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• Here's how to save on your next grocery order, according to Canadian couponers

  22-06-2022 23:54
  
  As Canada’s inflation soars, two ‘extreme couponers’ offer their advice on how to save at the grocery store.
  
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• University of Sask. to pause COVID-19 mask mandate

  22-06-2022 23:44
  
  The University of Saskatchewan will be pausing its mask mandate for the summer.
  
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• Concerns varying among Sask. housing experts amid possible interest rate increases

  22-06-2022 23:40
  
  The possibility of increased interest rates is causing concerns for homeowners across Canada, but fears of rising costs are differing in Saskatchewan, according to homebuilders' associations in the province’s two largest cities.
  
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• City unveils artwork promoting reconciliation

  22-06-2022 23:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Pauline Okemow says she and others who went through Canada's residential schools can often find it traumatic to recount their stories. Even so, she said, it was "amazing" to see a work of art made out of those shared stories come to life. Read More
  
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• Champion powwow singer from Sask. remembered for musical legacy, mentorship

  22-06-2022 23:16 via cbc.ca
  
  The family of Nathan 'Rikishi' Pelly says the 34-year-old died in a Saskatoon hospital on Sunday as a result of liver and kidney failure. A wake and funeral was held in Pelly's home of Cote First Nation on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  
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• Should Canada join other countries and take a gas tax holiday?

  22-06-2022 23:07 via cbc.ca
  
  If U.S. President Joe Biden is successful in his bid to pause gas taxes in the U.S., Canada will be the only G7 country not to bring in a tax cut or a subsidy to help people at the pump. But some experts say a gas tax holiday is not the answer.
  
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• 328 motorists in Saskatchewan charged for impaired driving in May

  22-06-2022 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  SGI and Saskatchewan police have released numbers from May's Traffic Spotlight focused on impaired driving. More than 300 tickets were issued, including 208 Criminal Code charges.
  
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• Sask. kids get hands-on ag experience

  22-06-2022 22:27
  
  More than 160 Grade 3 students from schools in Tisdale, Melfort, Star City and Nipawin spent the day getting their hands dirty, learning about life on a farm and how important it is to their lives.
  
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• Zelenskyy answers questions by Canadian university students, addresses nationalism and EU membership

  22-06-2022 22:04
  
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke virtually to an in-person audience at University of Toronto Wednesday, answering questions about foreign policy, democratic values and the future of Ukraine.
  
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• Saskatoon senior assaulted, forcibly confined inside business: police - Global News

  22-06-2022 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon senior assaulted, forcibly confined inside business: police  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon senior assaulted, forcibly confined inside business: police

  22-06-2022 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The victim had been inside the business at approximately 11 p.m. when police say at least two men broke into the building and confined him and beat him before leaving. 
  
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• Milk prices set to rise another 2.5% as dairy farmers get OK for cost hike

  22-06-2022 21:38 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian Dairy Commission has approved a rare second milk price increase this year after dairy farmers requested the rare move due to never-before-seen increases to their input costs.
  
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• Saskatoon Transit unveils bus shelter displaying Indigenous art - CTV News Saskatoon

  22-06-2022 21:28 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Transit unveils bus shelter displaying Indigenous art  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Transit unveils bus shelter displaying Indigenous art

  22-06-2022 21:28
  
  Bus riders will now be able to see a new piece of Indigenous art at a bus shelter on Confederation Drive.
  
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• Scams on the rise in Saskatoon | Country 600 CJWW - CJWW

  22-06-2022 20:20 via cjwwradio.com
  
  Scams on the rise in Saskatoon | Country 600 CJWW  CJWW
  
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• Indoor masking not required at USask starting July 4

  22-06-2022 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  From July 4 until at least Aug. 29, masks will not be required indoors on USask campuses.
  
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• The Saskatoon Jazz Symphony in collaboration with Allyson Glenn created Dimension in Sound - Global News

  22-06-2022 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Jazz Symphony in collaboration with Allyson Glenn created Dimension in Sound  Global News
  
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• Birds secretly nesting in Saskatoon couple's camper van go on unexpected road trip - CTV News Saskatoon

  22-06-2022 20:02 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Birds secretly nesting in Saskatoon couple's camper van go on unexpected road trip  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Birds secretly nesting in Saskatoon couple's camper van go on unexpected road trip

  22-06-2022 20:02
  
  A Saskatoon couple was surprised to find a bird's nest with baby birds still inside when they picked up their campervan for the summer.
  
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• Boney M books a return to Saskatoon this Christmas - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  22-06-2022 19:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Boney M books a return to Saskatoon this Christmas  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Boney M books a return to Saskatoon this Christmas

  22-06-2022 19:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After back-to-back years in Saskatoon in 2018 and 2019, in which each show sold out so quickly that additional shows were added, Boney M is set to return to Saskatoon this holiday season. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Health Authority asks families to save specialized formula for babies who need it

  22-06-2022 19:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  The formulas are amino acid-based and hydrolyzed infant formulas. The SHA said there is no national shortage of regular infant formula.
  
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• Saskatoon police say 87-year-old man confined, assaulted at 20th Street business

  22-06-2022 19:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Police are investigating an incident where an 87-year-old man was forcibly confined and assaulted overnight at a 20th Street business. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police say 87-year-old man was confined, beaten inside business - CTV News Saskatoon

  22-06-2022 18:35 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say 87-year-old man was confined, beaten inside business  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police say 87-year-old man was confined, beaten inside business

  22-06-2022 18:35
  
  An 87-year-old man was confined and assaulted inside a business overnight, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• A Saskatoon business owner who is 87 years old was confined and beaten during a break-in

  22-06-2022 18:35
  
  An 87-year-old man was confined and assaulted inside a business overnight, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• 87-year-old Saskatoon business owner confined and beaten during break-in - CTV News Saskatoon

  22-06-2022 18:35 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  87-year-old Saskatoon business owner confined and beaten during break-in  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 87-year-old Saskatoon business owner confined and beaten during break-in

  22-06-2022 18:35
  
  An 87-year-old man was confined and assaulted inside a business overnight, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• Assault/Forcible Confinement - 500 block 20th Street West

  22-06-2022 18:19 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the SPS General Investigation Section are investigating an incident in which an 87 year old man was forcibly confined and assaulted overnight.At approximately 3:00 a.m., June 22, 2022, Police were called to a business in the 500 block of 20th Street West.  The 87 year old victim had been inside the business at approximately 11:00 p.m. when at least two males broke into the building, confined the victim and beat him before fleeing the scene.  The male victim was transpor
  
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• Saskatoon downpour pushes beavers to higher ground near hospital parkade - CBC.ca

  22-06-2022 18:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon downpour pushes beavers to higher ground near hospital parkade  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon downpour pushes beavers to higher ground near hospital parkade

  22-06-2022 18:12 via cbc.ca
  
  When Danielle Pascal was leaving work at the Royal University Hospital Monday night, she came across some unexpected visitors.
  
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• Public Advisory - Fraudulent Activity - Phone and Computer Scams

  22-06-2022 18:07 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service Economic Crime Unit is cautioning residents regarding phone and computer pop-up scams. Recently an increase of occurrences has been noted in the City. Phone scams commonly occur when the victim is contacted by someone stating they are from a company and the caller attempts to convince the victim to provide personal details and credit card information. If successful, the fraudster will then deplete the bank account and/or credit card.Computer pop-up scams occur w
  
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• Economics expert says federal government’s plan announcement will not help inflation

  22-06-2022 17:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Childs, an associate professor of economics at the University of Regina, says the best way for the federal government to tackle inflation is to reduce spending.
  
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• Morning news rewind: Wednesday, June 22

  22-06-2022 17:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' on Wednesday, June 22.
  
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• 'Permanent exile': Lawyer for trucker Sidhu in Broncos crash hopes to argue deportation

  22-06-2022 17:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  CALGARY -- The lawyer for the former truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash hopes he will get a chance to argue against his client's possible deportation before the Federal Court of Canada. Read More
  
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• There's a shortage of specialized formula for babies with allergies, medical conditions

  22-06-2022 16:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Families in Canada are being urged to only buy specialty formula if there is a medical need. Right now, there is no national shortage of regular infant formula.
  
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• Here's why experts say Canada isn't headed for a recession

  22-06-2022 16:09
  
  With inflation reaching astronomical levels, some Canadians may be concerned that rising costs will lead to a decline in economic activity and eventually trigger a recession. Experts, however, say this is unlikely to happen anytime soon.
  
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• 'Permanent exile': lawyer for trucker in Broncos crash hopes to argue deportation

  22-06-2022 15:01 via cbc.ca
  
  In March, the Canada Border Services Agency recommended Jaskirat Singh Sidhu be handed over to the Immigration and Refugee Board to decide if he should be deported. Sidhu's lawyer says that system is flawed.
  
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• Lawyer for trucker in Broncos crash wants chance to argue against 'permanent exile' through deportation

  22-06-2022 15:01 via cbc.ca
  
  In March, the Canada Border Services Agency recommended Jaskirat Singh Sidhu be handed over to the Immigration and Refugee Board to decide if he should be deported. Sidhu's lawyer says that system is flawed.
  
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• Canada's inflation rate now at 7.7% — its highest point since 1983

  22-06-2022 14:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's inflation rate rose at its fastest pace in almost 40 years in the year up to May, as the price of just about everything continues to go up fast. Statistics Canada reported that an uptick in the price of gasoline was a major factor causing the overall inflation rate to hit 7.7 per cent.
  
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• Opinion: Poilievre's proposed intrusion into universities misguided

  22-06-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In a tweet on Monday, Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Carleton and candidate hopeful for leader of the federal Conservative party, posted a message saying: “My message to universities: Protect free speech and academic freedom to keep federal grants. I will appoint a Free Speech Guardian, a retired judge, to ensure academic freedom is defended.” Read More
  
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• Fact-check: Most Sask. school divisions not sitting on cash

  22-06-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan schools have lost of tens of millions in savings since 2017 as divisions dip into cash reserves to cover what they call a growing gap in provincial funding. Read More
  
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• Not ‘rigidly defined’: Bisexual people still fight to overcome stereotypes, stigma

  22-06-2022 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  When you’re not straight, but you're also not gay, where do you fit in? For some bisexual Canadians, a lack of community coupled with harmful stigmas has had a damaging impact.
  
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• Is Saskatoon ready for drug decriminalization? City, police officials say not yet

  22-06-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  City of Saskatoon and police officials discussing the decriminalization of small amounts of drugs Wednesday afternoon said they want to see more Saskatoon police data, and the results of a decriminalization pilot in B.C., before making changes here.
  
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• Drug decriminalization back up for discussion in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  22-06-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Drug decriminalization back up for discussion in Saskatoon  CBC.ca
  
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• Drug decriminalization back up for discussion in Saskatoon

  22-06-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Drug decriminalization is on the agenda for a special joint meeting with the board of police commissioners and Saskatoon's governance and priorities committee Wednesday at 1 p.m. CST.
  
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• Returning to work and worried about catching COVID? You're not alone

  22-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Some people who are returning to their workplaces are worried about being exposed to COVID-19 by being in spaces that might not have adequate ventilation and no longer require masking or vaccination. 
  
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• Is Saskatoon ready for drug decriminalization? City, police officials say not yet - CBC.ca

  22-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Is Saskatoon ready for drug decriminalization? City, police officials say not yet  CBC.ca
  
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• Air Miles hits turbulence after Sobeys and Safeway pull out of program

  22-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The long-running Air Miles rewards system is facing turbulence after the withdrawal of one of its only remaining national grocery chains from the program, say experts in the Canadian loyalty points industry.
  
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• TRC Calls to Action Inspired Bus Shelter Art - Saskatoon.ca |

  22-06-2022 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  TRC Calls to Action Inspired Bus Shelter Art  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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