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• 'It's all needed': Saskatchewan will not 'walk away' from federal health-care funding: Premier

  13-02-2023 23:50 via cbc.ca
  
  It's well short of what Canada's premiers had been asking, but Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he won't turn down what amounts to a two per cent increase in federal health-care funding because "it is all needed."
  
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• Saskatoon's Lighthouse could be put in receivership by the end of the week

  13-02-2023 23:47
  
  Former board members of the Lighthouse are calling for the organization to be put in receivership, according to court filings obtained by CTV News.
  
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• Sask. experts weigh in on new report from Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation

  13-02-2023 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to a new report from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, there is an imbalance in the way women are diagnosed and treated when it comes to heart and brain health.
  
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• COVID-19 wastewater numbers decrease in Saskatoon, Prince Albert

  13-02-2023 23:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Recent wastewater-based epidemiology report shows data have decreased for the viral RNA load in Saskatoon and Prince Albert but increased in North Battleford.
  
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• First Nations child-welfare talks yield 'substantial progress' toward amended settlement

  13-02-2023 23:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Two days of confidential talks have yielded “substantial progress” toward revising a proposed $20-billion settlement package for victims of the chronically underfunded First Nations child-welfare system on reserves and in the Yukon.
  
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• Trevor Harris, Jake Wieneke among impact players available on eve of CFL free agency

  13-02-2023 23:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reportedly has agreed to contracts with Trevor Harris and receiver Jake Wieneke, who could still sign with Montreal before the CFL free-agent season opens at 12:01 p.m. ET, although both are expected to head West once their present deals expire.
  
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• Saskatoon rolls out green carts for organic waste in spring

  13-02-2023 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Director of Water and Waste Operations Brendan Lemke said this is the next step in diverting waste from the landfill.
  
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• Premiers agree to accept Ottawa’s health funding offer: ‘A step in the right direction’

  13-02-2023 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says the premiers have agreed to accept the health-care funding deal offered to them, although it is far less than they had been asking for.
  
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• Premiers agree to accept Ottawa’s health funding offer

  13-02-2023 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson says the premiers have agreed to accept the health-care funding deal offered to them, although it is far less than they had been asking for.
  
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• Premiers accept federal health-care funding proposal

  13-02-2023 22:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada’s premiers have accepted Ottawa’s proposal to inject billions of dollars into provincial health-care systems.
  
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• Saskatchewan businesses say inflation isn’t enough to bring down Valentine’s Day

  13-02-2023 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Quinn and Kim's Flowers in Saskatoon said that despite inflation, pre-orders on flower arrangements are through the roof right now.
  
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• Saskatoon man faces child porn charges after ICE investigation

  13-02-2023 21:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 50-year-old Saskatoon man is charged with possession of child pornography after investigators searched a home last week. Read More
  
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• Premier Scott Moe addresses federal funding, changes for health care

  13-02-2023 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Moe said the number one thing they're trying to address is the number of qualified people working in the field, with the second priority aiming to address surgical wait times.
  
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• University of Regina has rescinded Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's honorary doctorate

  13-02-2023 21:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The University of Regina says it has revoked the honorary doctor of laws degree it bestowed on Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond in 2003.  
  
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• Lighthouse board members seek interim receiver to steer financially troubled organization

  13-02-2023 21:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Two board members at the Lighthouse say the Saskatoon supported living facility needs an interim receiver to run the floundering operation.
  
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• Former Lighthouse board members seek interim receiver to steer financially troubled organization

  13-02-2023 21:33 via cbc.ca
  
  Two former board members at the Lighthouse say the Saskatoon supported living facility needs an interim receiver to run the floundering operation.
  
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• City unveils plan for upcoming green cart program

  13-02-2023 21:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon homeowners can expect to see new green carts delivered this spring, as the city kicks off its new program for collecting household organic waste. Read More
  
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• Sask. NDP call for return of community health advisory networks

  13-02-2023 21:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Mowat and Love have been travelling throughout the province, listening to people's concerns, and said they are hearing much support for the idea of reinstating advisory networks. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon taking a major step toward moving the needle on waste ... - Saskatoon.ca |

  13-02-2023 21:01
  
  Saskatoon taking a major step toward moving the needle on waste ...  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Saskatoon man charged in child pornography investigation - CTV News Saskatoon

  13-02-2023 20:44
  Saskatoon man charged in child pornography investigation  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police report confirms officers are struggling with increased crime - Global News

  13-02-2023 20:40
  Saskatoon police report confirms officers are struggling with increased crime  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon police report increased call volumes — including domestic disturbances

  13-02-2023 20:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A new report from Saskatoon city police shows the number of domestic disturbance calls is rising and has surpassed the five-year average. Read More
  
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• Trudeau says flying objects brought down over the past week may be linked

  13-02-2023 20:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday the four mysterious flying objects brought down over North America over the past week may be somehow related to one another.
  
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• Multiple Riders hint departure on eve of free agency

  13-02-2023 19:49
  Several Saskatchewan Roughriders have taken to social media, appearing to hint at their immediate departures on the eve of free agency.
  
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• Saskatoon police seize 1.7 pounds of cocaine in bust - CTV News Saskatoon

  13-02-2023 19:34
  Saskatoon police seize 1.7 pounds of cocaine in bust  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police seize 1.7 pounds of cocaine in bust

  13-02-2023 19:34
  
  Two Saskatoon residents face drug trafficking charges after four search warrants resulted in the seizure of more than 1.7 pounds of cocaine, according to the police.
  
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• 50-year-old Saskatoon man charged with possession of child pornography

  13-02-2023 19:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's internet child exploitation unit began the investigation into 50-year-old Michael Pollock in November 2022. 
  
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• Longtime track announcer Dale Yellowlees continues to leave his mark on the sport

  13-02-2023 19:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  As a kid, Dale Yellowlees had tireless legs and an 80-acre spread to run around on. Read More
  
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• 2 arrests made in Saskatoon cocaine trafficking investigation - Global News

  13-02-2023 18:33
  2 arrests made in Saskatoon cocaine trafficking investigation  Global News
  
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• 2 arrests made in Saskatoon cocaine trafficking investigation

  13-02-2023 18:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Search warrants were issued for a place in the 200 block of 26th Street West, a place in the 30 block of Middleton Crescent and two places in the 1200 block of Avenue D North.
  
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• Saskatoon man allegedly tried to barricade himself inside steakhouse, drink the liquor

  13-02-2023 18:16
  
  A 46-year-old Saskatoon man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a restaurant, trying barricade himself inside and drinking liquor from the bar on Sunday night.
  
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• Saskatoon man allegedly tried to barricade himself inside restaurant, drink the liquor

  13-02-2023 18:16
  
  A 46-year-old Saskatoon man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a restaurant, trying barricade himself inside and drinking liquor from the bar on Sunday night.
  
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• Saskatoon man allegedly tried to barricade himself inside ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  13-02-2023 18:16
  Saskatoon man allegedly tried to barricade himself inside ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Arrest - Saskatchewan ICE Unit Investigation - Saskatoon - Saskatoon Police Service

  13-02-2023 18:16
  
  Arrest - Saskatchewan ICE Unit Investigation - Saskatoon  Saskatoon Police Service
  
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• Arrest - Saskatchewan ICE Unit Investigation - Saskatoon

  13-02-2023 18:16 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Saskatoon man with possession of child pornography.  Members of the ICE Unit began an investigation into child pornography offences in November 2022 and on February 9th, 2023, executed a search warrant at a home in Saskatoon. Electronic devices were examined at the scene, and as a result of the Police investigation, 50-year-old, Michael Pollock, was charged on February 9th, 2023. He has been charged with two cou
  
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• Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds welcome 4th child together

  13-02-2023 18:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have expanded their family to six after welcoming a fourth child to their brood.
  
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• Arrests - Drug Trafficking Investigation - Cocaine, Cash, Vehicles Seized

  13-02-2023 18:04 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the Saskatoon Crime Reduction Team have concluded investigation into the drug trafficking activities of two persons.On February 9, 2023 at around 8:00 p.m., officers conducted enforcement action on the duo suspected of trafficking cocaine; both were arrested in the 200 block of 3rd Avenue South without incident.Four search warrants were executed on addresses in the 200 block of 26th Street West, 30 block of Middleton Crescent, and 1200 block of Avenue D North (x2). Two additional sear
  
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• Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic Presented By Basf To Make ... - riderville.com

  13-02-2023 18:03
  
  Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic Presented By Basf To Make ...  riderville.com
  
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• Saskatoon police report confirms officers are struggling with increased crime

  13-02-2023 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon's board of police commissioners will be meeting Feb. 16 to review several reports and program operations from 2022, including a rise in several types of crime.
  
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• B&E/K9 Arrest - 400 block 21st St. E

  13-02-2023 17:49 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 46-year-old Saskatoon man was arrested and charged with Break and Enter following an incident last night.At approximately 11:00 p.m., February 12, 2023, Police responded to a restaurant in the 400 block of 21st Street East for a reported break and enter. A suspect was observed on security cameras inside of the business. He had attempted to barricade himself inside and appeared to be consuming liquor from the bar. Once they had gained entry, officers located the suspect hiding in a storage
  
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• Saskatoon COVID-19: Wastewater levels down 32 per cent - CTV News Saskatoon

  13-02-2023 17:23
  Saskatoon COVID-19: Wastewater levels down 32 per cent  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon COVID-19: Wastewater levels down 32 per cent

  13-02-2023 17:23
  
  Signs of the COVID-19 virus in the Saskatoon’s wastewater decreased by nearly 32 per cent this past week, according to data released by University of Saskatchewan researchers on Monday.
  
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• Sask. carver is making fruit art that's a feast for the eyes and the palate

  13-02-2023 17:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Hilda Shangotola is sharing her love of fruit carving with others through her Fruit Art School, giving people insights into how to transform an edible product into a feast not only for the stomach but also the eyes.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Feb. 13 - Global News

  13-02-2023 16:31
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Feb. 13  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Feb. 13

  13-02-2023 16:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, Feb. 13.
  
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• U.S. defends shooting down objects, denies Beijing's claims it flew balloons into Chinese airspace

  13-02-2023 13:16 via cbc.ca
  
  China has alleged that more than 10 U.S. high-altitude balloons have flown in its airspace during the past year without its permission. American officials have vigorously denied the claim.
  
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• 'Significant debris' recovered from downed suspected Chinese spy balloon, U.S. military says

  13-02-2023 13:16 via cbc.ca
  
  The U.S. military said on Monday it had recovered critical electronics from the suspected Chinese spy balloon downed by a U.S. fighter jet off South Carolina's coast on Feb. 4, including key sensors presumably used for intelligence gathering.
  
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• Object shot down over Lake Huron likely landed in Canadian waters, officials say

  13-02-2023 13:16 via cbc.ca
  
  The U.S. Air Force general overseeing North American airspace said a recovery effort will be undertaken to gain more information about an octagonal object shot down by a fighter jet over Lake Huron, the latest incident since a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon put North American security forces on high alert.
  
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• Following discovery of anomalies on former Lebret residential school site, next phase of search is off-site

  13-02-2023 13:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  STAR BLANKET CREE NATION — Weeks after it was announced that possible unmarked graves were discovered on the grounds of the former Lebret Indian Residential School, the next phase of the search looms off-site. Read More
  
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• Sum Theatre introduces first new artistic director

  13-02-2023 13:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sum Theatre is preparing to take on its first new artistic director, who will take over at the end of the 11th season of Theatre in the Park. Read More
  
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