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• Sask. Federation of Labour calls on province to roll-back utility hikes, raise minimum wage

  20-03-2023 23:54 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) is calling on the province to roll-back utility hikes and raise the minimum wage, as inflation continues to negatively impact the cost of living for workers. 
  
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• Injured Male - 100 block 7th Street East

  20-03-2023 23:47 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the SPS Serious Assault Unit are investigating, following a report of an injured male over the weekend.Patrol members were called to the 100 block of 7th Street East at approximately 8:00 a.m., March 18, 2023.  A passerby had located a 30 year old male who appeared to be in medical distress.  He was transported to Royal University Hospital in serious condition.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppe
  
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• Two Saskatoon teens charged after retaliation for domestic assault, police say

  20-03-2023 23:33
  
  Three people were charged on Sunday after two teenagers retaliated against a 25-year-old man for alleged domestic assault, according to Saskatoon police.
  
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• Two Saskatoon teens charged after retaliation for domestic assault ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  20-03-2023 23:33
  Two Saskatoon teens charged after retaliation for domestic assault ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Aggravated Assault - Idylwyld Dr. N & 24th St. E

  20-03-2023 23:15 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man was arrested early Saturday morning following an assault at a bar.At approximately 11:50 p.m., March 17, 2023, Patrol officers responded to a bar near Idylwyld Dive North and 24th Street East. It was reported to SPS that a male had threatened a staff member with a knife after being directed to leave the bar. He reportedly returned a short time later with three individuals where an altercation took place. The suspect is said to have struck a female before assaulting a male with a knife an
  
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• Prince Albert Police Service sees ‘largest ever’ drug seizure after Thursday bust

  20-03-2023 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officers seized 31.2 kilograms of cocaine, a cocaine cutting agent, $55,000 in cash, gun parts and ammunition and paraphernalia.
  
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• 'A long 48 hours': Veteran Rhys Duch Saskatchewan's lone acquisition on NLL trade-deadline day

  20-03-2023 22:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Derek Keenan spent his weekend, and a good chunk of Monday, bartering and negotiating. He pored over numbers, scenarios and players he could either part with or welcome. Read More
  
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• Prince Albert police seize 31 kilograms of cocaine and $55,000 in record drug bust

  20-03-2023 22:17
  
  Prince Albert police say the largest-ever drug bust in the city occurred after a major investigation.
  
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• Daily Road Report - March 21, 2023 - Saskatoon.ca |

  20-03-2023 22:01
  
  Daily Road Report - March 21, 2023  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Assault charges laid in Saskatoon incident involving bear spray, fire extinguisher

  20-03-2023 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officers say they were met with the heavy odour of bear spray and a fog created by a used fire extinguisher.
  
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• Woman, teen charged with assaulting man police say previously assaulted one of them

  20-03-2023 21:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A woman and a teenage girl have been charged with aggravated assault after police say a 25-year-old man was attacked Sunday morning. The victim was later charged with allegedly assaulting one of the suspects. Read More
  
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• Committee grills minister on failure to support First Nations during climate emergencies

  20-03-2023 21:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu was accused of ducking accountability and shifting blame as the House public accounts committee examined her department’s ongoing failure to help First Nations during climate emergencies.
  
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• Celebrating spring equinox with Nowruz, a Celtic tradition and other festivals

  20-03-2023 21:42 via cbc.ca
  
  The equinox marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere with the day and night being roughly equal in duration.
  
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• NEXUS application centres reopen at 8 Canadian airports starting March 27

  20-03-2023 21:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 13 Canadian enrolment centres were closed March 2020 due to the pandemic. The closures were extended due to a dispute over legal protections for American customs officers.
  
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• Aggravated Assault - 800 block Confederation Dr.

  20-03-2023 21:17 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two teens are facing aggravated assault charges following an altercation early Sunday morning.  At approximately 4:10 a.m., March 19, 2023, Patrol members were dispatched to an apartment building in the 800 block of Confederation Drive for a report of an unknown problem. Upon arrival, officers were met with a heavy odour of bear spray inside along with a fog from a recently deployed fire extinguisher. An injured 25-year-old male was quickly located and transported to hospital with serious,
  
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• Freeland says budget will offer measures to help the vulnerable — but it can't help everyone

  20-03-2023 21:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says next week's budget will offer targeted measures to help Canadians squeezed by rising interest rates and inflation — but she warns the federal government can't afford to help everyone.
  
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• This Canadian is behind some of the paintings projected during Taylor Swift's massive Eras Tour

  20-03-2023 20:53 via cbc.ca
  
  John Smith, an artist and musician from Hamilton, is responsible for some of the artwork projected behind Taylor Swift during her current Eras Tours, which kicked off in Arizona on March 17.
  
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• Top-selling Saskatoon realtors faked paperwork for mortgages, police say

  20-03-2023 20:42
  
  A fraud scheme involving fake documents used to qualify for a mortgage has been linked to two Saskatoon real estate agents.
  
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• Top-selling Sask. realtors faked paperwork to get mortgages ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  20-03-2023 20:42
  Top-selling Sask. realtors faked paperwork to get mortgages ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Top-selling Sask. realtors faked paperwork to get mortgages approved for clients, police say

  20-03-2023 20:42
  
  A fraud scheme involving fake documents used to qualify for a mortgage has been linked to two Saskatoon real estate agents.
  
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• Nexus trusted-traveller program to resume fully by April 24 after year-long standoff

  20-03-2023 20:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government says the Nexus trusted-traveller program will ramp back up fully within five weeks, allowing frequent border crossers to complete their applications and speed up their trips.
  
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• Indigenous communities leading Canada's clean energy boom

  20-03-2023 19:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  On a wintry day last November, Daphne Kay looked up at an expanse of gleaming solar panels located on Cowessess First Nation reserve land just east of Regina and cried. Read More
  
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• Experience Regina apologizes for ‘misogynistic’ rebrand slogans

  20-03-2023 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Before the backlash and apology, Global News spoke with Tim Reid about the rollout of the rebrand, with him noting they had been working on the project for several months.
  
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• Saskatoon COVID-19: Viral load nearly doubled in city’s wastewater, researchers say

  20-03-2023 19:03
  
  Traces of COVID-19-related virus in Saskatoon’s wastewater nearly doubled in the last week, according to the latest data from University of Saskatchewan researchers.
  
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• Saskatoon COVID-19: Viral load nearly doubled in city's wastewater ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  20-03-2023 19:03
  Saskatoon COVID-19: Viral load nearly doubled in city's wastewater ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Playoff primer: Blades, Pats are about to spend a lot of time together

  20-03-2023 18:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Blades and Regina Pats are about to see a lot more of each other. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 infections on the rise in Saskatoon and Regina - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  20-03-2023 17:42
  COVID-19 infections on the rise in Saskatoon and Regina  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Nordstrom Canada will launch sales at its closing stores starting Tuesday

  20-03-2023 17:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Bargain hunters are one step closer to seeing sales at Nordstrom's closing Canadian locations. At a hearing at Osgoode Hall in Toronto on Monday, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice gave the U.S. retailer's Canadian branch permission to start liquidating its merchandise.
  
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• Nordstrom Canada gets court permission to launch sales at its closing stores

  20-03-2023 17:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Bargain hunters are one step closer to seeing sales at Nordstrom's closing Canadian locations. At a hearing at Osgoode Hall in Toronto on Monday, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice gave the U.S. retailer's Canadian branch permission to start liquidating its merchandise.
  
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• Federal and provincial governments commit $485M to Saskatchewan agriculture programs

  20-03-2023 17:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  The new agreement also goes into effect on April 1, and will be in place until March 31, 2028.
  
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• COVID-19 infections on the rise in Saskatoon: U of S

  20-03-2023 17:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Levels of the COVID-19 virus in Saskatoon and Prince Albert's wastewater indicate that infections are on the rise in those cities, according to the University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Water Security. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 infections on the rise in Saskatoon and Regina

  20-03-2023 17:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Levels of the COVID-19 virus in Saskatoon and Prince Albert's wastewater indicate that infections are on the rise in those cities, according to the University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Water Security. Read More
  
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• McMaster study suggests ‘orienteering’ improves brain function, diminishes cognitive decline

  20-03-2023 16:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  A competitive sport that originated in Sweden in the late 19th century using a map and a compass may delay the effect of cognitive decline tied to dementia.
  
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• Former Humboldt Bronco player sets sights on Paralympics

  20-03-2023 16:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Hockey player Ryan Straschnitzki was paralyzed almost five years ago in a catastrophic bus accident, but he has remained dogged in his pursuit of athletic life. He spoke to the CBC's Aarti Pole about his athletic motto 'never satisfied,' and his new dreams.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, March 20

  20-03-2023 15:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, March 20.
  
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• Canadian momentum build continues at women's curling worlds with wins over Italy, Scotland

  20-03-2023 15:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's Kerri Einarson improved to 4-1 in round-robin play with a sweep of her matches Monday at the world women's curling championship.
  
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• Canadian momentum build continues at women's curling worlds with rout of Italy

  20-03-2023 15:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's Kerri Einarson defeated Italy's Stefania Constantini 7-2 in round-robin play Tuesday for her second consecutive victory at the world women's curling championship in Sandviken, Sweden.
  
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• Experience Regina issues apology for 'negative impact' of new slogans

  20-03-2023 15:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Two slogans "Show us your Regina" and "The City that Rhymes with Fun" have received criticism online since the relaunch. 
  
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• Experience Regina apologizes after criticism over new slogans 'sexualizing' the city

  20-03-2023 15:13 via cbc.ca
  
  Two slogans "Show us your Regina" and "The City that Rhymes with Fun" have received criticism online since the relaunch. Experience Regina has issued an apology for the 'negative impact' of the new slogans.
  
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• How the health of a river is influenced by what's happening on land

  20-03-2023 15:03 via cbc.ca
  
  What factors affect the health of the North Saskatchewan watershed, and what is being done to improve water quality and quantity as we continue to feel the effects of climate change?
  
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• Educator launches petition to make high school financial literacy courses mandatory in Sask.

  20-03-2023 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A long-term financial educator has made a petition to make financial literacy courses mandatory for all grade 12 students in Saskatchewan. A 2017 high school graduate says she received little to know education on how to manage her money.
  
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• Afghan refugees want Canada to bring more family and friends to join them

  20-03-2023 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Monday is Nowruz, the Persian new year. The Taliban cancelled the public holiday in Afghanistan, saying it does not carry any significance in Islam. CBC spoke with recent newcomers and with Afghan nationals waiting to come to Canada before the next Nowruz. 
  
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• Saskatoon police locate missing man, 58 - SaskToday.ca

  20-03-2023 11:46
  
  Saskatoon police locate missing man, 58  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Why Air Miles needs more than just a new owner to appeal to customers

  20-03-2023 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Air Miles collectors worried about their points as bankruptcy proceedings loom for the program's current owners may have their fears eased due to BMO's proposed purchase of the system. But Air Miles carries significant financial baggage a bank may have to work harder to handle.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, March 20 - Global News

  20-03-2023 08:00
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, March 20  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon fans spent over $200000 at sold-out Blades game ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  20-03-2023 08:00
  Saskatoon fans spent over $200000 at sold-out Blades game ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Daily Road Report - March 20, 2023 - Saskatoon.ca |

  20-03-2023 08:00
  
  Daily Road Report - March 20, 2023  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Bedard has two points in Pats' win over Blades - TSN

  20-03-2023 03:31
  Bedard has two points in Pats' win over Blades  TSN
  
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• Big crowd, big day for Bedard and the Pats in upset win over Blades

  20-03-2023 02:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Leave it to Connor Bedard to create a somewhat strange hockey dichotomy. Read More
  
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• Two vehicles totaled in Prince Albert police cruiser collision

  20-03-2023 01:41
  
  A Prince Albert police officer totaled their cruiser on Sunday after colliding with another vehicle on 2nd Avenue West.
  
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