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• North American Indigenous Games COVID-19 vaccine policy leaves some athletes to sit out

  02-03-2023 23:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Some coaches and teams heading to this summer’s North American Indigenous Games in Halifax are concerned about the games’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and are calling for it to be lifted.
  
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• Sask. man says he was forced into remote church-run 'detention centre' as a teen

  02-03-2023 23:21
  
  Mark Drapak vividly remembers the terror of being taken away from his family as a child to work at a remote bible training centre.
  
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• Former Legacy Christian Academy student details experience at church-operated 'gulag'

  02-03-2023 23:21
  
  Mark Drapak vividly remembers the terror of being taken away from his family as a child to work at a remote bible training centre.
  
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• More than 100000 truckloads of snow removed from all Saskatoon ... - Saskatoon.ca |

  02-03-2023 23:10
  
  More than 100000 truckloads of snow removed from all Saskatoon ...  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Saskatoon pharmacy bust shines spotlight on how drug inventories are tracked in Saskatchewan - CBC.ca

  02-03-2023 23:08
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• Saskatoon pharmacy bust shines spotlight on how drug inventories are tracked in Saskatchewan

  02-03-2023 23:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Charges laid against a Saskatoon pharmacist who police say is part of a drug-trafficking operation are shining a light on how pharmacy inventories are managed in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Over budget, way behind: Why we're so bad at getting big things done

  02-03-2023 22:48 via cbc.ca
  
  In their new book How Big Things Get Done, economic geographer Bent Flyvbjerg and journalist Dan Gardner expose the errors in judgment and decision-making that can ultimately lead projects to fail.
  
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• Nordstrom closing down in Canada, shuttering all 13 stores

  02-03-2023 22:44 via cbc.ca
  
  Nordstrom Inc. says it is winding down its Canadian operations and closing all of its stores in the country.
  
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• North Battleford’s Albers returning to the mound at World Baseball Classic

  02-03-2023 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  "You never want to give it up and you never want to let it go," said the 37-year-old player. "But at the same time, at some point you have to."
  
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• Your guide to an action-packed Olympic sports weekend

  02-03-2023 22:38 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC Sports' daily newsletter previews a busy weekend of Olympic sports, including the national men's curling championship, a record chase in alpine skiing and plenty more.
  
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• ‘Tragic and shocking’: OUTSaskatoon layoffs shrinks LGBTQ2 safe spaces

  02-03-2023 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  On hearing of job cuts at OUTSaskatoon, Amy-Jo Setka worried for local youth groups and surrounding rural communities, noting the LGBTQ2 services extended beyond the city limits.
  
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• City of Saskatoon looking at ways to address 2022 year-end deficit

  02-03-2023 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  City of Saskatoon director of finance Kari Smith said there is still a global contingency built into the budget of about $5 million to account for any unforeseen broader risk.
  
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• Saskatoon eyes new White Buffalo development as future city-centre recreation facility

  02-03-2023 22:19
  
  Saskatoon is looking to develop a new city centre recreation facility, according to administration.
  
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• Saskatoon eyes new White Buffalo development as future city-centre ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-03-2023 22:19
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• Health Canada denies terminally ill Sask. man permission to continue magic mushroom therapy

  02-03-2023 22:08 via cbc.ca
  
  After waiting more than 500 days to find out whether he can continue to legally use an anxiety therapy involving psilocybin, a Saskatoon man terminally ill with cancer got his answer from Health Canada: No.
  
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• What's the ideal amount of clothing in a sustainable wardrobe?

  02-03-2023 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how much clothing you need in a sustainable wardrobe, how fast you can build a mass timber building and why Alberta's hydro power has slowed to a trickle.
  
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• Saskatoon considers updated guidelines for sidewalk café and parking patios

  02-03-2023 21:02
  
  Updated guidelines that would allow more businesses to easily implement sidewalk patios could soon be under consideration by Saskatoon city council.
  
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• Saskatoon considers updated guidelines for sidewalk café and ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-03-2023 21:02
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• Sask. NDP calls on government to remove PST on construction labour

  02-03-2023 20:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  NDP Leader Carla Beck said Thursday the tax that’s currently in place makes construction projects more expensive and fails to make the province competitive.
  
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• University of Sask. awarded $1.75M to promote sustainability for municipalities

  02-03-2023 20:37
  
  The Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) has been given $1.75 million from the Canadian government’s Future Skills Centre, to help municipal governments move towards sustainability.
  
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• It's a bird, it's a plane … it's the pelicans returning to Saskatoon: MVA seeks best guesses for date they'll be back

  02-03-2023 20:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It's almost that time of year again. Read More
  
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• OUTSaskatoon lays off 9 workers, executive director resigns

  02-03-2023 20:29
  
  Saskatoon's leading 2SLGBTQ+ organization has laid off nine employees and its executive director has resigned.
  
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• Winnipeg, Red Deer, Saskatoon: Three-game home weekend on ... - msnNOW

  02-03-2023 20:06
  
  Winnipeg, Red Deer, Saskatoon: Three-game home weekend on ...  msnNOW
  
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• Canada strikes gold in both women's, men's team sprints at speed skating worlds

  02-03-2023 19:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Ivanie Blondin, Carolina Hiller and Brooklyn McDougall combined to win the women's team sprint event at the ISU World Speed Skating Championships in Heerenveen, Netherlands on Thursday, setting the stage for the men's team to do the same shortly after.
  
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• Meewasin wants to give you free swag for guessing when the pelicans will land in Saskatoon

  02-03-2023 19:38
  
  Guess when the first pelicans start arriving in the city and you could win outdoor gear from the Meewasin Valley Authority.
  
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• Here's when those new green carts will be delivered to Saskatoon homes

  02-03-2023 19:06
  
  The city has unveiled its timeline for when green bins will be delivered to Saskatoon homes ahead of the launch of the new city-wide organics program.
  
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• 'It's overwhelming': Joni Mitchell honoured with prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

  02-03-2023 18:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  WASHINGTON — Joni Mitchell, who spent her elementary and high school years in Saskatoon before gaining world-wide fame and acclaim, headed up a procession of musical luminaries past and present at a gala celebration of her latest lifetime achievement: the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Read More
  
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• Sask. health-care workers want to have a say in how cash infusion from Ottawa should be used

  02-03-2023 18:34 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government has announced Saskatchewan will receive a one-time total of $61 million and an additional $111 million annually over 10 years in health-care funding. Health-care workers across the province want to have their voices heard when the province decides how to distribute the money.
  
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• Saskatoon mom was giving back to community; family raising funds to help lay her to rest - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  02-03-2023 18:23
  Saskatoon mom was giving back to community; family raising funds to help lay her to rest  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon mom was giving back to community; family raising funds to help lay her to rest

  02-03-2023 18:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Jessica Caron had a smile that could light up a room, says Tami Harms, who was her friend for more than three decades. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest alleged car thief after pursuit ends in backyard - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-03-2023 17:37
  Saskatoon police arrest alleged car thief after pursuit ends in backyard  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest alleged car thief after pursuit ends in backyard

  02-03-2023 17:37
  
  The Saskatoon police arrested a 35-year-old woman for allegedly evading officers in a stolen vehicle on Thursday morning.
  
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• Saskatoon facing nearly $11M budget shortfall with plans to drain multiple reserves

  02-03-2023 17:05
  
  A City of Saskatoon budget shortfall for 2022 has grown even larger than last projected, totalling $ 10.99 million dollars.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 2 - Global News

  02-03-2023 16:06
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 2  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 2

  02-03-2023 16:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, March 2.
  
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• MyHEAT SOLAR helps Saskatoon residents calculate benefits of ... - Saskatoon.ca |

  02-03-2023 15:35
  
  MyHEAT SOLAR helps Saskatoon residents calculate benefits of ...  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Arrest - Evade Police / Stolen Vehicle - Avenue H North and 32nd Street West

  02-03-2023 15:25 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One woman was arrested after attempting to flee from police in a stolen vehicle early this morning.On March 2, 2023 at around 3:00 a.m., police observed a suspicious vehicle travelling in the area of Avenue H North and 32nd Street West. After confirming that the vehicle was stolen, a traffic stop was attempted; the vehicle did not stop for police and accelerated away at a high rate of speed. Officers on the ground disengaged from the evade police incident while those in the air continued to moni
  
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• Saskatoon's green cart program rolling out in March - msnNOW

  02-03-2023 15:20
  
  Saskatoon's green cart program rolling out in March  msnNOW
  
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• Unique learning opportunities at Saskatoon schools - Global News

  02-03-2023 14:48
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• Renée Kohlman: Hearty beef Stroganoff soup is a delicious spin on a classic

  02-03-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Brown food isn’t exactly the prettiest food to photograph, but holy moly does it ever taste good. Poutine? Brown food. Beef stew? Brown food. Chocolate pudding? Brown food. And all delicious! Read More
  
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• Ottawa ends shipments of rapid COVID-19 tests to provinces as millions set to expire

  02-03-2023 13:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Quebec alone has 63 million tests on top of the federal stockpile. But the once-essential tool has lost its importance in the pandemic, experts say.
  
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• Saskatoon artist showcased in Montreal exhibition - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  02-03-2023 13:08
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• Five concerts to see in Saskatoon this March - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  02-03-2023 13:08
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• March concert roundup: Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presents Disney's Frozen live

  02-03-2023 13:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  There's a variety of live, local music to be heard in Saskatoon this month. Arts reporter Jocelyn Bennett checked in with a few performers about their upcoming shows. Read More
  
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• March concert roundup: Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra's Rhapsody in Blue

  02-03-2023 13:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  There's a variety of live, local music to be heard in Saskatoon this month. Arts reporter Jocelyn Bennett checked in with a few performers about their upcoming shows. Read More
  
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• March concert roundup: Elixir Ensemble's Music from Ukraine

  02-03-2023 13:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  There's a variety of live, local music to be heard in Saskatoon this month. Arts reporter Jocelyn Bennett checked in with a few performers about their upcoming shows. Read More
  
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• March concert roundup: Andy Shauf

  02-03-2023 13:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  There's a variety of live, local music to be heard in Saskatoon this month. Arts reporter Jocelyn Bennett checked in with a few performers about their upcoming shows. Read More
  
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• March concert roundup: Gustin House presents Lyrical Lines

  02-03-2023 13:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  There's a variety of live, local music to be heard in Saskatoon this month. Arts reporter Jocelyn Bennett checked in with a few performers about their upcoming shows. Read More
  
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• Wrapped in fur on a cold day in 1960

  02-03-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see two people waiting at a bus stop on a cold day on Clarence Avenue, from March 2, 1960. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-B13727-1) Read More
  
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• Saskatoon artist showcased in Montreal exhibition

  02-03-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon artist Mary Lynn Podiluk is represented alongside other women designers from across North America in a major Canadian exhibition. Read More
  
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