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• Saskatchewan proclaims ‘HIV testing day’ to raise awareness and reduce stigma

  27-06-2023 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  To encourage the uptake of HIV testing, the Saskatchewan government proclaims June 27th as provincial HIV Testing Day where self-testing kits are readily available for free.
  
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• Saskatoon family, NDP lament exodus of medical specialists from Sask.

  27-06-2023 23:20 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When Krista Reid's nine-year-old son Casten was sick and crying from stomach pain, she knew exactly what to do. She took him to a hospital. Read More
  
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• Sphere today, gone tomorrow: Travelling art project rolls into ... - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  27-06-2023 23:19
  
  Sphere today, gone tomorrow: Travelling art project rolls into ...  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Daily Road Report, June 28, 2023 - Saskatoon.ca |

  27-06-2023 23:02
  
  Daily Road Report, June 28, 2023  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Saskatoon space aims to help Indigenous entrepreneurs with technology through workshops - Global News

  27-06-2023 22:31
  Saskatoon space aims to help Indigenous entrepreneurs with technology through workshops  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon space aims to help Indigenous entrepreneurs with technology through workshops

  27-06-2023 22:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Pawâcikêwikamik: the Innovation Collective in Saskatoon has awarded 21 grants over the past two years, plus over 300 workshops on topics like 3D modelling and VR asset creation.
  
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• Flair Airlines puts brakes on Saskatoon-Calgary route - CTV News Saskatoon

  27-06-2023 22:27
  Flair Airlines puts brakes on Saskatoon-Calgary route  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Flair Airlines puts brakes on Saskatoon-Calgary route

  27-06-2023 22:27
  
  Canada’s discount airline is putting the brakes on its Saskatoon-Calgary route.
  
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• Canada Day Long Weekend: Adjusted holiday hours & civic services - Saskatoon.ca |

  27-06-2023 22:17
  
  Canada Day Long Weekend: Adjusted holiday hours & civic services  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Saskatoon man charged in triple stabbing at nightclub in court - SaskToday.ca

  27-06-2023 22:10
  
  Saskatoon man charged in triple stabbing at nightclub in court  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Canada banning cosmetic testing on animals

  27-06-2023 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government is banning the testing of cosmetic products on animals, joining more than 40 other countries that have taken the same step.
  
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• RCMP to announce update in 17-year long homicide case, Regina Beach

  27-06-2023 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fight broke out at a May long high school camping party near Regina Beach in 2006, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Misha Pavelick. 
  
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• RCMP announce murder charges in 2006 Regina Beach homicide case

  27-06-2023 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fight broke out at a May long high school camping party near Regina Beach in 2006, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Misha Pavelick. 
  
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• RCMP announce murder charge in 2006 Regina Beach homicide case

  27-06-2023 21:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  A fight broke out at a May long high school camping party near Regina Beach in 2006, resulting in the death of 19-year-old Misha Pavelick. 
  
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• Western Canada premiers talk infrastructure planning, high cost of living

  27-06-2023 21:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  WHISTLER, B.C. — Western provinces and territories will consider working together on co-ordinating the planning and permitting of new infrastructure projects such as pipelines and telecommunications links in a move to gain efficiency. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon budget: City councillor calls for hiring freeze | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  27-06-2023 21:51
  Saskatoon budget: City councillor calls for hiring freeze | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'If we can't trim our spending now, when can we': Saskatoon city councillor calls for hiring freeze

  27-06-2023 21:51
  
  In his conversation with CTV News at Five's Matt Young, Ward 5 city councillor Randy Donauer explains why he believes the City of Saskatoon needs to freeze hiring and get ready to make some hard decisions.
  
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• Event highlights mental health, addictions' impact on homelessness in Saskatoon

  27-06-2023 21:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  Officials from the City of Saskatoon and community groups that work with vulnerable people gathered Tuesday to discuss potential solutions to addictions and mental health issues intertwined with the city's rising homelessness crisis. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon community leaders come together to discuss homelessness and addictions

  27-06-2023 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark believes that the provincial and federal governments need to play a more active role in the community.
  
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• Sask. man celebrates after $900K VLT win

  27-06-2023 21:47
  
  An Aberdeen, Saskatchewan man won over $900,000 on a VLT at Soul Wok, according to a Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) news release.
  
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• Aberdeen man celebrates after $900k lotto win

  27-06-2023 21:47
  
  An Aberdeen, Saskatchewan man won over $900,000 on a VLT at Soul Wok, according to a Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) news release.
  
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• 'Carrying my culture into sport': Michael Linklater remains a role model for Indigenous athletes

  27-06-2023 21:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Through basketball, Michael Linklater has become a role model to young athletes for years in and around Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• City Limits Brewing Now Open in Saskatoon – Canadian Beer News - Canadian Beer News

  27-06-2023 21:00
  
  City Limits Brewing Now Open in Saskatoon – Canadian Beer News  Canadian Beer News
  
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• APAS pushes Senate to pass carbon tax exemption Bill C-234 before summer

  27-06-2023 20:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It is critical for farmers seeking financial relief from rising costs that a carbon tax exemption bill be passed by the end of June, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan's vice-president says. Read More
  
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• Sask. RCMP to give update on 2006 grad party killing investigation

  27-06-2023 20:28
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP is expected to provide an update on the investigation into the death of a 19-year-old at a high school party in Regina Beach, Sask. in 2006.
  
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• Man charged with murder in connection to 2006 Sask. grad party killing

  27-06-2023 20:28
  
  Saskatchewan RCMP have made an arrest in the death of a 19-year-old at a high school party in Regina Beach, Sask. in 2006.
  
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• Saskatoon police say man was caught trying to steal vehicle from SGI salvage yard

  27-06-2023 20:17
  
  A 34-year-old man has been charged after breaking into the SGI Salvage yard, Saskatoon police said.
  
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• Saskatoon police say man was caught trying to steal vehicle from ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  27-06-2023 20:17
  Saskatoon police say man was caught trying to steal vehicle from ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police dog catches thief at SGI auto salvage yard

  27-06-2023 20:17
  
  A 34-year-old man has been charged after breaking into the SGI Salvage yard, Saskatoon police said.
  
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• Saskatoon charity gives graduates a princess moment - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  27-06-2023 19:44
  
  Saskatoon charity gives graduates a princess moment  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Long Weekend Road Report, July 1-3, 2023 - Saskatoon.ca |

  27-06-2023 19:41
  
  Long Weekend Road Report, July 1-3, 2023  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Prince Albert tow truck driver helps recover a dozen vehicles after intense weekend storm

  27-06-2023 18:43
  
  Some Prince Albert residents are still in shock after the city was hit with a severe flash storm that flooded many streets on Sunday.
  
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• Saskatoon warns of scam calls offering for tree removals - Global News

  27-06-2023 18:42
  
  Saskatoon warns of scam calls offering for tree removals  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon warns of scam calls offering for tree removals

  27-06-2023 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Someone claiming to be from the city office is calling residents and asking them to schedule appointments for the removal of 'old and ugly' elm trees in their yards. 
  
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• Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools passes budget after facing $2.5-million shortfall - Global News

  27-06-2023 17:21
  Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools passes budget after facing $2.5-million shortfall  Global News
  
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• Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools passes budget after facing $2.5-million shortfall

  27-06-2023 17:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  GSCS isn't the only school division facing budget struggles, as Saskatoon Public Schools underwent a similar slashing of services last week to arrive at a balanced budget.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, June 27 - Global News

  27-06-2023 17:13
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, June 27  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, June 27

  27-06-2023 17:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, June 27.
  
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• Gather Local Market taking over Saskatoon’s Market Square - Global News

  27-06-2023 16:18
  Gather Local Market taking over Saskatoon’s Market Square  Global News
  
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• Canada's inflation rate tumbles to 3.4 per cent, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

  27-06-2023 14:49
  
  Canada's inflation rate tumbled in May as price shocks caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine have been mostly absorbed, but economists are still expecting the Bank of Canada to move ahead with another rate hike next month.
  
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• Canada's inflation rate falls to 3.4 per cent last month, lowest rate since June 2021

  27-06-2023 14:49
  
  Statistics Canada says the country's inflation rate fell to 3.4 per cent in May -- the lowest it's been since June 2021.
  
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• Phil Tank: Spectre of Spectradome hangs over Saskatoon arena debate - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  27-06-2023 14:04
  Phil Tank: Spectre of Spectradome hangs over Saskatoon arena debate  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Opinion: Community leaders face reality of Saskatoon homeless hurdles - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  27-06-2023 14:04
  Opinion: Community leaders face reality of Saskatoon homeless hurdles  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Phil Tank: Spectre of Spectradome hangs over Saskatoon arena debate

  27-06-2023 14:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon city hall got into the arena business reluctantly as a saviour. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Community leaders face reality of Saskatoon homeless hurdles

  27-06-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The report uncovered that over a six-month period, more than 60 per cent of the 255,000 calls made to the SIS phone line went unanswered, with at least 50,000 of those calls specifically related to SIS applications. Read More
  
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• Letter: Saskatoon city hall must focus spending on needs, not wants

  27-06-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon taxpayers are placing the blame on our mayor and the city councillors as responsible for these budget shortfalls. Municipal budget shortfalls can be the result of uncontrollable impacts, like natural inflation of material costs and supply. This is evident in the current shortfalls. Read More
  
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• Historic site preserves and shares Doukhobor history in Saskatchewan

  27-06-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Doukhobor Dugout House gives visitors a glimpse into an important part of Saskatchewan’s history. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon council shelved bike corridor on street where cyclist later killed by cement truck - CBC.ca

  27-06-2023 13:00
  Saskatoon council shelved bike corridor on street where cyclist later killed by cement truck  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon council shelved bike corridor on street where cyclist later killed by cement truck

  27-06-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Almost a decade before a 33-year-old Saskatoon cyclist was fatally hit by a cement truck, city council considered building a cycling corridor that would run through that intersection, but set it aside.
  
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• Rising grocer profit margins underscore need for competition, regulator finds

  27-06-2023 12:38
  
  Canada's grocery sector needs more competition to help keep food prices down, give shoppers more choice and encourage new entrants, the country's competition watchdog says.
  
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