mailbox

  07-12-2021 19:09
  
  Theft from a shared mailbox has put a damper on Christmas for a Prince Albert homeowner.
  
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• Sask. expanding COVID-19 vaccination booster eligibility to 50+

  07-12-2021 18:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan is expanding its eligibility for booster doses to those 50 and older and 18 and older in the north or living in First Nations communities.
  
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• Sask. expands booster shot eligibility

  07-12-2021 18:40
  
  Saskatchewan has expanded the eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots.
  
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• Saskatoon police allege woman threw knife at officers during incident

  07-12-2021 18:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  An 18-year-old woman is facing several charges stemming from an incident Monday where Saskatoon police allege she threw a knife at officers. Read More
  
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• Where the Greg Fertuck murder trial will go from here

  07-12-2021 18:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Greg Mitchell Fertuck's defence team will cross-examine the author of a ballistics report, filed by the Crown, when Greg's first-degree murder trial resumes on Jan. 14. Read More
  
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• Indigenous delegates postponing Vatican trip over pandemic worries, says AFN national chief

  07-12-2021 18:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald said today an Indigenous delegation is postponing a trip to the Vatican planned for next week due to concerns about the omicron variant — but sources also have told CBC News a final decision has not yet been made.
  
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• Indigenous delegates postponing Vatican trip over pandemic worries

  07-12-2021 18:09 via cbc.ca
  
  An Indigenous delegation is postponing a trip to the Vatican planned for next week due to concerns about the omicron variant.
  
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• Saskatoon apartment fire causes $20,000 in damages

  07-12-2021 17:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Shortly past 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the Saskatoon Fire Department received a report of a fire on the first floor of an apartment building on Matheson Drive in the Massey Place neighbourhood. Read More
  
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