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• ICE Unit charges 19-year-old Saskatoon man with child porn possession

  01-06-2022 23:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged a 19-year-old Saskatoon man with multiple child pornography offences. Read More
  
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• Samwel Uko’s parents tell coroner’s inquest they were robbed of a son

  01-06-2022 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  In May 2020, Samwel Uko drowned himself after being removed from a Regina hospital as he was seeking mental help for hearing voices.
  
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• Samwel Uko’s parents say they were robbed of a son

  01-06-2022 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  In May 2020, Samwel Uko drowned himself after being removed from a Regina hospital as he was seeking mental help for hearing voices.
  
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• Researcher at centre of Indigenous identity controversy resigns from U of S

  01-06-2022 23:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  U of S College of Medicine Dean Preston Smith announced Bourassa's resignation in a statement posted on the university's website. Read More
  
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• Canada authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster for 16- and 17-year-olds

  01-06-2022 23:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Previously, booster shots were only approved for adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are vulnerable to COVID-19.
  
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• Liberals say they're open to speaking with provinces, cities about expanding drug decriminalization

  01-06-2022 22:52 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government says it's open to further decriminalization of small-scale possession of hard drugs in jurisdictions across the country, while the Conservatives say they support what they call a health-based approach to drug addiction.
  
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• Arrest - Saskatchewan Child Exploitation Unit Investigation

  01-06-2022 22:50 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit has charged a Saskatoon man with multiple child pornography offences. The investigation involves the distribution of child pornography over multiple social media platforms and over a time-span of several months.On May 4, 2022, investigators with the ICE unit and SPS patrol executed a search warrant at the residence which had been identified as where the offences were occurring. Forensic examination of several electronic devices was conducted and
  
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• University of Sask. professor resigns after claims of Indigenous ancestry disputed

  01-06-2022 22:43
  
  A prominent health professor resigned from the University of Saskatchewan effective Wednesday after her Indigenous ancestry was questioned.
  
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• Sask. RCMP issue warrant for murder suspect

  01-06-2022 21:39
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP have issued a warrant for a murder suspect.
  
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• Saskatoon fire department says fatal house fire caused by smoking in bed

  01-06-2022 21:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Investigators say a fatal fire was accidentally ignited by a 64-year-old man smoking in bed while on assisted oxygen.
  
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• Former Saskatchewan Mountie to stand trial for killing man

  01-06-2022 21:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  PRINCE ALBERT — A former Saskatchewan Mountie has been ordered to stand trial in the killing of a 26-year-old man. Read More
  
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• Canada's tornado warnings falling well short of targets, analysis finds

  01-06-2022 21:24 via cbc.ca
  
  As summer quickly approaches, so too does the threat of tornadoes. But the chance that Canadians will be properly warned about an approaching twister are low, according to a new report.
  
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• Former RCMP officer to stand trial for 1st-degree murder

  01-06-2022 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bernie Herman, who is 54, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Braden Herman, who police say is not related to the accused.
  
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• Carrie Bourassa, who claimed to be Indigenous without evidence, has resigned from U of Sask.

  01-06-2022 21:13 via cbc.ca
  
  In a brief statement, the University of Saskatchewan has announced that Carrie Bourassa has resigned. This comes about eight months after a CBC investigation revealed that she had been claiming Indigenous ancestry without evidence.
  
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• Second-degree murder charge laid in Cumberland House death

  01-06-2022 21:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Cumberland House RCMP have charged a man with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a woman in the community. Read More
  
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• Man wanted on 2nd-degree murder charge in death of 24-year-old woman in northern Sask.

  01-06-2022 21:04 via cbc.ca
  An arrest warrant has been issued for Alvin Thomas, 39, who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Marisha Hoksbergen, 24, over the weekend in northern Saskatchewan.
  
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• High-school golf city championships set to tee off at the Willows

  01-06-2022 20:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In 2019, Alex Swinnerton and Jackson Wingert battled it out in a playoff to decide the high school junior golf city champion. Swinnerton emerged victorious. On Wednesday, the pair who are now seniors at Centennial Collegiate, compete again, along with dozens of others from numerous city schools, for team and individual high school city championships at the Willows Golf and Country Club. Read More
  
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• Sask. woman alleges baby was 'thrown in the garbage' after miscarriage at hospital

  01-06-2022 20:45
  
  A Saskatchewan family says they were told their baby was 'thrown in the garbage' following a miscarriage.
  
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• Saskatoon police charge 18-year-old following replica gun scare at school - CTV News Saskatoon

  01-06-2022 20:30 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police charge 18-year-old following replica gun scare at school  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police charge 18-year-old following replica gun scare at school

  01-06-2022 20:30
  
  An 18-year-old man had been charged in connection to an alleged assault involving a replica gun at a Saskatoon school.
  
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• 'They deceived us,' says Samwel Uko's family on highly emotional 3rd day of inquest

  01-06-2022 20:21 via cbc.ca
  
  A member of Samwel Uko's family erupted in anger and pain today at the third day of the coroner's inquiry into his death.
  
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• Samwel Uko inquest session takes break after family outburst

  01-06-2022 20:21 via cbc.ca
  
  A member of Samwel Uko's family erupted in anger and pain today at the third day of the coroner's inquiry into his death.
  
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• Samwel Uko inquest session hears nurse, security guard and police testify

  01-06-2022 20:21 via cbc.ca
  
  A member of Samwel Uko's family erupted in anger and pain today at the third day of the coroner's inquiry into his death.
  
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• Charges Laid - Firearm Incident - 200 Block Primrose Drive

  01-06-2022 20:15 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The 18 year old male charged following an incident involving a firearm in the 200 block of Primrose Drive yesterday is now facing five Criminal Code charges including; possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence, assault with a weapon (x2) and causing bodily harm with intent - air gun or pistol.  Court information # 991198240. (Occurrence Number: 22-61242)
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured in early morning Saskatoon house fire - Global News

  01-06-2022 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  1 dead, 1 injured in early morning Saskatoon house fire  Global News
  
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• 1 dead, 1 injured in early morning Saskatoon house fire

  01-06-2022 19:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire in the 1700 block of Avenue G North, early Wednesday. Damage is estimated at $25,000.
  
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• Saskatoon switches parking apps on July 1

  01-06-2022 19:16
  
  Beginning July 1, Parkedin will replace WayToPark as the city’s app-based parking payment service, the city said in a news release.
  
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• Saskatoon switches parking apps July 1

  01-06-2022 19:16
  
  Beginning July 1, Parkedin will replace WayToPark as the city’s app-based parking payment service, the city said in a news release.
  
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• Morning news rewind: Wednesday, June 1

  01-06-2022 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' on Wednesday, June 1.
  
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• Fatal Mayfair bedroom fire caused by smoking while on assisted oxygen

  01-06-2022 18:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department says a 64-year-old man is dead after a bedroom fire at a home in Mayfair. Read More
  
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• No saddle, no helmet, just a determination to reach the finish line: A glimpse at Indian Horse Relay

  01-06-2022 18:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Indian Horse Relay racing is relatively new to Canada. For Indigenous People's Month, we learn from a young rider with a passion for 'North America's original extreme sport' — one that involves speed, adrenaline and toughness.
  
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• Man killed in Saskatoon basement fire

  01-06-2022 18:06
  
  A man is dead after a fire overnight in the city's Mayfair neighbourhood.
  
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• Sask. economy projected to grow 7.9 per cent in 2022, lead the country: report

  01-06-2022 17:28
  
  A report from the Conference Board of Canada projects Saskatchewan will lead the country in economic growth in 2022.
  
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• Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: June 2022

  01-06-2022 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Each day, Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer-submitted photo for the Your Saskatchewan photo of the day.
  
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• Bank of Canada raises interest rate to 1.5%

  01-06-2022 16:14 via cbc.ca
  
  The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.5 per cent and signalled that more hikes are on the way.
  
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• Bank of Canada raises benchmark interest rate to 1.5%, signals more hikes on the way

  01-06-2022 16:14 via cbc.ca
  
  The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to 1.5 per cent on Wednesday and signalled that more hikes are on the way.
  
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• Called for travelling: Sebastian Aris took long trek from Denmark to join CEBL's Rattlers

  01-06-2022 14:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  What to do during a 24-hour journey between continents? Read More
  
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• Sask. eyes deal with private surgery companies to reduce backlog

  01-06-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's government plans to hire a private company to help clear a backlog of surgeries that ballooned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• New federal gun control legislation 'virtue signalling,' Sask. premier says

  01-06-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe is criticizing new gun control legislation tabled this week by the federal government that would put a national freeze the sale of handguns in Canada.
  
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• New federal gun control legislation 'virtue signaling,' Sask. premier says

  01-06-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Premier Scott Moe is criticizing new gun control legislation tabled this week by the federal government that would put a national freeze the sale of handguns in Canada.
  
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• B.C. man among first Canadians approved for COVID-19 vaccine injury payout

  01-06-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Ross Wightman, who was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome last year following a dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, has been approved for a pain and suffering payout under Canada's Vaccine Injury Support Program.
  
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• Saskatoon fire marshal reminds people of fire safety after massive blaze destroys condo building

  01-06-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A fire marshal is reminding people about the importance of having a fire safety plan after a condo building in Saskatoon's Sutherland neighbourhood was destroyed after a plastic container was used as an ashtray, sparking a massive fire.
  
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• Trudeau government has adopted dozens of secret cabinet orders since coming to power

  01-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government has adopted 72 secret orders-in-council — hidden from Parliament and Canadians — since coming to office, CBC News has learned.
  
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• New rapid test for syphilis can give patients immediate access to treatment, Alberta doctors say

  01-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A dual rapid HIV and syphilis test offers those infected the ability to start treatment immediately, breaking down barriers often found by those facing the disease.
  
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• Monkeypox warnings 'went ignored,' and now world must brace for more outbreaks: scientists

  01-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Many scientists weren’t shocked by the recent emergence of monkeypox in countries around the world. Some also warn this won’t be the last time this virus spreads beyond its typical territory in Africa.
  
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• Saskatoon fire marshal reminds people of fire safety after massive blaze destroys condo building - CBC.ca

  01-06-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon fire marshal reminds people of fire safety after massive blaze destroys condo building  CBC.ca
  
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• Inside Pride: Exploring the lesser-known part of the term 2SLGBTQQIA+

  01-06-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  While the rainbow flag and word 'Pride' are becoming more common place — during the month of June, Global News is looking beyond the acronym at some of the lesser-known labels.
  
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• Inside Pride: Exploring the lesser-known part of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ acronym

  01-06-2022 09:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  While the rainbow flag and word 'Pride' are becoming more common place — during the month of June, Global News is looking beyond the acronym at some of the lesser-known labels.
  
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• Daily Road Report - June 2, 2022 - Saskatoon.ca |

  01-06-2022 09:00 via saskatoon.ca
  
  Daily Road Report - June 2, 2022  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• 4 charged in connection to missing Saskatoon woman's death - CTV News Saskatoon

  01-06-2022 09:00 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  4 charged in connection to missing Saskatoon woman's death  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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