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• RARE VIDEO: From North Battleford to the NFL; A Rider draft pick who excelled down south

  02-05-2023 23:38
  
  Rueben Mayes went from small town Saskatchewan to the bright lights of the National Football League.
  
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• 'Many concerns' found in redacted reports into qualified independent schools: NDP

  02-05-2023 23:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  REGINA — The Saskatchewan government "was completely dishonest" with its characterization of the oversight taking place at three qualified independent schools, the provincial NDP leader claims. Read More
  
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• What redacted administrators’ reports on Sask. independent schools reveal, and what they don’t

  02-05-2023 23:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP released reports from educational administrators that were assigned to Qualified Independent Schools in 2022.
  
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• Saskatoon scientist receives $400K for 'universal' coronavirus vaccine research

  02-05-2023 23:09
  
  A virologist working in Saskatoon has been awarded $400,000 to develop a vaccine that would offer protection against not only COVID-19 but other viruses in the coronavirus family.
  
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• Saskatoon scientist receives $400K for 'universal' coronavirus ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-05-2023 23:09
  Saskatoon scientist receives $400K for 'universal' coronavirus ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Daily Road Report - May 3, 2023 - Saskatoon.ca |

  02-05-2023 23:01
  
  Daily Road Report - May 3, 2023  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Genesis Saskatoon receives recognition from Forbes Travel Guide - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  02-05-2023 22:50
  
  Genesis Saskatoon receives recognition from Forbes Travel Guide  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon city councillor writes letter to province over concerns around Fairhaven shelter

  02-05-2023 22:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Ward 3 Coun. David Kirton says he “fully supports” the Saskatoon Tribal Council's efforts to help people inside the organization’s emergency wellness centre in Fairhaven. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon's historic greenhouse faces uncertain future as city weighs costly replacement

  02-05-2023 22:37
  
  Saskatoon’s municipal heritage committee is asking city councillors to consider the historical importance of the city’s greenhouse program as they evaluate whether or not to build a new facility.
  
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• Saskatoon's historic greenhouse faces uncertain future as city ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-05-2023 22:37
  Saskatoon's historic greenhouse faces uncertain future as city ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Food Bank organizes city-wide food drive to meet record need

  02-05-2023 22:36
  
  The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is running a city-wide food drive for the month of May to help feed the record number of people coming through its doors.
  
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• Saskatoon Food Bank organizes city-wide food drive to meet record ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-05-2023 22:36
  Saskatoon Food Bank organizes city-wide food drive to meet record ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Star Wars fundraiser to help people living with schizophrenia

  02-05-2023 22:16
  
  The Broadway Theatre will be showing Star Wars: A New Hope as part of a fundraiser for the Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan.
  
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• Saskatoon Star Wars fundraiser to help people living with ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-05-2023 22:16
  Saskatoon Star Wars fundraiser to help people living with ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Province unveils newest addition to air tanker fleet ahead of wildfire season

  02-05-2023 21:30
  
  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) brought in a new water-scooping air tanker to the province, as the wildfire season begins.
  
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• Saskatoon police charge man found with rifle strapped to his back downtown - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  02-05-2023 21:13
  Saskatoon police charge man found with rifle strapped to his back downtown  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon police charge man found with rifle strapped to his back downtown

  02-05-2023 21:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 22-year-old man faces several charges after Saskatoon police say officers found him carrying a firearm in downtown Saskatoon on Saturday night. Read More
  
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• Canada Revenue Agency workers continue to picket in Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  02-05-2023 21:09
  Canada Revenue Agency workers continue to picket in Saskatoon  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Canada Revenue Agency workers continue to picket in Saskatoon

  02-05-2023 21:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Most federal service employees are off the picket line after a tentative collective agreement was reached this weekend, but Canada Revenue Agency workers — including those in Saskatoon — aren't yet part of that group. Read More
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder after stabbing outside Saskatoon bar

  02-05-2023 20:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 20-year-old man is charged with attempted murder after another man was stabbed multiple times outside a downtown Saskatoon bar early Saturday morning. Read More
  
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• Evade Police/Arrest - 300 block Confederation Dr.

  02-05-2023 20:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man was arrested early Monday morning after fleeing from Police.At approximately 1:30 a.m., May 1, 2023, Patrol officers observed a suspicious, blue SUV parked in the 300 block of Confederation Drive. The licence plate did not match the vehicle. When officers began speaking with the three individuals inside, two of them cooperated with officers and exited the back seat. The driver refused to exit the vehicle and fled at a high rate of speed.Police received a report of an unknown vehicle
  
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• Wanuskewin, Mosaic announce $500k for UNESCO World Heritage Designation

  02-05-2023 20:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Wanuskewin Heritage Park is set to receive $500,000 for its UNESCO Ready Campaign from the Mosaic Company. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon man seen pointing gun near intersection - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-05-2023 20:18
  
  Saskatoon man seen pointing gun near intersection  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon man seen pointing gun near intersection

  02-05-2023 20:18
  
  Saskatoon police arrested a 22-year-old man after he was allegedly seen pointing a firearm near the intersection of 20th Street East and 1st Avenue South on Saturday.
  
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• Don't want your corpse burned or buried? You can choose 'aquamation' in Saskatchewan

  02-05-2023 20:06 via cbc.ca
  
  Death is inevitable. So is the need to deal with a person's body afterward. Not everyone knows about the options available beyond a traditional burial or cremation, which uses fire to reduce a corpse to ashes.
  
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• Correction: Arrest - Point Firearm - 20th St E. and 1st Ave S.

  02-05-2023 19:56 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The incident took place on Saturday April 29, 2023, not Sunday as previously stated.
  
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• 28-year-old Regina man arrested, charged following death of Kihaw Fox

  02-05-2023 19:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Regina man faces charges in connection with the death of a 31-year-old woman from the Piapot First Nation who was found injured in a residence by Punnichy RCMP.
  
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• Saskatchewan looking into whether Ottawa's emissions policy can be blocked, Moe says

  02-05-2023 19:37
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is looking into whether it could block an incoming federal emission policy that he believes would make it difficult to keep the lights on.
  
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• Arrest - Point Firearm - 20th St E. and 1st Ave S.

  02-05-2023 19:32 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service has arrested a man who was observed carrying a firearm on Sunday.On April 29, 2023, at around 9:30 p.m., police received the report of a man carrying and pointing a firearm near the intersection of 20th Street East and 1st Avenue South. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old man, in the area, matching the description of the suspect. He appeared to have a rifle strapped to his back. Police were able to safely arrest him without further incident. In his
  
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• Curfew revised for one of three accused in Saskatoon 'grandparent scam' - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  02-05-2023 19:25
  Curfew revised for one of three accused in Saskatoon 'grandparent scam'  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• La Loche, Sask. teacher was injured while breaking up fight, police say

  02-05-2023 19:24
  
  A northern Saskatchewan teacher was injured while trying to stop a teen boy from stabbing one of his classmates, according to new details released by police.
  
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• Curfew revised for one of three accused in Saskatoon 'grandparent scam'

  02-05-2023 19:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  One of three men accused of defrauding Saskatoon seniors of more than $100,000 by pretending to be a family member in distress is now allowed to leave his house in Quebec for work purposes. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon man charged with attempted murder after victim stabbed with broken glass

  02-05-2023 18:55
  
  Saskatoon police have charged a 20-year-old man with attempted murder after an incident on the weekend.
  
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• Attempted Murder - 60 block 24th St. E

  02-05-2023 18:40 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man was arrested on the weekend following a violent altercation at a bar.At approximately 2:50 a.m., April 29, 2023, Patrol officers responded to a report of an injured person at a bar in the 60 block of 24th Street East. The caller stated that an altercation took place outside of the bar with one male reportedly breaking a glass bottle and threatening to kill the victim. The suspect is said to have slashed/stabbed the victim multiple times before fleeing in a vehicle. The suspect and victim
  
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• What made Gordon Lightfoot great: Remembrances from musicians, writers

  02-05-2023 18:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Gordon Lightfoot's music was part of the Canadian cultural fabric since the mid-1960s. Musicians and writers reflected on his legacy with CBC News on Tuesday.
  
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• UPDATE: Heavy Police Presence / PACT Assist - 200 Block Sutter Place

  02-05-2023 17:41 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service safely concluded an incident involving multiple firearms, yesterday.On May 1, 2023, at around 7:30 p.m., police were called to the 200 block of Sutter Place for a report that a 21-year-old man was threatening self-harm. Upon arrival, officers learned there were multiple firearms inside. Shortly after, a 21-year-old man exited the residence, unarmed. Multiple firearms were located and seized inside.The 21-year-old man was assessed by the SPS P
  
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• What does the Saskatoon Downtown Event Centre online survey look like? - Global News

  02-05-2023 17:37
  What does the Saskatoon Downtown Event Centre online survey look like?  Global News
  
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• What does the Saskatoon Downtown Event Centre online survey look like?

  02-05-2023 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Once the city wraps up this round of engagement, initial designs for the event centre will be presented in July 2023.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, May 2

  02-05-2023 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, May 2.
  
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• Saskatoon city councillor calls on Sask. government to help city deal with homelessness

  02-05-2023 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  David Kirton wrote a letter to the Saskatchewan government calling for aid to help address mental health and addictions in Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon city councillor calls for Sask. government help city deal with homelessness

  02-05-2023 17:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  David Kirton wrote a letter to the Saskatchewan government calling for aid to help address mental health and addictions in Saskatoon.
  
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• Sask. education minister says teachers' concerns have been heard loud and clear

  02-05-2023 16:40
  
  Following a large rally that saw thousands of education workers and parents convene in front of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Saturday, education minister Dustin Duncan said the message has been received by the province.
  
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• Evergreen Boulevard closed between Kloppenburg Crescent and ... - Saskatoon.ca |

  02-05-2023 15:05
  
  Evergreen Boulevard closed between Kloppenburg Crescent and ...  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Koi Ink Tattoos opens new 2nd Ave location with welcoming atmosphere

  02-05-2023 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today the StarPhoenix talks to Rodney MacDonald, who has been running Koi Ink Tattoos for 12 years but recently moved to a new location on 2nd Avenue North. Read More
  
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• Funeral held for man who died after being stun-gunned, injured by Prince Albert police

  02-05-2023 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A ceremony was held Monday evening to celebrate the life of Boden Umpherville, a man from Prince Albert, Sask., who died after an altercation with police a month ago.
  
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• Parents at Saskatoon school call for return of school zone - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  02-05-2023 14:03
  Parents at Saskatoon school call for return of school zone  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Letter: Difficult to accept taxpayers' money for new Saskatoon arena - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  02-05-2023 14:03
  Letter: Difficult to accept taxpayers' money for new Saskatoon arena  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Parents at Saskatoon school call for return of school zone

  02-05-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Members of Saskatoon city council's transportation committee will have a chance this week to weigh in on city staff's response to a call for more protections for pedestrians in the area of a school in the Nutana neighbourhood. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Saskatchewan should make living with diabetes more affordable

  02-05-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When you’re a kid, the last thing you should have to worry or think about are medical bills. But growing up with Type 1 diabetes, it’s hard to avoid. Read More
  
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• Letter: Difficult to accept taxpayers' money for new Saskatoon arena

  02-05-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  I hate to echo the objections about the master plan for our downtown arena, but I find it hard to watch while significant sums of taxpayers' money are spent erecting an entertainment structure that will become obsolete in another 35 years, much like our present one. Read More
  
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