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• Saskatoon could see increase in housing prices in 2023

  09-03-2023 23:48
  
  Saskatoon housing prices could increase this year, according to a recent report.
  
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• 'Mommy brain' might be a good thing, new research suggests

  09-03-2023 23:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Postpartum 'mommy brain' is familiar for many mothers, but new research suggests it's actually a time when women's brains are rewiring themselves to learn new skills, multi-task and even have better memory later in life.
  
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• Knapp's Saskatchewan squad ends Brier with 4-4 record after double win Thursday

  09-03-2023 23:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's Kelly Knapp didn't make the playoffs, but he did finish the Tim Hortons Brier with a two-win day on Thursday. Read More
  
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• Outlook rock band lights up Saskatoon stage - SaskToday.ca

  09-03-2023 23:45
  
  Outlook rock band lights up Saskatoon stage  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Saskatoon court hears Martell had bruises and scrapes on hands days after Moosehunter murder

  09-03-2023 23:38
  
  Ivan Roberto Martell had bruised knuckles, abrasions and scratches on his body when he was taken into custody eight days after Ally Moosehunter’s killing, court heard on Thursday.
  
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• Saskatoon court hears Martell had bruises and scrapes on hands ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  09-03-2023 23:38
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• Sask. advocates, Opposition call for free birth control

  09-03-2023 23:37 via cbc.ca
  
  Starting April 1, British Columbia is making all prescription birth control free. Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health says there are currently no plans to change contraceptive coverage in the province.
  
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• University of Regina facing potential budget crisis out of COVID-19

  09-03-2023 23:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Regina is preparing for a 5-7% cut in each of the next 3 years because of damage done by COVID-19 and an inability to recover in terms of revenues and tuition.
  
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• Saskatoon police searching for suspects after delivery driver ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  09-03-2023 23:17
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• Saskatoon police searching for suspects after delivery driver allegedly robbed

  09-03-2023 23:17
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is investigating an alleged armed robbery in the 400 block of Avenue P South.
  
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• Saskatchewan regular gas price surges up to 15 cents per litre

  09-03-2023 23:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  After holding steady since January at around 1.45 dollars per liter, regular gas prices have jumped up again this week to 1.55 dollars per liter on average.
  
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• Saskatoon’s TCU Place faces $888,000 deficit from 2022

  09-03-2023 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Tammy Sweeney, CEO of TCU Place said this was expected and the centre budgeted for the deficit.
  
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• Armed Robbery - 400 Block Avenue P South

  09-03-2023 22:45 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Police are investigating following an armed robbery early this morning.On March 9, 2023 at approximately 12:30 a.m., police were called to the 400 block of Avenue P South for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers located a delivery driver that had just been threatened and robbed of product at gun- and knife-point near an apartment building in the area.The suspects were not located and members of the General Investigations Section are continuing to investigate. Anyone with informat
  
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• Emily Clark among 23 players named to Team Canada roster

  09-03-2023 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Hockey Canada announced the 23 women tasked with defending its world championship title on Thursday. Among those 23, 18 were part of the roster that won gold at the 2022 version of the event in Denmark.
  
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• Daily Road Report - March 10, 2023 - Saskatoon.ca |

  09-03-2023 22:02
  
  Daily Road Report - March 10, 2023  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Sask. man was drugged, sexually abused, held under water while living in group home, lawsuit alleges

  09-03-2023 21:54
  
  Troubling allegations about the way a disabled man was treated by a Saskatchewan group home are emerging from a lawsuit.
  
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• Saskatchewan Polytech bans social media platform TikTok on its devices

  09-03-2023 21:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Polytechnic has joined the growing number of institutions banning TikTok on its devices while there's an ongoing investigation into privacy concerns.
  
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• Demand for Indigenous composers is growing worldwide, say industry insiders

  09-03-2023 21:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Métis composer Justin Delorme says technological advances and more Indigenous-led projects in the film and television industry make a career in music production more accessible. He's part of a growing number of Indigenous composers redefining what it means to elevate Indigenous storytelling through music.
  
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• Increased flight options for Regina and Saskatoon creating optimism - CJME News Talk Sports

  09-03-2023 21:42
  
  Increased flight options for Regina and Saskatoon creating optimism  CJME News Talk Sports
  
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• Southern Saskatchewan set to receive 20 cm of snow over next 2 days: Environment Canada

  09-03-2023 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the southern half of the province, and residents can expect to see around 20 centimetres of snow on Friday into Saturday.
  
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• Yeti coolers, gear bags part of joint recall in U.S., Canada

  09-03-2023 21:07 via cbc.ca
  
  A joint recall of selected Yeti-brand coolers and gear bags involves products sold in Canada.
  
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• Scammers may try to sell fake Saskatoon KISS tickets, watchdog warns

  09-03-2023 20:59
  
  Saskatchewan’s consumer watchdog is warning KISS fans to make sure they don’t get scammed by fake ticket resellers by purchasing through the venue or Ticketmaster.
  
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• Scammers may try to sell fake Saskatoon KISS tickets, watchdog ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  09-03-2023 20:59
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• Sask. consumer watchdog warns fans to watch out for fake KISS tickets

  09-03-2023 20:59
  
  Saskatchewan’s consumer watchdog is warning KISS fans to make sure they don’t get scammed by fake ticket resellers by purchasing through the venue or Ticketmaster.
  
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• Drag helped me find myself and talk about gender with my son

  09-03-2023 20:47 via cbc.ca
  
  As a drag king, Marisa Grant is challenging expectations around masculinity and sharing those lessons with their son.
  
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• SGI says it'll create standard to define excessive vehicle noise

  09-03-2023 20:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan Government Insurance said on Wednesday it will introduce a new objective standard to help identify excessive vehicle noise. Read More
  
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• Dr. Kona Williams is forging a path for First Nations women in forensic pathology

  09-03-2023 20:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Being the only First Nations forensic pathologist in Canada can be incredibly isolating and carry a lot of responsibility, but Dr. Kona Williams has a positive and hopeful outlook on her career.
  
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• Flooding not anticipated, even in areas with above-normal runoff this spring: Water Security Agency

  09-03-2023 20:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency says it does not expect flooding this spring, even in areas where above-normal runoff is expected. Read More
  
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• Mi'kmaw lawyer, academic calls on MUN to investigate Vianne Timmons over statements on Indigenous heritage

  09-03-2023 20:06 via cbc.ca
  
  An Indigenous lawyer, author and academic is calling for Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador to suspend its president in the wake of a CBC investigation on Vianne Timmons's statements on Indigenous heritage.
  
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• Proposed Sask. gun legislation ‘introduced without consultation,’ says FSIN

  09-03-2023 20:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) says the proposed Saskatchewan Firearms Act was introduced in the legislature without consulting First Nations, and lacks provisions or exemptions for First Nations Treaty rights and sustenance hunting and gathering. Read More
  
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• Finishing kick: Final U Sports run for Saskatchewan Huskies' Kendra Farmer

  09-03-2023 19:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Kendra Farmer is leaving it all on the track in her final U Sports appearance. Read More
  
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• Family raising funds for sons of Battleford homicide victim found in burnt house

  09-03-2023 19:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The family of a 32-year-old father who was reported missing in February and whose remains were found in a house destroyed by a fire is raising money to set up a trust for his two sons. Read More
  
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• ‘Willful promotion of hatred’: A look at the outrage aimed at Saskatoon’s trans community

  09-03-2023 19:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Gordon Pennycook said instances like this can be deliberately planted disinformation to push for a particular political narrative and influence people's choices.
  
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• Huskies' Jake Neufeld wins U Sports national award

  09-03-2023 19:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The meet hadn’t even started and Jake Neufeld already won a national award. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon child’s speech stands out in furor over change rooms

  09-03-2023 18:57
  
  Much vitriol has been spread online about the rights of transgender people to equal access to city facilities, but one 10-year-old put the issue in stark relief on Wednesday.
  
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• The Power of Drag: Queens and kings giving it all as their art is under attack

  09-03-2023 18:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Drag has never been more popular. But with this increased visibility has come backlash, in the form of hate.
  
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• Sask. government to tighten rules for independent schools

  09-03-2023 18:26
  
  The Saskatchewan government will assume greater control of registered independent schools in a bid to increase oversight.
  
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• Former Sask. independent school student says new rules still allow for unqualified teachers

  09-03-2023 18:26
  
  The Saskatchewan government will assume greater control of registered independent schools in a bid to increase oversight, but a critic of the independent system says the changes don't go nearly far enough.
  
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• Saskatoon police offer to destroy your data for Fraud Prevention Month - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  09-03-2023 18:10
  
  Saskatoon police offer to destroy your data for Fraud Prevention Month  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Fraud Prevention Month - Data Destruction & Electronics Recycling Event

  09-03-2023 17:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  March is Fraud Prevention Month and in an ongoing effort to prevent fraud and protect community members, the Saskatoon Police Service’s Economic Crime Section is collaborating with the Electronic Recycling Association to securely destroy your personal data.Join us for a free data destruction and electronics recycling event: Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Place: SPS HQ – Gymnasium; access from the west visitor parking lotThe Electronics Recycling Associat
  
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• Sask. government tightens restrictions on independent schools

  09-03-2023 17:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  The government of Saskatchewan says policies similar to what is seen in Saskatchewan school divisions are coming for independent schools.
  
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• 'I was pretty surprised': Sask. man wins over $1M in VLTs

  09-03-2023 17:23
  
  A Saskatchewan man won $1,131,009.97 by hitting the grand jackpot on a VLT in Saskatoon.
  
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• 'I was pretty surprised': Sask. man wins over $1M in VLT jackpot

  09-03-2023 17:23
  
  A Saskatchewan man won $1,131,009.97 by hitting the grand jackpot on a VLT in Saskatoon.
  
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• Cha-ching: Allan man wins $1.1M jackpot on Saskatoon VLT - CJME News Talk Sports

  09-03-2023 16:57
  
  Cha-ching: Allan man wins $1.1M jackpot on Saskatoon VLT  CJME News Talk Sports
  
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• Arrest - Stolen Vehicle / Evade Police - 700 Block Childers Crescent

  09-03-2023 16:49 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man was arrested this morning following an unsuccessful attempt to outrun the Air Support Unit in a stolen vehicle.On March 9, 2023 at around 1:00 a.m., police received a report of a stolen vehicle in progress in the 700 block of Childers Crescent. Responding officers soon spotted the vehicle travelling in the area of Fairlight Drive and Confederation Drive. Upon attempt of a traffic stop, the vehicle fled dangerously at a high rate of speed. Officers on the ground disengaged from the evade
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 9

  09-03-2023 16:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, March 9.
  
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• Blackfoot reconciliation production comes to Saskatchewan audience

  09-03-2023 16:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A journey of healing and hope begins with understanding. Read More
  
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• Streaky stretch: Blades win sixth straight, defeat Broncos

  09-03-2023 15:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Josh Pillar hadn't scored for the Saskatoon Blades since Nov. 25, 2022. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police search for two men - SaskToday.ca

  09-03-2023 15:58
  
  Saskatoon police search for two men  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Indoor rinks closing for the season - Saskatoon.ca |

  09-03-2023 15:44
  
  Indoor rinks closing for the season  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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