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• Mentorship program developed for new Sask. doctors

  16-05-2022 23:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A new program is trying to make Saskatchewan a little friendlier for new doctors. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police use of force incidents rose, injuries to suspects fell in 2021

  16-05-2022 23:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police did not discharge a firearm or use a baton during any response related to a suspect last year, according to their annual use of force report. Read More
  
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• 'Canada is not immune,' leading Black voices say in response to Buffalo mass shooting

  16-05-2022 23:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Members of the Black community in Canada on Monday are warning this country is also vulnerable to hate crime as they react with shock and horror to Saturday's bloodshed in Buffalo that left 10 Black people dead.
  
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• Saskatchewan introduces amendments to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public places

  16-05-2022 23:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Amendments presented on Monday would provide Saskatchewan municipalities and park authorities with the discretion to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public spaces.
  
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• Sask. govt. wants to allow municipalities, parks to permit alcohol in outdoor spaces

  16-05-2022 22:45 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government is hoping to pass amendments that will allow municipalities the ability to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public spaces, but the Opposition says it will not support the change in time for summer.
  
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• Sask. govt. to allow municipalities, parks to permit alcohol in outdoor spaces

  16-05-2022 22:45 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government has passed amendments that will allow municipalities the ability to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public spaces.
  
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• Two officers injured after scuffle with suspect: police

  16-05-2022 22:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police say two officers were injured while attempting to arrest a man in a Riversdale apartment. Read More
  
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• Assault PO - 500 block 20th Street West

  16-05-2022 22:16 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 57 year old Saskatoon man is facing a number of charges including assaulting a peace officer following an incident which occurred in the 500 block of 20th Street West over the weekend.Just before 1:00 a.m., May 14, 2022, Police were called to an altercation at the building.  Two people, ages 22 and 24, reported that as they were leaving an apartment suite, a male resident of another suite began harassing and physically assaulting them.  He is then reported to have locked the exi
  
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• Pleas to find 5-year-old Frank Young continue as family speaks out for first time

  16-05-2022 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Indigenous leaders call for government resources to assist in the ongoing search as Frank Young's family speak out for the first time since his disappearance on April 19.
  
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• Rising fuel costs a challenge in search for missing Sask. boy

  16-05-2022 21:59
  
  The rising cost of fuel is complicating the nearly month-long search for a missing Saskatchewan boy continues.
  
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• Charges against Saskatoon-area First Nations chief stayed - CKOM News Talk Sports

  16-05-2022 21:56 via ckom.com
  
  Charges against Saskatoon-area First Nations chief stayed  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Where most police street checks happen in Saskatoon - CTV News Saskatoon

  16-05-2022 21:54 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Where most police street checks happen in Saskatoon  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Where most police street checks happen in Saskatoon

  16-05-2022 21:54
  
  Saskatoon Police Service says all of the 189 contact interviews conducted by its officers last year complied with policy.
  
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• Saskatchewan government boosting development on potential hydrogen hub

  16-05-2022 21:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan will provide funding for the creation of a foundation report study to help ramp up development work on a potential hydrogen hub in the Regina-Moose Jaw region.
  
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• Ukrainian Canadian Congress' Saskatoon branch celebrates international Vyshyvanka Day - News Talk 980 CJME

  16-05-2022 21:07 via cjme.com
  
  Ukrainian Canadian Congress' Saskatoon branch celebrates international Vyshyvanka Day  News Talk 980 CJME
  
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• Ukrainian Canadian Congress' Saskatoon branch celebrates international Vyshyvanka Day - CKOM News Talk Sports

  16-05-2022 21:07 via ckom.com
  
  Ukrainian Canadian Congress' Saskatoon branch celebrates international Vyshyvanka Day  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatchewan COVID-19 wastewater numbers show massive decrease

  16-05-2022 20:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The latest findings from wastewater testing show large decreases in COVID-19 levels in three Saskatchewan cities as well as a drop in levels of unidentifiable subvariants.
  
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• Assault, mischief charges against Whitecap Dakota First Nation Chief Darcy Bear stayed

  16-05-2022 20:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Assault and mischief charges against Whitecap Dakota First Nation Chief Darcy Bear have been stayed.
  
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• Cirque du Soleil coming to Saskatchewan this summer

  16-05-2022 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Cirque du Soleil will return to Saskatchewan this summer, with their brand-new production OVO, which explores the life of insects and the beauty of biodiversity.
  
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• Grandmother of missing 5-year-old Frank Young says family is still hopeful as search reaches Day 28

  16-05-2022 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  It's now Day 28 of the search for a missing five-year-old boy from Red Earth Cree Nation. Frank Young's grandmother Teresa Whitecap was in tears on Monday while addressing the public.
  
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• Grandmother of missing 5-year-old Frank Young addresses public as search reaches Day 28

  16-05-2022 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  It's now Day 28 of the search for a missing five-year-old boy from Red Earth Cree Nation. Frank Young's grandmother Teresa Whitecap was in tears on Monday while addressing the public.
  
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• Grandmother of missing 5-year-old Frank Young addresses public as search reaches 28th day

  16-05-2022 20:03 via cbc.ca
  
  It's now Day 28 of the search for a missing five-year-old boy from Red Earth Cree Nation. Frank Young's grandmother Teresa Whitecap was in tears on Monday while addressing the public.
  
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• Cirque du Soleil's OVO coming to Saskatoon - CTV News Saskatoon

  16-05-2022 20:01 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Cirque du Soleil's OVO coming to Saskatoon  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Take a look inside this 80-acre, $2.4M Sask. property with 10,000 trees

  16-05-2022 19:34
  
  A home in western Saskatchewan stands out for its prairie views — with thousands of trees planted on the property and a unique walking trail.
  
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• A look inside this 80-acre, $2.4M Sask. property with 10,000 trees

  16-05-2022 19:34
  
  A home in western Saskatchewan stands out for its prairie views — with thousands of trees planted on the property and a unique walking trail.
  
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• Cirque du Soleil's OVO coming to the Sasktel Centre this summer

  16-05-2022 19:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Cirque du Soleil's high-flying, insect-themed production OVO is swinging into the Sasktel Centre this summer. Read More
  
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• Women are owning their roles on the farm and Canada's census shows it

  16-05-2022 18:57 via cbc.ca
  
  For generations, the role women play in agricultural life was undervalued by society and by themselves, but that's beginning to change. The census shows that since 2016, more women are operating farms in Canada.
  
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• COVID-19 levels in wastewater drop across three Saskatchewan cities

  16-05-2022 18:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Researchers reported encouraging news from Saskatoon's sewers as the amount of COVID-19 in the city's wastewater dipped to a low not seen in months. Read More
  
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• Cirque to Soleil's OVO coming to the Sasktel Centre this summer

  16-05-2022 18:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Cirque du Soleil's high-flying, insect-themed production OVO is swinging into the Sasktel Centre this summer. Read More
  
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• Man living in Sask. gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy

  16-05-2022 18:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Before January, people could only get psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy through clinical trials or medical exemptions. Now, licensed experts can file applications for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.
  
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• Video shows suspect smashing his way into Prince Albert building

  16-05-2022 18:22
  
  A video shared by Prince Albert police shows a suspect smashing his way into a residential building.
  
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• Residential school survivors, Indigenous leaders say Queen should apologize next

  16-05-2022 18:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Now that residential school survivors have an initial apology from Pope Francis for the conduct of some Catholics at the facilities, president of the Métis National Council Cassidy Caron says the Queen should be the next to apologize.
  
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• Cirque du Soleil's OVO coming to Saskatoon

  16-05-2022 18:01
  
  Cirque du Soleil is bringing its insect-themed show to Saskatoon this Summer.
  
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• New COVID-19 wastewater study shows drop in cities across Sask.

  16-05-2022 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan say their latest COVID-19 wastewater results are good news.
  
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• Canadian home prices fall 6% in April, down for second month in a row

  16-05-2022 15:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The average price of a Canadian home stood at $746,000 in April, down six per cent from the previous month but still higher than a year ago.
  
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• Canadian home prices fall 6% in April, down for 2nd month in a row

  16-05-2022 15:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The average price of a Canadian home stood at $746,000 in April, down six per cent from the previous month but still higher than a year ago.
  
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• New building will house new Saskatoon non-profit coalition - CJWW

  16-05-2022 15:21 via cjwwradio.com
  New building will house new Saskatoon non-profit coalition  CJWW
  
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• Total lunar eclipse a spectacular show for stargazers

  16-05-2022 15:20 via cbc.ca
  
  A total lunar eclipse provided a spectacular celestial show as it unfolded Sunday night into early Monday.
  
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• New SMA President Dr. John Gjevre wants to travel far and wide to support docs

  16-05-2022 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Medical Association's new president says he wants to knit together a profession left exhausted and isolated after more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• 'Shared circumstances' and the proposed changes to Sask.'s federal electoral districts

  16-05-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The chair of the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Saskatchewan says electoral district redistribution is a key part of the democratic process.
  
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• Police, NCC emails show communication breakdown during Freedom Convoy

  16-05-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Efforts by law enforcement to monitor and control large crowds in downtown Ottawa during the early days of the Freedom Convoy were at times hampered by confusion over jurisdictional power and chaotic communications between officials.
  
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• I'm a pastor who has counselled against abortion. I know first-hand how hard that decision is

  16-05-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  When it became apparent that Jason McAllister’s daughter would be born with major developmental challenges, he and his wife were offered the option to abort.
  
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• Juno Awards 2022: Live music and Simu Liu guide ceremony to safe landing

  16-05-2022 06:35 via cbc.ca
  
  The Junos returned to the stage before a live audience Sunday, after COVID-19 forced organizers to hold the awards virtually the last two years, and the outdoor show featured performances from stars like Avril Lavigne, Deborah Cox and Arkells, as well as brilliantly charismatic hosting by Simu Liu.
  
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• Political movement 'Saskatchewan United' attempting to gain party recognition

  16-05-2022 04:08
  
  Former Sask. Party MLA turned Independent Nadine Wilson and former federal Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz are both involved with the 'Saskatchewan United' movement.
  
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• Rider nation disappointed over training camp cancellation amid CFL work stoppage

  16-05-2022 03:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA)  are ongoing after the current one expired at midnight Saturday. 
  
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• Soaring gas prices stalling summer road trips for Canadians: survey

  16-05-2022 03:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two-thirds of Canadian drivers will be staying closer to home this summer.
  
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• 'My wife and daughter are in safety': Dozens of Ukrainian refugees welcomed in Saskatoon

  16-05-2022 03:06
  
  Dozens of Ukrainian refugees received a warm welcome from the Saskatoon Ukrainian community during rally at River Landing on Sunday.
  
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• Saskatoon cyclist handed $150 ticket for bike rack on rear of vehicle - Global News

  16-05-2022 00:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon cyclist handed $150 ticket for bike rack on rear of vehicle  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon cyclist handed $150 ticket for bike rack on rear of vehicle

  16-05-2022 00:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Craig de Gier, an avid cyclist and cycling promotor received a $150 ticket on Saturday for having a rear bike rack attached to his car.
  
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• 'A celestial ballet': People can watch a total lunar eclipse over Sask. on Sunday night

  16-05-2022 00:50 via cbc.ca
  
  If the skies are clear, residents in the province and all across the country will be able to watch a special celestial event: the first total lunar eclipse of the year.
  
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