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• Pre-trial begins for first-degree murder charge in death of Megan Gallagher

  18-09-2023 23:59
  
  A man charged with first degree murder in the death of Megan Gallagher appeared in Saskatoon provincial court Monday to begin a preliminary trial.
  
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• After being forced out of Sask. town, 'QAnon queen' relocates to another community in province

  18-09-2023 23:57
  
  A leading figure in the Canadian offshoot of a fringe conspiracy movement appears to have made her way to another Saskatchewan community.
  
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• After being forced out of Sask. town, 'QAnon queen' moves to another community in province

  18-09-2023 23:57
  
  A leading figure in the Canadian offshoot of a fringe conspiracy movement appears to have made her way to another Saskatchewan community.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan tells students how to handle the ‘freshman flu’

  18-09-2023 23:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  Thousands of students started congregating on the University of Saskatchewan campus just a few short weeks ago, meaning germs and sickness are bound to spread like wildfire. 
  
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• Sask. advocate for children and youth weighs in on province's divisive pronoun and name rules for schools

  18-09-2023 23:15 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth is calling for changes in the province’s Parental Inclusion and Consent policy to better protect and respect students' rights.
  
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• Sask. pronoun policy: Judge to hear arguments in injunction application

  18-09-2023 23:14
  
  A hearing for the injunction application filed against the Government of Saskatchewan’s parental inclusion and consent policy is scheduled for Tuesday morning at Regina’s Court of King’s Bench.
  
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• Judge to hear arguments in injunction application against Sask.'s parental consent policy

  18-09-2023 23:14
  
  A hearing for the injunction application filed against the Government of Saskatchewan’s parental inclusion and consent policy is scheduled for Tuesday morning at Regina’s Court of King’s Bench.
  
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• Saskatoon police say four charged after shots fired in stolen bike incident

  18-09-2023 23:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  City police say they charged three men and a woman after shots were allegedly fired from a vehicle in the Forest Grove neighbourhood on Sunday night. Read More
  
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• Daily Road Report - September 19, 2023 - Saskatoon.ca |

  18-09-2023 23:02 via news.google.com
  
  Daily Road Report - September 19, 2023  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Latest Sask. COVID-19 report shows increase

  18-09-2023 22:43
  
  The Saskatchewan health ministry's latest publicly-released COVID-19 numbers show increased viral activity in the province and low vaccine uptake.
  
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• Firearm Search - 1300 Block Ave. G North

  18-09-2023 21:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two males, ages 49 and 16, were released without charges following a report of a man being threatened.At approximately 9:40 p.m., September 16, 2023, Police received a report that the male resident of the home was being threatened by another male and that a firearm may be present.  As police arrived at the scene they located a male outside, who was in possession of a sawed-off firearm.  He was taken into custody.  With assistance from Tactical Support Members, officers were able t
  
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• Sports briefs: Hilltops stay unbeaten with lopsided win in Edmonton

  18-09-2023 21:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The winning streak continues. Read More
  
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• Trudeau says 'credible allegations' Indian government involved in slaying of Sikh leader in B.C., expels 'key diplomat'

  18-09-2023 21:36
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says national security agencies are investigating "credible allegations" that the "agents of the government of India" were involved in the killing of prominent Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C. in June.
  
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• Trudeau says 'credible allegations' Indian government involved in slaying of Sikh leader in B.C.

  18-09-2023 21:36
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says national security agencies are investigating "credible allegations" that the "agents of the government of India" were involved in the killing of prominent Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C. in June.
  
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• Trudeau accuses India of role in killing of Canadian Sikh leader

  18-09-2023 21:36
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says national security agencies are investigating "credible allegations" that the "agents of the government of India" were involved in the killing of prominent Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C. in June.
  
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• Public inquest begins into death of man shot by police in altercation on George Gordon First Nation

  18-09-2023 21:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  A public inquest begins on Monday in Regina into the death of Ray Bitternose, who was shot by police on the George Gordon First Nation in 2021.
  
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• CFCR 90.5 FM celebrates 32 years of broadcasting with fundraiser, prizes - Global News

  18-09-2023 20:50 via news.google.com
  CFCR 90.5 FM celebrates 32 years of broadcasting with fundraiser, prizes  Global News
  
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• CFCR 90.5 FM celebrates 32 years of broadcasting with fundraiser, prizes

  18-09-2023 20:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  For its campaign, running for the remainder of the month, 90.5 CFCR will be promoting local artists.
  
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• 4 people arrested after shots fired, suspects evade police in Saskatoon - Global News

  18-09-2023 20:46 via news.google.com
  
  4 people arrested after shots fired, suspects evade police in Saskatoon  Global News
  
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• 4 people arrested after shots fired, suspects evade police in Saskatoon

  18-09-2023 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service has charged four people following a report of shots being fired. The suspects were taken into custody with assistance of the ASU and the canine unit.
  
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• Four Arrested - Shots Fired/Evade Police - 100 block Hedley Street

  18-09-2023 19:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Four people are facing charges following a report of shots being fired. At approximately 11:50 p.m., September 17, 2023, Police received a report of a bicycle being stolen from a yard in the 100 block of Hedley Street.  A resident then reported chasing the woman on the bicycle to the area of Spark Avenue and Grant Street where the woman was seen entering a white BMW.  One of the occupants of the vehicle then fired three shots out the window as it drove away.  A search in the
  
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• Have your say as the City of Saskatoon contemplates changing ... - CJWW

  18-09-2023 19:35 via news.google.com
  
  Have your say as the City of Saskatoon contemplates changing ...  CJWW
  
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• Officers warned about harassment before former P.A. police chief’s exit: memo

  18-09-2023 19:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  PRINCE ALBERT — Officers with a beleaguered Saskatchewan police force were warned about harassing behaviour in the weeks before their police chief accused members of personal attacks and character assassination, internal documents show. Read More
  
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• Three teens charged with assaulting Saskatoon police officer - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  18-09-2023 19:11 via news.google.com
  
  Three teens charged with assaulting Saskatoon police officer  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Shots Fired - 2300 Block St. George Ave.

  18-09-2023 19:11 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the Guns and Gangs Unit are investigating following reports of shots being fired over the weekend.Just before midnight, September 15, 2023, police received multiple reports  of the sound of gunshots.  Following initial investigation officers were able to determine that the shots had come from a vehicle in the back alley of the 2300 block of St. George Avenue.  It was also determined that no one was injured in the incident.   (Occurrence Number: 23-123552)
  
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• Theft/Assault Peace Officer - 400 block 3rd Ave. North

  18-09-2023 18:44 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Three youth are facing charges after a Saskatoon Police Service officer was assaulted with a weapon over the weekend.The officer was off-duty at approximately 4:00 a.m., September 17, 2023, when he witnessed a male involved in what appeared to be a verbal confrontation with five or six youth at the intersection of 25th Street East and 3rd Avenue North.  When the officer began ordering the teenagers to back away, he was assaulted by a female youth with a metal rod.  As he atte
  
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• Investors burned by Epic Alliance real estate investing scheme should get answers by year end

  18-09-2023 18:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Investors who lost millions when Saskatoon real estate company Epic Alliance collapsed in 2022 should have some answers later this fall.
  
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• Gallagher family marks third anniversary of her disappearance

  18-09-2023 18:27
  
  Three years have passed since the Gallagher family lost their beloved Megan.
  
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• Officers warned about harassment before former Sask. police chief's exit: memo

  18-09-2023 18:22
  
  Officers with a beleaguered Saskatchewan police force were warned about harassing behaviour in the weeks before their police chief accused members of personal attacks and character assassination, internal documents show.
  
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• Memo shows Prince Albert police officers were warned about harassment prior to former police chief's exit

  18-09-2023 18:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Internal documents show Prince Albert Police Service officers were warned about harassing behaviour in the weeks before their police chief accused members of personal attacks and character assassination. Former PAPS police chief Jonathan Bergen retired in May after he saying he was the target of "cowardly" attacks.
  
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• Saskatoon parents concerned with over-crowded buses during back-to-school rush

  18-09-2023 17:54
  
  Amanda Spenst is getting all too accustomed to a morning phone call from her son asking her to drive him to school.
  
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• Minister says Canada's largest grocery chains have agreed to 'work' on stabilizing food prices

  18-09-2023 17:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The heads of Canada's five largest grocery chains have "agreed to work with" the federal government to stabilize food prices, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Monday.
  
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• Freeland says government's aim is to 'stabilize' prices as meeting with grocery CEOs begins

  18-09-2023 17:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says today's meeting with the CEOs of five of Canada's biggest grocery chains is about stabilizing prices.
  
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• Saskatoon home builders' group wants to see 'bolder step' from province to ease housing crunch

  18-09-2023 17:31
  
  The Saskatoon and Region Home Builders' Association (SRHBA) is calling on the province to follow the federal government's lead in removing tax from the construction of new rental buildings.
  
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• Saskatoon home builders' group wants to see 'bolder step' from ... - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-09-2023 17:31 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon home builders' group wants to see 'bolder step' from ...  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Sept. 18

  18-09-2023 17:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, Sept. 18.
  
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• Officers warned about harassment before former Saskatchewan police chief’s exit: memo

  18-09-2023 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Internal documents show 'offensive posters' were put up around in the city weeks before the former Prince Albert pPolice chief announced his retirement.
  
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• Watch the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League draft

  18-09-2023 15:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Former University of Minnesota star Taylor Heise is staying home to begin her professional hockey career after being drafted No. 1 in the inauguarl PWHL draft on Monday in Toronto.
  
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• Historic pick: Minnesota drafts homegrown forward Taylor Heise 1st overall to PWHL

  18-09-2023 15:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Former University of Minnesota star Taylor Heise is staying home to begin her professional hockey career after being drafted No. 1 in the inauguarl PWHL draft on Monday in Toronto.
  
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• Rallies calling for landfill search to be held across Canada on Monday

  18-09-2023 14:52 via cbc.ca
  
  The families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran hope their calls to search a landfill for the remains of their loved ones will be heard across the country.
  
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• Letter: Education shifts perspective on Sask. pronoun policy for kids

  18-09-2023 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  I have been reading about the current debate regarding whether children should be allowed to change their pronouns in school without their parents’ consent. Read More
  
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• What's the future for global climate action?

  18-09-2023 13:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Tens of thousands of people took part in global climate action protests this weekend, pushing for an end to using fossil fuels. A climate journalist tells us why he decided to join the crowd, rather than just cover them.
  
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• Health Canada to review U.S. panel's conclusion that common decongestant doesn't work

  18-09-2023 13:07
  
  Health Canada says it will review a declaration by American government experts who say a key ingredient in over-the-counter cold and allergy medications also available in this country does not work to get rid of nasal and sinus congestion.
  
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• Some Saskatoon students forced to walk or wait to get to school due to packed buses - CBC.ca

  18-09-2023 12:00 via news.google.com
  
  Some Saskatoon students forced to walk or wait to get to school due to packed buses  CBC.ca
  
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• Some Saskatoon students forced to walk or wait to get to school due to packed buses

  18-09-2023 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Parents are concerned that some suburban high school students are having to compete for their spot on city buses to get to school at peak times in the day.
  
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• 'We don't want it to sound like 40 years ago': Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones' new album

  18-09-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Rolling Stones are back with Hackney Diamonds, the band’s first album of original material in 18 years. In a Canadian exclusive interview with Q’s Tom Power, frontman Mick Jagger discusses the record, the changing music industry and losing drummer Charlie Watts.
  
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• Trans teens and youth say gender-affirming care is 'life-changing.' So why is it so hard to find in Canada?

  18-09-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Demand for gender-affirming care is becoming more common across the country. But families of youth who want this kind of care — which can range from mental health counselling to hormone replacement therapy or even just learning what treatments are available — say the wait is too long. Doctors say more physicians and nurses are keen to help and providing this care is just a matter of training.
  
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• Liberals hope focus on housing, crime halts their plummet in the polls as Parliament returns

  18-09-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  After taking a beating in the polls all summer, Liberal MPs are expected to focus on two areas of political vulnerability for them — housing and public safety — when Parliament resumes today after the summer break.
  
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• Can the free market ensure artificial intelligence won't wipe out human workers?

  18-09-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  People keep predicting that each wave of new technology will mean humans can put their feet up. It hasn't happened yet. Some economists and anthropologists who study the subject say even with the arrival of artificial intelligence, humans will remain integral to making the world go round.
  
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• Saskatoon police say four charged after shots fired in stolen bike incident - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  18-09-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon police say four charged after shots fired in stolen bike incident  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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