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• North Battleford opens new clinic and mobile harm reduction service

  23-06-2022 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  On top of the new clinic, the North Battleford area is now home to Saskatchewan’s fourth mobile harm reduction van.
  
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• Sask. shifting to monthly COVID-19 reporting

  23-06-2022 23:28
  
  Saskatchewan is shifting to monthly COVID-19 reporting this summer, the provincial government announced Thursday.
  
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• Saskatoon real estate: average mortgages increase by $181 per month | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-06-2022 23:27 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon real estate: average mortgages increase by $181 per month | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon homeowners see average mortgage costs increase by $181 each month

  23-06-2022 23:27
  
  A Saskatoon mortgage broker says the average homeowner has seen an increase in the mortgage costs of $181 per month since March.
  
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• COVID-19 Sask.: 12 deaths reported in Sask., 157 in hospital

  23-06-2022 23:20
  
  Saskatchewan reported 12 more COVID-19 deaths for the week of June 12-18, down five from the previous update.
  
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• Saskatoon Transit unveils new bus art designed by kids - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-06-2022 23:14 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Transit unveils new bus art designed by kids  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Transit unveils new bus art designed by kids

  23-06-2022 23:14
  
  Saskatoon will soon have 10 buses hit the roads with a fresh new look over the summer.
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP searching for stolen Indigenous regalia

  23-06-2022 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to RCMP, they received a report of the theft on June 6 of the regalia from House 903 in Kawacatoose First Nation.
  
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• Saskatchewan COVID-19 reporting transitioning to monthly schedule

  23-06-2022 23:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The provincial government will begin transitioning COVID-19 reporting to a monthly schedule starting next month. Read More
  
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• Gender-affirming health coverage by Canadian province, territory

  23-06-2022 22:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The types of gender-affirming treatments and procedures that are covered (and requirements for coverage) vary by region. Here's a breakdown.
  
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• Public reveal of downtown Saskatoon arena site options delayed

  23-06-2022 21:51
  
  Public engagement on site options for a new downtown entertainment district in Saskatoon need to be delayed by about a month, according to an administration report to city council.
  
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• City of Saskatoon considers outdoor gathering space for downtown wellness centre - CBC.ca

  23-06-2022 21:33 via cbc.ca
  
  City of Saskatoon considers outdoor gathering space for downtown wellness centre  CBC.ca
  
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• City of Saskatoon considers outdoor gathering space for downtown wellness centre

  23-06-2022 21:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Saskatoon is looking at options for giving people a place to congregate outside the Saskatoon Tribal Council's emergency wellness centre.
  
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• Members of Saskatoon city council, police commissioners board further discuss drug decriminalization

  23-06-2022 21:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Drug decriminalization discussions continued at a meeting involving the Saskatoon city council and the board of police commissioners on Wednesday.
  
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• Sask. economics professor says inflation problems are largely a result of government spending

  23-06-2022 20:47
  
  As prices squeeze consumers, one University of Regina economics professor said most of the blame needs to be placed at the feet of the federal government.
  
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• Travis Patron found guilty of two counts of assault

  23-06-2022 20:38
  
  Court heard closing arguments in the trial of Travis Patron, a former leader of the Canadian Nationalist Party.
  
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• 'Be willing to forgive': Travis Patron addresses jury in closing arguments of assault trial

  23-06-2022 20:38
  
  Court heard closing arguments in the trial of Travis Patron, a former leader of the Canadian Nationalist Party.
  
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• Saskatoon's Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomes 6 bison calves - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-06-2022 20:36 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon's Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomes 6 bison calves  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon's Wanuskewin Heritage Park welcomes 6 bison calves

  23-06-2022 20:36
  
  Six bison calves, three male and three female, were born at Wanuskewin Heritage Park this month, bringing the herd to 24 members, the park says.
  
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• Harm reduction van, addictions clinic now operating in North Battleford

  23-06-2022 20:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  North Battleford is now home to a new mobile harm reduction van and rapid access to addictions medicine clinic. Read More
  
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• Regina Police introduce new motorcycles to combat distracted driving

  23-06-2022 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  In total, the cost to purchase and equip the two motorcycles was $110,000 with funding split equally between SGI and the provincial Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund.
  
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• Hockey Canada says it needs to 'do more' to foster a safe culture

  23-06-2022 19:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Hockey Canada says it needs to "do more" when it comes to fostering a safe culture in the sport. The national organization released a brief statement Thursday after the federal government froze funding in response to its handling of an alleged sexual assault and out-of-court settlement.
  
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• Six reports tabled at recent board of police commissioners meeting

  23-06-2022 19:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  A total of six reports were presented at the most recent police commissioners meeting with one thing in common: community services for Saskatoon residents.
  
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• Wanted man in La Ronge dangerous incident arrested

  23-06-2022 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Terrance Daigneault is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder with a firearm, in relation to an incident in La Ronge.
  
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• Sask. vet college adds position to study bee health

  23-06-2022 19:15
  
  A new researcher at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine plans to focus on the health of pollinators such as honeybees.
  
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• 'It's just about survival at this point': High gas prices affecting Canadians' summer travel plans

  23-06-2022 19:12
  
  A majority of Canadians who intend to travel this summer say high gas prices are affecting those planned getaways, a pair of recent surveys show.
  
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• Almost 100,000 mail ballots not counted in federal election: Elections Canada

  23-06-2022 18:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Almost 100,000 mail-in ballots were not counted in the federal election, most because they arrived after the deadline, a report by Elections Canada has revealed. 
  
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• Sask. RCMP arrest suspects in La Ronge shooting

  23-06-2022 18:26
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP has arrested Terrance Daigneault, who was wanted in connection with a shooting in La Ronge.
  
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• Gardening: Natural remedies to combat a slug invasion

  23-06-2022 18:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  I joke that I sold my last house because I found myself sharing the garden with a multitude of slimy slugs. That wasn’t really the reason for moving ... at least not the only one. Read More
  
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• Morning news rewind: Thursday, June 23

  23-06-2022 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' on Thursday, June 23.
  
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• Over 22 million housing units needed by 2030 to solve Canada's affordability crisis: CMHC

  23-06-2022 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the country's housing stock would need to climb to over 22 million units by 2030 to achieve affordability for everyone living in Canada.
  
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• Canada needs 5.8 million new homes by 2030 to tackle affordability crisis, CMHC warns

  23-06-2022 18:02 via cbc.ca
  
  A new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says the country's housing stock would need to climb to over 22 million units by 2030 to achieve affordability for everyone living in Canada. That means 3.5 million more units than currently projected need to be built across the country.
  
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• Team Canada is Coming To Saskatoon | Country 600 CJWW - CJWW

  23-06-2022 17:53 via cjwwradio.com
  Team Canada is Coming To Saskatoon | Country 600 CJWW  CJWW
  
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• Bridges: Black Fox Farm and Distillery founded on sustainability and family

  23-06-2022 17:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  One summer, while Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote and her husband John Cote were farming in Leask, Sask., a black fox had moved in on their land. Read More
  
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• La Ronge gun incident suspect arrested in Saskatoon: RCMP - Regina Leader Post

  23-06-2022 17:33 via leaderpost.com
  
  La Ronge gun incident suspect arrested in Saskatoon: RCMP  Regina Leader Post
  
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• Pope Francis' visit to Canada to include stop at residential school

  23-06-2022 17:12
  
  The Vatican has released the program for Pope's visit to Canada next month, which includes visiting the site of a former Alberta residential school with survivors of the institutions.
  
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• Pope Francis's visit to Canada will go ahead despite ongoing health issues

  23-06-2022 17:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Pope Francis will travel to Canada as planned next month, the Vatican said Thursday, confirming the long-planned trip will go ahead even though the Roman Catholic religious leader is dealing with some health issues.
  
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• 'A bit of solitude and comfort': New garden sanctuary honours 2017-18 Broncos, and offers a space for reflection

  23-06-2022 17:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  HUMBOLDT — The space was built by volunteers, with dirty hands and extended bursts of effort. Read More
  
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• Accessibility in action: Meet people fighting for access to a full life

  23-06-2022 16:53 via cbc.ca
  
  When the pandemic struck, many people thought of accessibility in a way they hadn't before. Now that things are opening back up, how much will accessibility be prioritized?
  
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• Nature Notes: Birding in Saskatoon during COVID times

  23-06-2022 16:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When the World Health Organization declared Coronavirus/COVID-19 a pandemic, our world changed and our lives were affected in many ways. Like everyone else, birders and nature lovers had to adjust their behaviour. Read More
  
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• Nearly half of Canadian renters expect to stay tenants indefinitely: survey

  23-06-2022 16:05
  
  Almost half of Canadians who rent say they will continue to do so indefinitely and aren't sure when they'll be able to get into the housing market, says a new survey.
  
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• Police make arrest in La Ronge RCMP shooting incident

  23-06-2022 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Police have arrested a man charged with attempted murder in connection to an incident where shots were fired at an RCMP patrol car.
  
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• Man charged, arrested in La Ronge RCMP shooting incident

  23-06-2022 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Police have charged a man with attempted murder in connection with an incident where shots were fired at an RCMP patrol car.
  
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• 3rd suspect named in connection to La Ronge, Sask. RCMP shooting incident

  23-06-2022 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Police have announced the identity of the third person charged in connection to an incident where shots were fired at an RCMP patrol car.
  
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• 3rd suspect named in connection to La Ronge RCMP shooting incident

  23-06-2022 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Police have announced the identity of the third person charged in connection to an incident where shots were fired at an RCMP patrol car.
  
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• Saskatoon Summer Players returns to the stage with 9 to 5 - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  23-06-2022 14:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Summer Players returns to the stage with 9 to 5  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Letters: Only political junkies watching U.S. Capitol riot hearings

  23-06-2022 14:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Economy will defeat Democrats Read More
  
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• Throwback Thursday: Grocery store opens

  23-06-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see opening day at Saskatoon's new Loblaws grocery store at Grosvenor Park Mall, from June 23, 1960. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-B14045-1) Read More
  
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• Tank: Proliferation of proposed parties perplexing in Saskatchewan

  23-06-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It looks like it's party time in Saskatchewan's political sphere. Read More
  
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• Seeking status: Kade Johnson ready to take next step on PGA Tour Canada circuit

  23-06-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Kade Johnson got a taste of professional golf during an abbreviated 2021 season. Read More
  
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