Saskatoon news

• ‘We need a couple days to digest’: Moe cautious in reaction to federal health-care proposals

  07-02-2023 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  The federal government is offering the provinces and territories a health funding deal worth $196.1 billion over 10 years, including $46.2 billion in new money.
  
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• Saskatoon council committee tackles reports on rainstorm response, elm wood disposal - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  07-02-2023 23:08
  Saskatoon council committee tackles reports on rainstorm response, elm wood disposal  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon council committee tackles reports on rainstorm response, elm wood disposal

  07-02-2023 23:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Although Saskatoon is deep into winter, thoughts turned to the spring and summertime at Tuesday's meeting of city council's environment, utilities and community services committee. Read More
  
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• Radical feminist group tells Saskatoon to keep women-only spaces - Western Standard

  07-02-2023 23:00
  
  Radical feminist group tells Saskatoon to keep women-only spaces  Western Standard
  
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• Sask. man charged with possession of child pornography

  07-02-2023 22:49
  
  A Saskatchewan man has been charged with two counts of possessing child pornography.
  
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• Two arrested in homicide investigation after death in city's west end

  07-02-2023 21:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police say a body found on a range road on Tuesday morning is now being investigated as a homicide. Read More
  
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• Sask. industry collaboration looks to place spotlight on Indigenous business

  07-02-2023 21:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sheldon Wuttunee with SFNNRCE said the Export database, a database that holds information about Indigenous companies, has far reaching benefits.
  
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• Update � Two Arrested � Homicide Investigation � Range Road 3062

  07-02-2023 21:44
  
  Investigation into a suspicious death has now determined it to be a homicide. Major Crime Investigators have taken two persons of interest into custody; a 37 year old woman and a 43 year old man.  The victim has been identified as a 44 year old Saskatoon woman.  Her name is not being released at this time at the request of her family. Officers are continuing to ask anyone with information related to the incident to contact the SPS at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-22
  
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• Tight race expected in Regina Coronation Park byelection as MLA Docherty resigns

  07-02-2023 21:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  One political scientist cautions that while the election will be an important one to win, its results may not predict the outcome in the riding at the next general election.
  
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• Sask. Prevention Institute kicks off new campaign on syphilis awareness

  07-02-2023 21:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  With syphilis infections increasing substantially in the province, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute launched a new campaign to increase knowledge of the STI and its treatment.
  
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• How long does it take to see a doctor at a Sask. walk-in clinic? New data shows wait times on the rise

  07-02-2023 21:12
  
  With a shortage of family doctors in Saskatchewan, more patients are turning to walk-in clinics, according to a medical technology company.
  
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• How long does it take to see a doctor at a Sask. walk-in clinic? Data shows wait times on the rise

  07-02-2023 21:12
  
  With a shortage of family doctors in Saskatchewan, more patients are turning to walk-in clinics, according to a medical technology company.
  
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• Trudeau pitches 10-year health-care deal with $46B in new spending

  07-02-2023 21:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday the government is prepared to increase health-care spending by an eye-popping $196.1 billion over the next decade — a cash injection the government is pitching as a generational fix for an ailing system.
  
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• Trudeau pitches 10-year, $196B health-care plan with $46B in new spending

  07-02-2023 21:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday the government is prepared to increase health-care spending by an eye-popping $196.1 billion over the next decade — a cash injection the government is pitching as a generational fix for an ailing system.
  
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• 'There’s a major crisis happening': Transit union worries about escalating violence on buses

  07-02-2023 20:59
  
  The president of Saskatoon’s local transit union is concerned at the sharp rise of assaults on transit operators directly related to unpaid fares and fare evasion.
  
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• Saskatoon bus drivers facing 'major crisis' of escalating violence, union says

  07-02-2023 20:59
  
  The president of Saskatoon’s local transit union is concerned at the sharp rise of assaults on transit operators directly related to unpaid fares and fare evasion.
  
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• Saskatoon bus drivers facing 'major crisis' of escalating violence ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  07-02-2023 20:59
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• Colter Wall to play in Saskatoon March 3 and 4 - msnNOW

  07-02-2023 20:56
  
  Colter Wall to play in Saskatoon March 3 and 4  msnNOW
  
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• Colter Wall to play in Saskatoon March 3 and 4

  07-02-2023 20:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan-born country musician Colter Wall is scheduled to play two dates at the Coors Event Centre in Saskatoon next month. Read More
  
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• 3-month-old Regina baby died from 'blunt force trauma' to head, autopsy report says

  07-02-2023 20:46
  
  A forensic pathologist offered her expert opinion on how Catlin Goodwill’s three-month-old son died suddenly in October 2017, during testimony on the second day of trial.
  
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• New U of S research chair to focus on Metis governance, policy 

  07-02-2023 20:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A new University of Saskatchewan research chair says a first-of-its-kind program dedicated to Metis governance and policy will "help foster" a new generation of leaders. Read More
  
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• Ottawa spending $2M for international commission to offer advice on unmarked graves

  07-02-2023 20:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Ottawa is spending $2 million for an international organization to provide First Nations with options around identifying possible human remains buried near residential schools. Read More
  
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• SHA employee terminated for embezzling funds from residents’ trust accounts

  07-02-2023 19:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to a statement from Saskatchewan Health Authority, a continuing care facility uncovered irregular payments for cash and purchased items from residents' trust accounts.
  
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• Former SHA employee's 15k theft was a betrayal of trust: advocate

  07-02-2023 19:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says one of its employees was caught stealing from long-term care residents' trust accounts. Read More
  
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• Sask. boy's love of powwow dancing, drumming inspires others

  07-02-2023 19:27 via cbc.ca
  
  A boy from Wahpeton Dakota Nation has captured attention on social media because of his powwow dancing, singing and energetic spirit.
  
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• University of Sask. creates first-of-its-kind research chair in Métis governance and policy-making

  07-02-2023 19:21
  
  A new research position at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) will focus on ways the Métis culture can inform governance and policymaking.
  
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• Sask. university creates first of its kind research chair in Métis governance and policy-making

  07-02-2023 19:21
  
  A new research position at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) will focus on ways the Métis culture can inform governance and policymaking.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating suspicious death on western edge of city

  07-02-2023 18:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating a suspicious death early Tuesday on the western edge of the city.
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest 2 suspects after suspicious death on western edge of city

  07-02-2023 18:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police arrested two people in connection with a suspicious death early Tuesday on the western edge of the city. Saskatoon police revealed the woman's death is considered a homicide.
  
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• $31.8M generated by Sask.'s first regulated gambling website in 2 months 'surprisingly high', expert says

  07-02-2023 18:43 via cbc.ca
  
  PlayNow.com generated nearly $31.8 million in wagers in November and December of 2022. Sports gambling expert believes there needs to be more research independent of the industry and would like to see more resources for people suffering from addiction.
  
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• Next phase begins for Prince Albert hospital project

  07-02-2023 18:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Nearly three years after it was announced, work has started on expanding and renovating Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital. Read More
  
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• Long-term care home employee took $15K from residents' trust accounts

  07-02-2023 18:12 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan Health Authority employee working in a Meadow Lake long-term care facility took money from residents' trust accounts over a two-year period, according to a recent government report.
  
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• Saskatchewan residents prefer cats over dogs, survey finds

  07-02-2023 17:48
  
  While 56 per cent of Canadians prefer dogs over cats, in Saskatchewan the opposite is true, according to a new survey.
  
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• Health-care system 'hasn't been delivering' as it should, Trudeau says ahead of funding talks

  07-02-2023 17:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Trudeau will meet with Canada's premiers in Ottawa today to begin negotiations on just how big a cheque the provinces will actually get to help them prop up a faltering system.
  
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• Man accused of killing Saskatoon youth advocate will plead guilty to manslaughter

  07-02-2023 17:24
  
  A man accused of killing a Saskatoon youth advocate and volunteer has arranged a plea deal, according to his defence lawyer.
  
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• Man accused of killing Saskatoon youth advocate will plead guilty to ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  07-02-2023 17:24
  Man accused of killing Saskatoon youth advocate will plead guilty to ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating suspicious death | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  07-02-2023 17:01
  Saskatoon police investigating suspicious death | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police deem suspicious death a homicide, two arrested - CTV News Saskatoon

  07-02-2023 17:01
  Saskatoon police deem suspicious death a homicide, two arrested  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police deem suspicious death a homicide, two arrested

  07-02-2023 17:01
  
  Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is restricting traffic on range road 3062 as they investigate a suspicious death in the area.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Feb. 7 - Global News

  07-02-2023 16:56
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Feb. 7  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Feb. 7

  07-02-2023 16:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, Feb. 7.
  
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• Saskatoon suspicious death now considered homicide

  07-02-2023 16:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service said traffic is restricted on Range Road 3062 near the intersection with 11th Street West.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigate suspicious death on Saskatoon outskirts

  07-02-2023 16:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service said traffic is restricted on Range Road 3062 near the intersection with 11th Street West.
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating suspicious death in city's west end

  07-02-2023 16:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating a suspicious death on a range road that took place Tuesday morning. Read More
  
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• Float Love offers float therapy services to help with meditation, pain management - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  07-02-2023 16:05
  Float Love offers float therapy services to help with meditation, pain management  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Suspicious Death Investigation - Range Road 3062 - Saskatoon

  07-02-2023 16:01
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating a suspicious death this morning.Traffic is restricted on Range Road 3062, near the intersection with 11th Street West. Investigators from the Major Crime Section as well as technicians from the Forensic Identification Section are involved in the investigation.Police are asking anyone with any related information to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Saskatoon Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Further information will be rele
  
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• Float Love offers float therapy services to help with meditation, pain management

  07-02-2023 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today the StarPhoenix talks to Jesse Wiebe, part owner, and Melissa Thode, general manager, at float therapy service Float Love. Read More
  
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• 'It's just the way you dream it': Sask. twin curlers celebrate first provincial title, prepare for Brier

  07-02-2023 15:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Brothers Kelly and Trent Knapp started curling at age 10. On Sunday, the 33-year-olds won their first Saskatchewan Tankard in front of a packed crowd in Estevan.
  
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• Long-term Sask. Party MLA resigns his seat triggering by-election

  07-02-2023 15:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Mark Docherty has represented constituents in Regina Coronation Park since 2011
  
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• Letter: Paid leave wrong for Saskatoon politicians serving community - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  07-02-2023 13:12
  Letter: Paid leave wrong for Saskatoon politicians serving community  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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