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• Another core grocery down as Broadway store set for closure

  02-02-2022 23:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When Terry Schwalm learned her local grocery store was closing, she knew issues were bound to follow. Read More
  
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• Another core grocery down as Broadway store closes

  02-02-2022 23:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When Terry Schwalm learned her local grocery store was closing, she knew issues were bound to follow. Read More
  
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• Research firm gives Saskatoon a failing grade on budget transparency; city's financial officer says study is 'flawed'

  02-02-2022 23:28
  
  A research firm has given Saskatchewan’s two largest cities failing grades for budget transparency.
  
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• Research firm gives City of Saskatoon an 'F' on budget transparency - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-02-2022 23:28 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Research firm gives City of Saskatoon an 'F' on budget transparency  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Research firm gives City of Saskatoon an 'F' on budget transparency

  02-02-2022 23:28
  
  A research firm has given Saskatchewan’s two largest cities failing grades for budget transparency.
  
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• USask students prepare for in-person learning amid COVID-19: ‘It is still scary’

  02-02-2022 23:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is slated to welcome the vast majority of its students back to on-campus learning on Monday.
  
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• Meadow Lake RCMP search for woman in connection with 'serious' assault and forcible confinement

  02-02-2022 22:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Meadow Lake RCMP are searching for a 36-year-old woman after another woman was "seriously" assaulted and forcibly confined in the community. Read More
  
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• Extra Foods on Broadway Avenue closing in April

  02-02-2022 22:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Extra Foods grocery store, at the corner of Broadway Avenue and Main Street in Saskatoon, will close in April. A union representative says all employees will be laid off.
  
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• Don Martin: The Groundhog Day massacre casts a shadow over Conservatives tilting hard to the right

  02-02-2022 22:18
  
  Born: August 24, 2020. Died: February 2, 2022. Erin O’Toole’s 526-day intra-pandemic Conservative leadership has been euthanized, taken down by a mercifully quick and decisive 75-vote backstabbing from his own MPs, Don Martin writes in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.
  
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• Conservatives react with praise, pessimism to vote ending Erin O'Toole's leadership

  02-02-2022 22:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative luminaries weighed in Wednesday after the federal party's caucus voted to fire Erin O'Toole as party leader, setting up a leadership race.
  
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• More transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant detected in Saskatoon

  02-02-2022 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  A researcher with the USask COVID-19 Wastewater Surveillance team said they have detected the more transmissible version of the Omicron variant in Saskatoon.
  
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• Woman, 36, charged with forcible confinement after report of woman in distress: Sask. RCMP

  02-02-2022 22:07
  
  A 36-year-old woman faces charges of aggravated assault and forcible confinement after an investigation by Meadow Lake RCMP.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: 4 deaths, record 372 hospitalizations

  02-02-2022 22:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The COVID-19-related death toll continues to rise in Saskatchewan, with the province reporting four more deaths on Wednesday. 
  
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• Evidence of Omicron subvariant BA.2 likely detected in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  02-02-2022 21:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Evidence of Omicron subvariant BA.2 likely detected in Saskatoon  CBC.ca
  
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• Evidence of Omicron subvariant BA.2 likely detected in Saskatoon

  02-02-2022 21:40 via cbc.ca
  
  A toxicology professor at the University of Saskatchewan believes he has found traces of the Omicron BA.2 subvariant, a potentially more-transmissible form of COVID-19, in samples taken in two cities in the province.
  
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• Sask. COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise; 611 new cases

  02-02-2022 20:49
  
  Saskatchewan reported 611 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, as hospitalizations rose to another record high.
  
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• Questions remain for Sask. businesses as province plans to scrap proof of vaccine requirements

  02-02-2022 19:19 via cbc.ca
  
  While members of the medical community have spoken out against Scott Moe's plan to scrap vaccine requirements by the end of February, some voices in Saskatchewan's business community are more optimistic about the news, even though some questions remain.
  
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• Warman, Sask. RCMP looking for missing man

  02-02-2022 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Warman RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a man reported missing from the Dalmeny, Sask., area Feb. 1.
  
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• Warman, Sask. RCMP located missing man

  02-02-2022 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Warman RCMP has located a man who was reported missing from the Dalmeny, Sask., area Feb. 1.
  
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• Sask. sergeant-at-arms resigns amid overhaul of legislature security

  02-02-2022 18:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Terry Quinn, the head of security at the Saskatchewan Legislature, has resigned from his position as sergeant-at-arms amid a government bill that would strip away most of his responsibilities.
  
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• Extra Foods in Saskatoon's Broadway neighbourhood set to close

  02-02-2022 18:23
  
  A grocery store which serves one of Saskatoon's core neighbourhoods is set to close.
  
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• SaskPower items stolen from fleet vehicle

  02-02-2022 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  SaskPower is warning the public of any potential scams after one of its fleet vehicles was broken into in Saskatoon and a number of items were stolen, including employee gear.
  
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• Beijing venues unfamiliar to some Canadian Olympians due to COVID-19

  02-02-2022 16:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's Olympic champion Justin Kripps is a big fan of the bobsled track at the Yanqing National Sliding Centre in China, particularly the 360-degree spiral corner that drops about 20 metres and shoots him out after what feels like "a couple of minutes."
  
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• 'We're looking at a restriction-free Manitoba by spring': Province taking first step to completely remove restrictions

  02-02-2022 16:25
  
  The Manitoba government is taking a "cautious" step toward reducing public health orders in the province with the goal of having no restrictions by the spring.
  
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• SaskPower warns of potential for fraud after employee gear stolen

  02-02-2022 16:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  SaskPower says a number of items stolen from a fleet vehicle Monday night could easily allow someone to impersonate an employee. Read More
  
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• Conservative MPs voting now on whether to keep Erin O'Toole as leader

  02-02-2022 15:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative MPs are voting now on whether to keep Erin O'Toole as their leader or plunge their party into another leadership race only 18 months after they finished the last one.
  
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• Conservative MPs vote to remove Erin O'Toole as leader

  02-02-2022 15:13 via cbc.ca
  
  A majority of Conservative MPs today voted to remove Erin O'Toole as party leader, paving the way for another leadership race only 18 months after the party finished the last one.
  
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• Conservative MPs decide today whether to keep Erin O'Toole as leader

  02-02-2022 15:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative MPs will vote today on whether to keep Erin O'Toole as their leader or plunge the party into another leadership race only 18 months after they finished the last one.
  
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• Candice Bergen voted interim Conservative leader after caucus ousts O'Toole

  02-02-2022 15:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Candice Bergen was voted interim leader of the Conservatives on Wednesday evening after a majority of party MPs voted to remove Erin O'Toole as leader earlier in the day.
  
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• Candice Bergen named interim Conservative leader after caucus ousts O'Toole

  02-02-2022 15:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Candice Bergen was named interim leader of the Conservatives on Wednesday evening after a majority of party MPs voted to remove Erin O'Toole as leader earlier in the day.
  
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• Canada faces 'dire moment' of division, O'Toole says as Conservative MPs oust him as leader

  02-02-2022 15:13 via cbc.ca
  
  A majority of Conservative MPs today voted to remove Erin O'Toole as party leader, paving the way for another leadership race only 18 months after the party finished the last one.
  
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• London, Ont. future tennis star reflects on first Grand Slam finale appearance

  02-02-2022 14:41
  
  Kayla Cross, 16, is making a name for herself in tennis, after reaching the Australian Open Junior Doubles final in January.
  
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• Saskatoon school bus cancellations | 650 CKOM - CKOM News Talk Sports

  02-02-2022 14:27 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon school bus cancellations | 650 CKOM  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• 'The light coming through': Depth of Field at Wanuskewin explores Indigenous lived experience

  02-02-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  There's power in photos, Olivia Kristoff says, which is why it's important to consider who's wielding it. Read More
  
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• New Sask. potash mine will slash water use, eliminate tailings waste, says CEO

  02-02-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Construction is set to begin this year on a Saskatchewan potash mine with a far smaller environmental footprint than industry norms, according to the company's CEO.
  
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• Could cannabis be used to prevent concussions? The NFL wants the University of Regina to look into it

  02-02-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The National Football League has awarded more than $500,000 US to a team of University of Regina researchers to look into concussion treatment and prevention using cannabinoids.
  
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• O'Toole resigns as Conservative leader, will stay on as MP

  02-02-2022 11:42
  
  Erin O'Toole has resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada but will stay on to serve as the Durham, Ont. member of Parliament. The majority of caucus voted to remove O'Toole in a secret ballot on Wednesday. In a decisive revolt, 118 votes were cast at the virtual morning meeting, 73 MPs voted in favour of replacing O’Toole, while 45 MPs voted to endorse his leadership.
  
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• O'Toole resigns as Conservative leader after caucus votes to replace him

  02-02-2022 11:42
  
  Erin O'Toole has resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, after the majority of caucus voted to remove him in a secret ballot vote on Wednesday. In a decisive revolt, 118 votes were cast at the virtual morning meeting, 73 MPs voted in favour of replacing O'Toole, while 45 MPs voted to endorse his leadership. Chair of the 119-member caucus, Scott Reid, said he did not vote.
  
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• Conservative caucus removes O'Toole as leader

  02-02-2022 11:42
  
  The Conservative caucus has voted to remove Erin O'Toole as the party’s leader. The majority of caucus voted Wednesday to replace O'Toole as the leader of the party, in a secret ballot.
  
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• Help, my kid wants a mullet: Mom's post sets off debate on return of retro haircut

  02-02-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Chantel La Haye faced a hairy parenting quandry when her 10-year-old son asked for a mullet hair cut, so she turned to her social media network for advice.
  
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• Inflation isn't the main factor driving Canada's sky-high housing costs, experts say

  02-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As Canadian housing prices continue their dizzying climb to record highs, the federal Conservatives are defining the problem as Canada’s “housing inflation crisis.”
  
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• Crokinole becomes an unlikely Canadian export, gaining popularity around the world

  02-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A classic Canadian game found in many basements across this country is picking up in popularity with online shoppers around the world. Crokinole exports may not on par with maple syrup but a man who builds the boards says he's exporting them like mad. 
  
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• Canada-U.S. women's hockey rivalry remains the gold standard

  02-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Since women's hockey was included at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan, Canada and the U.S. have competed in five of the last six finals, collectively winning all the gold medals. The two nations are once again expected to do battle for gold, but there remains intrigue with the other competing teams.
  
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• Canada, U.S. expected to battle for Olympic women's hockey supremacy in Beijing

  02-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Since women's hockey was included at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan, Canada and the U.S. have competed in five of the last six finals, collectively winning all the gold medals. The two nations are once again expected to do battle for gold, but there remains intrigue with the other competing teams.
  
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• Ukrainian sausage staple returns to Saskatoon - Globalnews.ca

  02-02-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ukrainian sausage staple returns to Saskatoon  Globalnews.ca
  
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• More transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant detected in Saskatoon - Globalnews.ca

  02-02-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  More transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant detected in Saskatoon  Globalnews.ca
  
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• More transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant detected in Saskatoon - Global News

  02-02-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  More transmissible BA.2 Omicron subvariant detected in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• Saskatchewan Winters | Daily Life | Saskatoon | Blizzard Warning | Extreme Cold Weather - Oakland News Now

  02-02-2022 03:22 via oaklandnewsnow.com
  
  Saskatchewan Winters | Daily Life | Saskatoon | Blizzard Warning | Extreme Cold Weather  Oakland News Now
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan business owners wonder how no proof of vaccine will affect business

  02-02-2022 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan business owners say they aren't sure how the province dropping it's proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy will affect them and their customers.
  
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• Blizzard batters Saskatchewan, leaves drivers stranded

  02-02-2022 01:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Small towns were quick to welcome those who were trapped with nowhere to go as highways closed across the province due to the recent winter storm that plummeted on Monday night.
  
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