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• 'Chronic stress': New variant, old problems in Saskatoon emergency rooms

  19-01-2022 23:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's emergency rooms were already sick. Then, COVID-19 tipped the balance. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon mechanic wants people to be 'more diligent' about possible COVID-19 contamination when dropping off their cars - CTV News Saskatoon

  19-01-2022 23:49 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon mechanic wants people to be 'more diligent' about possible COVID-19 contamination when dropping off their cars  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon mechanic wants people to be 'more diligent' about possible COVID-19 contamination when dropping off their cars

  19-01-2022 23:49
  
  A Saskatoon mechanic believes he caught COVID-19 earlier this month by entering and working in vehicles “littered” with used face masks.
  
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• COVID-19 herd immunity not a 'magic number' that will end pandemic, Saskatoon virologist says

  19-01-2022 23:33
  
  VIDO-InterVac research scientist and virologist Angela Rasmussen says there remain people who should get their boosters and vaccines in Saskatchewan, which would help achieve herd immunity faster.
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to injured person on Avenue B North

  19-01-2022 23:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  People were being asked to avoid the 400 block of Avenue B North Wednesday afternoon as Saskatoon police investigated a report of an injured person. Read More
  
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• Two Saskatchewan hockey officials ready for Olympics debut in Beijing

  19-01-2022 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cianna Lieffers and Alex Clarke have achieved many milestones throughout their officiating careers and now they're taking the next step, officiating at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
  
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• Police Presence - 400 Block Avenue B North - Saskatoon

  19-01-2022 22:27 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  There is currently a Police presence in the 400 block of Avenue B North.The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating after receiving a call regarding an injured person, this afternoon.  Residents are advised to avoid the area or follow Police direction.  More information will be provided, when it is available.  (Occurrence Number: 21-7268)
  
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• Ukrainian family in Saskatoon worries war with Russia is 'inevitable' - CKOM News Talk Sports

  19-01-2022 21:57 via ckom.com
  
  Ukrainian family in Saskatoon worries war with Russia is 'inevitable'  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 199 people in hospital, test positivity at 31 per cent

  19-01-2022 21:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's COVID-19 hospitalization numbers continued to climb on Wednesday.
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders retain Evans, Moore for 2022

  19-01-2022 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed American receivers Shaq Evans and Kyran Moore, who are both expecting big things in 2022.
  
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• Roughriders retain Evans, Moore for 2022

  19-01-2022 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders have re-signed American receivers Shaq Evans and Kyran Moore, who are both expecting big things in 2022.
  
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• 87 traffic deaths reported in Saskatchewan during 2021

  19-01-2022 20:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Preliminary data released by SGI indicates 87 people were killed in collisions on Saskatchewan roads during 2021.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina extend remote learning to Feb. 7

  19-01-2022 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan have extended remote learning until Feb. 7, 2022.
  
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• Online reservations for Sask Parks 2022 camping season can be made in mid-April

  19-01-2022 18:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Reservations for the 2022 camping season at Saskatchewan provincial parks can be made starting April 18.
  
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• Saskatoon industrial market far exceeds my 2021 prediction | RENX - Real Estate News EXchange

  19-01-2022 18:15 via renx.ca
  
  Saskatoon industrial market far exceeds my 2021 prediction | RENX  Real Estate News EXchange
  
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• CEBL's Saskatchewan Rattlers hire new coach, former NBA assistant Demopoulos

  19-01-2022 18:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Rattlers have put the ball in Dean Demopoulos's court. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: SHA working on surge plan, monitoring increased demand on resources

  19-01-2022 17:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced its updated COVID-19 surge plan last week, but no indications have been provided as to when that plan will be activated.
  
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• 'Strongest team in all of snowboarding': Canadian squad named for Beijing Olympics

  19-01-2022 16:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadian snowboarders brought home four medals at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. The team looking to build on that number was announced by Canada Snowboard on Wednesday, including all four previous medallists — Sebastien Toutant (the lone gold medallist), Max Parrot, Mark McMorris and Laurie Blouin.
  
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• Saskatoon woman asking thieves to return her father's ashes, guitar - CBC.ca

  19-01-2022 15:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon woman asking thieves to return her father's ashes, guitar  CBC.ca
  
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• Extreme cold warning for most of Saskatchewan

  19-01-2022 15:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cold, arctic air spread across Saskatchewan overnight, with temperatures dropping to near -30 C with wind chill values near -40.
  
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• Saskatoon earns 20th straight high credit rating from S&P - SaskToday.ca

  19-01-2022 15:34 via sasktoday.ca
  
  Saskatoon earns 20th straight high credit rating from S&P  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Saskatoon Fire on staying safe while staying warm - Globalnews.ca

  19-01-2022 15:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Fire on staying safe while staying warm  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Canada's inflation rate rises to new 30-year high of 4.8%

  19-01-2022 14:42 via cbc.ca
  
  The Consumer Price Index increased at an annual pace of 4.8 per cent in December, as sharply higher prices for food led to the cost of living going up at its fastest rate since 1991.
  
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• Talks underway to fill Saskatoon SPCA animal welfare enforcement void, no solution yet - Globalnews.ca

  19-01-2022 14:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Talks underway to fill Saskatoon SPCA animal welfare enforcement void, no solution yet  Globalnews.ca
  
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• COVID-19 health messaging: triumph or train-wreck? Experts reflect on past 2 years

  19-01-2022 13:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Has keeping track of COVID-19 guidance left things clear or confusing for you? Experts reflect on what went right, and what went wrong when communicating science to the public.
  
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• WHL's vaccine mandate worked perfectly; could that lesson be applied everywhere?

  19-01-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Experts say there are lessons the rest of society can learn from the 100 per cent compliance rate the Western Hockey League achieved with its vaccine mandate.
  
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• Young fossil hunter shows off ammonite discovery in home museum

  19-01-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A father-daughter duo from Saskatchewan are celebrating a personal milestone on their fossil-hunting journey.
  
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• Saskatoon woman asking thieves to return her father's ashes, guitar

  19-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Karen Malanowich says that when she walked into her apartment on Friday, it looked like a tsunami had rampaged through.
  
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• Here's what you need to know about 4th doses of COVID vaccine

  19-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  If you've heard that Israel is well underway administering fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine, you may be wondering if it will soon be time to hunt for another vaccine appointment yourself.
  
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• Talks underway to fill Saskatoon SPCA animal welfare enforcement void, no solution yet | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  19-01-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Talks underway to fill Saskatoon SPCA animal welfare enforcement void, no solution yet | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon Fire on staying safe while staying warm | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  19-01-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Fire on staying safe while staying warm | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.ca
  
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• Campaigning gets underway for Feb. 15 provincial byelection in Athabasca

  19-01-2022 08:12
  
  A provincial byelection is set for Feb.15 in the northwest electoral district of Athabasca.
  
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• Warman, Martensville high schools moving to online learning due to COVID-19

  19-01-2022 07:59
  A high number of positive COVID cases has led to a decision to move students at Warman and Martensville High Schools to online learning.
  
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• Questions raised over 'thin blue line' patches worn by some Saskatoon police officers - CTV News Saskatoon

  19-01-2022 07:49 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Questions raised over 'thin blue line' patches worn by some Saskatoon police officers  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Questions raised over 'thin blue line' patches worn by some Saskatoon police officers

  19-01-2022 07:49
  
  A patch some officers have been spotted wearing is prompting some soul searching at Saskatoon Police Service.
  
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• Negative rapid test not a 'green light' for those with COVID-19 symptoms, Sask. top doc says

  19-01-2022 05:23
  
  Saskatchewan's top doctor says a negative rapid COVID-19 test result does not mean it's time to head back to work or school if you're experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
  
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• The Saskatoon SPCA will no longer investigate animal abuse. It's unclear who will

  19-01-2022 04:15
  
  As the SPCA steps away from its role in investigating cases of animal abuse and neglect, it isn't clear who will take its place.
  
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• First shipment of Pfizer antiviral pill expected this week in Sask.

  19-01-2022 02:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan is expected to receive its first batch this week of a recently approved antiviral drug meant to help fight COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Cold weather warnings issued for central Saskatchewan

  19-01-2022 01:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Most of central Saskatchewan was subject to cold weather warnings issued Tuesday by Environment and Climate Change Canada. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon school divisions contend with staff shortages amid Omicron wave - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  19-01-2022 01:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon school divisions contend with staff shortages amid Omicron wave  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon school divisions contend with staff shortages amid Omicron wave

  19-01-2022 01:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Staffing at Saskatoon's school divisions is meeting further challenges as cases of Omicron continue to climb. Read More
  
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• La Loche, Sask. man facing child porn charges

  19-01-2022 00:55
  
  A 19-year-old La Loche man is facing child pornography charges.
  
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• Talks underway to fill Saskatoon SPCA animal welfare enforcement void, no solution yet

  19-01-2022 00:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon SPCA’s enforcement activities could fall to another agency or the Saskatoon Police Service, which says it’s not equipped to handle animal protection.
  
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• Nasty weather sweeping through parts of the province

  19-01-2022 00:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Winter weather has forced highways to temporarily close and kept towtruck companies busy throughout the day.
  
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• Nasty weather sweeping through parts of Saskatchewan

  19-01-2022 00:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Winter weather forced highways to temporarily close and kept tow truck companies busy throughout the day.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan extends remote learning to February

  19-01-2022 00:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The University of Saskatchewan is extending measures meant to limit the spread of COVID-19 for another three weeks. Read More
  
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• Previous infection poor protection against Omicron: U of S study

  19-01-2022 00:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  University of Saskatchewan researchers spent part of the winter holidays using blood, monkey cells and viral samples to see how different defences stack up to the new Omicron variant of COVID-19. Read More
  
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• Man who caused high-speed 2016 crash sentenced for evading police

  19-01-2022 00:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon man whose passenger died after a high-speed crash in 2016 has been sentenced again for evading police in a stolen vehicle. Read More
  
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• Future of animal welfare enforcement in Saskatoon unclear

  19-01-2022 00:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The decision to end the Saskatoon SPCA's animal protection services as of April was difficult, its executive director says. Read More
  
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• Operations continue at Regina RCMP training academy despite weeks-long COVID-19 outbreak

  19-01-2022 00:10 via cbc.ca
  
  A COVID-19 outbreak that has been in place at the RCMP Academy since late December is not affecting operations or required intervention, RCMP said on Tuesday.
  
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