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• Spring runoff higher than expected in Sask., pleasing producers

  08-04-2022 23:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After a hot, dry summer last year, Saskatchewan’s water reservoirs are getting a boost this spring thanks to a higher than expected spring runoff.  Read More
  
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• ‘We are still flooded:’ Nesslin Lake still impacted by 2019 road work

  08-04-2022 23:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In July 2019, campground operators at Nesslin Lake noticed something strange: the water was rising fast.  Read More
  
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• Location scouting for papal visit begins in Iqaluit

  08-04-2022 23:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Location scouting for Pope Francis's upcoming visit to Canada is underway, as Roman Catholic Church officials toured the northern community of Iqaluit Friday.
  
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• Pay attention, say Saskatoon parents after daughter hit by truck

  08-04-2022 23:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Scarlett Irvine remembers feeling the corner of a passing pickup truck hit her back, throwing her to the ground, during a game of Frisbee with her siblings and friends early Saturday evening. Read More
  
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• Film features 11-year-old Saskatchewan girl teaching the Nakota language in 10 days

  08-04-2022 23:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  A recently released film captures an 11-year-old girl teaching a grown man the Nakota language to spread the message that Indigenous languages can be learned by anyone.
  
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• UPDATE: Ongoing Incidents / Police Presence - Avenue S South, 111th Street West, John A. Macdonald Road

  08-04-2022 23:21 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Police continue to investigate after threats were made this afternoon involving three elementary schools.At approximately 12:30 p.m., police received a 911 call reporting a person with a firearm approaching an elementary school in the 200 block of Avenue S South. Patrol, School Resource Officers and on-duty Tactical Support Unit officers responded to the area. At 12:36 p.m. and 1:13 p.m., police received two additional 911 calls with similar reports of threats involving elementary schools in the
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to 3 separate schools after phone call threats - Global News

  08-04-2022 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police respond to 3 separate schools after phone call threats  Global NewsSaskatoon police respond to three elementary schools after phoned-in threat  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix3 Saskatoon elementary schools out of lockdown following gun threat  CBC.caWATCH: Saskatoon police tactical unit takes man into custody following standoff  CTV News SaskatoonHeavy police presence at three Saskatoon schools after reported gun threats  battlefordsNOWVi
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to 3 separate schools after phone call threats

  08-04-2022 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Saskatoon Police Service release said officers were responding to each of the locations and the public was asked to avoid the area.
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to three elementary schools following phoned-in threat

  08-04-2022 22:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Police were called to three Saskatoon elementary schools following a phoned-in threat. Read More
  
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• MMIWG cross-country awareness walk reaches Saskatoon - CJWW

  08-04-2022 22:56 via cjwwradio.com
  
  MMIWG cross-country awareness walk reaches Saskatoon  CJWW
  
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• Regina Beach man returns Albertan’s backpack lost on train in Vancouver

  08-04-2022 22:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man from Regina Beach, Sask., visiting Vancouver became an instant hero to an Alberta man after he went out of his way to return a backpack that was forgotten on the sky train.
  
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• Saskatoon police responding to 'unknown problem' near three elementary schools

  08-04-2022 22:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police are currently responding to ongoing incidents near three elementary schools in the city. Read More
  
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• Sask. NDP says children's hospital battling capacity issues, calls on government to act

  08-04-2022 22:17 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the provincial government to address recent overcapacity issues at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to threats made at 3 schools

  08-04-2022 22:11
  
  Saskatoon police were on scene in the vicinity of three schools in the city.
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to 3 incidents in the vicinity of schools

  08-04-2022 22:11
  
  Saskatoon police were on scene in the vicinity of three schools in the city.
  
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• Sask. loses 4.5K jobs as national unemployment rate falls to record low

  08-04-2022 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  While Canada’s unemployment rate fell, the historically low unemployment rates in Saskatchewan rose slightly, but remain among the lowest unemployment rates in the past several years.
  
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• Rush battle to keep their playoff hopes intact as they host Vancouver

  08-04-2022 21:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Rush, with their reconstituted coaching staff, will play the Vancouver Warriors Saturday night while trying to keep their slim playoff hopes intact. Read More
  
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• Ongoing Incidents / Police Presence - Avenue S South, 111th Street West, John A. Mcdonald Road

  08-04-2022 21:42 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is responding to an unknown problem in the 200 block of Avenue S South, 200 block of 111th Street West, and the 3500 block of John A. Macdonald Road.There is an existing police presence in each of the identified areas; members of the public are asked to avoid the areas.Additional information will be released as it becomes known.(Occurrence Numbers: 22-38440, 22-38443, 22-38456)
  
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• Veterans Affairs sent tax slips to hundreds of deceased veterans — some of them war casualties

  08-04-2022 21:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Veterans Affairs Canada mistakenly issued T4A tax slips late last winter in the names of hundreds of deceased veterans across the country, CBC News has learned.
  
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• MMIWG2S awareness walk reaches Saskatoon | Métis Nation Saskatchewan - Métis Nation Saskatchewan |

  08-04-2022 20:19 via metisnationsk.com
  MMIWG2S awareness walk reaches Saskatoon | Métis Nation Saskatchewan  Métis Nation Saskatchewan |
  
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• Sask. top doctor says it's too soon to tell if province has entered COVID-19 sixth wave

  08-04-2022 19:22
  
  Saskatchewan's top doctor said it is too soon to tell whether the province has entered a sixth wave of COVID-19.
  
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• Sask. city councillor's speech called 'thinly-veiled racism' by chief

  08-04-2022 18:46
  
  The Chief of Montreal Lake Cree Nation says comments made by a Prince Albert city councillor are “stereotypical” and “thinly-veiled racism.”
  
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• New Faces, New Places: Experienced cook from India brings taste of his country to Samway Grill

  08-04-2022 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Businesses and non-profit organizations open and move regularly in Saskatoon. Today, the StarPhoenix talks to Shamsher Taya, who fulfilled a dream by opening his own Indian restaurant on 8th Street in August. Taya, the owner of Samway Grill, grew up in India and has been cooking in Indian restaurants for much of his life. When the perfect location became available, he was ready to open his own. Read More
  
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• Sask. students start petition, demand boost to education budget

  08-04-2022 14:55 via cbc.ca
  
  As school divisions across Saskatchewan consider staffing cuts in the wake of the recent provincial budget, some students in the province have signed a petition asking the government to boost education funding.
  
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• More than 1,100 customers still without power in southwest Sask.

  08-04-2022 14:38
  
  SaskPower said a total of 1,122 customers woke up without power once again on Friday in southwest Saskatchewan, as crews continue work to repair damaged infrastructure after a spring snowstorm earlier this week.
  
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• Playoff picture still not clear as Saskatoon Blades have two games to play

  08-04-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Blades’ playoff picture remains as muddied as only early April can deliver. Read More
  
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• Get out to a local performance: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon

  08-04-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  This weekend, get out in that fresh spring air as you head off to enjoy in-person events and support local artists and organizations. Read More
  
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• Candles from Sask. business spark donations for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

  08-04-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon business owner and operator is selling yellow-and-blue candles —the colours of the Ukrainian flag — with profits being donated to humanitarian efforts in the war-torn country.
  
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• Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Prince Albert city councillor look for solutions to crime in region

  08-04-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The way a city councillor in Prince Albert went about calling out the city's crime problem caught the attention of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation — which used the opportunity to pen an open letter to the city and its councillors asking to be a part of the solution.
  
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• Great Western Brewing planning $40M brewery expansion after Saskatoon city council approval - CBC.ca

  08-04-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Great Western Brewing planning $40M brewery expansion after Saskatoon city council approval  CBC.ca
  
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• Great Western Brewing planning $40M brewery expansion after Saskatoon city council approval

  08-04-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The CEO of Great Western Brewing Company is hoping an ambitious new project will pay off for the long-standing Saskatoon-based beer maker.
  
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• With a windfall from Ottawa comes great climate expectations for the oilpatch

  08-04-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As the need for the world to act on climate change grows and the pressure on the oilpatch mounts, the industry has increasingly pushed for more government support to develop, construct and scale up carbon capture and storage. The federal government came to the table on Thursday, pledging immediate and long-term financial support.
  
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• Meet the Canadian who blasted off in the first civilian mission to the International Space Station

  08-04-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Entrepreneur and philanthropist Mark Pathy launched to space as part of the first commercial mission to the International Space Station. But it's not all fun and games: He'll be conducting a dozen experiments with results researchers hope will be beneficial back on Earth.
  
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• Meet the Canadian blasting off as part of the first civilian mission to the International Space Station

  08-04-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Entrepreneur and philanthropist Mark Pathy is ready to launch to space as part of the first commercial mission to the International Space Station. But it's not all fun and games: He'll be conducting a dozen experiments with results researchers hope will be beneficial back on Earth.
  
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• Cryptocurrency review, free tampons — and other things you might have missed in the budget

  08-04-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland released her second federal budget on Thursday — a 280-page, multi-billion-dollar plan focused on cooling down Canada's housing market, boosting defence spending and transitioning to a greener economy. But those aren't the only spending items in the federal government's new fiscal plan.
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to three elementary schools after phoned-in threat - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  08-04-2022 09:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police respond to three elementary schools after phoned-in threat  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Community members band together after days without power in southwest Sask.

  08-04-2022 04:22 via cbc.ca
  
  After a storm rocked southwest Saskatchewan on Tuesday, local volunteers have come together to help deliver essentials to residents.
  
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• Saskatoon school divisions concerned with provincial budget

  08-04-2022 04:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  The two main Saskatoon school divisions voiced their concerns about the lack of provincial funding through a letter to the faculty, parents and students on Wednesday and Thursday.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating Thursday morning shooting

  08-04-2022 03:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say officers responded to the 100 block of Avenue O South around 4:45 a.m. after it was reported a man had been shot. 
  
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• Saskatchewan Huskies women’s basketball team proud of 2022 success - Global News

  08-04-2022 03:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Huskies women’s basketball team proud of 2022 success  Global News
  
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• Saskatchewan Huskies women’s basketball team proud of 2022 success

  08-04-2022 03:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Despite falling short of their goal to repeat as national champions the Huskies Women's Basketball team is proud of the successes they enjoyed in their return to the floor in 2022,
  
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• Saskatoon mayor Charlie Clark tests positive for COVID-19 | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  08-04-2022 03:10 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon mayor Charlie Clark tests positive for COVID-19 | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations on the rise; province encourages residents to get booster shots

  08-04-2022 02:13 via cbc.ca
  
  On Wednesday, there were 354 people in hospital with COVID-19, 30 more than a week ago. The number of ICU cases is holding steady at 20, compared to 21 last week.
  
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• Saskatchewan experiencing resurgence in COVID-19 cases, expected to last until June

  08-04-2022 02:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The government's weekly epi report showed there were 1,032 new COVID-19 cases confirmed by laboratory tests between March 27 and April 2. 
  
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• Saskatoon schools concerned with funding from provincial government as finalized 2022/23 budget deadline nears - Global News

  08-04-2022 01:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon schools concerned with funding from provincial government as finalized 2022/23 budget deadline nears  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating Pleasant Hill shooting - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  08-04-2022 01:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police investigating Pleasant Hill shooting  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating Pleasant Hill shooting

  08-04-2022 01:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating following a shooting early Thursday morning. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon, Chinook school divisions expect cuts after 'another difficult' budget

  08-04-2022 01:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's school divisions say budget funding increases won't even cover operating at status quo, forcing decisions about spending cuts. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan nurse challenges college’s ruling over professional misconduct

  08-04-2022 01:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan ruled Jessica McCulloch falsified records of narcotics given to patients and provided toiletries when she shouldn't have.
  
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• Saskatoon nurse told to pay $50K for discipline hearing where majority of charges were dropped - CTV News Saskatoon

  08-04-2022 01:11 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon nurse told to pay $50K for discipline hearing where majority of charges were dropped  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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