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• Fired FSIN director says he faced threats for mispronouncing hockey team name

  15-04-2022 23:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A First Nations sports director said he was fired after twice accidentally referring to an under-nine hockey team as the "Beerhawks." Read More
  
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• PAGC faces 'devastating' loss as huge blaze guts Prince Albert complex

  15-04-2022 23:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Firefighters in Prince Albert spent the day Friday fighting a huge blaze at a popular gym and events centre. Read More
  
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• Firefighters tackle huge blaze at Prince Albert complex

  15-04-2022 22:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Firefighters in Prince Albert spent the day Friday fighting a huge blaze at a popular gym and events centre. Read More
  
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• High COVID transmission levels in Sask. could continue for months: epidemiologist

  15-04-2022 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reached a near-record 403 COVID hospitalizations as of Wednesday, the last available data in the province's weekly report released on Thursday. The record was 410 hospitalizations in mid-February.
  
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• Saskatchewan not on Pope's apology visit list, sources say

  15-04-2022 22:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Pope Francis is not expected to visit Saskatchewan when he tours the country later this year. Read More
  
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• How one Saskatoon church is hoping to strike a balance on the third Easter Sunday of the pandemic - CTV News Saskatoon

  15-04-2022 22:00 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  How one Saskatoon church is hoping to strike a balance on the third Easter Sunday of the pandemic  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• How one Saskatoon church is hoping to strike a balance on the third Easter Sunday of the pandemic

  15-04-2022 22:00
  
  Heading into the third Easter Sunday of the pandemic, a Saskatoon church is hoping to strike a balance.
  
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• 'It's just devastating': Fire destroys major event centre in Prince Albert

  15-04-2022 21:56
  
  A major fire has destroyed the event centre and gym owned and operated by the Prince Albert Grand Council Friday morning.
  
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• Sask. RCMP charge woman with defrauding 11 victims, including seniors

  15-04-2022 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  In a letter to its members, Conexus Credit Union said 'this is an isolated incident linked to one former employee,' and they regret that it happened. 
  
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• Prince Albert first responders on scene of fire at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre

  15-04-2022 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The public is asked to avoid the area in the 2300 block of 9th Avenue West while crews battle a fire.
  
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• Community ‘devastated’ over loss of gathering place destroyed by fire: Prince Albert Grand Council

  15-04-2022 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The public is asked to avoid the area in the 2300 block of 9th Avenue West while crews battle a fire.
  
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• Firefighters expect to battle blaze at memorial centre in Prince Albert into night

  15-04-2022 20:50 via cbc.ca
  
  A fire that began Friday morning at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre is likely going Prince Albert emergency services is fighting a fire at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre Friday morning.
  
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• Emergency services tackling fire at memorial centre in Prince Albert

  15-04-2022 20:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Prince Albert emergency services is fighting a fire at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre Friday morning.
  
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• Blaze at memorial centre in Prince Albert devastating for community, grand council says

  15-04-2022 20:50 via cbc.ca
  
  A fire that began Friday morning at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre is likely going Prince Albert emergency services is fighting a fire at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre Friday morning.
  
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• 18-year-old driver charged in collision that killed man

  15-04-2022 18:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say on March 30, while vehicles were stopped for a train in the 800 block of Avenue W South, there was an altercation between two men.
  
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• New data finds COVID-19 made Canadians better tippers

  15-04-2022 18:42
  
  The tipping generosity of Canadians continues to remain above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from point of sale provider Square.
  
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• COVID-19 increased tipping generosity of Canadians, data finds

  15-04-2022 18:42
  
  The tipping generosity of Canadians continues to remain above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from point of sale provider Square.
  
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• U of S research imagery competition winners show beauty in knowledge

  15-04-2022 17:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For the eighth annual photo and image competition, University of Saskatchewan researchers showcase the beauty of knowledge that can be found in their work. Read More
  
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• Man seriously injured after attack by 5 people wielding machetes, Saskatoon police say - CTV News Saskatoon

  15-04-2022 15:56 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Man seriously injured after attack by 5 people wielding machetes, Saskatoon police say  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Man seriously injured after attack by 5 people wielding machetes, Saskatoon police say

  15-04-2022 15:56
  
  A man was left seriously injured following an assault Thursday afternoon, according to police.
  
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• NHL Hall-of-Famer Mike Bossy dies at 65

  15-04-2022 14:40
  
  Mike Bossy, one of hockey's most prolific goal-scorers and a star for the New York Islanders during their 1980s dynasty, has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 65.
  
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• Federal minister defends climate plans in Saskatoon stop - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  15-04-2022 14:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Federal minister defends climate plans in Saskatoon stop  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Federal minister defends climate plans in Saskatoon stop

  15-04-2022 14:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A federal cabinet minister defended his government's climate plans during a stop in Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• Sask. gov inks $4.8 million deal to revamp virtual health

  15-04-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatchewan company landed a $4.8 million deal to redesign how the province's doctors treat patients from afar. Read More
  
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• Sask. government, Opposition disappointed enhanced oil recovery excluded from federal tax credit

  15-04-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government and the Official Opposition say they are disappointed a federal tax credit for carbon capture and storage announced in last week's federal budget doesn't apply to projects that use a process referred to as enhanced oil recovery.
  
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• Pope Francis to make 3 Canadian stops in July to meet residential school survivors, sources say

  15-04-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Pope Francis is expected to visit at least three cities during a late July trip to Canada, CBC News has learned.
  
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• 18-year-old driver charged in collision that killed man - Global News

  15-04-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  18-year-old driver charged in collision that killed man  Global News
  
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• Injured Person - 1400 block 21st Street West

  15-04-2022 08:40 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  On April 14 at approximately 3:15pm police were called to the 1400 block of 21st Street West for a report of an injured person. On arrival Police located a 43 year old male that had been attacked by five unknown suspects armed with machetes. He received  serious injuries but is in stable condition.He was transported to the hospital by Medavie Health Services West.  The Serious Assault Unit and the Forensic Identification Unit attended and are investigating.(Occurrence Number: 22-40943)
  
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• Saskatchewan man found guilty of killing ex-girlfriend loses appeal

  15-04-2022 03:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Joseph “David” Caissie was sentenced to life in prison in January 2019 with no chance of parole for 25 years for first-degree murder and offering an indignity to a body. 
  
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• Saskatoon firefighters sending equipment to Ukraine sister city

  15-04-2022 02:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The city of Saskatoon is working with firefighters to help its sister city, Chernivtsi in Ukraine. They're holding a lunch at TCU Place to raise money to send over equipment.
  
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• Saskatchewan communities left with snowy mess to clean up after ‘historic’ storm

  15-04-2022 02:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Southeastern communities like Estevan are left with a snowy mess to clean up after the 'historic' prairie snow storm that tampered through the town this week.
  
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• Missing German shepherd rescued from well near village of Love, Sask.

  15-04-2022 02:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Firefighters used a tow strap to rescue a dog found in a well two days after it went missing.
  
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• Accused killer's DNA found on object in victim's apartment, analyst testifies

  15-04-2022 01:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A fire poker from the ransacked apartment where Richard Fernuk was found dead contained DNA from Leo Roy Daniels, a first-degree murder trial heard Thursday in Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• City of Saskatoon working with firefighters to help sister city in Ukraine - Global News

  15-04-2022 01:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Saskatoon working with firefighters to help sister city in Ukraine  Global News
  
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• Public inquest to be held into death of Fishing Lake First Nation man shot by police

  15-04-2022 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  A public inquest into the 2019 death of Lucien Silverquill from the Fishing Lake First Nation, who was fatally shot by police, will take place in Yorkton, Sask. beginning in May.
  
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• Federal government gives additional $750 million for Canadian superclusters

  15-04-2022 01:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Protein Industries Canada already has 45 projects, valued at more than $480 million underway across the country.
  
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• Sask. woman, 63, charged with defrauding 11 people, most seniors

  15-04-2022 01:02
  
  Saskatoon RCMP have charged a 63-year-old woman with fraud and theft over $5,000 after a 16-month investigation.
  
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• Saskatoon SPCA gets funding increase, but not as much as the organization says it needs - CTV News Saskatoon

  15-04-2022 00:59 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon SPCA gets funding increase, but not as much as the organization says it needs  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon SPCA gets funding increase, but not as much as the organization says it needs

  15-04-2022 00:59
  
  During this week's planning committee meeting, city councillors voted to increase funding to the Saskatoon SPCA — but the organization says it's not enough.
  
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• Saskatoon unites to help sister city in Ukraine - CBC.ca

  15-04-2022 00:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon unites to help sister city in Ukraine  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon unites to help sister city in Ukraine

  15-04-2022 00:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Community and business leaders are uniting behind a fundraising effort called Unite for Ukraine to purchase and transport essential equipment and supplies to Saskatoon’s sister city of Chernivtsi.
  
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• Whistleblowers need better protection in Saskatchewan: report

  15-04-2022 00:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The public interest disclosure commissioner outlined a number of ways the government can work to assure public sector employees can file complaints without fear of reprisal.
  
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• Saskatchewan ombudsman renews call for apology from Extendicare in latest annual report

  15-04-2022 00:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mary McFadyen noted an apology is not an admission of guilt in Saskatchewan, and called on the corporation to reach out to all of the families of those lost in the outbreak.
  
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• Saskatchewan ombudsman renews call for apology from Extendicare

  15-04-2022 00:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mary McFadyen noted an apology is not an admission of guilt in Saskatchewan, and called on the corporation to reach out to all of the families of those lost in the outbreak.
  
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• Saskatoon Blades down to one win and a prayer for fourth place - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  15-04-2022 00:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Blades down to one win and a prayer for fourth place  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon Blades down to one win and a prayer for fourth place

  15-04-2022 00:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  All the Saskatoon Blades can do is try and win a hockey game. Read More
  
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• David Caissie's first-degree murder conviction appeal dismissed

  15-04-2022 00:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In a unanimous decision handed down Thursday, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dismissed an attempt to overturn David Caissie's first-degree murder conviction. Read More
  
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• Virtual healthcare company signs $4.8M contract with Sask. government

  15-04-2022 00:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  A virtual health care app is back after being discontinued in December. A partnership with the Sask. government will soon offer access for health-care providers and patients.
  
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• Virtual doctor visits will resume in Saskatchewan as officials sign $4.8M contract

  15-04-2022 00:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  A virtual health care app is back after being discontinued in December. A partnership with the Sask. government will soon offer access for health-care providers and patients.
  
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