Saskatoon news

• More mental health professionals teaming up with Sask. police for crisis management

  21-04-2023 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  PACT is aimed at changing the way mental health emergencies are handled. Mental health professionals are paired with officers to stabilize people experiencing a crisis.
  
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• Saskatchewan family left with MRI frustrations after hospital delays

  21-04-2023 23:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Pat was supposed to receive an MRI in March, after injuring her knee in February, but she said due to claustrophobia, she needed sedation.
  
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• USask pediatric infectious disease specialist to participate in national vaccine conference

  21-04-2023 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chawla said topics like RSV will be discussed, as well as what is happening with COVID-19, and what is going on with the anti-bacterial vaccine for pneumococcal pneumonia.
  
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• La Loche, Sask. school closed after stabbing that injured 2 people

  21-04-2023 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  One student and teacher at the Dene High School in La Loche, Sask. are being treated for their injuries following a stabbing incident on Thursday.
  
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• Virtual reality project fosters youth mental health in La Loche, Sask.

  21-04-2023 22:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When virtual reality headsets arrived at Deondre Herman's high school in La Loche, Sask., he was immediately intrigued. Read More
  
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• Student arrested after two stabbed at La Loche high school

  21-04-2023 22:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The mayor of La Loche says a student has been arrested after two people were stabbed at the high school, leaving community members shaken and retraumatized. Read More
  
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• 'Difficult time for the community': Student arrested after two stabbed at La Loche high school

  21-04-2023 22:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  La Loche Mayor Georgina Jolibois said an educational assistant is a "hero" for preventing further harm during a stabbing incident at the community's high school. Read More
  
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• Early morning Saskatoon fire causes $30K in damages - Global News

  21-04-2023 22:45
  
  Early morning Saskatoon fire causes $30K in damages  Global News
  
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• Early morning Saskatoon fire causes $30K in damages

  21-04-2023 22:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The investigator deemed the blaze suspicious, and handed over the investigation to the Saskatoon Police Service.
  
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• Weekend Road Report - April 22-23, 2023 - Saskatoon.ca |

  21-04-2023 22:32
  
  Weekend Road Report - April 22-23, 2023  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Nine-year sentence for woman who helped men escape after they killed Allan Garrioch

  21-04-2023 22:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In a small Saskatoon King's Bench courtroom, Jodie Lynn Veilleux was sentenced to nine years in prison for what she did — and didn't do — in connection with the break-in and kidnapping that led to the murder of 20-year-old Allan Garrioch. Read More
  
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• 'It's about togetherness': Thousands gather in Saskatoon to ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-04-2023 22:24
  'It's about togetherness': Thousands gather in Saskatoon to ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'It's about togetherness': Thousands gather in Saskatoon to celebrate the end of Ramadan

  21-04-2023 22:24
  
  Thousands of Muslims came together at the Prairieland Park to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr (EID).
  
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• Eid celebrations mark the end of Ramadan

  21-04-2023 22:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Muslim faithful mark the end of Ramadan, the holy month when people fast from sunrise to sunset, with Eid al-Fitr celebrations here and abroad.
  
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• Prairie Lily: Hop on Board and Explore Saskatoon Cruising on South Saskatchewan River - To Do Canada

  21-04-2023 22:03
  Prairie Lily: Hop on Board and Explore Saskatoon Cruising on South Saskatchewan River  To Do Canada
  
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• Man hospitalized after arrest by Prince Albert police to be removed from life support, family says

  21-04-2023 21:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Verna Umpherville says she hopes no other mother has to go through what she's experiencing. Read More
  
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• FSIN calls out Prince Albert police, claims man left brain dead after stun gun used

  21-04-2023 21:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  FSIN claims three videos making the rounds online show tasers being deployed more than once, and Umpherville being struck several times with pepper spray and batons.
  
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• Saskatoon's Catton Picks up Helper as Canadian U-18s Spank ... - CJWW

  21-04-2023 21:05
  
  Saskatoon's Catton Picks up Helper as Canadian U-18s Spank ...  CJWW
  
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• Saskatoon priest placed on leave after sexual assault charge - CTV News Saskatoon

  21-04-2023 21:04
  Saskatoon priest placed on leave after sexual assault charge  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon priest placed on leave after sexual assault charge

  21-04-2023 21:04
  
  A Saskatoon priest has been placed on administrative leave following sexual assault allegations involving a minor.
  
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• Saskatoon and area players crack NHL Scouting's final rankings - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  21-04-2023 21:01
  Saskatoon and area players crack NHL Scouting's final rankings  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon and area players crack NHL Scouting's final rankings

  21-04-2023 20:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Some Saskatoon-area hockey players have cracked the National Hockey League Scouting’s final rankings for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Read More
  
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• Two injured in stabbing at northern Sask. high school

  21-04-2023 20:49
  
  A school in La Loche, Sask. is closed on Friday following an incident where two people were injured.
  
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• High school in Northern Sask. closed after 2 people injured in incident

  21-04-2023 20:49
  
  A school in La Loche, Sask. is closed on Friday following an incident where two people were injured.
  
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• 2 injured in stabbing at northern Sask. high school

  21-04-2023 20:49
  
  A school in La Loche, Sask. is closed on Friday following an incident where two people were injured.
  
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• Police and Crisis Team program expands in Saskatoon, Regina - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  21-04-2023 20:39
  Police and Crisis Team program expands in Saskatoon, Regina  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Police and Crisis Team program expands in Saskatoon, Regina

  21-04-2023 20:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Expansion of the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) program in Saskatoon and Regina will allow the services to offer further support to people facing mental health challenges, the province's minister in charge says. Read More
  
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• Spring cleanup starts in Saskatoon - Global News

  21-04-2023 20:07
  
  Spring cleanup starts in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• Spring cleanup starts in Saskatoon

  21-04-2023 20:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The city said it has over 2,000 hectares of land it'll be working on, noting that staff start mid-April.
  
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• 'Something is happening in Saskatoon': Mayor calls for beds to stabilize people with complex needs

  21-04-2023 20:06 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark says he wants to talk with the provincial government about funding for beds and services to stabilize people who have complex needs. Read More
  
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• Requests from Saskatoon crime victims and advocates for case updates will be directed to Victim Services

  21-04-2023 20:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service will change its policy on releasing information to victims of crime and their advocates after a public complaint review, whether they seek information in person at the headquarters' customer service centre or call police communications. Read More
  
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• 'So powerful': Sask. woman recounts experience aiding in bald eagle rescue

  21-04-2023 19:39
  
  A bald eagle who was hit by a vehicle on a Saskatchewan highway one week ago is expected to make a full recovery.
  
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• Two people stabbed at Dene High School in La Loche, Sask., mayor says

  21-04-2023 19:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Classes were cancelled at the high school in La Loche, Sask., on Friday after two people were stabbed there the day before.
  
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• Classes cancelled at La Loche high school after 2 people injured in 'incident'

  21-04-2023 19:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Classes are cancelled at the high school in La Loche, Sask., on Friday after two people were injured there the day before.
  
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• Saskatchewan government votes down NDP Indigenous consultation bill

  21-04-2023 19:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  REGINA — Opposition NDP legislature member Betty Nippi-Albright says she isn't surprised the Saskatchewan Party government defeated her bill that aimed to bolster relations with Indigenous people. Read More
  
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• Province Expands Police and Crisis Team in Regina and Saskatoon ... - Government of Saskatchewan

  21-04-2023 19:02
  
  Province Expands Police and Crisis Team in Regina and Saskatoon ...  Government of Saskatchewan
  
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• Sask. looking for young people to help design new Integrated Youth Services

  21-04-2023 18:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The John Howard Society and the Saskatchewan government are looking for youth to help design how the province will deliver a variety of services to young people and their families.
  
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• Saskatoon priest charged with sexual assault of 13 year-old girl, church says

  21-04-2023 18:54 via cbc.ca
  
  The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon has confirmed one of its priests has been charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a 13 year-old-girl.
  
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• Genetic testing for Alzheimer's is on the rise. But what happens when the results are dire?

  21-04-2023 18:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Millions of people are expected to test for Alzheimer's in the coming years, yet few support services are available to help people deal with the implications of at-home genetic testing.
  
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• Saskatoon’s Muslim community celebrates Eid-Al-Fitr at Prairieland Park

  21-04-2023 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's the first of two festivals that are celebrated by Muslims annually, and the term 'Eid-Al-Fitr' means the feast of breaking the fast.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s Muslim community celebrates Eid-Al-Fitr

  21-04-2023 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's the first of two festivals that are celebrated by Muslims annually, and the term 'Eid-Al-Fitr' means the feast of breaking the fast.
  
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• Canada's only rare earths mining company pauses construction at Saskatoon processing facility

  21-04-2023 17:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Vital Metals said in a news release Wednesday the pause will allow the company to conserve cash and seek other sources of funding to potentially build a sustainable business model for the facility. It has spent roughly $19.7 million on the Saskatoon facility which is already half-built.
  
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• Canada's only rare earths mining company pauses construction at ... - CBC.ca

  21-04-2023 17:07
  
  Canada's only rare earths mining company pauses construction at ...  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, April 21 - Global News

  21-04-2023 17:04
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, April 21  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, April 21

  21-04-2023 17:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, April 21.
  
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• Study suggests simple way to get children to eat more fruits, veggies

  21-04-2023 16:50
  
  A new study conducted in Germany shows longer meal times could increase a child's vegetable and fruit consumption.
  
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• Saskatoon church confirms priest charged in alleged sexual assault of girl

  21-04-2023 16:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saskatoon has confirmed a 69-year-old man charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl is a member of its clergy and has been placed on administrative leave, effective immediately. Read More
  
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• With Sask.'s big snow over, big melt begins — slowly

  21-04-2023 16:16 via cbc.ca
  
  After an April snowstorm that wreaked havoc in Saskatchewan over the last two days, things mostly wound down Friday.
  
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• Snow to stop in southeast Sask. by Friday, but expect slow melt

  21-04-2023 16:16 via cbc.ca
  
  An April snow storm has wreaked havoc in Saskatchewan over the last two days, but things have mostly wound down.
  
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• 'I have a bobcat in my car': police called to remove trapped feline

  21-04-2023 16:10
  
  Police in Plover, Wisconsin, responded to an unusual call on April 18 when they were asked to remove a bobcat trapped in the grille of a vehicle.
  
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