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• Sask.'s decision to count ballots by hand was partisan, not solution-centric, expert says

  07-10-2024 23:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Votes will be hand-counted in the provincial election later this month despite a recommendation from the province's chief electoral officer that the province employ vote counting machines. 
  
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• Saskatoon Blades: Molendyk, Lisowsky return, goalie Elliott released - 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

  07-10-2024 23:56 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Blades: Molendyk, Lisowsky return, goalie Elliott released  650 CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Sask NDP tear into AIMS system rollout, say costs have risen to $203 million

  07-10-2024 23:29
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP says the province's troubled payment and scheduling system for healthcare is only half implemented and has costed taxpayers nearly triple its original price tag so far.
  
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• Saskatoon duo wins Vanity Cup - northeastNOW

  07-10-2024 23:12 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon duo wins Vanity Cup  northeastNOW
  
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• Father-son duo working at Allan potash mines: ‘A fantastic asset to have through those years’

  07-10-2024 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Nutrien mine in the town of Allan opened in 1964. There have been plenty of workers in and out of the mine since then — many from the same families.
  
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• Robbery - 600 Block of Hargreaves Lane

  07-10-2024 22:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Police are investigating following a robbery Saturday night.On October 5, 2024 at approximately 9:50 p.m. police were called to the 600 block of Hargreaves Lane for a report of a robbery in progress. Initial information stated the suspects had a firearm.The suspects fled the scene prior to police arrival; however, officers located and spoke with the victim.  He stated four individuals robbed him while he was outside of his residence.The victim and suspects are not believed to be known to on
  
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• Sask. non-profit taking province to Supreme Court challenging inmate disciplinary actions

  07-10-2024 22:48
  
  The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan will appear in front of the Supreme Court of Canada this week challenging a regulation that it says lets correctional workers discipline inmates without sufficient proof.
  
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• Sask. non-profit making its case to the Supreme Court that provincial jail policy violates the Charter

  07-10-2024 22:48
  
  The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan will appear in front of the Supreme Court of Canada on Tuesday challenging a regulation that it says lets correctional workers discipline inmates without sufficient proof.
  
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• Saskatchewan NDP promises to hire 100 police officers instead of marshals

  07-10-2024 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  Carla Beck says her government would hire 100 police officers across the province if elected on Oct. 28. 
  
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• Arrest - Stolen Vehicle / Weapons Offence - 22nd Street West and Avenue R South

  07-10-2024 21:58 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man was arrested after police observed a stolen vehicle Sunday morning.At approximately 1:40 a.m. on October 6, 2024 police observed a vehicle that had been reported stolen at the intersection of 22nd Street West and Avenue R South.Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the male in the driver’s seat was arrested without incident. Upon search of the vehicle, a loaded sawed-off shotgun was recovered.As a result, a 43-year-old man is facing numerous weapons/firearm related c
  
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• Saskatchewan Votes 2024: Debate set for Oct. 16

  07-10-2024 21:41 via cbc.ca
  
  A partnership of Saskatchewan television broadcasters has announced that the debate for the upcoming election will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6:05 to 7 p.m. CST.
  
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• Charges Laid - Robbery / Weapons Offence - 200 Block of Avenue K South

  07-10-2024 21:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One woman was arrested Saturday night in relation to a robbery.On October 5, 2024 at approximately 10:00 p.m. police were called to the 200 block of Avenue K South for a report of a robbery. Initial information stated the suspect had a firearm.The suspects fled the scene before police arrival; however, officers spoke with a group of three people who explained they were robbed by an unknown person.Upon further investigation, officers were able to locate and arrest the suspect nearby. The weapon u
  
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• Saskatchewan leaders' debate between Moe, Beck set for Oct. 16

  07-10-2024 21:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The leaders of Saskatchewan's two main political parties are set to face off in a broadcast debate next week. Read More
  
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• Gas prices fell in Saskatoon in the past week while they rose nationally - CJWW

  07-10-2024 20:59 via news.google.com
  Gas prices fell in Saskatoon in the past week while they rose nationally  CJWW
  
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• 'Dangerous care': Inside Saskatoon's overcrowded emergency rooms - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  07-10-2024 20:55 via news.google.com
  'Dangerous care': Inside Saskatoon's overcrowded emergency rooms  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• 'Dangerous care': Inside Saskatoon's overcrowded emergency rooms

  07-10-2024 20:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If patient shows up at the emergency department of St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon complaining of chest pain, that's a symptom of a heart attack until proven otherwise, says registered nurse Stephanie Fehr. Read More
  
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• Surge in homelessness and public drug use a result of Sask. government policy: Prairie Harm Reduction

  07-10-2024 20:42
  
  Saskatoon’s Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) says a staff member arrived to work on Thursday morning to find someone at its doorstep, unresponsive from a suspected drug overdose.
  
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• Saskatoon Blades welcome back Molendyk, Lisowsky from NHL teams - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  07-10-2024 20:40 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Blades welcome back Molendyk, Lisowsky from NHL teams  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• Saskatoon Blades welcome back Molendyk, Lisowsky from NHL teams

  07-10-2024 20:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Big help is on the way. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan School Boards Association calls for fully-funded public education

  07-10-2024 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The public school board of Saskatchewan is hoping to push the conversation around education to the top of the list in the upcoming provincial election.
  
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• Saskatchewan school board calls for fully-funded public education

  07-10-2024 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The public school board of Saskatchewan is hoping to push the conversation around education to the top of the list in the upcoming provincial election.
  
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• Public Schools of Saskatchewan calls for fully-funded public education

  07-10-2024 20:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The public school board of Saskatchewan is hoping to push the conversation around education to the top of the list in the upcoming provincial election.
  
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• Saskatchewan Party promises up to $10,000 for first time fertility treatments

  07-10-2024 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says his party would make it easier for people to access fertility treatments and cancer testing if it's re-elected on Oct. 28.
  
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• Sask. volunteers comforting people with blankets

  07-10-2024 19:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dacie Matchett-Orb started an initiative to give blankets to those going through infant and pregnancy loss around three years ago.
  
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• Where to watch the upcoming Saskatchewan leaders' debate

  07-10-2024 18:51
  
  As campaigning continues in the lead up to election day in Saskatchewan, a date and time has been chosen for this year's leader debate.
  
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• Sask. Party promises women at-home HPV screening kit as alternative to Pap test in clinic

  07-10-2024 18:22
  
  The Saskatchewan Party says it plans to improve health services for women by providing them with a self-screening kit for HPV as an alternative to the Pap test.
  
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• Nashville Predators assign teen prospect Tanner Molendyk to WHL's Saskatoon Blades - Tennessean

  07-10-2024 18:00 via news.google.com
  Nashville Predators assign teen prospect Tanner Molendyk to WHL's Saskatoon Blades  Tennessean
  
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• Blades receive boost with return of Lisowsky and Molendyk - Saskatoon Blades - Canadian Hockey League

  07-10-2024 16:59 via news.google.com
  Blades receive boost with return of Lisowsky and Molendyk - Saskatoon Blades  Canadian Hockey League
  
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• Hilltops wrap up undefeated season with road win, will host PFC semifnal Sunday

  07-10-2024 16:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For the second year in a row, the Saskatoon Hilltops have completed the Prairie Football Conference regular season with an undefeated record. Read More
  
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• Hilltops wrap up undefeated season with road win, will host PFC semifinal Sunday

  07-10-2024 16:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For the second year in a row, the Saskatoon Hilltops have completed the Prairie Football Conference regular season with an undefeated record. Read More
  
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• Hilltops wrap undefeated season with road win, will host PFC semifinal Sunday

  07-10-2024 16:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For the second year in a row, the Saskatoon Hilltops have completed the Prairie Football Conference regular season with an undefeated record. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Blades’ Lack of Experience Leads to Second Straight Loss - The Hockey Writers

  07-10-2024 16:15 via news.google.com
  
  Saskatoon Blades’ Lack of Experience Leads to Second Straight Loss  The Hockey Writers
  
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• Sports Briefs: Huskies men's hockey open with series sweep

  07-10-2024 16:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Back-to-back dominant performances over the Regina Cougars have the Huskie men's hockey team starting their Canada West 2024-25 campaign off on a high. Read More
  
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• Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary under shadow of escalating war

  07-10-2024 12:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Israelis on Monday marked the first anniversary of the devastating Hamas-led attack that triggered a war which has sparked protest worldwide and risks igniting a far wider conflict in the Middle East.
  
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• Mayhem on Melrose: Court document details drug ambush, fatal shootout at Saskatoon apartment - CBC.ca

  07-10-2024 12:00 via news.google.com
  Mayhem on Melrose: Court document details drug ambush, fatal shootout at Saskatoon apartment  CBC.ca
  
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• Mayhem on Melrose: Court document details drug ambush, fatal shootout at Saskatoon apartment

  07-10-2024 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  An agreed statement of facts sheds light on a brazen daylight shooting in Saskatoon that left one man dead and two wounded. Police are still looking for one suspect.
  
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• Homelessness isn't unique to big cities. Rural Sask. communities say they need help too

  07-10-2024 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan is providing funding for smaller communities to count their populations of homeless people. It's a chance to see how widespread the problem is and provide more concrete data to communities advocating for more resources.
  
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• Here are Saskatchewan's 8 new constituencies for the 2024 provincial election

  07-10-2024 12:00
  
  As Saskatchewan's population grows, a number of new constituencies have been created to account for larger numbers in certain areas, including within Regina and Saskatoon.
  
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• Family's livestock guardian dogs shot, fatally wounded in rural Saskatchewan

  07-10-2024 10:01 via cbc.ca
  
  A family’s two guardian dogs were shot near a grid road near Silton, Sask., about 45 minutes northwest of Regina. Daisy and Cujo had to be put down, and their owner is asking the public to help the RCMP find their killer.
  
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