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• Private health-care staffing solutions costing Saskatchewan over $730,000

  21-03-2023 23:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Documents obtained by CUPE show that the Saskatchewan government is potentially paying millions of dollars for private staffing solutions in the health-care sector.
  
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• Sask. doctor charged with unprofessional conduct after pleading guilty to harassing ex-girlfriend

  21-03-2023 23:47
  
  A Nipawin doctor has been charged with unprofessional conduct after pleading guilty to criminally harassing his ex-girlfriend.
  
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• Saskatchewan families still worried about grocery prices, despite inflation slowdown

  21-03-2023 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  New data shows that 55 per cent of people in Saskatchewan say their financial position has grown worse over the last year. That's second highest in the country.
  
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• Saskatchewan families still worried about Groceries prices, despite inflation growth rate slow down.

  21-03-2023 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  New data shows that 55% of people in Saskatchewan say their financial position has grown worse over the last year. That's second highest in the country.
  
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• 'The intensity is going to be there': Brothers prepare to ref Hoopla basketball championship in Prince Albert

  21-03-2023 23:27
  
  As high school basketball teams from across the province prepare to hit the court this weekend for Hoopla, three of the refs are prepared to make history on the hardwood because they are brothers, and it will be a first for the games.
  
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• 'The intensity is going to be there': Brothers prepare to ref Hoopla baseketball championship in Prince Albert

  21-03-2023 23:27
  
  As high school basketball teams from across the province prepare to hit the court this weekend for Hoopla, three of the refs are prepared to make history on the hardwood because they are brothers, and it will be a first for the games.
  
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• A million small steps for a Saskatoon woman, one giant leap for mental health

  21-03-2023 23:18
  
  Frances Sreedhar has been logging some serious mileage in her goal to help others.
  
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• A million small steps for a Saskatoon woman, one giant leap for ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-03-2023 23:18 via news.google.com
  A million small steps for a Saskatoon woman, one giant leap for ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Arrests - Stolen Vehicle / Evade Police - Canine Unit Assist

  21-03-2023 23:11 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service has arrested three people in connection with a dangerous driving incident, involving a stolen vehicle.On March 20, 2023, at around 11:00 p.m., patrol officers located a vehicle that had been reported stolen, near the intersection of Acadia Drive and McGill Street. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. A tire deflation device was successfully deployed, however the vehicle continued to flee outside the city, onto Hi
  
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• Saskatoon’s FSIN Wellness Conference tackles justice, safety and health issues - Global News

  21-03-2023 21:36 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon’s FSIN Wellness Conference tackles justice, safety and health issues  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon’s FSIN Wellness Conference tackles justice, safety and health issues

  21-03-2023 21:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  Vice-Chief Heather Bear said this conference is to empower people and to discuss the critical situations First Nations are currently going through with drugs and alcohol.
  
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• 'I can't afford to go': Sask. dialysis patient says rising fuel has him feeling a financial pinch

  21-03-2023 21:03
  
  Three times a week Erick Zabos drives from his home near Gronlid to Tisdale Hospital for his dialysis treatment. Since gas rose in price in March he estimates he’s spending an extra $50 a week.
  
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• Saskatoon police will assign 2 new alternative response officers to ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-03-2023 20:35 via news.google.com
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• Saskatoon police will assign 2 new alternative response officers to area around emergency shelter

  21-03-2023 20:35
  
  A one-time, $305,000 grant from the Saskatchewan government will help cover the cost of assigning two new alternative response officers (AROs) to the area around the Saskatoon Tribal Council's Emergency Wellness Centre.
  
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• FSIN wellness conference seeks 'road map' for health, safety issues on Sask. First Nations

  21-03-2023 20:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Hundreds of delegates from First Nations across the province are in Saskatoon this week for a wellness conference hosted by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. Read More
  
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• Man seriously injured by 'unknown male' in robbery, Saskatoon police say

  21-03-2023 20:18
  
  A man was seriously injured in a stabbing and robbery in the City Park neighbourhood, according to police.
  
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• Man seriously injured by 'unknown male' in robbery, Saskatoon ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-03-2023 20:18 via news.google.com
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• University of Saskatchewan project develops online memorial for those who died from COVID-19

  21-03-2023 20:13
  
  A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan has built an online memorial for those in Saskatchewan who died of COVID-19.
  
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• 'These are not numbers': Sask. researchers build online memorial for over 1,800 COVID-19 victims

  21-03-2023 20:13
  
  A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan has built an online memorial for those in Saskatchewan who died of COVID-19.
  
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• Manslaughter charge stayed in 14-year-old boy's Saskatoon home invasion death

  21-03-2023 20:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Crown has stayed a manslaughter charge against a man accused of involving a 14-year-old boy in a Saskatoon home invasion that resulted in the boy's death. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police chief on concerns over wildlife in the city after three coyotes euthanized - Global News

  21-03-2023 20:06 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon police chief on concerns over wildlife in the city after three coyotes euthanized  Global News
  
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• After months of backlogs, Canadians can now check their passport application status online

  21-03-2023 19:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government launched a new online portal Tuesday that allows recent passport applicants to see where their applications stand.
  
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• Province gives one-time $305K to Saskatoon police for alternative response officers

  21-03-2023 19:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan government announced Tuesday that it's providing a one-time $305,000 grant to the Saskatoon Police Service to help pay for two existing alternative response officer positions. Read More
  
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• Climate change fear can be paralyzing. But you can spur action through hope, says scientist

  21-03-2023 19:34 via cbc.ca
  
  A new UN report has issued a “final warning” that the Earth will hit a critical threshold for global warming in the next decade.
  
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• New hyper-detailed images of cannabis help researchers find optimal harvest times

  21-03-2023 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  New highly detailed images taken by the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon will help cannabis researchers to discover optimal harvesting times for the plant.
  
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• Assault / Robbery Investigation - 500 Block 3rd Avenue North

  21-03-2023 19:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating an assault that occurred early this morning.On March 21, 2023, at around 1:15 a.m., police were called to the 500 block of 3rd Avenue North for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers found a 34-year-old man suffering from injuries, and confirmed he had been stabbed. His wallet had also been stolen by an unknown male suspect. The victim was transported to hospital for medical treatment in stable condition.   The SPS General In
  
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• As it happened: U.S. President Joe Biden's trip to Canada

  21-03-2023 19:20
  
  After a day of meetings on Parliament Hill, U.S President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced updates on various cross-border issues. CTVNews.ca breaks down Biden's first presidential visit to Canada, as it happened.
  
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• Saskatchewan First Nation leaders start talks over child welfare in B.C.

  21-03-2023 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Leaders of a Saskatchewan First Nation are in Vancouver to launch plans to take over control of child welfare services for its members.
  
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• Sask. Polytech awarded licences to study cannabis

  21-03-2023 18:46
  
  Saskatchewan Polytechnic students may get a chance to try their hand at cannabis research, now that the school has been awarded federal licences to study the plants.
  
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• Experience Regina admits aspects of tourism campaign were 'offensive or inappropriate'

  21-03-2023 18:37
  
  Regina's city-funded tourism organization says it will be "stringent" when planning future campaigns after its latest effort prompted a backlash online.
  
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• Saskatoon police adding two alternative response officers - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  21-03-2023 18:14 via news.google.com
  
  Saskatoon police adding two alternative response officers  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Government Funding Saskatoon Alternative Response Officers ... - Government of Saskatchewan

  21-03-2023 18:02 via news.google.com
  
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• Sask Pen inmate asks Supreme Court to hear appeal over complaint against nurse

  21-03-2023 17:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatchewan Penitentiary inmate is turning to the Supreme Court of Canada after successive court decisions upheld the provincial nursing regulator's dismissal of his complaint. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police euthanize 3 coyotes that were 'acting strange'

  21-03-2023 17:02
  
  Saskatoon police are urging caution after three coyotes were euthanized over the weekend.
  
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• Saskatoon police euthanize 2 coyotes that were 'acting strange' - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-03-2023 17:02 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon police euthanize 2 coyotes that were 'acting strange'  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police euthanize 2 coyotes that were 'acting strange'

  21-03-2023 17:02
  
  Saskatoon police are urging caution after two coyotes were euthanized over the weekend.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, March 21 - Global News

  21-03-2023 16:19 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, March 21  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, March 21

  21-03-2023 16:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, March 21.
  
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• Saskatoon police warn of sick coyotes after weekend incidents - Global News

  21-03-2023 16:03 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon police warn of sick coyotes after weekend incidents  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon police warn of sick coyotes after weekend incidents

  21-03-2023 16:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say residents should call police at 306-975-8300 or 911 if they see an animal that could pose a threat to public safety.
  
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• Saskatoon Police Service affected by shooting deaths in Edmonton - Global News

  21-03-2023 15:24 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Police Service affected by shooting deaths in Edmonton  Global News
  
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• Sask. First Nation leaders travel to B.C. to discuss taking over child welfare

  21-03-2023 15:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Leaders of a First Nation in Saskatchewan are in Vancouver to launch plans to take over control of child welfare services for its members.
  
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• 'Heartbreak and outrage': Sask. First Nation leaders in B.C. to discuss taking over child welfare

  21-03-2023 15:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Leaders of a First Nation in Saskatchewan are in Vancouver to launch plans to take control of child welfare services for its members.
  
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• Worst place in Canada for bed bugs has been revealed

  21-03-2023 14:58
  
  A Canadian city has just been named the worst in the country for bed bugs for the third year in a row.
  
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• Saskatoon morning weather outlook: Tuesday, March 21 - Global News

  21-03-2023 14:37 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon morning weather outlook: Tuesday, March 21  Global News
  
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• Farmers Business Network adds 198,000 square foot major fulfilment hub in Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  21-03-2023 14:05 via news.google.com
  Farmers Business Network adds 198,000 square foot major fulfilment hub in Saskatoon  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Farmers Business Network adds 198,000 square foot major fulfilment hub in Saskatoon

  21-03-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today the StarPhoenix talks to Jack Cox, vice president of global fulfilment and logistics for FBN (Farmers Business Network), which recently opened what he says is their largest storage facility in the world. Read More
  
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• Inflation rate drops to 5.2% in February — but grocery prices are still up

  21-03-2023 13:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's inflation rate cooled to 5.2 per cent in February, the largest deceleration from a previous month since April 2020, according to Statistics Canada.
  
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• Sask. First Nations Spelling Bee gives kids platform to compete at national level

  21-03-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Knave. It was a stumper. Read More
  
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• Phil Tank: Bedard's record crowd new fodder for Saskatoon arena debate

  21-03-2023 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Connor Bedard fever is sweeping through Saskatoon at an opportune time, given the sometimes feverish debate over a new downtown arena. Read More
  
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