Saskatoon news

• FSIN warns of action, possible blockades defending treaty rights in Sask

  16-12-2022 23:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  Blockades of highways, railways and other essential infrastructure could spring up across Saskatchewan in the New Year, First Nations leaders in the province warn. Read More
  
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• Mountain pine beetle population decimated in Jasper National Park after consecutive deep freezes

  16-12-2022 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  Parks Canada said it was a memorable cold snap in 2019 that really started to significantly bring down the population of mountain pine beetles in Jasper National Park.
  
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• Winter storm causes chaos on Regina roadways

  16-12-2022 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  On the heels of a snowstorm that blanketed the Queen City earlier this week, drivers faced icy, snowy streets, making driving conditions unpredictable. 
  
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• Saskatoon's Friendship Inn accepting donations for the Fill The Plate ... - Global News

  16-12-2022 23:24 via news.google.com
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• Trends in firearms and violent crimes report not surprising to Sask. RCMP

  16-12-2022 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  The statement from RCMP said they removed 1,377 firearms from communities in 2021, noting that as of Thursday they have removed 1,397 this year.
  
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• 747 cargo plane makes emergency landing at Saskatoon airport

  16-12-2022 22:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  A flight crew had an unexpected stop in Saskatoon on Thursday. Read More
  
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• U of S announces new land trust board to oversee developments

  16-12-2022 22:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  A wide range of community members makes up the first land trust board of directors to oversee the development of University of Saskatchewan endowment lands. Read More
  
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• More than 800 December donation appointments unfilled: Canadian Blood Services Sask.

  16-12-2022 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  Donor relations manager Aaron Barlow says the holidays always bring a lull in donations, but the dip in supply has been exacerbated this year by a busy flu season and bad weather.
  
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• ‘When all else fails, we will blockade’: FSIN denounces Saskatchewan First Act

  16-12-2022 21:14 via globalnews.ca
  Chief Evan Taypotat from Kahkewistahaw First Nation said the only way to get the Saskatchewan government to listen is to hit them in their bottom line.
  
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• 'It’s painful': Curling community feeling the effects of the closure of the Granite Curling Club

  16-12-2022 20:57
  Marie Fehr curled at the Granite Curling Club in downtown Saskatoon for 30 memory-filled years.
  
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• Saskatoon police want to expand diversion program to keep non-violent offenders out of courts - CBC.ca

  16-12-2022 20:44 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon police want to expand diversion program to keep non-violent offenders out of courts  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon police want to expand diversion program to keep non-violent offenders out of courts

  16-12-2022 20:44 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police want to keep people who commit minor non-violent offences out of the justice system.
  
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• Saskatoon Guns & Gangs Unit charge woman with weapons offences - SaskToday.ca

  16-12-2022 19:43 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Guns & Gangs Unit charge woman with weapons offences  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Saskatoon aviation enthusiasts eye duo Boeing 747s at airport - CTV News Saskatoon

  16-12-2022 19:41 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon aviation enthusiasts eye duo Boeing 747s at airport  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon aviation enthusiasts eye duo Boeing 747s at airport

  16-12-2022 19:41
  A Boeing 747 cargo jet made an emergency landing in Saskatoon Thursday, and a second 747 was spotted at the airport Friday morning.
  
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• Arrest - Guns and Gangs Unit

  16-12-2022 19:03 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 32-year-old Saskatoon woman is facing a number of charges following an arrest by members of the Guns and Gangs Unit.The officers were in the area of the 400 block, Avenue I South at approximately 12:45 a.m., December 15, 2022, when they witnessed a female who was known to them, breach her court conditions.  Upon seeing the officers, the woman attempted to leave the scene.  She was taken into custody and a search found her to be in possession of a sawed-off shotgun, ammunition, a knif
  
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• 'We want to make sure everyone’s warm and fed': Sask. man turns school bus into overnight warm-up space

  16-12-2022 18:57
  A Saskatoon man has turned a school bus into a place for people to warm up at night.
  
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• 2 vehicle crash knocks over hydrant

  16-12-2022 18:55
  A two-vehicle crash on 22nd Street and Avenue I knocked over a fire hydrant in Saskatoon Friday morning.
  
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• Melfort Mustangs captain Ben Tkachuk following in father’s footsteps

  16-12-2022 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  The centreman is aiming to lead the junior 'A' club to their first Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League title since 2016.
  
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• Saskatoon local scratches and wins $100000 - SaskToday.ca

  16-12-2022 17:39 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon local scratches and wins $100000  SaskToday.ca
  
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• SGI warns of refund scam

  16-12-2022 17:24
  A refund scam involving Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is circulating, prompting the insurance company to issue a warning via social media.
  
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• Fill up now, analyst says, as gas prices are likely to jump soon in Saskatchewan

  16-12-2022 17:11 via globalnews.ca
  There's more than the coming holidays raising spirits in Saskatchewan. Gas prices are at their lowest since early 2022. But one analyst says that trend could soon change.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Dec. 16 - Saskatoon ... - Global News

  16-12-2022 16:59 via news.google.com
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, Dec. 16

  16-12-2022 16:59 via globalnews.ca
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, Dec. 16.
  
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• Sask. mom says inconsistent formula supply adding to babies' health challenges

  16-12-2022 14:51 via cbc.ca
  Kieran Gibson's three children, all under two years, are diagnosed with failure to thrive. She says they now have to contend with changing formula brands amid a shortage, which can worsen digestive issues.
  
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• Phil Tank: The public needs to know when Sask. freezing deaths happen

  16-12-2022 14:09 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan's winter weather can kill. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Tribal Council, Health Canada unite against addiction - SaskToday.ca

  16-12-2022 14:04 via news.google.com
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• Hang time: Mark McMorris in Saskatoon for weekend Optimist Hill ... - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  16-12-2022 13:09 via news.google.com
  Hang time: Mark McMorris in Saskatoon for weekend Optimist Hill ...  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Letter: Show respect for cross-country skiing trails in Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  16-12-2022 13:08 via news.google.com
  Letter: Show respect for cross-country skiing trails in Saskatoon  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Visit Santa Claus: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Dec ... - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  16-12-2022 13:05 via news.google.com
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• Wool Emporium closing after 27 years of uniting fibre enthusiasts

  16-12-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Glenda Hudson is grateful for the connections she has made through The Wool Emporium of Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• Visit Santa Claus: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Dec. 16-18, 2022

  16-12-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Holiday festivities are in full swing as we near the big day. There are also plenty of artistic activities to take part in this weekend. Read More
  
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• Letter: Show respect for cross-country skiing trails in Saskatoon

  16-12-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  We are so fortunate in this city to have so many green spaces near our homes to enjoy! The walking paths are busy year round. There are areas where those of us who like to cross-country ski can do so as well. Read More
  
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• Hang time: Mark McMorris in Saskatoon for weekend Optimist Hill event

  16-12-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Mark McMorris just celebrated his 29th birthday, but he says he’s not yet feeling old. Read More
  
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• Doug Matheson: Donation to Remai Modern sets stage for future success

  16-12-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  On Oct. 22, Remai Modern announced some incredible news. Thanks to a $10-million pledge from the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation, the museum is moving to a by-donation admission model for the next 20 years. What an incredible gift to the people of Saskatoon and beyond! Read More
  
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• Northern Sask. residents say they are struggling after inflation doubles already high grocery prices

  16-12-2022 12:00 via cbc.ca
  It's no secret that grocery prices in Canadian northern communities like Fond Du Lac are high due to the cost of transportation. But inflation has driven those prices into unmanageable territory, according to residents.
  
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• Why doctors recommend you get a flu shot this week

  16-12-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Families making plans to gather for the holidays should consider getting vaccinated against influenza now, health experts say, as well stay up to date on other immunizations as part of their preparations.
  
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• 'They've just become slicker': Why critics doubt FIFA's claims of having kicked corruption in soccer

  16-12-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  As the World Cup in Qatar gets set for its final match, FIFA is ready to move on from past controversies. But years after a massive corruption scandal, critics say it's still impossible to see what goes on in the dark corners of soccer's global governing body.
  
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• Flying for the 1st time since the pandemic started? It doesn't have to be stressful

  16-12-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  The holidays are a busy time for travel, maybe more so this year with almost no restrictions and many people flying for the first time since the pandemic started. Travel numbers aren’t quite back to pre-pandemic levels, but they’re getting pretty close. Here are some tips to make it less stressful.
  
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• Alaska bound plane makes emergency landing in Saskatoon - CTV News Saskatoon

  16-12-2022 04:33 via news.google.com
  Alaska bound plane makes emergency landing in Saskatoon  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Alaska bound plane makes emergency landing in Saskatoon

  16-12-2022 04:33
  There was an unusual sight at the Saskatoon airport Thursday afternoon when an Alaska-bound plane had to make an emergency landing.
  
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• Saskatoon police finding alternative ways to deal with illicit drug ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  16-12-2022 01:43 via news.google.com
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• Saskatoon police finding alternative ways to deal with illicit drug charges for minor offenders

  16-12-2022 01:43
  Finding alternative ways to deal with illicit drug charges was on the agenda for the Saskatoon Police Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Sask. snowplow operator urges drivers to slow down amid rise in crashes

  16-12-2022 01:42 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan's Minister of Highways says there have already been five collisions involving plows this season. Last winter, there were nine total.
  
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• Shell Canada snapping up gas stations in preparation for green energy transition

  16-12-2022 00:58 via globalnews.ca
  Because Shell has a strong presence in Europe, where EV adoption has occurred faster, the company said it has a strong sense of what the fuel station of the future will look like.
  
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• Saskatoon police update policy to allow diversions for drug charges - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  16-12-2022 00:22 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon police update policy to allow diversions for drug charges  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon police update policy to allow diversions for drug charges

  16-12-2022 00:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police are looking at further developing efforts to divert people from the criminal justice system for minor, non-violent offences, beyond the current focus on simple possession of drugs, the Saskatoon board of police commissioners heard Thursday. Read More
  
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• Northern Sask. firearm crime rate over 4 times national average in 2021: report

  16-12-2022 00:13 via globalnews.ca
  Northern Saskatchewan has ranked first in crime involving firearms for seven years consecutively, with rates over four times the national average.
  
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• Flyers in Fairhaven are 'fanning the flames' against the homeless shelter, residents say

  16-12-2022 00:13
  A flyer being distributed in Saskatoon's Fairhaven neighbourhood about a newly located homeless shelter is drawing plenty of criticism and praise in the community.
  
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