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• Lawsuit against Mile Two Church, Legacy Christian Academy opens in court Friday

  05-07-2023 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  A $25-million class action lawsuit against the Sask. government and Mile Two Church, who operated Legacy Christian Academy in Saskatoon, will be heard in court on July 7.
  
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• Indigenous woman convicted following viral video confrontation at ... - MBC Radio

  05-07-2023 23:48
  
  Indigenous woman convicted following viral video confrontation at ...  MBC Radio
  
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• Woman violently detained by Saskatoon grocery store guard convicted of theft, assault - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  05-07-2023 23:44
  Woman violently detained by Saskatoon grocery store guard convicted of theft, assault  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Woman violently detained by Saskatoon grocery store guard convicted of theft, assault

  05-07-2023 23:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A woman whose violent confrontation with a security guard drew widespread reaction in Saskatoon has been convicted of theft under $5,000 and assault. Read More
  
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• Sask. Ombudsman report shows education ministry lacked process for complaints about registered independent schools

  05-07-2023 23:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's Ministry of Education acknowledged it didn't have guidelines to handle complaints related to registered independent schools, a recent Saskatchewan Ombudsman report says. Read More
  
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• Thumbs up emoji costs Sask. farmer $82,000

  05-07-2023 22:31
  
  A Saskatchewan court has ruled that sending someone a thumbs-up emoji could indicate a contractual agreement.
  
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• Sask. woman guilty of theft, assault in 2021 FreshCo incident caught on camera

  05-07-2023 22:26 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan woman has been found guilty of assault and theft in connection with a high-profile case involving a loss-prevention officer at the FreshCo grocery store on 33rd Street in Saskatoon.
  
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• Why the government's grocery rebate may not do enough to help struggling Canadians

  05-07-2023 22:12 via cbc.ca
  
  While the one-time grocery rebate from Ottawa can ease difficulties temporarily, some Canadians say it falls short of tackling the issues underpinning food insecurity and the rising cost of living.
  
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• Coaching, motherhood the new frontier in Canada's high-performance coaching ranks

  05-07-2023 22:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Mothers are now arriving in the high-performance coaching ranks with varying degrees of acceptance. The sport system isn't set up to accommodate them, even though their presence could contribute to safer sport.
  
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• Thousands of Sask. residents cleaning up after weekend storm

  05-07-2023 21:43
  
  Thousands of Saskatchewan residents were left without power after an intense storm that swept through the province Saturday evening.
  
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• Sask. bovine tuberculosis case spurs Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigation

  05-07-2023 21:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  It was noted that during bovine TB investigations, quarantines and movement restrictions are in place, and testing, humane destruction and disposal are carried out as needed.
  
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• A province apart: Saskatoon, Edmonton friends split $1-million lottery - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  05-07-2023 20:45
  A province apart: Saskatoon, Edmonton friends split $1-million lottery  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• A province apart: Saskatoon, Edmonton friends split $1-million lottery

  05-07-2023 20:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Time and distance apart haven't stopped a pair of lifelong friends from playing the lottery together for more than two decades. Their patience and persistence have paid off with a $1-million jackpot. Read More
  
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• Lung Sask. offers long COVID information after patients ask for support

  05-07-2023 20:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Lung Saskatchewan website offers information on the signs and symptoms of long COVID, as well as management options, resources and support.
  
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• Saskatoon Heritage Society offers walking tours to highlight history - Global News

  05-07-2023 20:10
  Saskatoon Heritage Society offers walking tours to highlight history  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon Heritage Society offers walking tours to highlight history

  05-07-2023 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  The tour will be on July 23 at 2 p.m., and residents can register for the tours by contacting the Saskatoon Heritage Society.
  
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• Sask. U13 team first to compete in prestigious ball hockey event

  05-07-2023 20:06
  
  Young ball hockey players from the Saskatoon area are gearing up to be the first U13 team from Saskatchewan to compete in the Western Challenge Cup in Edmonton.
  
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• Tips for a safe summer of Saskatchewan road trips from CAA

  05-07-2023 19:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  While on road a trip, CAA reminds drivers they need to slow down to 60 kilometres per hour while passing any emergency vehicles on Saskatchewan highways. 
  
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• Sask. Rattlers part ways with head coach after losses

  05-07-2023 19:40
  
  Saskatchewan's CEBL franchise is shuffling out its head coach at the midpoint of an underwhelming season.
  
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• Provinces falling short of national long-term care standards: report

  05-07-2023 19:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Provincial long-term care standards vary drastically across the country and, in some cases, fall far short of new national standards released earlier this year, the National Institute on Ageing revealed in a report released Wednesday.
  
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• Second highest kidney transplant numbers recorded in Saskatchewan

  05-07-2023 19:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  'There are currently 800 Saskatchewan adult and pediatric residents living with a donated organ,' said the Sask. government, noting only a third of Canadians are registered donors.
  
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• Letter: G7 misses opportunity to move toward nuclear disarmament

  05-07-2023 18:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  All seven G7 states are involved with nuclear weapons. The United States, France, and the United Kingdom own them, Germany and Italy host them. Read More
  
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• Correction: Saskatoon Police Community Barbeque next Wednesday - CJWW

  05-07-2023 18:35
  
  Correction: Saskatoon Police Community Barbeque next Wednesday  CJWW
  
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• Arrival of rentable e-scooters in Regina and Saskatoon comes with growing pains - CBC.ca

  05-07-2023 17:29
  
  Arrival of rentable e-scooters in Regina and Saskatoon comes with growing pains  CBC.ca
  
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• Local Jazz Fest artists share their excitement: Jeffery Straker

  05-07-2023 17:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For its 36th season, the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival has expanded its main stage shows and changed the festival format. Read More
  
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• Monday may have set a global record for the hottest day ever. Tuesday broke it

  05-07-2023 16:59 via cbc.ca
  
  For two straight days, the global average temperature spiked into uncharted territory. After scientists talked about Monday's dramatic heat, Tuesday soared 0.17 C even hotter, which is a huge temperature jump in terms of global averages and records.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan ceiling collapse sends 3 construction workers to hospital

  05-07-2023 16:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A ceiling collapsing at the University of Saskatchewan building in the 10 block of Campus Drive on Tuesday sent three construction workers to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, July 5

  05-07-2023 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, July 5.
  
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• A community in photos: Looking back at June 2023 in Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  05-07-2023 16:44
  A community in photos: Looking back at June 2023 in Saskatoon  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• A community in photos: Looking back at June 2023 in Saskatoon

  05-07-2023 16:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  June saw some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon, from Pride to convocation and art installations. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon morning weather outlook: Wednesday, July 5 - Global News

  05-07-2023 15:43
  Saskatoon morning weather outlook: Wednesday, July 5  Global News
  
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• Sask. Rattlers feeling a sense of urgency during CEBL's final stretch

  05-07-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Rattlers will need to start stringing together some wins if they hope to qualify for the Canadian Elite Basketball League playoffs. Read More
  
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• New federal clean fuel mandate will affect Sask. farmers, SARM says

  05-07-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A new federal clean fuel mandate will drastically impact Saskatchewan's farming community, leading to increased fuel prices and directly affecting farmers' bottom line, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities' president says. Read More
  
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• Sacred medicines from Waterloo region meant to help heal families of James Smith Cree Nation

  05-07-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The medicines were prepared by members of a women's circle from in and around Waterloo region for the members of James Smith Cree Nation, who are still rebuilding their lives after a mass stabbing in September 2022.
  
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• Sask. political parties nominate candidates for 2024 election, await byelection call

  05-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Even though the next provincial election is 15 months away, the Saskatchewan Party and Saskatchewan New Democratic Party are busy nominating candidates in preparation. 
  
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• Government, two opposition parties set to show united front in support of Online News Act

  05-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  In a sign negotiations with tech giants Google and Meta over the government’s new Online News Act may be at an impasse, the Liberals, the NDP and the Bloc Québécois are expected to jointly draw a rhetorical battle line at a news conference today.
  
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• Federal government has suspended its advertising on Facebook, Instagram, says heritage minister

  05-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the federal government has suspended all of its advertising on Facebook and Instagram as it continues its battle over the Online News Act with tech giants Google and Meta.
  
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• Federal government has suspended all advertising on Facebook, Instagram, says heritage minister

  05-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez says the federal government has suspended all of its advertising on Facebook and Instagram as it continues its battle over the Online News Act with tech giants Google and Meta.
  
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• El Niño is back. Here's what it means for Canada

  05-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The global weather pattern El Niño has returned for the first time in seven years, according to the World Meteorological Organization, setting the stage for further extreme weather and soaring temperatures.
  
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• Canadian news is starting to vanish from Instagram. Google is next. Here's how to find CBC as that happens

  05-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Some readers are getting a preview of what social media and search engines will look like without Canadian news as tech companies make good on threats to eliminate it from platforms following federal legislation. We’re providing a list of other sources of CBC News to help you find our journalism and make it as easily accessible as possible
  
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• Arrival of rentable e-scooters in Regina and Saskatoon comes with growing pains

  05-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Shared e-scooters are now available to rent in Regina and Saskatoon. People have been busy testing out the vehicles, but the introduction of the scooters to the Saskatchewan market has not been without its challenges. 
  
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• Seized zebras have arrived at the Saskatoon zoo - CTV News Saskatoon

  05-07-2023 09:00
  Seized zebras have arrived at the Saskatoon zoo  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Avenue H closed between 23rd Street and Bedford Road on Thursday - Saskatoon.ca |

  05-07-2023 09:00
  
  Avenue H closed between 23rd Street and Bedford Road on Thursday  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Missing person Alvin Sayer located

  05-07-2023 08:18 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Alvin Sayer has been located safe. The Saskatoon Police Service would like to thank the Alberta RCMP and members of the public for their assistance in locating Sayer.(Occurrence Number: 23-87055)
  
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• GARDEN GOODIES: Saskatoon berries | Top Stories | waow.com - WAOW

  05-07-2023 08:10
  
  GARDEN GOODIES: Saskatoon berries | Top Stories | waow.com  WAOW
  
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• Missing Person Alvin Sayer

  05-07-2023 05:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 63yr old man.Alvin Sayer was last seen at home in the 600blk of Appleby Drive on June 30th at approximately 8:00pm. He is described as 5'7 and 140lbs with short black hair and grey hair, wearing blue jeans, a white muscle shirt and dark blue running shoes. There is concerns that Alvin may be in a vulnerable state.Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Alvin Sayer is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at
  
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• Unified women’s professional hockey league providing hope to Saskatchewan players

  05-07-2023 03:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The creation of a new, unified women's professional hockey league is being cited as a game-changer by Saskatchewan hockey players at the national and local levels.
  
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• Struggling Rattlers fire coach Demopoulos; promote Massey to top bench job

  05-07-2023 03:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Rattlers, who hold the Canadian Elite Basketball League's worst record, have fired head coach Dean Demopoulos. Read More
  
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• Mounties investigating potential ‘suspicious’ fire in southern Alberta

  05-07-2023 02:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  At 7:38 p.m. on July 1, Three Hills RCMP received a report of a "suspicious male" leaving the area of a fire near Morrin Bridge on Highway 27.
  
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• Workers injured after part of ceiling collapses at University of Saskatchewan

  05-07-2023 02:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Three construction workers were hurt after a portion of a ceiling collapsed at a library building on the University of Saskatchewan campus Tuesday afternoon. Read More
  
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