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• 'Jittery as hell': Saskatoon woman shaken after witnessing her nephew's stabbing

  25-07-2023 23:50
  
  The stabbing of a teenager in downtown Saskatoon last week has left one family in shock and looking for answers.
  
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  25-07-2023 23:50 via news.google.com
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• Sask. receives $20.3M in federal money over four years to address gender-based violence

  25-07-2023 23:20 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government is giving Saskatchewan $20.3 million over four years to address gender-based violence in the province through a national action plan. The plan focuses on increasing prevention, reaching underserved and at-risk populations and stabilizing the gender-based violence sector.
  
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• Province directs Alberta Health to investigate Calgary clinic charging membership fees

  25-07-2023 23:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Health Canada says it has written to Alberta officials to inform them that the ability for patients to purchase preferential access is contrary to the Canada Health Act.
  
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• Calgary clinic charging membership fees runs contrary to Canada Health Act: Health Canada

  25-07-2023 23:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Health Canada says it has written to Alberta officials to inform them that the ability for patients to purchase preferential access is contrary to the Canada Health Act.
  
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• Update - Sudden Death - 700 block 22nd Street West

  25-07-2023 22:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Investigators of an earlier sudden death in the 700 block of 22nd Street West have concluded their work at the scene. The deceased has been identified and police are attempting to notify next of kin.  At this time, the death is not believed to be suspicious and the investigation will be continued by the Saskatchewan Coroner's Office.Police wish to thank the public for their patience. (Occurrence Number: 23-97359)
  
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• James Smith Cree Nation placed under brief 'hold and secure'

  25-07-2023 22:47
  
  A Saskatchewan First Nation that was rocked by a deadly mass-stabbing incident last year was briefly placed under "hold and secure" by police on Tuesday.
  
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• Saskatoon police say missing 12-year-old found safe - CTV News Saskatoon

  25-07-2023 22:25 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon police say missing 12-year-old found safe  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Melfort RCMP locate stolen black SUV, found on James Smith Cree Nation

  25-07-2023 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  A black SUV that was reported stolen yesterday has been located in a rural area on the James Smith Cree Nation.
  
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• Melfort RCMP asking public to report sightings of stolen black SUV

  25-07-2023 22:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Melfort RCMP stated the suspect may be armed but this cannot be confirmed at the moment. The vehicle has Saskatchewan licence plate 190 MVF.
  
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• Fourth ex-staffer charged in connection with Legacy school abuse allegations

  25-07-2023 22:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sexual assault and assault charges have been laid against a 74-year-old man — the fourth person charged in connection with alleged abuses at a private Christian school in Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• Retired Mountie says Sask. veterans' plate program poses privacy risks

  25-07-2023 22:10
  
  A Saskatchewan man says he’s eligible for a veteran’s licence plate, but he’s reluctant to get one because he doesn’t want to give his personal information to the Royal Canadian Legion.
  
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• Saskatchewan, federal government sign funding deal to target gender-based violence

  25-07-2023 22:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The provincial and federal governments say a bilateral funding agreement that focuses on gender-based violence will help Saskatchewan implement a national plan that addresses one of the most "pervasive, deadly and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time." Read More
  
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• Prince Albert police identify victim in suspected encampment homicide

  25-07-2023 21:54
  
  Police in Prince Albert have released the name of a victim of a suspected homicide in a city encampment.
  
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• Legacy Christian Academy: Saskatoon police charge 74-year-old ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  25-07-2023 21:38 via news.google.com
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• Saskatoon police charge 74-year-old man involved with private Christian school

  25-07-2023 21:37
  
  Saskatoon police have charged a fourth person connected to a private Christian school at the centre of abuse allegations and a class action lawsuit.
  
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• Saskatoon police say train was involved in Tuesday sudden death - CTV News Saskatoon

  25-07-2023 21:35 via news.google.com
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• Saskatoon police say train was involved in Tuesday sudden death

  25-07-2023 21:35
  
  Saskatoon police are asking traffic to avoid the 700 block of 22 Street West.
  
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• Saskatoon police say train was involved in sudden death

  25-07-2023 21:35
  
  Saskatoon police are asking traffic to avoid the 700 block of 22 Street West.
  
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• Sexual assault charges laid against former Legacy Christian Academy staff member

  25-07-2023 21:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two sources, including the victim, have confirmed that former school director and vice-principal Ken Schultz is charged with sexual assault and assault with a weapon. 
  
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• Saskatoon police investigating sudden death - SaskToday.ca

  25-07-2023 21:11 via news.google.com
  
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• Traffic Advisory - Sudden Death -- 700 Block 22nd Street West

  25-07-2023 21:04 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are at the scene of a sudden death in the 700 block 22nd Street West.  Members of the Major Crime Section with assistance from the Collision Analyst Unit will be investigating the incident.  Motorists are asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes.  Updates will be provided when information is available.(Occurrence Number: 23-97359)
  
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• NASCAR Pinty's Series: Tagliani looks to repeat 2022 Saskatoon success

  25-07-2023 20:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The NASCAR Pinty’s Series is back in Saskatoon and so is Alex Tagliani, hoping to repeat the success he had here last year. Read More
  
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• Second special meeting for Saskatoon city council to address budget takes place on Tuesday - Global News

  25-07-2023 20:02 via news.google.com
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• ‘Kids in the Park’ youth soccer program back for 16th year in Saskatoon

  25-07-2023 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  A program aimed at breaking down barriers in sport during the summer is in the midst of its 16th year in Saskatoon, as 'Kids in the Park' youth soccer has returned.
  
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• Charges - Sexual Assault / Assault - Faith-Based Affiliations

  25-07-2023 19:28 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Charges have been laid in an investigation into a historical assault with faith-based affiliations.In 2022, a report was made to police regarding allegations of sexual assault and assault occurring historically. The victim and accused were known to one another through their affiliation with the Saskatoon faith-based institution.As a result of investigation by members of the Saskatoon Police Service Interpersonal Violence Section, a 74-year-old Saskatoon man has been charged with Sexual Assault a
  
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• 'You've stepped in it': Saskatoon city council works to tackle projected $52 million funding gap

  25-07-2023 19:24
  
  Saskatoon city council sat down again Tuesday morning to chart a course to tackle a projected budget shortfall of more than $50 million.
  
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• 'You've stepped in it': Saskatoon city council works to tackle projected $51 million funding gap

  25-07-2023 19:24
  
  Saskatoon city council sat down again Tuesday morning to chart a course to tackle a projected budget shortfall of more than $50 million.
  
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• 'You've stepped in it': Saskatoon city council works to tackle ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  25-07-2023 19:24 via news.google.com
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• Documents show more social housing units are sitting vacant in Saskatchewan

  25-07-2023 19:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Documents from the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation shows the vacancy rate of government housing and that there were 3,200 vacant affordable homes at the end of last year.
  
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• Saskatchewan's social housing vacancy rate more than doubles in 10 years: documents

  25-07-2023 19:19
  
  Documents show more social housing units are sitting vacant in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Taxpayers' federation adds to list of groups calling for Saskatoon spending cuts

  25-07-2023 18:06
  
  The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is adding its organization to growing calls for spending cuts at Saskatoon city hall to reduce the property tax burden and tackle a looming budget shortfall of more than $50 million
  
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• Saskatoon police charge man with trafficking methamphetamine - SaskToday.ca

  25-07-2023 17:18 via news.google.com
  
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• Anand moving out of defence to new portfolio, 7 ministers leaving cabinet in upcoming shuffle: sources

  25-07-2023 15:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Defence Minister Anita Anand will be moving to an economic portfolio in Wednesday's shuffle, CBC News has learned — one of many major shakeups coming to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet.
  
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• 4 federal ministers not running in next election, opening up spots in cabinet

  25-07-2023 15:25 via cbc.ca
  
  About a half-dozen ministers will no longer sit at the cabinet table after Wednesday, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce a substantial shakeup of his front bench, sources tell CBC News.
  
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• 4 federal ministers not running in next election, opening up potential spots in cabinet

  25-07-2023 15:25 via cbc.ca
  
  A handful of current cabinet ministers will no longer sit at the cabinet table after Wednesday, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to announce a substantial shakeup of his front bench, sources tell CBC News.
  
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• Nahid Acupuncture Clinic offers traditional Chinese and laser treatments in Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  25-07-2023 15:04 via news.google.com
  Nahid Acupuncture Clinic offers traditional Chinese and laser treatments in Saskatoon  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Nahid Acupuncture Clinic offers traditional Chinese and laser treatments in Saskatoon

  25-07-2023 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today the StarPhoenix talks to Nahid Mobini who opened Nahid Acupuncture Clinic. Read More
  
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• Fedoruk's legacy central to drawing international science conference to Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  25-07-2023 14:05 via news.google.com
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• Uncertainty for Saskatoon residents, small businesses as city council addresses budget

  25-07-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon councillors are having their second special budget meeting on Tuesday to discuss options to address the 2024-25 budget shortfall.
  
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• Sask. reaches grim milestone of 2,000 total COVID-19 deaths

  25-07-2023 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  "It's a sad day to reach that number," said Erika Dyck, a history of health and social justice professor at the University of Saskatchewan. Dyck and several of her colleagues are working on a public memorial called Remembering Lives Not Numbers that features photos and inscriptions about dozens of Saskatchewan residents who died from the illness.
  
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• Fedoruk's legacy central to drawing international science conference to Saskatoon

  25-07-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan's storied connection to women in the field of nuclear science may be the reason an international conference selected Saskatoon as a host over cities in Italy and China. Read More
  
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• Canada's oil-producing provinces to fare best in coming slowdown: report

  25-07-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Economists at North America’s largest federation of credit unions expect oil-producing provinces to have the most resilient economies during a slowdown expected through the rest of 2023 and 2024. Read More
  
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• Sask. reviewing federal decision to end fuel subsidies as environmental group welcomes decision

  25-07-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A board member of the Saskatchewan Environmental Society says he believes the policy shift will force oil and gas companies to finance themselves.
  
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• Nine banana trees bloom in rare occurrence at University of Saskatchewan greenhouse

  25-07-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Nine banana trees are blooming simultaneously in a rare occurrence at the University of Saskatchewan greenhouse in Saskatoon. The greenhouse features four banana varieties, including the 40-year-old Dwarf Cavendish.
  
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• Nine banana trees bloom at University of Saskatchewan greenhouse

  25-07-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Nine banana trees are blooming simultaneously in a rare occurrence at the University of Saskatchewan greenhouse in Saskatoon. The greenhouse features four banana varieties, including the 40-year-old Dwarf Cavendish.
  
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• India's export ban on non-basmati rice triggers panic buying at Sask. grocery stores

  25-07-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The government of India has banned the export of non-basmati white rice, saying it will help keep prices down domestically and improve availability. But it is already affecting Canadian shoppers.
  
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• Taxpayers' federation adds to list of groups calling for Saskatoon ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  25-07-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Saskatoon police say train was involved in sudden death - CTV News Saskatoon

  25-07-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• 4th Avenue closed between 22nd and 24th streets starting Wednesday - Saskatoon.ca |

  25-07-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
  4th Avenue closed between 22nd and 24th streets starting Wednesday  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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