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• Sask. 2nd-last province to sign on to National School Food Program

  10-03-2025 23:58 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government will be providing $15.8 million over three years for school food programs in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Hope, confusion for Saskatchewan alcohol producers amid U.S. trade war

  10-03-2025 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  American alcohol is being removed from shelves as premiers seek to improve interprovincial trade. Some Saskatchewan producers see it as an opportunity to improve small businesses.
  
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• Daycare workers want Sask. government to sign federal funding agreement

  10-03-2025 23:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan daycare operators say they're frustrated with the province for not yet signing on to extend the $10-a-day child-care deal set to expire next year.
  
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• Sask.'s share of national tobacco settlement to be $700 million

  10-03-2025 23:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan is getting about $700 million as part of a settlement that will see three big tobacco companies pay out billions in compensation to provinces, territories and former smokers across the country.
  
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• Saskatchewan farmers demand action in response to looming trade wars

  10-03-2025 22:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan farmers are demanding action by the provincial and federal governments to deal with the looming trade war with both the United States and China.
  
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• How does Saskatchewan feel about Mark Carney as the new Liberal leader?

  10-03-2025 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mark Carney will soon be sworn in as the new Liberal leader, with many in Saskatchewan unaware who he is and that he will soon be the Prime Minister of Canada.
  
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• Sask. man designated long-term offender after fifth robbery conviction

  10-03-2025 22:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After a successful robbery conviction appeal overturned his dangerous offender status, Gary Alexander Iron has been designated a long-term offender for another robbery in 2022. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police deal with slew of bear spray incidents - SaskToday.ca

  10-03-2025 22:33 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon police deal with slew of bear spray incidents  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Six bear spray incidents reported to Saskatoon Police this weekend - CJWW

  10-03-2025 22:28 via news.google.com
  Six bear spray incidents reported to Saskatoon Police this weekend  CJWW
  
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• Request For Public Assistance - Robbery - 2500 Block Louise St.

  10-03-2025 22:06 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is requesting public assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in a robbery investigation.On February 16, 2025, a 71-year-old woman was robbed of her purse in the lobby of an apartment building in the 2500 block of Louise Street by an unknown man. The suspect is described as being approximately 30-years-old with a “stocky build”, tan complexion, and short, dark hair. A photo is attached for distribution.Anyone with information regarding
  
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• Several Weekend Bear Spray Incidents

  10-03-2025 21:37 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Police responded to several reports of bear spray being produced and/or discharged over the weekend.At approximately 7:30 p.m. on March 7, 2025, Community Safety Officers (CSO) from the Saskatoon Fire Department were patrolling downtown when they observed a man get bear sprayed outside of a mall in the 200 block of 1st Avenue South. The CSOs maintained visual contact with the suspects and provided information about their location to police to effect their arrests. The victim did not wish to rece
  
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• Children, families harmed by on-reserve child welfare system can now apply for compensation

  10-03-2025 20:58 via cbc.ca
  
  First Nations people who were harmed by Canada’s underfunding of child welfare services on reserves and in Yukon can now apply for individual compensation payments, as the claims process officially opens on in a multibillion-dollar class-action settlement.
  
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• Canadian canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs

  10-03-2025 20:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Canadian farmers are facing a "dire" situation in the face of China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities, says the president of Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS). Read More
  
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• Husband of home daycare owner sentenced to 15 years for child pornography, sexual assault

  10-03-2025 20:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The husband of a daycare owner, which operated the facility at their home, has been convicted of several sex crimes.
  
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• Saskatchewan awarded $700M in national tobacco settlement

  10-03-2025 20:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan is getting about $700 million as part of a settlement that will see three big tobacco companies pay out billions in compensation.
  
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• Alena Pastuch fraud sentencing adjourned after she fires her lawyer

  10-03-2025 20:14 via cbc.ca
  
  Monday's hearing was almost immediately derailed as Justice Catherine Dawson was informed that Alena Pastuch had fired her lawyers.
  
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• Saskatoon sees overdose surge, officials warn of lethal drugs - SaskToday.ca

  10-03-2025 20:00 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon sees overdose surge, officials warn of lethal drugs  SaskToday.ca
  
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• Saskatoon Blades Defy the Odds to Clinch Playoff Berth - The Hockey Writers

  10-03-2025 20:00 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Blades Defy the Odds to Clinch Playoff Berth  The Hockey Writers
  
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• Saskatchewan mining students gain experience through VR

  10-03-2025 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Polytechnic has created and is using a virtual reality (VR) mine to help advance mining education and hands-on learning opportunities for its students.
  
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• Saskatchewan signs on to $16M school food program

  10-03-2025 19:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government has signed a $16-million deal with Ottawa to expand school food programs with funding being recieved over the next three years.
  
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• After landslide victory, Mark Carney meets with Trudeau as transition to power begins

  10-03-2025 18:56 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime minister-designate Mark Carney met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday as the new Liberal leader takes the reins of power after a landslide victory in Sunday's party election.
  
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• Arrest - Assault / Robbery - 1600 Block 33rd Street West

  10-03-2025 17:38 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man has been arrested following a robbery on the weekend.Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on March 8, 2025, police were called to a grocery store in the 1600 block of 33rd Street West for a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that a Loss Prevention Officer (LPO) had observed a man stealing items from the store; when confronted, the suspect kicked the LPO and attempted to flee, dropping a knife from his pocket in the process. Additional LPOs then attended to the area to assist in deta
  
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• Shutout performance by Ross leads USask Huskies to Canada West men’s hockey title

  10-03-2025 17:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Off a 30-save shutout from star goaltender Roddy Ross, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies are Canada West men's hockey champions for the first time since 2020.
  
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• Court injunction sought against Alberta government's new transgender youth health care legislation

  10-03-2025 17:19 via cbc.ca
  
  Lawyers for two LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations are in court Monday for the first step in their fight against the Alberta government’s transgender law that prevents doctors from providing gender-affirming treatments, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy for youths under the age of 16.
  
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• Saskatoon police arrest woman with homemade Taser - CTV News

  10-03-2025 16:52 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon police arrest woman with homemade Taser  CTV News
  
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• Armed Robbery - 100 Block Avenue S South

  10-03-2025 16:44 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Police are investigating following an armed robbery yesterday.At approximately 9:30 p.m. on March 9, 2025, police were called to the 100 block of Avenue S South for a report of an armed robbery that had occurred a short time prior. Continued investigation determined that a food delivery driver had been waiting outside an apartment building to make a delivery when approached by two men who produced a knife and robbed him of the delivery; they then fled the area.Officers did not locate the suspect
  
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• Assault / Weapon - 300 Block Confederation Drive

  10-03-2025 16:37 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One youth male has been arrested following a weekend assault.At around 9:00 p.m. on March 8, 2025, police were called to the 300 block of Confederation Drive for a report of an assault-in-progress involving several youths. Upon arrival to the area, officers located the victim and observed several more youth nearby. Following continued investigation, officers learned that the 17-year-old male victim had been struck with a belt by another youth. A person matching the suspect’s description wa
  
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• Assault / Weapon - 1200 Block Junor Avenue

  10-03-2025 16:21 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Police are investigating following an assault on the weekend.At approximately 8:10 p.m. on March 8, 2025, police were called to the 1200 block of Junor Avenue for a report of an altercation. Upon arrival, officers located a man that was visibly injured. Further investigation by police determined that a man known to him had struck him in the face with a can of bear spray before proceeding to slash him with a machete; the suspect then fled the area. The victim was transported to hospital by Medavi
  
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• Assault / Weapon - 900 Block 22nd Street West

  10-03-2025 16:11 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One woman has been arrested following as assault on Friday afternoon.At around 4:30 p.m. on March 7, 2025, police were called to an establishment in the 900 block of 22nd Street West for a report of an assault-in-progress. Upon police arrival, a woman was observed making threatening advancements towards another woman with what appeared to be a homemade conducted energy weapon (CEW). Following police commands, the suspect was taken into custody and the homemade CEW was seized.As a result, the 37-
  
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• Saskatchewan liquor stores selling leftover U.S. booze as government halts purchase

  10-03-2025 15:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  REGINA — Some Saskatchewan liquor stores are selling off their remaining bottles of American booze and restaurants are rethinking their menus, after the province said it would stop buying U.S. alcohol during the turbulent trade war with its neighbour. Read More
  
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• Relegation Return? Competition format a talking point at Brier

  10-03-2025 15:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The 18-team format at the Brier has had its share of critics even though six strong teams made it to the playoff round at Prospera Place in Kelowna, B.C.
  
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• Measles — and disinformation about vaccines against it — are spreading

  10-03-2025 15:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As disinformation about vaccines continues to spread, a virologist and a pediatrician share the importance of getting vaccines to prevent the spread of harmful diseases like polio and measles.
  
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• U18 AAA Gold Wings out of playoffs after loss to Saskatoon - DiscoverWeyburn.com

  10-03-2025 14:54 via news.google.com
  U18 AAA Gold Wings out of playoffs after loss to Saskatoon  DiscoverWeyburn.com
  
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• Tank: Scary overdose scourge — 180 in 10 days — swamps Saskatoon - Saskatoon Star-Phoenix

  10-03-2025 13:03 via news.google.com
  Tank: Scary overdose scourge — 180 in 10 days — swamps Saskatoon  Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
  
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• This small-town Sask. broomball team is hoping to bring home its 4th national championship

  10-03-2025 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A village in northern Saskatchewan with a population of 327 has been breeding national broomball champions.
  
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• Tank: Scary overdose scourge — 180 in 10 days — swamps Saskatoon

  10-03-2025 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  We sometimes hear that we fail to sufficiently appreciate our firefighters. Read More
  
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• How clothes that would otherwise go to the landfill end up in vintage lovers' closets

  10-03-2025 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Lindsay Scarrow gives clothes that others have rejected a new life. Her pieces come from a rag house, which diverts millions of pounds of clothing away from the landfill each year.
  
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• Tank: Scary overdose scourge — 180 in 10 days — swamps Saskatoon - The Star Phoenix

  10-03-2025 08:00 via news.google.com
  Tank: Scary overdose scourge — 180 in 10 days — swamps Saskatoon  The Star Phoenix
  
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• Saskatchewan Huskies win Canada West men's hockey crown over Mount Royal; Ross is the boss

  10-03-2025 04:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  They’re going to hang up another banner at Merlis Belsher Place. Read More
  
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