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• Unemployment rate rises to 5.5% in Saskatchewan

  06-05-2022 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Statistics Canada reported the unemployment rate in Saskatchewan was up 0.5 percentage points to 5.5 per cent in April.
  
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• 'I don’t think we’re in a state of worry yet': Sask. farmers reporting slower than average start to seeding

  06-05-2022 23:31
  
  Producers throughout Saskatchewan are facing delayed seeding due to cooler temperatures and an early spring snowstorm, according to the province’s first crop report of 2022.
  
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• Public health agency trying to find out how many Canadians are struggling with 'long COVID'

  06-05-2022 23:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Federal agencies are trying to get a handle on how many Canadians are suffering from "long COVID" as researchers learn more about the mysterious after-effects of the virus.
  
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• ‘It’s for show’: Nippi-Albright critical of Sask. government’s commitment to MMIWG

  06-05-2022 23:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  In front of a full visitors' gallery, MLAs took part in an emergency debate on the issue. The opposition's First Nations relations critic, though, called the action "lip service".
  
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• Rush to-do list a long one as they head into off-season

  06-05-2022 22:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  This will not be an idle off-season for the Saskatchewan Rush. Read More
  
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• Police make two more arrests in 2017 shooting death of Tyler Morin

  06-05-2022 22:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two men have been arrested in connection with the 2017 homicide of Tyler Owen Morin. Read More
  
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• Crossbows, body armour and 16 firearms among items seized by police during investigation

  06-05-2022 21:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police have arrested one man and seized a number of weapons during an ongoing investigation into trafficking drugs and firearms. Read More
  
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• Manager at business that went up in flames said customer alerted them to fire

  06-05-2022 20:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tran said there were six motel rooms in the building, which were booked often for travellers, especially in the winter for those who may be stranded by a storm.
  
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• Mother's Day visits at care homes should go ahead, even for residents in outbreak zones: SHA

  06-05-2022 20:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Outbreaks at long-term care homes trigger red level restrictions that prohibit social visits, but Saskatchewan Health Authority Dr. Johnmark Opondo says family visitation should be accommodated for Mother's Day, unless residents are sick.
  
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• 23-year-old man facing weapons, drug charges: Saskatoon police - Global News

  06-05-2022 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  23-year-old man facing weapons, drug charges: Saskatoon police  Global News
  
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• 23-year-old man facing weapons, drug charges: Saskatoon police

  06-05-2022 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  A search warrant at a home in Saskatoon and a home in Marcelin, Sask., led to the seizure of eight rifles and four loaded prohibited firearms, among other items, police say.
  
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• More murder charges laid in connection with 2017 shooting

  06-05-2022 19:18
  
  Saskatoon police announced two men have been charged with first degree murder in connection with the homicide of Tyler Morin in 2017.
  
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• Saskatoon police seize numerous weapons following eight-month investigation | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  06-05-2022 18:50 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police seize numerous weapons following eight-month investigation | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Cache of weapons seized by Saskatoon police following eight-month investigation

  06-05-2022 18:50
  
  A 23-year-old man is facing numerous charges following an eight-month investigation by Saskatoon police into trafficking of guns and drugs.
  
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• Correction - Two More Arrested in 2017 Homicide

  06-05-2022 18:48 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The accused ages are 23 and 26 years respectively.  (Occurrence Number: 22-116388)
  
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• Regina, Saskatoon hospitals still under 'tremendous' pressure: health minister - CBC.ca

  06-05-2022 18:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Regina, Saskatoon hospitals still under 'tremendous' pressure: health minister  CBC.ca
  
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• Two More Arrested in 2017 Morin Homicide

  06-05-2022 18:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Additional arrests have been made in connection with the 2017 homicide of Tyler Owen Morin. A 19-year-old man has been arrested by Wadena RCMP and a 21 year old man was taken into custody by Regina Police Service.  The arrests were made on May 5, 2022.  Both are facing charges of 1st degree murder. They will been seen by a Justice of the Peace this evening and are expected to appear in court on Monday, May 9, 2022.Court information # 991195644.(Occurrence Number: 22-116388)
  
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• Arrest - Project Greyhound - SPS Guns & Gangs Investigation

  06-05-2022 17:48 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 23-year-old man is facing charges following Project Greyhound, an eight month investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service Guns & Gangs Unit into the trafficking of firearms and drugs. In September 2021, police began an investigation into a suspect that was trafficking firearms and drugs. As a result, the subject of the investigation was arrested on May 4, 2022, during a traffic stop in the 2500 block of 8th Street East. During the arrest, police located a bag under the driver&r
  
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• Gas prices hit record highs across the country

  06-05-2022 17:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Canadians in most parts of the country are waking up to higher gas prices on Friday, with prices either well above $2 a litre or creeping closer to that benchmark.
  
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• Commercial flock in Saskatchewan, 2 backyard flocks in B.C. have avian flu: CFIA

  06-05-2022 17:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says avian flu has been found on three more farms in Western Canada — two in British Columbia and one in Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• For second time, StarPhoenix reporter Zak Vescera receives prestigious Goff Penny award for young journalists

  06-05-2022 17:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For the second time, Saskatoon StarPhoenix reporter Zak Vescera has been honoured as one of the top young print journalists in the country. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon's Nutrien Playland opens Sunday - SaskToday.ca

  06-05-2022 17:11 via sasktoday.ca
  
  Saskatoon's Nutrien Playland opens Sunday  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Spacious acreage build provides convenience of suburbs in quiet country setting

  06-05-2022 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If you’re looking for a little extra space to relax and grow, you might find Pawluk Homes’ latest showhome in Edgemont Park Estates checks all the right boxes. Located at 253 Edgemont Cres., the home sits in a development just a few minutes south of Saskatoon on Clarence Avenue. Read More
  
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• New Faces, New Places: Saskatoon-born entrepreneur offers new line of alcohol-free cocktails

  06-05-2022 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today, the StarPhoenix talks to Dalia Kohen, an entrepreneur who grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from Walter Murray Collegiate. Read More
  
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• Amnesty International says it has found evidence of war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine

  06-05-2022 14:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Amnesty International announced Friday that it has evidence of alleged war crimes committed earlier this year by Russian forces in the Kyiv region during the invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• Paetkau bids farewell with final SSO concert this weekend

  06-05-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After seven years with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, music director Eric Paetkau is ready to explore something new. Read More
  
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• Celebrate Mother's Day: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon

  06-05-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  This Mother's Day weekend, take in the Jane's Walk and Vesna festivals, or check out some other events and activities around the city. Read More
  
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• Regina, Saskatoon hospitals still under 'tremendous' pressure: health minister

  06-05-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Medicine wards in Saskatoon and Regina hospitals are still experiencing an "extended" amount of pressure, as they continue to operate well above capacity, Health Minister Paul Merriman says.
  
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• Why Canadians should care about the leaked SCOTUS opinion overturning Roe v. Wade

  06-05-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In a very practical way, much of our country has the same lack of access to abortion services that has been accomplished in various U.S. states via criminal law. Here in Canada, we call it provincial jurisdiction over health care, writes Kerri A. Froc.
  
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• Spadina Crescent closed between Queen and 25th streets starting Monday - Saskatoon.ca |

  06-05-2022 09:00 via saskatoon.ca
  
  Spadina Crescent closed between Queen and 25th streets starting Monday  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Guy Lafleur fan pays tribute to hockey legend as the world, his family say goodbye one last time

  06-05-2022 04:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jim Taman and other Saskatoon fans gathered to pay tribute to the hockey legend, share fond memories and write them in a book that will later be sent to the Lafleur family.
  
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• Sales ease, but low supply drives home prices to record highs in Saskatoon

  06-05-2022 04:30
  
  Home sales in Saskatoon have slowed, but home prices continue to rise reaching record highs, according to the latest report from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA).
  
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• Families and Indigenous leaders gather in Regina for Red Dress Day

  06-05-2022 02:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Events took place in Regina on May 4th for the National Day of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, where families and leaders gathered to raise awareness.
  
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• Reconciliation Saskatoon honours Red Dress Day | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  06-05-2022 02:11 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Reconciliation Saskatoon honours Red Dress Day | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Reconciliation Saskatoon honours Red Dress Day

  06-05-2022 02:11
  
  Reconciliation Saskatoon gathered at the River Landing Amphitheatre for their quarterly meeting with many people wearing red to honour Red Dress Day.
  
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• Huskies relaunch Dog's Breakfast; next on the menu is football spring camp

  06-05-2022 02:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Thursday morning at Prairieland Park, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies basked in cameras, bright lights, bacon, a large throng, and — most important — a sense of normalcy. Read More
  
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• RCMP turning to public to find missing woman who flew from Sask. to B.C.

  06-05-2022 01:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP say the family of a missing woman who flew from Saskatchewan to Victoria on April 24 is concerned for her safety and well-being. 
  
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• Seeding behind 5-year average as snowstorms, rainfall cause delays: Sask. crop report

  06-05-2022 01:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's crop report for April 26 to May 2 has been released. And there are concerns about agriculture delays as the province moves into spring weather. 
  
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• Regina podcast aims to revitalize Indigenous languages

  06-05-2022 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  An Indigenous podcast based in Regina aims to revitalize and preserve Indigenous languages through this project with knowledge keepers, elders and community members who contribute.
  
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• Cameron denies allegations of bullying at FSIN labour trial

  06-05-2022 01:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon trial paints two pictures of the most powerful First Nations politician in the province. Read More
  
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• Shifting wind may have saved Waskesiu Lake landmark from complete destruction during fire

  06-05-2022 01:23
  
  Tim Tran was working in the kitchen at LT’s Food and Fuel when a customer came in saying there was a fire.
  
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• Expect normal to above-normal fire season in Sask, public safety agency says

  06-05-2022 01:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After last year more than doubled the average number of wildfires, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is projecting a rough return to normalcy. Read More
  
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• Sask. Conservative leadership hopeful says he was disqualified despite meeting requirements

  06-05-2022 01:10
  
  A Saskatchewan business owner says while he met the requirements to officially join the federal Conservative leadership race, a clerical issue ended his hopes of leading the party.
  
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• Humboldt murder victim's body was 'pretty well hidden,' investigators testify

  06-05-2022 01:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• City of Saskatoon prepares for construction season - Global News

  06-05-2022 00:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Saskatoon prepares for construction season  Global News
  
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• City of Saskatoon prepares for construction season

  06-05-2022 00:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  After winter and spring comes construction season. The City of Saskatoon is planning multiple areas to improve, creating several zones drivers may want to avoid this summer.
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan reports 766 cases last week, 52% of adults have booster

  06-05-2022 00:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Of the cases reported last week, 56 per cent were 50 and older. The province also reported 14 new COVID-19 deaths last week.
  
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• Sask. likely to see normal to above-normal wildfire season: SPSA

  06-05-2022 00:43
  
  Saskatchewan residents can expect an average to above-average season of wildfires.
  
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• $65M of road construction to take over high-traffic areas this summer

  06-05-2022 00:25
  
  The City of Saskatoon is tackling some major roadways during the 2022 construction season.
  
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• U of S welomes new footbal recruits for spring training

  06-05-2022 00:15
  
  The Saskatchewan Huskies’ Dog’s Breakfast returned on Thursday morning, with more than 1,400 in attendance raising $110,000 for the Huskies Football Foundation.
  
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