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• Indigenous dancer from Saskatchewan reflects on emotional Vatican experience

  06-04-2022 23:30 via cbc.ca
  
  An Indigenous dancer from Saskatchewan says he believes he saw tears in the Pope's eyes during his emotional performance at the Vatican on April 1, 2022.
  
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• Sask. looking at National Advisory Committee recommendation about 2nd booster shots, says health minister

  06-04-2022 23:20 via cbc.ca
  
  On Tuesday the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommended the "rapid deployment" of second booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines for some people in Canada, but Saskatchewan has not yet decided if it will offer such doses to more residents.
  
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• 'She was kind hearted': Father of woman who died in Sask. jail hopes inquest recommendations will help others

  06-04-2022 23:10
  
  The father of Ronalda Wescoup says he’s pleased with the jury’s recommendations made following a coroner’s Inquest into his daughter’s death.
  
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• 1 man arrested following Saskatoon police presence - Global News

  06-04-2022 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  1 man arrested following Saskatoon police presence  Global News
  
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• 1 man arrested following Saskatoon police presence

  06-04-2022 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officers believed a suspect in a home on the 300 block of Avenue H South may have had a firearm. 
  
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• Islamic Association of Sask. aims to build new mosque in Saskatoon as current centre overflows - CTV News Saskatoon

  06-04-2022 22:30 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Islamic Association of Sask. aims to build new mosque in Saskatoon as current centre overflows  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Islamic Association of Sask. aims to build new mosque in Saskatoon as current centre overflows

  06-04-2022 22:30
  
  The Islamic Association of Saskatchewan is building toward a dream 25 years in the making with the start of fundraising for a new mosque, school and community center in Saskatoon.
  
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• Caution urged around Saskatoon's river | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  06-04-2022 22:27 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Caution urged around Saskatoon's river | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Caution urged around Saskatoon's river

  06-04-2022 22:27
  
  The Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) is advising people to stay away from the riverbank during the spring season.
  
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• Progress on $35M Humboldt Broncos permanent memorial slower than expected

  06-04-2022 21:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  HUMBOLDT — The manager for a Saskatchewan city planning a multi-purpose building in remembrance of a deadly junior hockey bus crash four years ago says plans are moving more slowly than had been hoped. Read More
  
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• MLTC launches new consulting business with Saskatoon firm - meadowlakeNOW

  06-04-2022 21:33 via meadowlakenow.com
  
  MLTC launches new consulting business with Saskatoon firm  meadowlakeNOW
  
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• SACP Firearm Amnesty Continues Until April 10, 2022

  06-04-2022 21:29 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A reminder that the 2022 Firearm Amnesty Program is currently underway in Saskatchewan until April 10th, 2022.During this time, members of the public can call the Saskatoon Police Service to arrange for pickup by calling 306-975-8300. Unwanted firearms, replicas, parts and ammunition can all be surrendered during the program.  As of Tuesday, over 30 firearms and over 400 rounds of ammunition have been surrendered since the start of this year’s program.Note: Members of the public
  
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• Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation settles land claim with provincial and federal governments

  06-04-2022 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation will receive compensation of $43.3 million, with $30.7 million coming from Canada and $12.6 million coming from Saskatchewan.
  
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• WATCH: Saskatoon police tactical unit takes man into custody following standoff

  06-04-2022 21:16
  
  A man was taken into custody following a standoff Wednesday morning.
  
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• Federal budget to include ban on foreign home buyers, billions for housing

  06-04-2022 21:00
  
  Housing affordability is going to be a main feature of tomorrow's federal budget, CTV News has learned, including moving to make it illegal forforeigners to buy any residential properties in Canada for the next two years.
  
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• Federal budget to include $10B housing plan, foreign buyer ban

  06-04-2022 21:00
  
  As Canadians face a cost of living crunch, tackling housing affordability is going to be a main feature of Thursday's federal budget, CTV News has learned. From moving to make it illegal for foreigners to buy any residential properties in Canada for the next two years, to rolling out a tax-free savings account for first-time buyers, the government is looking to make good on a series of 2021 Liberal campaign commitments in the 2022 budget.
  
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• Federal budget to include $10B housing plan, $8B for defence

  06-04-2022 21:00
  
  As Canadians face a cost of living crunch, tackling housing affordability is going to be a main feature of Thursday's federal budget, seeing the Liberals earmark $10 billion towards this aim. The 2022 federal budget will also include a defence spending increase over multiple years, but the expected $8 billion wouldn't bring military spending up to the level many are calling for.
  
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• Saskatoon woman's mother arrives from Ukraine after winning airline 'lottery' - CKOM News Talk Sports

  06-04-2022 20:40 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon woman's mother arrives from Ukraine after winning airline 'lottery'  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Early morning Saskatoon standoff ends with tear gas and police swarming suspect in Ave. H house

  06-04-2022 20:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Police used tear gas and six officers to bring an end to a standoff this morning on Avenue H South.
  
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• Outlook's Peardon sees season end with Saskatoon Blazers - WestCentralOnline.com

  06-04-2022 20:13 via westcentralonline.com
  
  Outlook's Peardon sees season end with Saskatoon Blazers  WestCentralOnline.com
  
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• Man in custody after weapons call, standoff in Riversdale

  06-04-2022 19:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police took a man into custody during a heavy police presence in the Riversdale neighbourhood on Wednesday. Read More
  
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• Mixed feelings in Sask. over Indigenous delegation's trip to the Vatican

  06-04-2022 19:52
  
  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Third Vice-Chief Aly Bear says the Indigenous delegation's trip to the Vatican was a "huge gesture" — but also says work needs to be done at home.
  
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• Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation to receive $43.3 million settlement

  06-04-2022 19:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have reached a settlement agreement for Ahtahkakoop’s Treaty Land Entitlement claim.  Read More
  
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• 6th wave might be upon Sask., but situation less clear than in other provinces, says expert

  06-04-2022 19:02 via cbc.ca
  
  As parts of Canada face a sixth wave of COVID-19, experts in Saskatchewan say the situation is not quite as clear in this province.
  
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• One taken into custody following weapons call, standoff in Riversdale

  06-04-2022 18:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A man is in custody following a heavy police presence in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood. Read More
  
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• UMOJA VILLAGE – Where Women Rule (Fundraising Event) - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  06-04-2022 18:38 via globalnews.ca
  UMOJA VILLAGE – Where Women Rule (Fundraising Event) - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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• A community 'forever changed' marks fourth anniversary of Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  06-04-2022 18:36
  
  The fourth anniversary of the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash will be a quiet one, in a community that has been 'forever changed.'
  
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• Police presence in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood | Country 600 CJWW - CJWW

  06-04-2022 17:49 via cjwwradio.com
  
  Police presence in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood | Country 600 CJWW  CJWW
  
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• Heavy police presence in Riversdale as officers search for suspect

  06-04-2022 17:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police have established a heavy presence in Riversdale as officers believe a suspect is in the area. Read More
  
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• Academy of Fashion Design – FASHION SHOW 2022

  06-04-2022 17:43 via globalnews.ca
  APRIL 10th, 2022.  WESTERN DEVELOPMENT MUSEUM – Doors Open at 1:45pm, Show Starts at 2:00pm. TICKETS $15.00.  Tickets can be purchased by phone at 306-978-9088
  
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• Update: Heavy Police Presence - 300 Block Ave H South

  06-04-2022 17:31 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The incident in the 300 block of Avenue H South has concluded and one man has been safely taken into custody. A police presence in the area is expected to continue, as the investigation is ongoing.More information will be provided when available.(Occurrence Number: 22-37217)
  
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• Public presentation examines history of canoes in Canadian art

  06-04-2022 16:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Canoe, an exhibition of paintings by Canadian artists, explores the legacy and history of the canoe in Canada. Read More
  
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• Heavy Police Presence - 300 Block Ave. H.S.

  06-04-2022 15:14 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  There is currently a heavy police presence in the 300 block of  Ave. H.S. Restrictions are in place and the entire block is closed to all traffic. Officers believe a suspect in a residence, in the area, may have a firearm. Members of Patrol and the Tactical Support Unit are currently on scene.  An update will be provided when available.(Occurrence Number: 22-37217)
  
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• Saskatoon Fire reminds proper storage, disposal of smoking materials - SaskToday.ca

  06-04-2022 14:58 via sasktoday.ca
  
  Saskatoon Fire reminds proper storage, disposal of smoking materials  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Rescheduled Nationals In Saskatoon This Week | Country 600 CJWW - CJWW

  06-04-2022 14:06 via cjwwradio.com
  
  Rescheduled Nationals In Saskatoon This Week | Country 600 CJWW  CJWW
  
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• Students weave bracelets in support of Ukrainian refugees

  06-04-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Gathered in the St. George Cathedral basement, in the classroom or even just at home, Saskatoon's youth are banding — and weaving — together to support Ukraine. Read More
  
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• Protected area to guide boreal forest through changing climate

  06-04-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When Peter Durocher was a younger man, he remembers thousands of frog eggs blackening the shores near his home in Île-à-la-Crosse each spring. Read More
  
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• Four years later, Broncos' bus crash worth remembering and reflecting

  06-04-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A bus crash four years ago turned April 6 into a day worth marking and remembering. Read More
  
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• Downtown Saskatoon BID launches promotional campaign for entertainment district - CBC.ca

  06-04-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Downtown Saskatoon BID launches promotional campaign for entertainment district  CBC.ca
  
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• Downtown Saskatoon BID launches promotional campaign for entertainment district

  06-04-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The downtown Saskatoon business improvement district (BID) has released the first video of a campaign to promote development of a new Downtown Event and Entertainment District.
  
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• Church bells to ring 29 times in Humboldt, Sask., to commemorate 4th anniversary of fatal bus crash

  06-04-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Church bells in Humboldt, Sask., will ring 29 times on Wednesday to mark the sombre anniversary of a devastating bus crash.
  
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• Mixed reactions to new Sask. policing branch that amalgamates provincial peace officers

  06-04-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's move to bring several policing groups under one government umbrella is drawing mixed reactions, with supporters saying it helps to address rural crime and detractors fearing it will overburden officers.
  
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• Humboldt Broncos bus crash remembered across Saskatchewan, Canada on 4th anniversary of tragedy

  06-04-2022 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sixteen people were killed, and another 13 injured when the bus carrying the team was struck by a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 35 and 335 in April of 2018.
  
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• HKO-WHL-Sums-Saskatoon-Medicine Hat - Centre Daily Times

  06-04-2022 11:48 via centredaily.com
  
  HKO-WHL-Sums-Saskatoon-Medicine Hat  Centre Daily Times
  
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• These are some of the more creative solutions being proposed to fight climate change

  06-04-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  While the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change laid out, yet again, some dire predictions about the planet unless immediate action is taken, the United Nations experts also offered a glimmer of hope.
  
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• I let my skin get darker to prove a point to my mom

  06-04-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Kelly Roche’s mom has always disapproved of her for spending time in the sun. She continues to do it on purpose to prove a point.
  
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• Regina police charge man in 2019 indecent exposure incident

  06-04-2022 05:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  RPS said the case serves as a reminder that open investigations are not forgotten and that they don’t have a “best before” date.
  
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• Saskatchewan municipalities concerned about mental health and addiction

  06-04-2022 03:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Smaller communities across Saskatchewan say they don't have the resources to deal with the mental health and addiction issues that have been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Union survey suggests Sask. nurses frustrated, anxious, dissatisfied with provincial COVID response

  06-04-2022 02:46 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) says its latest annual member survey found that 57.4 per cent of respondent considered stepping away from the profession in the last year.
  
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• Prince Albert RCMP search for driver of stolen truck involved in fatal collision

  06-04-2022 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Prince Albert RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding those involved in a fatal collision with a stolen truck who then fled from the scene.
  
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