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• Huskies Men’s Basketball team hires Jamie Campbell as new head coach - Global News

  29-06-2022 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
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• Huskies Men’s Basketball team hires Jamie Campbell as new head coach

  29-06-2022 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jamie Campbell has been named the 10th head coach in the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Men's Basketball team's program history.
  
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• Sask. part of $150-million settlement with Purdue Pharma Canada for opioid damages

  29-06-2022 23:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan is among the Canadian jurisdictions to receive compensation from Purdue Pharma Canada after a historic settlement with the opioid manufacturer. Read More
  
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• Summer of labour unrest expected as inflation soars and contracts run out

  29-06-2022 23:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada could face a summer of strikes and other labour disruptions as workers demand cost-of-living increases and better conditions than those seen throughout the past two years of the pandemic, say union officials and other observers. 
  
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• RCMP in Rosthern, Sask. ask for help locating missing 52-year-old man

  29-06-2022 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Clayton Kelvin Mandes was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday leaving a business on Highway 212 on Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation, Sask.
  
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• Lebret and Star Blanket Cree Nation to receive ‘Water Award’ to protect Qu’Appelle river system

  29-06-2022 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  A partnership that aims to protect the water in the Qu'Appelle River System will be receiving the Calling Lakes Ecomuseum ‘Water Award’ worth $3.3 million.
  
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• Sask. man describes frustrating 35-hour, multi-cancellation trip from Ottawa to Saskatoon

  29-06-2022 21:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Steve Seiferling says airlines need to pick up their game after he was trapped on connecting flights for a day and a half while trying to get home to Saskatoon this past weekend.
  
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• How The Lord of the Rings inspired a Saskatoon man to take a quest of his own - CBC.ca

  29-06-2022 20:07 via cbc.ca
  
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• How The Lord of the Rings inspired a Saskatoon man to take a quest of his own

  29-06-2022 20:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Inspired by his sense of adventure, Saskatoon's Mike Diakuw has walked around the city limits eight times.
  
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• Sask. RCMP: Woman killed in crash near Rosetown

  29-06-2022 19:25
  
  A woman is dead following a crash east of Rosetown.
  
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• Public health measures for airport arrivals to remain until at least October: government

  29-06-2022 19:23 via cbc.ca
  
  The government announced that public health measures for airport arrivals in Canada, such as the provision of information through the ArriveCAN app, are likely to remain in effect until at least October.
  
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• Vaccine development centre opens in Saskatoon

  29-06-2022 19:12
  
  The University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) Vaccine Development Centre is complete.
  
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• Saskatoon vaccine development centre open | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-06-2022 19:12 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
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• Two facing firearms charges after police presence at Avenue J home

  29-06-2022 18:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police have charged a woman and a youth in connection with a firearms investigation. Read More
  
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• Kuemper to head back to Saskatoon a champion - NHLPA.com

  29-06-2022 18:03 via nhlpa.com
  
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• Update: Arrests - Firearms Investigation - 100 Block Avenue J South

  29-06-2022 17:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit has charged two people in connection to a firearms investigation.On June 28th, 2022, Police began a firearms investigation on a residence in the 100 block of Avenue J South. At around 2:30 p.m., officers observed a 16-year-old male leaving the residence, carrying a bag. The suspect had entered a taxi, but a traffic stop was initiated and he was arrested without further incident. The 16-year-old was found to have a sawed off rifle in the bag, along
  
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• 'A big, wild experiment': Saskatoon sidewalk piano strikes a chord - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-06-2022 17:34 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
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• 'A big, wild experiment': Saskatoon sidewalk piano strikes a chord

  29-06-2022 17:34
  
  A piano along Broadway Avenue store is striking a chord by giving anyone a chance to share their joy of music.
  
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• U.S. communications regulator wants TikTok removed from app stores over spying concerns

  29-06-2022 17:19 via cbc.ca
  
  A commissioner with the U.S. communications regulator is asking Apple and Google to consider banning TikTok from their app stores over data security concerns related to the Chinese-owned company.
  
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• FCC asks Google, Apple to remove TikTok due to data privacy concerns at Chinese-owned company

  29-06-2022 17:19 via cbc.ca
  
  A commissioner with the U.S. communications regulator is asking Apple and Google to consider banning TikTok from their app stores over data security concerns related to the Chinese-owned company.
  
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• Morning news rewind: Wednesday, June 29

  29-06-2022 17:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' on Wednesday, June 29.
  
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• Saskatoon senior with dementia duped by elaborate phone scam - News Talk 980 CJME

  29-06-2022 15:38 via cjme.com
  
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• Saskatoon senior with dementia duped by elaborate phone scam - CKOM News Talk Sports

  29-06-2022 15:38 via ckom.com
  
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• Man not hurt after being robbed of his groceries: Regina police

  29-06-2022 14:27
  
  A 36-year-old man was not hurt after he was approached by a man with a knife and robbed of his groceries south of downtown on Monday, the Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a release.
  
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• 'Teammates and friends': Sask's Chartrand tours the province with Olympic-medalist softball team

  29-06-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Jorde Chartrand's new softball team carries an air of distinction as it travels the country. Read More
  
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• Sask. NDP faces 'huge' challenge to win over voters by 2024, prof says

  29-06-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The new leader of the Saskatchewan NDP has vowed to "take back the province" with an election win in 2024, but the task is "huge," according to a Saskatchewan political scientist.
  
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• Robotics engineer alarmed over Saskatchewan education cuts

  29-06-2022 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Misha Kovarsky is reflecting on where he came from, as he gets ready to live his dream. Read More
  
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• More than half of flights at some Canadian airports getting cancelled, delayed: data

  29-06-2022 13:13
  
  Recent data shows more than half of all flights in and out of some of Canada's major airports are being cancelled or delayed, as frustrations for travellers mount due in part to increased summer travel and not enough airport staff.
  
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• Sask. privacy commissioner calls for development of optional digital ID

  29-06-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's Information and Privacy Commissioner says "the time has come" for the development of a digital identification in the province.
  
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• Eliminating barriers for Saskatchewan survivors to attend papal visit in Edmonton

  29-06-2022 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Arrangements are being made for Saskatchewan residential school survivors who wish to attend the papal visit in Edmonton next month.
  
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• Arrangements underway for residential school survivors to attend Pope’s first stop in Edmonton

  29-06-2022 12:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Arrangements are being made for Saskatchewan residential school survivors who wish to attend the papal visit in Edmonton next month.
  
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• From food court to criminal court: Why people are being plucked off the street for jury duty

  29-06-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Earlier this month, 50 Calgarians were summoned from a mall's food court, at lunch time, and told to go at once to the nearby Calgary Courts Centre to participate in jury selection. They couldn't refuse.
  
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• Rattlers beat Newfoundland; next up is Canada Day clash against Niagara

  29-06-2022 08:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Rattlers ran their record to 6-4 Tuesday night, with a 90-71 Canadian Elite Basketball League win over the visiting Newfoundland Growlers. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police: 2 arrested following heavy presence in Riversdale | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-06-2022 05:49 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
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• Heavy police presence on Avenue J South

  29-06-2022 05:49
  
  Saskatoon police say an investigation is ongoing, amidst a large police presence on Avenue J South between 21st and 22nd street west.
  
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• 2 arrested following heavy police presence in Saskatoon neighbourhood

  29-06-2022 05:49
  
  Saskatoon police say an investigation is ongoing, amidst a large police presence on Avenue J South between 21st and 22nd Street West.
  
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• Experts weigh in on Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 situation

  29-06-2022 04:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Experts in Saskatchewan are warning the public that COVID-19 is far from over. Summer months may bring with them a break from the virus, but another wave is expected next fall.
  
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• YWCA announces $60 million Regina facility for women, families fleeing domestic violence

  29-06-2022 03:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  The new space will feature 68 housing units, 40 shelter beds as well as pre-crisis support. The project is meant to support women and families fleeing domestic violence.
  
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• Update- Police Presence- 100 Block Ave J South

  29-06-2022 02:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
    All traffic restrictions have been lifted on Avenue J South, between 21st Street West and 22nd Street West.  The investigation is still ongoing and updates will be provided upon conclusion.The Saskatoon Police Service would like to thank the public for their cooperation. 
  
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• Saskatoon's Rylan Wiens captures historical medal at world championships - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  29-06-2022 02:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's Rylan Wiens captures historical medal at world championships  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon's Rylan Wiens captures historical medal at world championships

  29-06-2022 02:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's Rylan Wiens won an historic medal on Tuesday in Budapest. Read More
  
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• Vaccine manufacturing facility unveiled at U of S

  29-06-2022 02:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sealed behind layers of security in a quiet corner of Saskatoon, some lab equipment gleaming under white fluorescent lights may be one of Canada's first hopes to save lives when tragedy strikes next. Read More
  
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• University of Regina introduces ‘The Really Big Deal’ for students living on campus

  29-06-2022 01:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Students can expect housing and tuition savings when they bundle together U of R housing, meal plans and campus store purchases.
  
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• Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority continues data hack investigation

  29-06-2022 00:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  As the investigation continues, SLGA has found some clients information may have also been accessed during the cyber incident.
  
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• Police, tactical presence on Avenue J in Riversdale

  29-06-2022 00:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police say there is currently a police and tactical presence established on Avenue J South between 21st and 22nd Street West. Read More
  
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• Police Presence - 100 Block Avenue J South - Saskatoon

  29-06-2022 00:29 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  There is currently a police presence in the 100 block of Avenue J South Patrol Officers and the Tactical Support Unit are on scene. Residents and drivers are asked to avoid the area and should expect a police presence and traffic restrictions on Avenue J South, between 21st Street West and 22nd Street West.Updates will be provided upon conclusion of this investigation.
  
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• Moose Jaw Paratransit customer dies following ‘tragic incident’

  29-06-2022 00:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Moose Jaw police say investigation determined the person was injured while being unloaded from a City of Moose Jaw paratransit bus and later succumbed to their injuries.
  
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• Woman dead after collision with semi truck near Rosetown: RCMP

  29-06-2022 00:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  RCMP say a 21-year-old woman is dead after the car she was driving collided with a semi truck near Rosetown. Read More
  
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• SLGA clients' information exposed on dark web following cyber attack

  29-06-2022 00:24
  
  The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) is notifying some clients that their personal information may have been exposed on the dark web following a cyber attack.
  
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• Tumultuous school year comes to a close in Saskatchewan

  29-06-2022 00:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  After some early optimism that the school year might look something like normal, the Delta wave quickly stymied the positivity and disruptions continued as the year went on.
  
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