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• N.B. women’s slo-pitch team scores silver in Saskatoon - 91.9 The Bend

  29-08-2024 23:47 via news.google.com
  N.B. women’s slo-pitch team scores silver in Saskatoon  91.9 The Bend
  
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• Saskatchewan forecasts deficit of $354M in first quarter report, up from budget

  29-08-2024 23:38
  
  The Saskatchewan government is forecasting a bigger deficit this year than it previously predicted.
  
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• Sask. SIRT team investigating after man hit and killed by RCMP vehicle

  29-08-2024 23:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 31-year-old man from Clearwater River Dene Nation was fatally struck by an RCMP vehicle on a grid road early Thursday morning. Read More
  
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• Sask. mother gives away almost 1,000 backpacks filled with supplies for kids in need

  29-08-2024 23:21 via cbc.ca
  
  For the 10th year in a row, one Regina resident stepped up to make a difference for kids heading to school. Amanda McCall runs a daycare by day, but is also responsible for helping to give over 1,000 backpacks to children across Regina in need.
  
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• Police watchdog investigating after 18-year-old man's body found in sewage lagoon

  29-08-2024 23:10 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Reponse Team is investigating the death of an 18-year-old whose truck and body were found in a lagoon near Langham.
  
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• Sask. producers have 25% of crops harvested, ahead of 5-year average

  29-08-2024 22:53
  
  Saskatchewan producers have 25 per cent of crops harvested, which is ahead of the five-year average of 21 per cent.
  
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• Conflict of Interest Commissioner investigating Sask. Party MLAs Cockrill, Grewal

  29-08-2024 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two Sask. Party MLA’s are now being investigated after concerns were raised over how government contracts were given to their personal companies.
  
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• It was an Amazing Race for Saskatoon's Michael and Amari Linklater - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  29-08-2024 22:24 via news.google.com
  It was an Amazing Race for Saskatoon's Michael and Amari Linklater  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• It was an Amazing Race for Saskatoon's Michael and Amari Linklater

  29-08-2024 22:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Some university students and their parents spend the summer break reconnecting around the backyard barbeque, or take a relaxing road trip to visit relatives and check in on their favourite local haunts. Read More
  
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• Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck launches campaign with tax freeze pledge

  29-08-2024 21:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The leader of Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP has kicked off her bid to form government in the upcoming 2024 provincial election. Read More
  
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• Conflict of interest commissioner moves ahead with inquiry on 2 Sask. Party MLAs

  29-08-2024 21:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s Conflict of Interest Commissioner has moved ahead with pursuing a conflict of interest case against two Saskatchewan Party MLAs — Jeremy Cockrill and Gary Grewal. 
  
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• Rider Fan Day taking place on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium

  29-08-2024 20:57
  
  Ahead of the Labour Day Classic, fans of the green and white can take part in Rider Fan Day this Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.
  
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• Saskatoon Police arrest man charged with pointing a gun - CJWW

  29-08-2024 20:53 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Police arrest man charged with pointing a gun  CJWW
  
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• Saskatchewan schools making sure pronoun law followed as kids head back to class

  29-08-2024 19:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's two largest school divisions say they’ve addressed concerns from teachers and are enforcing the province’s pronoun law as children head back to classrooms next week.
  
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• 'Bring it to light': Ex-priest from Regina in court following historic sexual assault charges

  29-08-2024 19:23
  
  Wednesday marked the first court appearance for an 81-year-old former priest from Regina who is facing several historic sexual assault charges stemming from alleged incidents in Manitoba.
  
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• Sask. police watchdog investigates after body pulled from sewage lagoon

  29-08-2024 19:13
  
  The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating after the body of an 18-year-old man was pulled from a sewage lagoon near Langham.
  
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• Saskatoon budget facing 'headwinds,' projecting $5.3M operating deficit - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-08-2024 18:54 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon budget facing 'headwinds,' projecting $5.3M operating deficit  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon budget facing 'headwinds,' projecting $5.3M operating deficit

  29-08-2024 18:54
  
  The City of Saskatoon says it will have to use reserve funds to cover a projected $5.3 million operating deficit this year according to a mid-year financial report.
  
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• Arrest - Point Firearm - 100 Block Avenue W South

  29-08-2024 18:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man has been arrested following a report of a firearm being pointed at another person yesterday.At around 7:45 a.m. on August 28, 2024, police responded to the 100 block of Avenue W South for a report of a man pointing a firearm at another person. Arriving officers located a man matching the suspect’s description at an establishment on the corner of 22nd Street West and Avenue W South; a search of his person found an imitation sawed-off shotgun and false identity documents.As a result,
  
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• 'I don't know what we're going to do': Historic Saskatchewan theatre floods, owners fear closure

  29-08-2024 18:26
  
  Alan Dougherty, co-owner of Estevan's Orpheum Theatre believes the historic theatre’s future is up in the air following recent flooding.
  
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• Sask. school divisions ready to enforce pronoun law when classes start next week

  29-08-2024 17:31
  
  School divisions in Saskatchewan say they will be enforcing the province's pronoun law as children head back to class next week.
  
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• PA Panthers capture T20 Saskatoon title - Prince Albert Daily Herald

  29-08-2024 17:10 via news.google.com
  PA Panthers capture T20 Saskatoon title  Prince Albert Daily Herald
  
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• City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to launch free fare children's program Sept. 1 - Mass Transit Magazine

  29-08-2024 16:10 via news.google.com
  City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to launch free fare children's program Sept. 1  Mass Transit Magazine
  
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• Marion M. Graham Collegiate joins Saskatoon high schools in 1984 - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  29-08-2024 14:05 via news.google.com
  Marion M. Graham Collegiate joins Saskatoon high schools in 1984  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Marion M. Graham Collegiate joins Saskatoon high schools in 1984

  29-08-2024 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Letters: Rail lockout shows lack of sense of common good for Canada

  29-08-2024 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  I am deeply troubled by the recent lockout of railway employees and the prospect of a strike by those same employees for obvious reasons; damage to Canadians and the Canadian economy would be devastating. Why is this happening? Read More
  
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• Best water skiers in the world make a splash in Saskatoon

  29-08-2024 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Water Ski Club is hosting a professional water skiing competition this week with elite athletes competing in slalom, trick, and jump events to vy for the World Water Skiers Canada Cup.
  
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• Saskatoon’s Ashlyn Renneberg set to make Paralympic debut - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  29-08-2024 13:53 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon’s Ashlyn Renneberg set to make Paralympic debut  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• These wheelchair basketball players hoop together in Regina. Now they're both on Canada's Paralympic team

  29-08-2024 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Nik Goncin and Garrett Ostepchuk will be Paralympic teammates for the second time. But they've been playing together since a long-ago wheelchair basketball practice in Regina.
  
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• Sunny Skies Ahead: Saskatoon’s Weather Forecast - Net Newsledger

  29-08-2024 12:10 via news.google.com
  Sunny Skies Ahead: Saskatoon’s Weather Forecast  Net Newsledger
  
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• There are cellphone bans in schools around the world. Do any of them work?

  29-08-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  From magnetic locking pouches and blocked Wi-Fi access to outright bans and legislation, schools around the world are waging war on cellphone use. But as Canadian schools implement their own policies, experts say the research on whether the bans are effective is spotty.
  
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• CTV News Saskatoon at Six for Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-08-2024 09:38 via news.google.com
  CTV News Saskatoon at Six for Wednesday, August 28, 2024  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Funding strategy for proposed $1.2B arena district approved by Saskatoon city council - CBC.ca

  29-08-2024 04:28 via news.google.com
  Funding strategy for proposed $1.2B arena district approved by Saskatoon city council  CBC.ca
  
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• Funding strategy for proposed $1.2B arena district approved by Saskatoon city council

  29-08-2024 04:23 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon city council approved a $1.22 billion funding strategy for the Downtown Event and Entertainment District on Wednesday. It allows administration to continue working on securing the needed money for the project from various sources.
  
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• Woman who worked at care home in Wilkie, Sask., charged with sexually assaulting residents

  29-08-2024 03:53 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan care home worker accused of sexually assaulting residents is facing multiple charges.
  
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• Saskatoon teenaged para swimmer Ouellette ready to race the world at first Paralympics - Global News Toronto

  29-08-2024 03:39 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon teenaged para swimmer Ouellette ready to race the world at first Paralympics  Global News Toronto
  
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• Saskatoon teenaged para swimmer Ouellette ready to race the world at first Paralympics

  29-08-2024 03:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  At just 18 years of age, Saskatoon's Hannah Ouellette will be racing against the best para swimmers in the world after qualifying for her first Paralympics in Paris.
  
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• Champion wheelchair fencer Ryan Rousell set for next test at 2024 Paralympics

  29-08-2024 03:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Asquith wheelchair fencer Ryan Rousell has been called the 'best in the western hemisphere' by his coach and is looking to land on the podium at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
  
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• Sask. para swimmer Ens heads to second Paralympics 10 years after injury

  29-08-2024 02:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  For the second time in her career, Meadow Lake para swimmer Nikita Ens will compete at a Paralympics as she represents Team Canada in Paris.
  
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• Sask. alpaca farm faces violent dog attack, 3 animals dead

  29-08-2024 02:51
  
  A peaceful alpaca farm turned into a horrific scene after a violent dog attack left three animals dead and two injured on Monday evening.
  
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• Council approves $1.2 billion funding plan for downtown arena, despite tourism industry concerns - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-08-2024 02:42 via news.google.com
  Council approves $1.2 billion funding plan for downtown arena, despite tourism industry concerns  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Council approves $1.2 billion funding plan for downtown arena, despite tourism industry concerns

  29-08-2024 02:42
  
  Saskatoon city council approved a funding strategy Wednesday for the downtown event and entertainment district (DEED) it hopes to build one day.
  
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• City council approves $1.2 billion funding plan for Saskatoon entertainment district despite tourism industry concerns - CTV News Saskatoon

  29-08-2024 02:42 via news.google.com
  City council approves $1.2 billion funding plan for Saskatoon entertainment district despite tourism industry concerns  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• City council approves $1.2 billion funding plan for Saskatoon entertainment district despite tourism industry concerns

  29-08-2024 02:42
  
  Saskatoon city council approved a funding strategy Wednesday for the downtown event and entertainment district (DEED) it hopes to build one day.
  
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• Riders bring out crowd noise for defensive side ahead of sold out Labour Day Classic

  29-08-2024 02:18
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders tried a new tactic at Wednesday’s practice as they pumped ‘crowd noise’ through the stadium speakers while the defence was on the field to prepare for this week’s sold out Labour Day Classic against Winnipeg.
  
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• 'It’s a new freedom': Custom-made bike brings new life to Sask. brain injury survivor

  29-08-2024 01:50
  
  Riding a bike in the summer is a pretty ordinary activity, but for one Saskatoon man with a brain injury, the newfound freedom he has gained from his new bike is extraordinary.
  
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• Saskatoon’s Queen’s House closes its doors after 66 years - MSN

  29-08-2024 01:40 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon’s Queen’s House closes its doors after 66 years  MSN
  
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• Conflict of Interest Commissioner investigating Sask Party's Cockrill and Grewal

  29-08-2024 01:38
  
  Saskatchewan's Conflict of Interest Commissioner (COIC) is actively investigating two government MLAs.
  
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• Sask. man with spinal condition forced to seek treatment in United States

  29-08-2024 01:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mackenzie Wagman was diagnosed with Bertolotti syndrome four years ago. Although it is considered a fixable spinal condition, he's been unable to get treatment in Saskatchewan.
  
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• City of Saskatoon expects balanced 2024 budget at year-end - CJWW

  29-08-2024 01:27 via news.google.com
  City of Saskatoon expects balanced 2024 budget at year-end  CJWW
  
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