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• Major Sask. mining firm reaches gender-balanced workforce goal

  01-08-2023 23:53
  
  For Sekai Musoki, mining runs in the family. Growing up in a mining community in Zimbabwe, she always saw herself in the industry when she grew up.
  
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• BHP’s gender balanced workforce 'a game changer': engineer

  01-08-2023 23:53
  
  For Sekai Musoki, mining runs in the family. Growing up in a mining community in Zimbabwe, she always saw herself in the industry when she grew up.
  
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• Sask. on track for one of the most destructive wildfire seasons on record

  01-08-2023 23:51
  
  Saskatchewan is on track for one of its most severe wildfire seasons on record, according to the provincial government's public safety agency.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan welcomes $7 million in health research funding

  01-08-2023 23:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Health research at the University of Saskatchewan has attracted more than $7 million from a federal agency, which is the most U of S researchers have received in a single round. Read More
  
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• New summer record for electricity demand in Saskatchewan

  01-08-2023 23:11
  
  A new record was set for electricity demand in Saskatchewan Monday, according to SaskPower.
  
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• The #1 seafood restaurant in Saskatoon to try this summer - msnNOW

  01-08-2023 23:06
  
  The #1 seafood restaurant in Saskatoon to try this summer  msnNOW
  
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• Poilievre fires back at Trudeau, says housing is a federal responsibility

  01-08-2023 23:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre fired back at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that housing is not a primary federal responsibility, laying the blame for the housing crisis squarely at the Liberal government’s feet.
  
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• Saskatchewan heat wave results in record electricity demand

  01-08-2023 22:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The crown corporation has a list of energy saving tips on its website, but also gave some tips on how to keep your home cool.
  
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• Sask. First Nation signs self-governance treaty

  01-08-2023 22:17
  
  Whitecap Dakota First Nation is celebrating a historic treaty.
  
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• Poilievre fires back at Trudeau's 'cuts, be angry' line, challenges PM to take responsibility

  01-08-2023 22:10
  
  Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is firing back at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for saying his approach to everything is 'cuts and be angry,'challenging Trudeau on Tuesday to take responsibility for Canadians' anger.
  
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• SPSA reminds campers to be aware of fire bans during long weekend

  01-08-2023 22:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RM of Vanscoy declared a fire ban as of Tuesday, adding it to a list of 40 areas under fire bans according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).
  
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• Rattlers would love to have Justin Wright-Foreman back, even if odds may be against that

  01-08-2023 21:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Justin Wright-Foreman may have played his last game with the Saskatchewan Rattlers. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon woman shocked Uber driver was still behind wheel after serious allegations

  01-08-2023 21:08
  
  A Saskatoon woman wants to know why an Uber driver was still behind the wheel after a serious allegation was levelled regarding his conduct.
  
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• Saskatoon woman shocked Uber driver was still behind wheel after ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  01-08-2023 21:08
  Saskatoon woman shocked Uber driver was still behind wheel after ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon woman questions Uber's vigilance after allegations against driver

  01-08-2023 21:08
  
  A Saskatoon woman wants to know why an Uber driver was still behind the wheel after a serious allegation was levelled regarding his conduct.
  
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• 'Be careful with your campfires': Sask. Public Safety Agency gives fire update, prevention tips for long weekend

  01-08-2023 20:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  With 54 wildfires burning in the province as of Tuesday morning, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) issued a reminder to campers and travellers to be fire-safe over the upcoming long weekend. Read More
  
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• Prosecutor says proliferation of weapons serious issue in Saskatoon - CBC.ca

  01-08-2023 20:48
  
  Prosecutor says proliferation of weapons serious issue in Saskatoon  CBC.ca
  
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• Prosecutor says proliferation of weapons serious issue in Saskatoon

  01-08-2023 20:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say they had 29 weapons-related calls during the last weekend in July. For Crown prosecutor Dan Dahl, it was just another Monday in court.
  
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• Committee recommends new name for John A. Macdonald Road

  01-08-2023 20:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon city councillors on the civic naming committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to endorse a new name for John A. Macdonald Road. Read More
  
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• 14 First Nations receive $37 million after federal minister settles treaty salaries claims

  01-08-2023 20:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Minister Gary Anandasangaree said what happened over the last 155 years can't be undone overnight, but he said they are changing the trajectory.
  
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• Saskatchewan Day long weekend: adjusted holiday hours & civic ... - Saskatoon.ca |

  01-08-2023 20:03
  
  Saskatchewan Day long weekend: adjusted holiday hours & civic ...  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• All news in Canada will be removed from Facebook, Instagram within weeks: Meta

  01-08-2023 19:44
  
  Discovering news articles and videos on Facebook and Instagram will soon become a relic of the past, as Meta announced it is officially ending news availability in Canada.
  
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• Meta permanently ending news availability on its platforms in Canada starting today

  01-08-2023 19:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Social media giant Meta says it has officially begun ending news availability on its platforms in Canada starting Tuesday.
  
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• Meta permanently ending news availability on its platforms in Canada

  01-08-2023 19:43 via cbc.ca
  
  Social media giant Meta says it has officially begun ending news availability on its platforms in Canada starting Tuesday.
  
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• Saskatoon Exhibition adds metal detectors following last year’s bear spray incidents

  01-08-2023 19:28
  
  A new security measure is coming to the Saskatoon Exhibition, following last year’s bear spray incidents.
  
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• Two charged with manufacturing a firearm, Saskatoon police seize 3D printer

  01-08-2023 19:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A man and a woman face several weapons charges after Saskatoon police, responding to a domestic disturbance call, saw "items consistent with the manufacturing of weapons" in the home. Read More
  
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• 'Barbenheimer' made this July the best one ever at the box office for Cineplex

  01-08-2023 18:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Cineplex Inc. says it saw its highest July box office of all time as Barbie and Oppenheimer sent droves to theatres last month.
  
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• 2 people charged following weapons manufacturing investigation in Saskatoon

  01-08-2023 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two people have been charged following a weapons manufacturing investigation by members of the SPS guns and gangs unit.
  
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• Water Security Agency offers help to Sask. producers

  01-08-2023 18:24
  
  The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is stepping in to help producers in the province, as they grapple with drought conditions. The WSA announced on Monday, it will make water and vacant land for feed available to farmers and ranchers.
  
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• Weapons Manufacturing / Search Warrant - 100 Block Avenue U South

  01-08-2023 17:59 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A report of a domestic disturbance led to a weapons manufacturing investigation by members of the Guns and Gangs Unit.On July 24, 2023 at around 9:30 a.m., police were called to a report of a domestic disturbance in progress in the 100 block of Avenue U South. Upon arriving and entering the residence, officers observed several items consistent with the manufacturing of weapons inside. Following this observation, a search warrant was authorized and subsequently executed resulting in the seizure o
  
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• ATM theft in Prud'homme leaves Saskatoon RCMP looking for ... - DiscoverHumboldt.com

  01-08-2023 17:48
  
  ATM theft in Prud'homme leaves Saskatoon RCMP looking for ...  DiscoverHumboldt.com
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Aug. 1 - Global News

  01-08-2023 17:12
  Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Aug. 1  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, Aug. 1

  01-08-2023 17:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, Aug. 1.
  
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• 'They're doing what they want': Police called following land dispute between farmer and SaskPower

  01-08-2023 16:18
  
  A land dispute between SaskPower and a Lemburg area farmer came to a head after the provincial crown began trimming back shelter belt trees to make way for a new power line.
  
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• Land dispute between farmer and SaskPower flares up with trimmed trees

  01-08-2023 16:18
  
  A land dispute between SaskPower and a Lemberg area farmer came to a head after the provincial crown began trimming back shelter belt trees to make way for a new power line.
  
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• Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: August 2023

  01-08-2023 15:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Each day, Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer-submitted photo for the Your Saskatchewan photo of the day.
  
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• Saskatoon's RAD Cards and Collectibles offers custom framing, cards and licensed giftware - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  01-08-2023 15:04
  Saskatoon's RAD Cards and Collectibles offers custom framing, cards and licensed giftware  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Avenue H closed between Bedford and Walmer roads on Wednesday - Saskatoon.ca |

  01-08-2023 15:01
  
  Avenue H closed between Bedford and Walmer roads on Wednesday  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Saskatoon's RAD Cards and Collectibles offers custom framing, cards and licensed giftware

  01-08-2023 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today the StarPhoenix talks to Dave Logan who, together with his wife Adrea and son Robbie, opened RAD Cards and Collectibles at the Centre Mall in April. Read More
  
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• Advocates, NDP call for long-term plan to shelter homeless following Regina encampment tear-down

  01-08-2023 14:40 via cbc.ca
  
  It's been three days since the homeless encampment at Regina's city hall was dismantled, due to what the city and fire marshal called unsafe conditions. 
  
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• New diagnostic tools protect dogs and humans from deadly parasite: U of S research

  01-08-2023 14:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  An emerging parasite known as Echinococcus multilocularis has been increasingly appearing in coyotes in Western Canada as well as in new regions of North America in recent years. Read More
  
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• Letters: Canadian recycling, Muslim respect and governor-general expenses

  01-08-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• A community in photos: Looking back at July 2023 in Saskatoon

  01-08-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  July brought some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon, from Canada Day to heat warnings and summer festivals. Read More
  
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• As unprecedented fire year rages on, experts warn of longer, more destructive seasons

  01-08-2023 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Wildfires sparking earlier in the spring and burning longer into the fall have prompted government agencies to change how they plan to fight and prevent them.
  
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• Embracing change: Specialty pharmacy in Saskatoon - Canadian Healthcare Network

  01-08-2023 10:16
  
  Embracing change: Specialty pharmacy in Saskatoon  Canadian Healthcare Network
  
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• Tourism Regina was using sexualized slogans months before campaign launch

  01-08-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An investigative report into Regina's recent rebranding fiasco, which played on the fact that Regina rhymes with vagina, blames a junior staffer, who allegedly published sexualized slogans to the city's tourism website without management authorization. Critics say that claim is absurd.
  
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• Report blames Regina's sexualized rebranding fiasco on unnamed junior staffer, but critics say that's absurd

  01-08-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An investigative report into Regina's recent rebranding fiasco, which played on the fact that Regina rhymes with vagina, blames a junior staffer, who allegedly published sexualized slogans to the city's tourism website without management authorization. Critics say that claim is absurd.
  
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• Daily Road Report - August 2, 2023 - Saskatoon.ca |

  01-08-2023 09:00
  
  Daily Road Report - August 2, 2023  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• 2 people charged following weapons manufacturing investigation in Saskatoon - Global News

  01-08-2023 09:00
  
  2 people charged following weapons manufacturing investigation in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon restaurants listed on Uber Eats without owners' consent - CBC.ca

  01-08-2023 02:16
  
  Saskatoon restaurants listed on Uber Eats without owners' consent  CBC.ca
  
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