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• 'She was full of life': Loved ones, community attend vigil in honour of woman who died in Saskatoon nightclub

  18-11-2022 23:42 via cbc.ca
  Family, friends, and members of the Somali community gathered at Saskatoon city hall on Saturday to remember 23-year-old Hodan Hashi, who died after a fight at LIT Nightclub on Nov. 5.
  
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• 'People don't have enough money to pay rent': Sask. Landlord Association noticing spike in evictions

  18-11-2022 23:33
  The CEO of the Saskatchewan Landlord Association is 'extremely frustrated' with a trend of evictions affecting low-income renters due to increasing rental, utility, and inflation costs.
  
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• Aging Grey Cup fans look to the youth to carry on Canadian football traditions

  18-11-2022 23:30 via cbc.ca
  Many diehard Canadian Football League fans worry their traditions will die out as they look to younger generations to help grow the league and carry out the Grey Cup party. One of these fans it attending his 49th straight Grey Cup festival this year.
  
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• 2021 most expensive year in history for Saskatchewan farmers, APAS says

  18-11-2022 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  Farmers paid $11. 5 billion in expenses - equal to buying the Toronto Blue Jays almost six and a half times as the team comes in at $1.78 billion according to Sportsnet.
  
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• Lettuce crunch: spike in prices forces restaurants to ‘pivot’

  18-11-2022 23:17 via globalnews.ca
  Wholesale distributors are saying that demand for iceberg and romaine lettuce is skyrocketing past the current supply and that prices are expecting to continue upwards.
  
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• SGI, other Sask. organizations prepare followers for the possibility of Twitter's demise

  18-11-2022 23:15 via cbc.ca
  The future of Twitter has been a hot topic on the social media site over the last two days. The Saskatchewan government, businesses and influencers are responding to that uncertainty. 
  
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• Family of Red Earth Cree Nation elder wants better treatment for patients at hospitals

  18-11-2022 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  The family of an elder from the Red Earth Cree Nation who waited over four hours lying on the floor due to no available beds at Victoria hospital wants the system to do better.
  
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• Winnipeg Blue Bomber fans take over Regina ahead of 109th Grey Cup

  18-11-2022 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  Fans from across the nation, and especially Manitoba, have gathered in Regina for the 109th Grey Cup and the venues are starting to fill up Friday as the game approaches.
  
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• What to know for the Grey Cup, where a dynasty hangs in the balance

  18-11-2022 22:58 via cbc.ca
  CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews the 109th Grey Cup, where the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are trying for the CFL's first championship three-peat in over four decades.
  
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• Greg Fertuck chooses to represent himself at 1st-degree murder trial after lawyers withdraw

  18-11-2022 22:43 via cbc.ca
  A man accused of killing his wife has chosen to represent himself moving forward at his first-degree murder trial, following the withdrawal of his lawyers.
  
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• North Battleford RCMP investigate delivery driver food robbery

  18-11-2022 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  An unknown man approached a food delivery driver, produced a weapon and demanded the delivery items.
  
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• Bison returning to the land at Batoche thanks to Métis Nation—Sask., Parks Canada agreement

  18-11-2022 22:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Métis Nation—Saskatchewan has determined one of the purposes of the nearly 700 hectares of land at Batoche owned by its citizens. Read More
  
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• 'I’m going to invest in myself': Sask. lotto winner plans to go back to school

  18-11-2022 21:11
  Thomas Kennedy from Harris, Sask. has big plans for his $500,000 win from the Oct. 6 Daily Grind draw.
  
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• Meds for Morgan: 23-year-old from Nipawin, battling rare illness, returns home

  18-11-2022 20:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Nipawin mother's cry for help to save her daughter's life has been answered. Read More
  
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• Greg Fertuck chooses to represent himself for remainder of murder trial

  18-11-2022 20:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  Greg Mitchell Fertuck says he wants to represent himself for the remainder of his first-degree murder trial because he's an "innocent victim" whose previous lawyers failed to pursue alleged police coercion and corruption in his case. Read More
  
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• Sask. Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization set to level up virology capabilities

  18-11-2022 20:30
  The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) on the University of Saskatchewan campus will soon be capable of handling more dangerous viruses, thanks to a funding injection.
  
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• ‘Progress, not perfection’: CFL Commissioner talks about improvements to the league

  18-11-2022 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  CFL Commisioner Randy Ambrosie said at Grey Cup Festival that the league has been building a foundation to start bouncing back from the pandemic, including their online presence.
  
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• Board approves policy to let Saskatoon police keep more of surpluses

  18-11-2022 20:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon's police board approved a policy change that would let the force keep more of any future annual surpluses in its budget to bolster its capital reserves. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders’ longtime director of tickets honoured with Jane Mawby Tribute Award

  18-11-2022 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  First presented in 2019, the award annually recognizes a highly valued, yet too often unsung, employee at the club or league level.
  
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• 'I want to represent myself': Man accused of killing wife takes on murder trial without a lawyer

  18-11-2022 19:54
  Greg Fertuck has chosen to represent himself for the rest of his first-degree murder trial.
  
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• YMCA to open more childcare spaces in Saskatoon

  18-11-2022 19:37
  Saskatoon’s YMCA has been given another childcare license for the Aspen Ridge community.
  
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• Saskatoon childcare: More spaces soon available | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-11-2022 19:37 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon childcare: More spaces soon available | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• CFL commissioner says expansion a 'priority' for league, but no timeline set

  18-11-2022 19:27 via cbc.ca
  CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie held his annual state of the league update on Friday. He told fans and media the league is committed to an elusive 10th franchise in Atlantic Canada, although he did not commit to a timeline.
  
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• Saskatoon fire damage estimated at $350K | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-11-2022 18:56 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon fire damage estimated at $350K | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon fire damage estimated at $350K

  18-11-2022 18:56
  Saskatoon’s fire department (SFD) was called out to a house fire in the 1500 block of 7th Avenue North Thursday morning.
  
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• Saskatchewan Research Council touts record-breaking year

  18-11-2022 18:48 via globalnews.ca
  The province says the SRC generated $1.2 billion in economic benefits in 2021-22.
  
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• Saskatchewan will welcome 230 additional displaced Ukrainians

  18-11-2022 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  Next week, Saskatchewan will welcome 230 more displaced Ukrainians on a fourth flight that will land in Saskatoon.
  
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• North Park home declared 'a complete loss' after fire tears through structure

  18-11-2022 18:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon firefighters were kept busy on Thursday battling a house fire that tore apart a North Park home. Read More
  
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• Sending a package anytime soon? Brace for an expensive surprise

  18-11-2022 17:10 via cbc.ca
  People sending packages by mail or courier this holiday season should brace for an extra expense, with shippers applying hefty fuel surcharges to their base rates. 
  
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• Sending a package any time soon? Brace for an expensive surprise

  18-11-2022 17:10 via cbc.ca
  People sending packages by mail or courier this holiday season should brace for an extra expense, with shippers applying hefty fuel surcharges to their base rates. 
  
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• Canada importing 1M bottles of children's medication by next week

  18-11-2022 16:33
  In an update to reporters on Friday, Health Canada says more than one million bottles of a foreign supply of children's medication will arrive in the country by next week.
  
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• CFL's stars shine bright at awards night, Riders bring home hardware

  18-11-2022 16:30
  It was a star-studded night at the Conexus Arts Centre where the Canadian Football League (CFL) handed out its annual league awards on Thursday.
  
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• Regina businesses scoring big with economic spinoff thanks to Grey Cup

  18-11-2022 16:23 via globalnews.ca
  Local business owners say they’re already seeing a benefit as hotels, restaurants and shops get busier and busier.
  
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• Enchanted Forest lights up the Forestry Farm with return of light walk and new scene

  18-11-2022 16:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  The 24th annual BHP Enchanted Forest opens Friday with the return of the Saskatchewan Blue Cross Light Walk after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The walk is open from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Nov. 18 - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca - Global News

  18-11-2022 16:19 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Nov. 18 - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Nov. 18

  18-11-2022 16:19 via globalnews.ca
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, Nov. 18.
  
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• 'Break a barrier': Indigenous artist to sing part of O Canada in Cree at Grey Cup

  18-11-2022 15:47
  When Teagan Littlechief sings in front of thousands of fans at Sunday's Grey Cup game, she'll be thinking about Canada's Indigenous youth.
  
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• The horse and the hotel lobby: How a Calgary committee keeps an old Grey Cup tradition alive

  18-11-2022 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  On Thursday night in the lobby of a Regina hotel, there was a horse, of course. Read More
  
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• Enchanted Forest ready to power Christmas spirit again in Saskatoon - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  18-11-2022 14:15 via news.google.com
  Enchanted Forest ready to power Christmas spirit again in Saskatoon  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra promises to bring the heat with Spanish-influenced performance - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  18-11-2022 13:10 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra promises to bring the heat with Spanish-influenced performance  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Phil Tank: A better path existed for new arena in downtown Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  18-11-2022 13:09 via news.google.com
  Phil Tank: A better path existed for new arena in downtown Saskatoon  Saskatoon Star-PhoenixBusinesses praise location chosen for proposed Saskatoon downtown arena  CBC.caSaskatoon council selects Midtown as site for future arena  CTV News SaskatoonSaskatoon city council rubber stamps downtown event centre - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca  Global NewsSaskatoon council approves $25M land purchase for downtown arena site  CJME News Talk SportsView Full
  
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• Enjoy the winter season: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Nov. 18-20, 2022 - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  18-11-2022 13:05 via news.google.com
  Enjoy the winter season: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Nov. 18-20, 2022  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Developer eyes lawsuit over Saskatoon apartment project - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  18-11-2022 13:05 via news.google.com
  Developer eyes lawsuit over Saskatoon apartment project  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon company recognized for growth and environmental impact - CJWW

  18-11-2022 13:04 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon company recognized for growth and environmental impact  CJWW
  
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• 'A ring you can wear anywhere': Dale West's 1966 Grey Cup ring is simple, but packed with meaning

  18-11-2022 13:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  Dale West's Grey Cup ring is a simple little thing, but it rests nicely on his finger. He likes that. Read More
  
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• Enjoy the winter season: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Nov. 18-20, 2022

  18-11-2022 13:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  The shift to the winter season for indoor and outdoor activities is well underway this weekend, with arts events and nature programming for all ages. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra promises to bring the heat with Spanish-influenced performance

  18-11-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra's Boléro! highlights sensual, passionate works by Spanish and Spanish-influenced composers. Read More
  
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• Phil Tank: A better path existed for new arena in downtown Saskatoon

  18-11-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The StarPhoenix raised eyebrows across Saskatoon in 2016 with an article that revealed city hall had spent $18.6 million on consultants the previous year. Read More
  
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• Letter: Anti-hate kits needed to stop prevalent racism in Saskatchewan

  18-11-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Working against hatred and bigotries should be a non-partisan issue. To not help teachers to teach students to stand up against racism is tacit support for racism. Sadly, we have seen examples of how racism is prominent in this province. Read More
  
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• Developer eyes lawsuit over Saskatoon apartment project

  18-11-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  An ongoing dispute between the City of Saskatoon and developer Arbutus Properties could be heading to court. Read More
  
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