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• Canada can increase oil exports to U.S., but won’t be enough to fill Russia gap: experts

  08-03-2022 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  In the wake of U.S. president Joe Biden's move on Tuesday to ban the import of Russian energy products, some have called for an increased role for Canadian oil and gas.
  
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• Police in Estevan, Sask. investigating fatal collision involving train, semi-truck

  08-03-2022 23:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  A 42-year-old man from Carnduff, Sask., passed away after a semi-truck and train collided at an uncontrolled railway crossing on Monday, police said.
  
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• Wind, ice make for treacherous travel Sask. highways

  08-03-2022 23:20
  
  Matryx Rabanal and her family drove from Swift Current to Saskatoon on Monday because of a doctor’s appointment on Tuesday morning.
  
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• Yorkton resident wins $20M jackpot on lottery ticket

  08-03-2022 23:06
  
  A Yorkton resident is Saskatchewan’s newest millionaire after winning a $20 million jackpot.
  
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• Sask. Paralympic athletes bring home medals in snowboard, ski events

  08-03-2022 22:50
  
  Biggar's Lisa Dejong has captured Canada's first ever Paralympic snowboard medal.
  
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• Witchekan Lake First Nation men charged after drugs, firearms seized

  08-03-2022 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The incident occurred on March 6, 2022, when police located two suspicious vehicles outside a residence on Witchekan Lake First Nation.
  
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• Four Witchekan Lake First Nation men face more than 60 drugs, weapons charges: RCMP

  08-03-2022 22:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Four men from Witchekan Lake First Nation face a combined 68 charges, most of them related to drugs and weapons, after RCMP conducted a search warrant at a home in the community on Sunday. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan’s ICE unit handles record number of cases in 2021

  08-03-2022 22:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  Stubbs, provincial commander of the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit, said his 14 investigators are “taxed to the max.”
  
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• 'If you see it, you can be it': The drive to get more women involved in Sask. politics

  08-03-2022 22:15
  
  On International Women’s Day, politicians from all levels of Saskatchewan governments are encouraging more females to get involved in decision making positions.
  
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• Forced Out of Lethbridge by the Brier, Hurricanes Blow Into Saskatoon Wednesday - CJWW

  08-03-2022 22:02 via cjwwradio.com
  
  Forced Out of Lethbridge by the Brier, Hurricanes Blow Into Saskatoon Wednesday  CJWW
  
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• Sask. premier, health minister say Dr. Saqib Shahab recommended shift to weekly COVID-19 reports

  08-03-2022 21:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe has defended the province's shift to reporting COVID-19 data on a weekly basis, despite the reports providing lagging information on key metrics including deaths.
  
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• Premier, health minister say Dr. Saqib Shahab recommended Sask.'s shift to weekly COVID-19 reports

  08-03-2022 21:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe has defended the province's shift to reporting COVID-19 data on a weekly basis, despite the reports providing lagging information on key metrics including deaths.
  
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• Barry Rawlyk abruptly resigns as coach of U of S men's basketball team during playoff run

  08-03-2022 20:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Long-time University of Saskatchewan men's basketball coach Barry Rawlyk has mysteriously resigned during the team's playoff run.
  
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• High cost of fuel impacting Sask. trucking industry, consumers

  08-03-2022 20:42
  
  The high cost of fuel is not only impacting truckers, but ultimately the cost of living for consumers as well, according to the Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA).
  
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• Saskatoon carpenter encouraging women to pursue trades careers amid ongoing underrepresentation - CBC.ca

  08-03-2022 20:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon carpenter encouraging women to pursue trades careers amid ongoing underrepresentation  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon carpenter encouraging women to pursue trades careers amid ongoing underrepresentation

  08-03-2022 20:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Zbitniff, a journeyperson carpenter in Saskatoon who mentors apprentices, began learning about the trades in a high school program and hasn’t looked back since.
  
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• The federal government is ready to spend $160M to help Saskatoon's transit system. Here's why the city can't access it. - CTV News Saskatoon

  08-03-2022 20:27 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  The federal government is ready to spend $160M to help Saskatoon's transit system. Here's why the city can't access it.  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• The federal government is ready to spend $160M to help Saskatoon's transit system. Here's why the city can't access it.

  08-03-2022 20:25
  
  As the City of Saskatoon struggles to maintain its aging bus fleet, $160 million in federal transit cash has been sitting out of reach since 2018.
  
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• Russian invasion of Ukraine making food inflation worse as wheat prices surge

  08-03-2022 20:25 via cbc.ca
  
  The Russian invasion of Ukraine is driving up global wheat prices as the conflict curbs exports of the crop, triggering shortages and setting the stage for worsening food inflation in Canada.
  
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• 'Comes down to heart': U of S women’s hockey team thrives in underdog role during championship run

  08-03-2022 20:09
  
  The University of Saskatchewan women’s hockey team will hit the ice Friday night in the Canada West final series in search of their first championship since 2014.
  
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• Nearly 150 animals at the Toronto Zoo to receive COVID-19 vaccinations

  08-03-2022 19:54
  
  Three hundred doses of a COVID-19 vaccine designed for animals are on their way to the Toronto Zoo where they'll be administered to nearly 150 of its animals, the zoo said in a statement Tuesday.
  
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• University of Regina wastewater study shows COVID-19 levels remain volatile

  08-03-2022 19:50 via cbc.ca
  
  The latest COVID-19 study from the University of Regina says viral levels in the city's wastewater have risen again.
  
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• Saskatchewan government wants feedback regarding virtual care experiences

  08-03-2022 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Patients and health-care providers are invited to give their thoughts on experiences when using virtual care in the province.
  
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• Administration proposes solutions to deal with illegal dumping at Saskatoon recycling depots - Global News

  08-03-2022 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Administration proposes solutions to deal with illegal dumping at Saskatoon recycling depots  Global News
  
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• Administration proposes solutions to deal with illegal dumping at Saskatoon recycling depots

  08-03-2022 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Increasing collections to five days a week and daily site cleanups at the depots are solutions administration proposed at a Saskatoon committee meeting Monday.
  
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• 'One for the record books': Rural Sask. paramedics deliver 3 babies in 1 snowy night

  08-03-2022 18:37
  
  Amid zero visibility conditions, paramedics in Rosthern, Sask. received three emergency calls for women in labour.
  
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• 'Time to rest, recharge, and be ready': Saskatoon tech firm moves to 4-day work week - CTV News Saskatoon

  08-03-2022 17:59 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'Time to rest, recharge, and be ready': Saskatoon tech firm moves to 4-day work week  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'Time to rest, recharge, and be ready': Saskatoon tech firm moves to 4-day work week

  08-03-2022 17:59
  
  After trying the idea out last year, a Saskatoon tech company is making the permanent move to a four-day workweek.
  
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• Carla Beck gets Sask. NDP leadership endorsements from 7 former party MLAs

  08-03-2022 17:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan NDP leadership hopeful Carla Beck picked up endorsements from seven women who are former party MLAs.
  
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• Saskatoon councillors ask for investigation after multiple cancellations on transit routes - CBC.ca

  08-03-2022 17:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon councillors ask for investigation after multiple cancellations on transit routes  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon councillors ask for investigation after multiple cancellations on transit routes

  08-03-2022 17:46 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Saskatoon's transit committee has asked for a formal investigation looking into multiple bus breakdowns and cancellations this winter.
  
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• 'Historic event': Sask. First Nation sees first on-reserve birth in 50 years

  08-03-2022 17:46
  
  Next to a warm fireplace, Ashley Rabbitskin delivered her son Kaleo at 7:01 a.m. on Feb. 23 in the healing lodge on Sturgeon Lake First Nation.
  
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• Kayla DeMong vows to fight the good fight at Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon

  08-03-2022 17:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The new executive director at Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon says getting stable funding for the organization is a top priority.
  
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• Saskatchewan prepared to accept large number of Ukrainian refugees

  08-03-2022 17:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jeremy Harrison said Saskatchewan has a long history of Ukrainian immigration and the province is an ideal location for incoming refugees fleeing the conflict in their country.
  
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• Hazardous highway conditions in Sask. due to blowing snow, strong winds

  08-03-2022 17:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Multiple Saskatchewan highways have been closed or are deemed 'travel not recommended' on Tuesday due to strong winds and blowing snow.
  
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• U.S. bans all Russian oil and gas imports

  08-03-2022 16:47 via cbc.ca
  
  U.S. President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil and other energy imports on Tuesday in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• Strong winds, drifting snow leave Saskatoon streets an icy mess - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  08-03-2022 15:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Strong winds, drifting snow leave Saskatoon streets an icy mess - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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• Strong winds, drifting snow leave Saskatoon streets an icy mess - Global News

  08-03-2022 15:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Strong winds, drifting snow leave Saskatoon streets an icy mess  Global News
  
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• Strong winds, drifting snow leave Saskatoon streets an icy mess

  08-03-2022 15:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sanding crews are focusing their efforts on Circle Drive and other major streets, bridges and intersections, according to a release from the City of Saskatoon.
  
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• City Councillor Hilary Gough on Ukraine support, mask use in Saskatoon - Global News

  08-03-2022 15:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  City Councillor Hilary Gough on Ukraine support, mask use in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• CFS Saskatoon on International Women’s Day - Global News

  08-03-2022 14:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  CFS Saskatoon on International Women’s Day  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon streets, sidewalks covered in 'icy glaze,' Claypool Drive closed - CTV News Saskatoon

  08-03-2022 14:32 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon streets, sidewalks covered in 'icy glaze,' Claypool Drive closed  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon streets, sidewalks covered in 'icy glaze,' Claypool Drive closed

  08-03-2022 14:32
  
  Saskatoon's streets and sidewalks were slick with ice Tuesday morning following a night of powerful winds.
  
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• Women athletes are redefining what 'strength' really means

  08-03-2022 14:30 via cbc.ca
  
  In a sphere that demands strength, rapid recovery and a willingness to overcome physical hurdles and overpass the mental ones, high-performing women athletes need a place to be soft and strong, writes Shireen Ahmed.
  
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• Strong winds, blowing snow wreaking havoc on Sask. highways

  08-03-2022 14:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Strong winds and blowing snow have made highways across the province treacherous with many roads impassable and highways closed around much of Regina.
  
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• Letters: Misinformation inspired move to drop Sask. COVID-19 mandates

  08-03-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Alarm, fear cloud Sask. future Read More
  
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• 3 Saskatchewan women reflect on their journeys as musicians in the province

  08-03-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Anna Marie, Kristina Gasparic-Block and Rhonda Gallant-Morari reflect on their experiences as female musicians in Saskatchewan.
  
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• This International Women's Day I want more equality, not coupons and girly gifs

  08-03-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  It's that time of year again. International Women’s Day. Suddenly as women we feel special. 
  
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• Some Russians in Sask. disavow their country's invasion of Ukraine

  08-03-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon resident Oleg Kougiya has a clear message. “Stop the war.”
  
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• Women-led startups get much less funding than men. Female investors hope to change that

  08-03-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Women entrepreneurs, particularly women of colour, receive less funding than their male counterparts. Some Canadian female tech executives are trying to close that funding gap, with a mission to invest specifically in startups led by BIPOC women.
  
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