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• Matthew Morin's life 'meant something,' court hears as killer gets 12-year manslaughter sentence

  02-02-2023 23:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Matthew Sean Morin was killed over a perceived past wrongdoing that did not involve his killer. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon organization celebrates excellence for Black History Month - Global News

  02-02-2023 22:59
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• Saskatoon organization celebrates excellence for Black History Month

  02-02-2023 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Saskatoon organization has revealed its plans for a month-long celebration in honour of Black History Month.
  
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• Family wants change as questions linger about death of woman who wandered from Sask. hospital last year

  02-02-2023 22:31 via cbc.ca
  
  The family of a woman with bipolar disorder who wandered away from a Saskatchewan hospital last year, and was later found dead, is still searching for answers about how she was able to leave the facility without staff intervening. 
  
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• Sask. to introduce expanded roles for pharmacists, nurse practitioners and paramedics

  02-02-2023 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government is looking at ways to increase patient access to a variety of health-care services, including ones that could mean new duties for health-care workers.
  
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• Blue Jays set to headline Kinsmen dinner in Saskatoon - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  02-02-2023 22:06
  
  Blue Jays set to headline Kinsmen dinner in Saskatoon  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Players descend stairs at Lang’s hockey rink to skate on some of Sask.’s oldest ice

  02-02-2023 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  A video of the community rink in Lang, Sask., went viral on Facebook, showing how the players make their way from the dressing room to the ice down a suspended staircase.
  
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• Manual zamboni, suspended staircase: Sask. rink goes viral for delightful history

  02-02-2023 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  A video of the community rink in Lang, Sask., went viral on Facebook, showing how the players make their way from the dressing room to the ice down a suspended staircase.
  
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• It's not delivery, it's discontinued: Nestlé to stop selling Delissio pizza in Canada

  02-02-2023 21:45 via cbc.ca
  
  Several well-known frozen food brands, including Delissio pizza, will disappear from Canadian stores over the next six months as Nestlé shifts its focus to other products.
  
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• HKO-WHL-Sums-Saskatoon-Winnipeg - Tacoma News Tribune

  02-02-2023 21:36
  
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• Former coach at Saskatoon Christian academy charged with sexual assault, sexual exploitation of a minor

  02-02-2023 21:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A former athletics director at a Christian school in Saskatoon has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor after an investigation into allegations of historical sexual assaults at the former Christian Centre Academy. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon pharmacy fined for overcharging government agency thousands of dollars

  02-02-2023 21:27
  
  A Saskatoon pharmacy has been ordered to pay over $55,000 after acknowledging its guilt for improperly billing for medications.
  
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• Saskatoon pharmacy fined for overcharging government agency ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-02-2023 21:27
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• Wind warning: Huskies' Pozzi sails on frozen pond, FISU hockey gold in tow

  02-02-2023 21:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Isabella Pozzi is a gold-medal winning hockey player, but not quite yet a gold medal plate chef — despite her Italian heritage. Read More
  
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• Sask. teen hopes Australian Open is just one of many tennis experiences to come

  02-02-2023 20:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Keegan Rice was just five years old when his parents put him in a learn-to-play tennis program. He’s been swinging a racket ever since. The 16-year-old Regina tennis player is currently the reigning Canadian junior boys champion.
  
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• Former coach at private Christian school in Saskatoon charged with sexual assault, exploitation of a minor - CBC.ca

  02-02-2023 20:43
  
  Former coach at private Christian school in Saskatoon charged with sexual assault, exploitation of a minor  CBC.ca
  
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• Sask. not following B.C. on decriminalization path

  02-02-2023 20:05 via cbc.ca
  
  Harm reduction advocates say Saskatchewan should follow B.C.'s lead when it comes to decriminalization of drugs, but the provincial government said it has no intention to do so.
  
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• New voir dire decision date set in Greg Fertuck murder trial

  02-02-2023 19:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon Court of King's Bench judge has scheduled a new date to decide whether statements Gregory Mitchell Fertuck made during police interviews and during an undercover operation will be admissible at his first-degree murder trial. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police charge man with sexual assault, sexual exploitation in historical sexual assault

  02-02-2023 19:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police have charged a 46-year-old with sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor after an investigation into historical sexual assaults at a faith-based institution in the city. Read More
  
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• Liberals move to delay MAID for people suffering solely from mental illness

  02-02-2023 19:22 via cbc.ca
  
  The Liberal government is introducing legislation to delay by one year the expansion of the medically assisted death (MAID) law to cover those suffering solely from a mental illness.
  
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• Federal government moves to delay MAID for people suffering solely from mental illness

  02-02-2023 19:22 via cbc.ca
  
  The Liberal government is introducing legislation to delay by one year the expansion of the medically assisted death (MAID) law to cover those suffering solely from a mental illness.
  
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• Teacher's regulatory board investigating complaints at a private Christian school, say complainants

  02-02-2023 19:17 via cbc.ca
  
  The board that regulates the province's teachers is investigating historic complaints at a private Christian school in Saskatoon, according to former students.
  
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• The U.S. is copying Canada's private refugee sponsorship program, even as groups here pull out

  02-02-2023 18:53 via cbc.ca
  
  The U.S. is building a program to privately sponsor refugees, modelled on the one Canada created in the 1970s.
  
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• Man named in Legacy Christian Academy lawsuit faces sexual assault, exploitation charges

  02-02-2023 18:47
  
  Saskatoon Police Services (SPS) have charged an Edmonton man with sexual assault that they say occurred at a Saskatoon faith-based school.
  
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• 'I was perfectly groomed': Former student details incidents with former Saskatoon teacher after charges laid

  02-02-2023 18:47
  
  Aaron Benneweis, 46, has been charged by Saskatoon Police with sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor while in a position of trust or authority.
  
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• Former student says she was 'groomed' by Saskatoon educator accused of sexual assault

  02-02-2023 18:47
  
  Aaron Benneweis, 46, has been charged by Saskatoon Police with sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor while in a position of trust or authority.
  
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• Man charged in Saskatoon investigation into sexual assaults, faith-based affiliations

  02-02-2023 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  In August 2022, a victim reported allegations of sexual assault to the Saskatoon Police that occurred between 2008 and 2012. 
  
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• Criminal sex charges laid in Legacy Christian Academy investigation

  02-02-2023 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  650 CKOM spoke with the alleged victim and confirmed with provincial court that the accused is Aaron Benneweis. 
  
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• Former coach at private Christian school in Saskatoon charged with sexual assault, exploitation of a minor

  02-02-2023 18:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Aaron Benneweis coached at Christian Centre Academy, a private school in Saskatoon now known as Legacy Christian Academy, until 2013. Ten years later, he faces charges of sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a minor while in a position of power at the school.
  
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• Sask. surprised feds with 'unforeseen' request for COVID-19 support after previously turning it down

  02-02-2023 18:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Public Safety Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces were caught off guard by a request for help from Saskatchewan during the height of the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Charges - Sexual Assault, Exploitation - Faith-Based Affiliations

  02-02-2023 18:00 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Charges have been laid in an investigation into historical sexual assaults with faith-based affiliations.In August of 2022, a report was made to police with allegations of sexual assault occurring between 2008 and 2012. The victim, a minor at the time, and the accused were known to one another through their affiliation with the Saskatoon faith-based institution.As a result of investigation by members of the Saskatoon Police Service Interpersonal Violence Section, a 46-year-old Edmonton man has b
  
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• 'It's nice to show another side of me': Retired Sask. hockey player turned actor ready for season two of sitcom

  02-02-2023 17:51
  
  A former professional hockey player well-known for dropping the gloves is trying his hand at acting and will star in another season of the Canadian sitcom Shoresy.
  
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• Arrests - Attempted Armed Robbery - 19th Street West and Avenue W South

  02-02-2023 17:36 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two persons were arrested following an attempted armed robbery early this morning.On February 2, 2023 at around 2:00 a.m., police were called to the area of 19th Street West and Avenue W South for a report of an attempted robbery in which a firearm was produced. A short time later, a vehicle of interest was located nearby with three persons inside; an imitation firearm was found in the vehicle. Continued investigation by members of Patrol led to identifying two of the three persons as suspects i
  
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• Three cats lost in Saskatoon fire

  02-02-2023 17:25
  
  A fire at a multi-family building in downtown Saskatoon has left three cats dead.
  
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• Single vehicle rollover - Spadina Crescent East - Saskatoon.ca |

  02-02-2023 17:01
  
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• Undeclared milk on label triggers recall for Falooda Drink with Almond Flavour

  02-02-2023 16:40 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Falooda Drink with Almond Flavour because the product contains milk that is not listed on the label.
  
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• Hoping for an early spring? Wiarton Willie's prediction says you're in luck

  02-02-2023 14:23 via cbc.ca
  
  This year's Groundhog Day forecast was officially announced at 8:07 a.m. from Wiarton, Ont.
  
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• Kohlman: Meatballs make for a cozy comfort food

  02-02-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  With the blasting of the furnace and mid-winter snowflakes fluttering down comes the desire to surround oneself with cold weather comforts. Read More
  
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• Weapons call across from Saskatoon elementary school - CJWW

  02-02-2023 13:54
  
  Weapons call across from Saskatoon elementary school  CJWW
  
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• Prebble, Wright: Sask. First Act an attempt to halt emission reduction

  02-02-2023 13:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  We should all be concerned about the provisions related to greenhouse gas (GHG) regulation and environmental standards in the Saskatchewan First Act, introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in November 2022. It has already passed second reading in the assembly, but is not yet law. Read More
  
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• Bruce Cockburn looks forward to Saskatoon stop on tour - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  02-02-2023 13:06
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• True Crime Byline: The exoneration of David Milgaard and trial of Larry Fisher

  02-02-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  David Milgaard spent 23 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Read More
  
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• Phil Tank: News media's decline a boon for merchants of misinformation

  02-02-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  My newspaper career began delivering the Leader-Post to homes in the southern Regina neighbourhood of Albert Park. Read More
  
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• Letter: COVID-19 study shows the need to fight deadly misinformation

  02-02-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It is shocking to be aware of the analysis done by Canada's Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) on the impact of misinformation on the spread of COVID. To learn that almost 2,800 lives were taken and millions of dollars spent (between March and November of 2021) because of misinformation. Read More
  
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• Indigenous leaders should speak for themselves on health reforms at upcoming meeting: chiefs

  02-02-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan is calling for inclusion at next week's First Ministers meeting alongside Canada's prime minister. Read More
  
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• City Hospital volunteers go above and beyond in 1978

  02-02-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see volunteers alongside coordinator Isobel Afseth (left) at City Hospital, from Feb. 2, 1978. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-A10265-7, photo by Peter Blashill) Read More
  
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• Bruce Cockburn looks forward to Saskatoon stop on tour

  02-02-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Canadian music legend Bruce Cockburn has been writing and performing songs for more than 50 years. Read More
  
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• 12-game win streak: Sask. Huskies on a roll in CW women's basketball

  02-02-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It’s hard to ignore, or play down, a 12-game winning streak. Read More
  
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• Rain after fog? Weather legend holds no water, say experts

  02-02-2023 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In some parts of Canada, there's an old saying that when fog forms, rain is a certainty down the road.
  
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• Honduran family that faced deportation in 2017 happily sworn in as Canadian citizens in Sask.

  02-02-2023 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Wednesday was a very happy day for an immigrant family in Moosomin, Sask. Three members of Victor Santos' family became Canadian citizens. 
  
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