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• Province removes caps on contributions made towards Saskatchewan Pension Plan

  13-04-2023 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province announced the removal of the cap on contributions made towards the Saskatchewan Pension Plan as members acknowledged the cap as a barrier.
  
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• Weapons / Assault Investigation - 20th Street East Near 3rd Avenue South / 4th Avenue South

  13-04-2023 23:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service Serious Assault Unit is investigating following an assault that occurred downtown yesterday.On April 12, 2023 at around 5:30 p.m., police received several reports of two large groups of youth engaged in a verbal confrontation in the area of 20th Street East near 3rd and 4th Avenue South; it was reported that one or more firearms may have been pointed between the two groups. Both groups then fled the area. A bystander who had been recording the confrontation
  
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• Jagmeet Singh talks dental care, housing, EI during Saskatoon visit

  13-04-2023 23:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited the University of Saskatchewan's dental clinic on Thursday to meet with students and faculty and talk about the government's new dental care plan. Read More
  
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• 'Completely bogus': BC man fined $3K for shipping a baby tortoise to Sask.

  13-04-2023 23:05
  
  What started as a hobby for a B.C. man, ended in a Saskatoon courtroom.
  
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• Arrests - Traffic Stop / Weapons - 19th Street East and Avenue Q South

  13-04-2023 22:48 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Three people were arrested with two facing charges after weapons were observed in a vehicle during a traffic stop this morning.On April 13, 2023 at approximately 2:10 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of 19th Street East and Avenue Q South. As one officer began speaking with the male driver, a second observed a firearm concealed behind the female passenger; all occupants, including a second male in the rear seat, were ordered from the vehicle and arrested. Continue
  
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• NDP leader makes stop in Saskatoon | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  13-04-2023 22:15
  
  NDP leader makes stop in Saskatoon | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• NDP leader makes stop in Saskatoon

  13-04-2023 22:15
  
  NDP leader Jagmeet Singh stopped by the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan Thursday promoting his national dental program for those under 18.
  
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• NDP leader Jagmeet Singh praises national dental care program during stop at University of Saskatchewan

  13-04-2023 22:15
  
  NDP leader Jagmeet Singh stopped by the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan Thursday promoting his national dental program for those under 18.
  
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• Man charged with 2009 homicides in Saskatoon already serving ... - CBC.ca

  13-04-2023 22:02
  
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• Man charged with 2009 homicides in Saskatoon already serving sentence for murder

  13-04-2023 22:01 via cbc.ca
  
  A 32-year-old Saskatoon man already serving a murder sentence from 2015 was charged this week with two separate murders from 2009.
  
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• Man accused in Saskatoon cold case homicides is serving unrelated murder sentence

  13-04-2023 21:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  This week, Dionne Doucette finally got the news she'd been hoping to get for more than a decade: someone has been charged in connection with her brother's unsolved murder. Read More
  
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• 'We're battle tested': Blades make final preparations for Red Deer after gruelling series with Regina

  13-04-2023 21:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Blades' goaltender Ethan Chadwick wasn't yet born — far from it — when the team last won a second-round playoff series. Read More
  
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• Trudeau says Ottawa will not change provincial control over natural resources

  13-04-2023 21:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday his government will not change the agreements which give western provinces control over natural resources after remarks from the minister of justice prompted criticism from the premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
  
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• Saskatoon judge grants credit union request to place Lighthouse under full receivership - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  13-04-2023 21:22
  Saskatoon judge grants credit union request to place Lighthouse under full receivership  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon judge grants credit union request to place Lighthouse under full receivership

  13-04-2023 21:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatoon Court of King's Bench judge has agreed to place The Lighthouse Supported Living Inc. under the control of a court-appointed receiver, granting a request by Affinity Credit Union. Read More
  
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• 'They’re excellent at masking': Author explains how to help pets with anxiety

  13-04-2023 21:13
  
  Author and animal communicator Joan Ranquet says a technique based on Chinese medicine can help pets deal with emotional stress.
  
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• Trudeau talks guns, child care, natural resources and reconciliation during Regina visit

  13-04-2023 21:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Saskatchewan Thursday and addressed a number of topics. Premier Scott Moe, however, missed the visit.
  
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• Saskatoon teen charged after overnight stabbing

  13-04-2023 20:52
  
  Saskatoon police have charged a 15-year-old after another teen was stabbed following a dispute.
  
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• Sask. ranch to host study seeing if horses can help First Responders manage PTSD symptoms

  13-04-2023 20:44
  
  A horse ranch in the Prince Albert area will host a research study to determine whether or not horses can help public safety personnel manage symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
  
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• Saskatoon police respond to weapons complaint downtown

  13-04-2023 20:24
  
  Emergency crews were on the scene following a weapons complaint in downtown Saskatoon on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Failed Experience Regina tourism rebrand over as organization reverts to Tourism Regina

  13-04-2023 20:14 via cbc.ca
  
  The rebrand and the furor around it grew large enough that it attracted the attention of the New York Post and Washington Post. 
  
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• To preserve my health, I had to learn to truly do nothing. It's harder than it sounds

  13-04-2023 20:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Living with energy-limiting chronic illness means Anastasia Chipelski had to rethink her approach to rest, work and life.
  
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• Name change, review of Experience Regina to take place following community criticism

  13-04-2023 20:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Regina Exhibition Association Limited board of directors said the Tourism Regina is back, and a complete review of Experience Regina will be done by a third-party consultant.
  
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• Saskatoon officer stops driver for not wearing seatbelt, finds unstamped tobacco - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  13-04-2023 19:28
  Saskatoon officer stops driver for not wearing seatbelt, finds unstamped tobacco  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon officer stops driver for not wearing seatbelt, finds unstamped tobacco

  13-04-2023 19:25 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 36-year-old man faces charges after a roadside confrontation with a Saskatoon police officer during a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police officer injured trying to remove driver from vehicle - Global News

  13-04-2023 19:07
  
  Saskatoon police officer injured trying to remove driver from vehicle  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon police officer injured trying to remove driver from vehicle

  13-04-2023 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  An officer was watching traffic on Circle Drive near Airport Drive when a driver passed by without a seatbelt. 
  
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• Arrest - Disturbance / Stabbing - 900 Block Argyle Avenue

  13-04-2023 18:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Police have arrested a female after a disturbance resulted in a stabbing early this morning.Around 12:45 a.m. on April 13, 2023, police responded to the 900 block of Argyle Avenue for a report of a disturbance between two parties known to one another. Upon arrival, it was learned that the disputing parties had since fled the address. A short time later, officers were dispatched back to the same address for a report of an injured person. Continued investigation determined that the 17-year-old fem
  
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• Saskatoon police officer injured following tussle over unstamped cigarettes

  13-04-2023 18:41
  
  A Saskatoon police officer was injured following a traffic stop tussle over unstamped cigarettes, the police say.
  
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• Pike Lake man dances after $2M lotto win

  13-04-2023 18:29
  
  A Pike Lake man has won $2 million on the Western 649 lottery.
  
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• Arrest - Traffic Stop / Injured Officer - Circle Drive Near Airport Drive

  13-04-2023 18:22 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A Saskatoon motorist was arrested following a confrontation at the roadside during a traffic stop yesterday.On April 12, 2023 at around 4:30 p.m., a member of the Traffic Unit was conducting enforcement in the area of Avenue C North and Circle Drive when a motorist passed by without a seat belt on. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Circle Drive near Airport Drive. Upon pulling over, the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle discarded a cigarette onto the roadway. As the officer approache
  
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• ‘Our position is treaty’: FSIN Chief responds to natural resource comments

  13-04-2023 17:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Justin Trudeau addressed the outcry, saying the prairie premiers are not taking their responsibilities towards the UNDRIP seriously.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, April 13

  13-04-2023 17:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, April 13.
  
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• Political allies visit Regina and Saskatoon Thursday - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  13-04-2023 16:25
  
  Political allies visit Regina and Saskatoon Thursday  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Trudeau in Saskatchewan to discuss affordability with residents

  13-04-2023 16:12 via cbc.ca
  
  According to his official itinerary, the Prime Minister will discuss affordability with residents and make an announcement about measures in the 2023 federal budget.
  
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• Trudeau in Sask. promoting affordability measures in federal budget

  13-04-2023 16:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is visiting Regina Thursday to promote budget commitments that target the cost of living and to hold a town hall event.
  
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• Trudeau in Sask., discusses resources controversy, grocery rebate, budget

  13-04-2023 16:12 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promoted the grocery rebate and held a town hall on the budget in Regina on Thursday.
  
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• Justin Trudeau promotes federal budget during Regina visit, speaks on Natural Resources Transfer Act

  13-04-2023 16:01
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making several stops in Regina on Thursday to promote the 2023 federal budget.
  
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• Justin Trudeau promotes budget during Regina visit, speaks on natural resources and reconciliation

  13-04-2023 16:01
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made several stops in Regina on Thursday to promote the 2023 federal budget.
  
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• Justin Trudeau expected to discuss grocery rebate, affordability issues during Regina visit

  13-04-2023 16:01
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to be in Regina on Thursday where he will make multiple stops around the Queen City promoting the 2023 federal budget.
  
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• Justin Trudeau discusses grocery rebate, affordability issues during Regina visit

  13-04-2023 16:01
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making several stops in Regina on Thursday to promote the 2023 federal budget, including grocery rebates and affordability issues.
  
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• Saskatoon faces surprising spring snowstorm on Second Avenue in 1961 - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  13-04-2023 14:30
  Saskatoon faces surprising spring snowstorm on Second Avenue in 1961  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon faces surprising spring snowstorm on Second Avenue in 1961

  13-04-2023 14:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives. Today, we see pedestrians navigating icy streets on Second Avenue downtown during a spring snowstorm, from April 13, 1961. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-B16488-1) Read More
  
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• Letter: Consultation on new downtown Saskatoon arena insufficient - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  13-04-2023 14:04
  Letter: Consultation on new downtown Saskatoon arena insufficient  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Western and Eastern classical music come together for Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra concert

  13-04-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In its latest offering, Vibrant Light, the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra sets out to prove that music is a universal language capable of bringing cultures together. Read More
  
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• Ready for the championship: Battlefords, Flin Flon are the SJHL's last teams standing

  13-04-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Flin Flon Bombers and the Battlefords North Stars will face off in the final round of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League 2023 playoffs. Read More
  
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• Letter: Consultation on new downtown Saskatoon arena insufficient

  13-04-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Jonathon Naylor wrote a compelling letter to the editor in today's newspaper (April 8) with a fine overview of the flawed thinking by city council members promoting the idea. Read More
  
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• 'Building up the excitement': Métis Elders share skills with next generation at Ile-a-la-Crosse cultural festival

  13-04-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  ILE-A-LA-CROSSE — When Peter Durocher was a young man, he remembers watching his great-grandfather compete in games like nail-pounding, trap-setting, rope-pulling, snowshoe races, flour packing and tea boiling whenever people gathered in Ile-a-la-Crosse.  Read More
  
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• B.C. man fined $3,000 for illegally shipping tortoise to Sask.

  13-04-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 39-year-old man from Cranbrook, B.C. was slapped with a $3,000 fine for illegally shipping a Greek Tortoise to a buyer in Saskatoon a month after the animal was added to the province's restricted species list. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon preschool only one in province to provide both American Sign Language and English

  13-04-2023 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The name of the 4C preschool, a program offered at St. Augustine school in Saskatoon, stands for children, communicating, connecting in community.
  
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