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• 89-year-old Prince Albert man 'knocked out' while confronting intruder in seniors' building

  04-01-2023 23:45
  Residents of a Prince Albert seniors’ living complex want increased security after an 89-year-old man was assaulted Monday evening.
  
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• Woman charged with first-degree murder in death of Taya Sinclair

  04-01-2023 23:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  Prince Albert police have charged a 25-year-old woman with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 24-year-old Saskatoon mother Taya Sinclair. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan RCMP receive multiple reports of sexting scams involving teenage boys

  04-01-2023 23:36 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Maidstone RCMP have issued warnings after receiving dozens of reports of 'sextortion' incidents involving children.
  
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• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo announces death of Georgia the porcupine - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  04-01-2023 23:11
  Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo announces death of Georgia the porcupine  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatchewan French, Métis artist makes beaded medallion for Aquaman actor Jason Momoa

  04-01-2023 23:11 via cbc.ca
  Christine Tournier was asked by friends who were working with Momoa on the TV show See to create a beaded medallion as a gift.
  
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• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo announces death of Georgia the porcupine

  04-01-2023 23:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  In the wild, her average life expectancy would have been eight to 10 years. Read More
  
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• Arrest made in Prince Albert, Sask. homicide, suspect charged with murder

  04-01-2023 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  Taya Sinclair was found dead on March 15, 2022, just south of the Alfred Jenkins Field House in Prince Albert, Sask. The woman accused in her death was named Wednesday.
  
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• Saskatoon’s 2023 housing market likely to buck national trend due to short supply

  04-01-2023 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  Ashley Turner with Century 21 said the number of houses for sale in Saskatoon is low, and listings under $500,000 are few, making affordable inventory hard to find.
  
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• Saskatoon's 2023 housing market likely to buck national trend due ... - Global News

  04-01-2023 22:44
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• 'It was gone': Saskatoon woman out $1450 in rental scam - CTV News Saskatoon

  04-01-2023 22:30
  'It was gone': Saskatoon woman out $1450 in rental scam  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'It was gone': Saskatoon woman out $1,450 in rental scam

  04-01-2023 22:30
  Jade Fillion is out more than $1,400, the victim of a rental scam in Saskatoon.
  
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• Canadians impacted by Sunwing cancellations and delays want a class-action lawsuit against the airline

  04-01-2023 22:05 via cbc.ca
  A group on social media service WhatsApp called ‘Sunwing Class Action' has more than 700 members and is growing.
  
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• Volunteers keep Saskatoon rink going in memory of teen killed by impaired driver

  04-01-2023 21:43
  Quinn Stevenson passed away in August of 2013 but his legacy lives on through the work of community volunteers.
  
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• Volunteers keep Saskatoon rink going in memory of teen killed by ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  04-01-2023 21:43
  Volunteers keep Saskatoon rink going in memory of teen killed by ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'He'd be smiling down': Family of impaired-driving victim grateful for volunteers' efforts to sustain son's memorial rink

  04-01-2023 21:43
  Quinn Stevenson passed away in August of 2013 but his legacy lives on through the work of community volunteers.
  
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• Barricaded Person in Custody - 2000 Block Ave B North

  04-01-2023 21:37 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service has taken a 25-year-old man into custody, after a barricaded person incident this afternoon.On January 4, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m., officers responded to the call of a person threatening self harm in the 2000 block of Avenue B North. It was believed he may have a firearm. The Tactical Support Unit responded to the scene to assist Patrol officers in evacuating the building and isolating the area. At around 1:15 p.m., a 25-year-old man was taken into cust
  
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• SGI warns of 'overpayment refund' text scam circulating in Sask.

  04-01-2023 21:32
  Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is warning residents about a texting scam circulating around the province.
  
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• Firefighters find two dead, high carbon monoxide levels in Prince Albert garage

  04-01-2023 21:30
  Firefighters in Prince Albert found two people dead following a call about carbon monoxide levels.
  
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• Why did Dawn Walker pick a judge over a jury? Legal analyst weighs in

  04-01-2023 21:12
  Dawn Walker’s choice to have her trial heard by a judge is a “tactical decision,” according to a legal analyst.
  
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• Texas Gate road signs commonplace in Alberta, a mystery in the U.S.

  04-01-2023 20:49 via cbc.ca
  Cattle guards are common in the Prairies. In Alberta, they are known as Texas gates. That’s how they appear on road signs, in some municipal legislation and provincial Hansard references. But elsewhere, it's a different story.
  
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• Saskatoon police asking for public's help cracking 13th homicide of 2022 - CBC.ca

  04-01-2023 19:23
  Saskatoon police asking for public's help cracking 13th homicide of 2022  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon police asking for public's help cracking 13th homicide of 2022

  04-01-2023 19:23 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police are asking for help solving the city's 13th homicide of 2022.
  
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• Sask. RCMP seize guns and meth in search of abandoned home

  04-01-2023 19:12
  A search of a boarded-up residence on Mistawasis First Nation led to the seizure of six guns and over 10 ounces of methamphetamine on Jan. 1, the RCMP said.
  
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• Record number of responses, Narcan doses in 2022: Medavie

  04-01-2023 19:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon's ambulance service continued to see rising calls for service in 2022. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan-born Ribbon Skirt Day recognized nationally

  04-01-2023 18:46
  A day celebrating Indigenous culture with roots in Saskatchewan is being marked nationally for the first time on Wednesday.
  
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• Meat cleaver left behind at scene of Saskatoon bus stop stabbing, police say

  04-01-2023 18:42
  Saskatoon police say they found a meat cleaver at the site of a bus stop assault that left two people with serious injuries on Tuesday.
  
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• Meat cleaver left behind at scene of Saskatoon bus stop stabbing ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  04-01-2023 18:42
  Meat cleaver left behind at scene of Saskatoon bus stop stabbing ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 2 Saskatoon victims taken to hospital after stabbing attack

  04-01-2023 18:36 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police officers were called to the 1100 block of Idylwyld Drive North for a report of an aggravated assault.
  
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• Wear something that shows who you are, says Saskatchewan girl behind National Ribbon Skirt Day

  04-01-2023 18:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  OTTAWA -- For Isabella Kulak, marking National Ribbon Skirt Day means wearing clothing that represents who you are. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon councillor says city's snow removal plan needs a rethink

  04-01-2023 18:16
  One Saskatoon city councillor thinks it's time the city starts budgeting for annual residential snow removal.
  
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• Saskatoon city councillor wants more funding for snow removal

  04-01-2023 18:16
  One Saskatoon city councillor thinks it's time the city starts budgeting for annual residential snow removal.
  
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• Aunt of girl who inspired first National Ribbon Skirt Day says she is proud

  04-01-2023 18:12 via cbc.ca
  Wednesday is Canada's first National Ribbon Skirt Day.
  
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• Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond no longer at UBC law school

  04-01-2023 18:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond is no longer employed by the University of B.C.'s prestigious law school after controversy this fall surrounding her long-standing claims of Indigenous heritage. Read More
  
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• Aggravated Assault Investigation - 1100 Block Idylwyld Drive N

  04-01-2023 18:04 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating an assault that occurred yesterday evening.On January 3, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers were called to the 1100 block of Idylwyld Drive North, for a weapons complaint. Upon arrival, police found two victims who had been maced and stabbed. It was reported to officers that several suspects were shouting at the victims, as they got off a bus. The victims were then bear sprayed and attacked with a knife. A meat cleaver was
  
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• Governments, Saskatchewan travellers want Sunwing held accountable for travel chaos

  04-01-2023 17:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  Federal officials and travellers are calling for Sunwing to be held accountable for the chaos during the holidays, as hundreds of travellers were left stranded in Mexico. Read More
  
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• Independent police oversight team officially active in Saskatchewan

  04-01-2023 17:49
  A new independent police oversight body is officially operating in the province.
  
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• Girl behind National Ribbon Skirt Day movement reflects on this day

  04-01-2023 17:46 via globalnews.ca
  Wednesday marks the first National Ribbon Skirt Day, which was inspired by a 12-year-old girl from the Cote First Nation who was shamed for wearing a ribbon skirt at school.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Jan. 4 - Saskatoon ... - Global News

  04-01-2023 17:01
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Jan. 4 - Saskatoon ...  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Jan. 4

  04-01-2023 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, Jan. 4.
  
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• Narcan doses and EMS responses up across the board in Saskatoon

  04-01-2023 15:56 via globalnews.ca
  Medavie Health Services West noted that pediatric calls were also on the rise, jumping up to 1,913 calls compared with 1,309 for kids aged 12 and under in 2021.
  
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• Narcan doses and EMS responses up across the board in ... - Global News

  04-01-2023 15:56
  Narcan doses and EMS responses up across the board in ...  Global News
  
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• Watterodt, Saskatoon Blades looking to carry momentum into 2023 - WestCentralOnline.com

  04-01-2023 15:40
  Watterodt, Saskatoon Blades looking to carry momentum into 2023  WestCentralOnline.com
  
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• Kohlman: Bison and Bean Stew a comforting, delicious winter meal

  04-01-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Cold winter days cry out for cozy, comforting soups and stews. I love to have a pot bubbling on the back burner or braising away in the oven. The aroma of garlic and vegetables wafts throughout the house, steaming up the windows and luring in the cats to the kitchen. Suddenly they’re hungry, too. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon's sports fans ushered in the New Year with a bang, 100 years ago - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  04-01-2023 13:20
  Saskatoon's sports fans ushered in the New Year with a bang, 100 years ago  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon's sports fans ushered in the New Year with a bang, 100 ... - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  04-01-2023 13:20
  Saskatoon's sports fans ushered in the New Year with a bang, 100 ...  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Canada marks National Ribbon Skirt Day, inspired by 10-year-old Saskatchewan girl

  04-01-2023 13:16
  Canada is marking the first National Ribbon Skirt Day on Wednesday, an event inspired by a young Saskatchewan girl who was shamed for wearing one to school several years ago.
  
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• Canada marks first National Ribbon Skirt Day

  04-01-2023 13:16
  Today marks Canada's first National Ribbon Skirt Day after Manitoba Sen. Mary Jane McCallum's bill to recognize the day every Jan. 4 passed in Parliament late last year.
  
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• Saskatoon's sports fans ushered in the New Year with a bang, 100 years ago

  04-01-2023 13:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon's sports scene 100 years ago featured more black eyes and bruised knuckles than today, and that includes both participant and spectator. Read More
  
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• Stories of the year: Healing in the wake of the mass stabbing tragedy on James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon

  04-01-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Jan. 4 marks four months to the day since 11 people were killed and 18 were injured in a mass stabbing at James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask. Read More
  
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• Sask. independent police oversight team 'timely,' civilian director says

  04-01-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  The head of the team that will investigate serious incidents involving Saskatchewan police says the launch of the unit is "timely."
  
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