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• Annual Police Community BBQ - Celebrating 120 Years of Service

  11-07-2023 23:26 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is hosting its annual community BBQ tomorrow, July 12, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. directly east of the SPS HQ on Ontario Avenue.Join us in celebrating our 120th year of service with special displays by community safety partners, live entertainment including a K9 demonstration at 1:15 p.m., a mugshot photo booth in the lobby of HQ, dunk tank with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Saskatchewan, face painting stations, and more. Lunch and snack optio
  
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• Renewed Request For Public Assistance - Historical Homicide - 200 Block Avenue K North

  11-07-2023 22:55 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Following 20 years of investigation, the Saskatoon Police Service is renewing its request for public assistance in the 2003 homicide of Glen McCoy.In the morning hours of July 12, 2003, police responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in the 200 block of Avenue K North. Upon arrival, then 84-year-old Glen McCoy was found suffering from serious injuries. He died the following day. Glen McCoy was later confirmed to be the victim of homicide.The investigation into this historic
  
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• YXE Street Eats: River Landing packed with food trucks all week - Global News

  11-07-2023 22:51
  
  YXE Street Eats: River Landing packed with food trucks all week  Global News
  
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• YXE Street Eats: River Landing packed with food trucks all week

  11-07-2023 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  The festival will run for the next five days from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. except on Sunday, when vendors will wrap up a few hours earlier at 8:00 p.m.
  
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• Regulator proposes changes to air passenger bill of rights, wants Canadians to weigh in

  11-07-2023 22:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The Canadian Transportation Agency — the quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator tasked with enforcing air passenger rights and compensation rules —  has proposed a new set of air travel compensation rules and wants to hear from Canadians on how they can be improved.
  
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• Support to reinstate national chief RoseAnne Archibald fizzles as Assembly of First Nations gathers in Halifax

  11-07-2023 21:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Interim National Chief Joanna Bernard sworn in as representatives from 186 First Nations gather in-person in Halifax and online for the national advocacy organization’s 44th annual general assembly.
  
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• Saskatoon Baseball Club name reveal slated for Thursday - Global News

  11-07-2023 21:10
  Saskatoon Baseball Club name reveal slated for Thursday  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon Baseball Club name reveal slated for Thursday

  11-07-2023 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  More than 2,000 people have voted on the new name, and Steve Hildebrand said he's loving the engagement he's seeing.
  
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• Big changes afoot for Rush: Two deals in two days, including the departure of Mark Matthews

  11-07-2023 21:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two seasons that ended much too early have prompted big changes for the Saskatchewan Rush. Read More
  
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• Sask. town's mayor resigns amid ethics investigation

  11-07-2023 21:04
  
  The mayor of Nipawin has resigned amid an ethics investigation.
  
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• Never too old: Hole-in-one a long time coming for 91-year-old Ray Pilkey - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  11-07-2023 20:44
  Never too old: Hole-in-one a long time coming for 91-year-old Ray Pilkey  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Never too old: Hole-in-one a long time coming for 91-year-old Ray Pilkey

  11-07-2023 20:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Ray Pilkey waited an awfully long time to get his first hole-in-one. Read More
  
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• Sask. man recounts battle for control after carjacker forced his way into vehicle

  11-07-2023 20:34
  
  A Warman, Sask. man says he's still "shaken up" after fighting off a carjacker last week.
  
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• Saskatoon man voided life insurance because he died of cocaine overdose, court says

  11-07-2023 20:18
  
  A judge has ruled a Saskatoon man voided the life insurance on his mortgage after dying from a cocaine overdose.
  
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• Court: Saskatoon man's cocaine overdose voids life insurance | CTV ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  11-07-2023 20:18
  Court: Saskatoon man's cocaine overdose voids life insurance | CTV ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Country Thunder rolls into Craven, Sask. on Thursday

  11-07-2023 20:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Headliners for this year's Country Thunder festival are Jon Pardi, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban, with performances from Bailey Zimmerman, High Valley, Midland, Brett Kissel and more.
  
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• How clipping coupons has evolved into deep digital discounts

  11-07-2023 19:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Grocery prices have skyrocketed in recent months, but using coupons can help lower prices. The Deal Diva breaks down the how-to’s of IRL and virtual couponing.
  
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• Nipawin mayor resigns hours before results of ethics investigation presented to town council

  11-07-2023 19:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The mayor of Nipawin resigned Monday, just hours ahead of a meeting where the town council was to hear the results of an investigation sparked by an ethics complaint against her.
  
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• From scissors to school work: One single mother's journey to a new career path

  11-07-2023 19:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Choosing a new career path as a mature student often presents challenges and requires determination. Read More
  
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• Sask. potash company cuts production as B.C port strike leads to export troubles

  11-07-2023 19:08
  
  A port strike in British Columbia is affecting the world's largest potash producer and Saskatchewan is feeling the impact.
  
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• B.C port strike causes Sask. mine to cut production

  11-07-2023 19:08
  
  A port strike in British Columbia is affecting the world's largest potash producer and Saskatchewan is feeling the impact.
  
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• Government Provides $1 Million In Capital Funding to YWCA ... - Government of Saskatchewan

  11-07-2023 18:15
  
  Government Provides $1 Million In Capital Funding to YWCA ...  Government of Saskatchewan
  
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• Sask. shoppers changing their habits as cost of living rises

  11-07-2023 17:55
  A new survey focused on the finances of prairie folks shows people are struggling with inflation and the rising cost of living.
  
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• Saskatoon police locate missing teen - SaskToday.ca

  11-07-2023 17:52
  
  Saskatoon police locate missing teen  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Medieval knife seized in Prince Albert, Sask. purse robbery

  11-07-2023 17:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police said they confirmed through their investigation that the boy was trying to rob the woman of her purse at knifepoint, and also found the knife.
  
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• Lawsuit against Saskatoon school and church starts - meadowlakeNOW

  11-07-2023 17:22
  
  Lawsuit against Saskatoon school and church starts  meadowlakeNOW
  
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• Lawsuit against Saskatoon school and church starts - larongeNOW

  11-07-2023 17:22
  
  Lawsuit against Saskatoon school and church starts  larongeNOW
  
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• B.C. port workers strike prompts Nutrien to reduce production at potash mine outside of Saskatoon

  11-07-2023 17:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Nutrien says it has curtailed production its Cory potash mine in Saskatchewan, blaming the port workers strike in British Columbia.
  
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• Lawsuit against Saskatoon school and church starts - battlefordsNOW

  11-07-2023 17:18
  
  Lawsuit against Saskatoon school and church starts  battlefordsNOW
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, July 11 - Global News

  11-07-2023 16:46
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, July 11  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, July 11

  11-07-2023 16:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, July 11.
  
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• Fire bans in place for Saskatchewan provincial parks

  11-07-2023 16:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  Danielson Provincial Park, Douglas Provincial Park and Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park have fire restrictions in place.
  
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• Saskatoon woman found guilty of assault in FreshCo parking lot scuffle - CTV News Saskatoon

  11-07-2023 16:08
  Saskatoon woman found guilty of assault in FreshCo parking lot scuffle  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon morning weather outlook: Tuesday, July 11 - Global News

  11-07-2023 15:37
  Saskatoon morning weather outlook: Tuesday, July 11  Global News
  
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• Nutrien curtails Saskatchewan Cory potash mine production due to port strike

  11-07-2023 15:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Nutrien Ltd. says it has curtailed production at its Cory potash mine due the port workers strike in Vancouver and warned if the work stoppage continues it could affect its other potash mines in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Flourish YXE uses recreation therapy to support mental health

  11-07-2023 14:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today the StarPhoenix talks to Crystal Toth who recently opened Flourish YXE, a recreation therapy practice. A big part of Toth's goal in opening a private practice is to firstly, make people aware of what recreation therapy is, and secondly, to help others apply recreation therapy in their own lives so they can flourish in life, instead of just making it from day to day. Toth is also a practicing recreation therapist
  
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• New food festival arrives in Saskatoon - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  11-07-2023 14:49
  
  New food festival arrives in Saskatoon  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Corner Gas Animated writer Meredith Hambrock latest Saskatoon library writer in residence - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  11-07-2023 14:05
  Corner Gas Animated writer Meredith Hambrock latest Saskatoon library writer in residence  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Corner Gas Animated writer Meredith Hambrock latest Saskatoon library writer in residence

  11-07-2023 14:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When Meredith Hambrock arrives to start her year as writer in residence for the Saskatoon Public Library in September, it will only be her second visit to Saskatchewan.  Read More
  
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• U of S grad student working to protect Saskatchewan's water sources

  11-07-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If an oil spill occurred in the South Saskatchewan River, what would happen to this important water source that is critical to Saskatchewan communities, both human and wildlife? How would we control it or remove it from our water supply? University of Saskatchewan (U of S) graduate student Deysi Venegas is on a mission to find out. Read More
  
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• Opinion: Saskatchewan government fails to learn from massive surpluses

  11-07-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The StarPhoenix welcomes opinion articles. Click here to find out what you need to know about how to write one that will increase the odds it will be published. Send submissions to [email protected] or [email protected]. Read More
  
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• Letters: Accuracy is vital if we are truly going to learn from history

  11-07-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Regarding the letter of July 4, “Budget lessons from ancient Rome:” People who cite history should take the time to be accurate. Read More
  
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• How it Works: Maintaining Saskatoon's many golf courses

  11-07-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In the series How it Works, StarPhoenix photojournalist Michelle Berg explores the inner workings of unique professions in Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• Why workers, advocates want governments to boost protections for growing pool of gig workers

  11-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Advocates and workers say more protections, and greater awareness and enforcement are needed to uphold the rights of the growing number of Canadians performing freelance, contract and gig work as it continues to become more widespread.
  
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• Infrastructure, fuel taxes are high on the to-do list as premiers gather in Winnipeg

  11-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As Canada’s premiers gather in Winnipeg this week, the priorities they’re articulating seem to be less about their collective action and more — much more — about what they want the federal government to do next.
  
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• Indian academics warn edits to high school textbooks are attempt to rewrite history

  11-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Recent revisions to high school textbooks in India, including edits to sections on Mughal history and the 2002 Gujarat riots, have caused a furor in the country.
  
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• Canada has promised more than $1.5B in military aid to Ukraine. Here's what we know

  11-07-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada has committed more than $8 billion to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, including over $1.5 billion in military aid. From a $400,000 anti-missile system to warm clothes, here's a look at what's been delivered or promised.
  
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• Sask. government gives YWCA Saskatoon $1M for 2nd-stage housing for women escaping violence - CBC.ca

  11-07-2023 09:00
  
  Sask. government gives YWCA Saskatoon $1M for 2nd-stage housing for women escaping violence  CBC.ca
  
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• Results from 4-H Finished Beef Sale at the Saskatoon Prairieland ... - CJWW

  11-07-2023 04:43
  
  Results from 4-H Finished Beef Sale at the Saskatoon Prairieland ...  CJWW
  
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• Sask. village's Eiffel Tower attraction featured in national chocolate bar campaign

  11-07-2023 02:35 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan village's replica of the Eiffel Tower is getting some national exposure thanks to a national campaign that highlights Canadian landmarks on the wrappers of well-known chocolate bar.
  
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