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• COVID rapid tests hard to find this fall in Sask., and come with a price tag

  03-10-2024 23:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government stopped providing free COVID test kits this spring and many drug stores don't stock them anymore. If you do find one, a box of four or five tests can cost $20 to $40.
  
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• Will Saskatchewan’s parties find a balance between budget and advancement?

  03-10-2024 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  The election campaign period may have only just begun and we have already heard promises from both major parties. But will these promises get in the way of balancing the budget?
  
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• Staff make major seizure of meth, cannabis and cell phones at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

  03-10-2024 23:41
  
  Staff at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert seized a sizeable load of contraband on Monday, according to the federal correctional service.
  
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• CFL suspends Williams for one game following dangerous tackle on Pimpleton

  03-10-2024 23:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The CFL suspended defensive back Deontai Williams of the Saskatchewan Roughriders for one game Thursday following a dangerous tackle on Ottawa Redblacks receiver Kalil Pimpleton.
  
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• Court briefs: Manslaughter plea, sex assault charge in separate historical cases

  03-10-2024 23:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A man pleads guilty to manslaughter. An accused killer seeks GPS monitoring. And a former Christian school director appears on new charges. Read More
  
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• UPDATE: Assault - 400 Block Fairmont Drive

  03-10-2024 22:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The suspect and victim from an assault that occurred yesterday, October 2, 2024, in the 400 block of Fairmont Drive are believed to be known to one another; there is no risk to public safety as a result.(Occurrence Number: 24-136067)
  
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• One step closer: Saskatoon’s Hope’s Home received $150,000 donation - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  03-10-2024 22:41 via news.google.com
  One step closer: Saskatoon’s Hope’s Home received $150,000 donation  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• HoopLife youth basketball academy expands programming to Saskatoon - MSN

  03-10-2024 22:31 via news.google.com
  HoopLife youth basketball academy expands programming to Saskatoon  MSN
  
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• HoopLife youth basketball academy expands programming to Saskatoon - Global News Regina

  03-10-2024 22:03 via news.google.com
  HoopLife youth basketball academy expands programming to Saskatoon  Global News Regina
  
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• HoopLife youth basketball academy expands programming to Saskatoon

  03-10-2024 22:03 via globalnews.ca
  
  After seven years based out of Regina, HoopLife is expanding their youth basketball programming to Saskatoon with the hopes of building a new facility in the next two years.
  
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• Victim punched by unknown man in Saskatoon assault - SaskToday.ca

  03-10-2024 21:45 via news.google.com
  Victim punched by unknown man in Saskatoon assault  SaskToday.ca
  
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• 'System is in crisis': Union reports 350 per cent capacity at RUH emergency room

  03-10-2024 21:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  An evening shift this week at Royal University Hospital, during which emergency room capacity exceeded 350 per cent, is another sign of a health-care system in need of a major overhaul, say unions and the Saskatchewan NDP. Read More
  
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• Sask. expecting first widespread frost of fall tonight: ECCC - CTV News Regina

  03-10-2024 21:42 via news.google.com
  Sask. expecting first widespread frost of fall tonight: ECCC  CTV News Regina
  
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• Sask. expecting first widespread frost of fall tonight: ECCC

  03-10-2024 21:42
  
  Saskatchewan is expecting its first widespread frost of the season Thursday night and Friday morning, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
  
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• Assault - 22nd Street East / 1st Avenue South

  03-10-2024 21:21 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man was arrested following an assault yesterday afternoon.At around 3:00 p.m. on October 2, 2024, police were called to the area of 22nd Street East near 1st Avenue South for a report of an assault. The victim reported to police that he had been punched by an unknown man while on his way to work. Officers quickly located the suspect nearby and effected his arrest without incident.As a result, the 38-year-old Saskatoon man has been charged with assault.(Court Information Number: 991283069)(Oc
  
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• Pembroke man charged after vehicle stolen in Saskatoon found during traffic stop - mybancroftnow.com

  03-10-2024 20:53 via news.google.com
  Pembroke man charged after vehicle stolen in Saskatoon found during traffic stop  mybancroftnow.com
  
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• Nurses rally in Regina as Saskatchewan hospital reaches 350% capacity

  03-10-2024 20:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Thursday, hundreds of nurses rallied in front of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building demanding action on staffing shortages.
  
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• Saskatoon Blades remain undefeated this WHL season at 4-and-0 - MSN

  03-10-2024 20:31 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Blades remain undefeated this WHL season at 4-and-0  MSN
  
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• Saskatchewan Party pledges rebate help for youth in sports, arts if re-elected

  03-10-2024 20:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  PRINCE ALBERT — The Saskatchewan Party is promising more help for parents trying to keep their children in sports and the arts. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Blades remain undefeated this WHL season at 4-and-0 - The Recorder and Times

  03-10-2024 20:20 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Blades remain undefeated this WHL season at 4-and-0  The Recorder and Times
  
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• Sask. nurses, supporters rally in front of legislature calling for action on staffing shortages, overcrowding

  03-10-2024 20:19
  
  Hundreds of Saskatchewan nurses and their supporters rallied outside the legislative building on Thursday calling for action to ongoing staffing shortages and hospital overcrowding around the province.
  
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• 'A perfect storm': Sask. nurses rally for action on staffing shortages, hospital overcrowding

  03-10-2024 20:19
  
  Hundreds of Saskatchewan nurses and their supporters rallied outside the legislative building on Thursday calling for action to ongoing staffing shortages and hospital overcrowding around the province.
  
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• Saskatoon Blades remain undefeated this WHL season at 4-and-0

  03-10-2024 20:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Blades are still unbeaten in the new season. Read More
  
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• 'He's our guy': Riders' Milligan atop the leaderboard for Most Outstanding Player on the season

  03-10-2024 19:21
  
  As it stands right now, Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. has the fourth best odds to win the league’s Most Outstanding Player [MOP] award.
  
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• 'He's our guy': Riders' Milligan atop the leaderboard for CFL's MOP

  03-10-2024 19:21
  
  As it stands right now, Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan Jr. has the fourth best odds to win the league’s Most Outstanding Player [MOP] award.
  
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• Saskatoon mayoral candidate says he’d put a cap on tax hikes and invest more in police - CJWW

  03-10-2024 18:48 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon mayoral candidate says he’d put a cap on tax hikes and invest more in police  CJWW
  
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• Saskatoon man arrested after domestic disturbance - CTV News Saskatoon

  03-10-2024 18:20 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon man arrested after domestic disturbance  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon man arrested after domestic disturbance

  03-10-2024 18:20
  
  A 19-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly assaulting two police officers during a domestic disturbance call Thursday.
  
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• Assault - 400 Block Fairmont Drive

  03-10-2024 18:16 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man was arrested following an assault yesterday morning.At around 8:15 a.m. on October 2, 2024, police responded to the 400 block of Fairmont Drive for a report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers learned that a verbal confrontation had occurred between multiple persons before a 30-year-old male physically assaulted a 14-year-old female; the youth received what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries as a result.Following continued investigation, the adult male was cha
  
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• Domestic Disturbance - 100 Block Middleton Crescent

  03-10-2024 17:55 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man was arrested after assaulting two police officers early this morning.Shortly before 12:30 a.m. this morning, October 3, 2024, police were called to the 100 block of Middleton Crescent for a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, officers identified a 19-year-old man believed to be under the influence of an intoxicant causing a disturbance within the residence. The man refused to comply with police commands and, upon attempting to effect his arrest, assaulted two poli
  
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• Early morning fire causes major damage to Saskatoon home - CTV News Saskatoon

  03-10-2024 17:32 via news.google.com
  Early morning fire causes major damage to Saskatoon home  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Early morning fire causes major damage to Saskatoon home

  03-10-2024 17:32
  
  A home in Saskatoon’s Haultain neighbourhood has been left devastated following a fire early Wednesday morning.
  
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• House fire and shed fire in Saskatoon - CJWW

  03-10-2024 17:27 via news.google.com
  House fire and shed fire in Saskatoon  CJWW
  
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• Housing boom in 1953 sees record building in Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  03-10-2024 14:04 via news.google.com
  Housing boom in 1953 sees record building in Saskatoon  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Sask. Votes 2024: Battlegrounds in Saskatoon - CJME News Talk Sports

  03-10-2024 14:03 via news.google.com
  Sask. Votes 2024: Battlegrounds in Saskatoon  CJME News Talk Sports
  
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• Sask. Votes 2024: Battlegrounds in Saskatoon - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  03-10-2024 14:03 via news.google.com
  Sask. Votes 2024: Battlegrounds in Saskatoon  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Five Saskatoon concerts to see in October - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  03-10-2024 14:03 via news.google.com
  Five Saskatoon concerts to see in October  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Tank: Climate an unlikely election topic despite struggles in Sask.

  03-10-2024 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan is often portrayed aptly as a climate laggard, so it might surprise some how much progress is being made on renewable energy. Read More
  
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• Sask.'s largest child-care provider says insufficient funding leaves operators scrambling

  03-10-2024 14:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Parents of neurodivergent kids in Saskatchewan have been experiencing a shortage of daycare facilities, and the province's largest child-care provider says a lack of funding is part of the problem.
  
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• Letters: Saskatchewan deserves a more flexible education system

  03-10-2024 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  I used to have this black pair of pants and the label on them proudly announced "one size fits all" — but they don’t fit me anymore. Read More
  
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• Housing boom in 1953 sees record building in Saskatoon

  03-10-2024 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• Five Saskatoon concerts to see in October

  03-10-2024 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The music in Saskatoon this month features so much variety, there’s bound to be something for everyone to enjoy. From orchestras to bluegrass-folk, jazz and pop bands, these local and national performers are sure to stave off the cold as fall settles in. Read More
  
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• 2 Saskatoon ER nurses speak frankly about a health-care system they say has never been so bad - CBC.ca

  03-10-2024 12:08 via news.google.com
  2 Saskatoon ER nurses speak frankly about a health-care system they say has never been so bad  CBC.ca
  
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• 'You're just as good as you were before:' Areola tattooing helps with healing process after breast cancer

  03-10-2024 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Starla Schneider found out she had breast cancer in 2010. Since then, she has endured tests and treatments, surgeries, and most recently, restorative tattooing to recreate her nipples lost during her double mastectomy. Schneider says the tattoos have helped her feel better about what she sees in the mirror.
  
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• CTV News Saskatoon at 11:30 for Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - CTV News Saskatoon

  03-10-2024 11:51 via news.google.com
  CTV News Saskatoon at 11:30 for Wednesday, October 2, 2024  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Credit card debt is growing among Canadian renters. What are the solutions?

  03-10-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto renter Jennifer Smith had to dip into her line of credit to get a house for her family, but often has to prioritize paying rent or feeding her kids over repaying that debt. We look at why Canadian renters are carrying more personal debt — and what can be done to help.
  
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• Canada needs better security checks for international students, critics say

  03-10-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  International students are not required to get a police certificate from law enforcement in their home countries before coming to Canada. Critics say that needs to change given the alleged criminal acts carried out by some of these new arrivals.
  
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• CTV News Saskatoon at Six for Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - CTV News Saskatoon

  03-10-2024 06:34 via news.google.com
  CTV News Saskatoon at Six for Wednesday, October 2, 2024  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Dynamic duo Reider, Douglas leading undefeated Saskatoon Hilltops towards playoffs - Global News Toronto

  03-10-2024 03:49 via news.google.com
  Dynamic duo Reider, Douglas leading undefeated Saskatoon Hilltops towards playoffs  Global News Toronto
  
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• Dynamic duo Reider, Douglas leading undefeated Saskatoon Hilltops towards playoffs

  03-10-2024 03:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Hilltops quarterback Trey Reider and receiver Drake Douglas have electrified the Prairie Football Conference this season, leading the 'Toppers to a perfect 7-0 record.
  
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