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• John Olubobokun pleads guilty to historical assault charges, vacating Saskatoon trial

  02-12-2025 23:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  Instead of going to trial, John Olubobokun has pleaded guilty to historical assault charges while he was the director of a private Christian school in Saskatoon's north end. Read More
  
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• RCMP release video of suspicious vehicle at sports bar that burned down in Leader, Sask.

  02-12-2025 23:01 via cbc.ca
  RCMP are asking the public for help identifying a suspect and vehicle allegedly involved in a fire that burned down the Halftime Huddle restaurant and sports bar in Leader in October.
  
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• Project Shield - Retail Crime Blitz

  02-12-2025 22:53 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Following a continued increase in theft and violence across Saskatoon’s retail landscape, the Saskatoon Police Service will be conducting its third retail blitz of 2025 during the month of December. The blitz will take place on select dates throughout the entire month at predetermined retail locations across the city.“As holiday activity increases in our city and retail spaces become busier, it’s important that every community member feels safe.” says Inspector Doug McNei
  
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• Former public safety supervisor says agency ignored ideas to save Denare Beach amid wildfire

  02-12-2025 22:44 via globalnews.ca
  A former fire supervisor with Saskatchewan's public safety agency says he quit his job out of frustration, saying the agency ignored ideas to fight the fire.
  
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• 8th person accused in death of Tim Tootoosis now charged with 1st-degree murder

  02-12-2025 22:29 via cbc.ca
  Nakita Tootoosis, a cousin of homicide victim Tim Tootoosis, is now charged with first-degree murder in connection with his death.
  
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• Rising costs delay plan for Saskatoon compost facility - CBC

  02-12-2025 21:11 via news.google.com
  Rising costs delay plan for Saskatoon compost facility  CBC
  
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• Rising costs delay plan for Saskatoon compost facility

  02-12-2025 21:11 via cbc.ca
  The budget for the organic waste project has increased to $30.5 million from $22.1 million, but the difference will be covered by an $8.4-million grant from the federal Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund.
  
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• Mosaic pledges $4M to Saskatchewan mining education, training

  02-12-2025 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  Mosaic CEO Bruce Bodine said the funding will help develop local talent and create jobs in communities where the company's mines operate.
  
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• Saskatoon Food Bank kicks off ‘Light It Up’ campaign on Giving Tuesday - 650 CKOM

  02-12-2025 17:38 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon Food Bank kicks off ‘Light It Up’ campaign on Giving Tuesday  650 CKOM
  
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• Arrest - Discharged Bear Spray / Assault P.O. - 20th Street West and Avenue F South

  02-12-2025 17:35 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A female youth was arrested after bear spray was discharged towards a police officer and police service dog (PSD) this morning.At around 2:30 a.m. on December 2, 2025, a member of the Canine Unit was patrolling in the area of 20th Street West and Avenue F South when they observed a female discharge bear spray towards a male. The officer activated the vehicle’s emergency equipment and the suspect fled. A PSD was then removed from the vehicle and a foot chase ensued; during which, the suspec
  
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• Arrests - Recovered Stolen Vehicle / Weapon - 1400 Block 22nd Street West

  02-12-2025 17:25 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Four people have been arrested after a stolen vehicle was recovered yesterday evening.Shortly before 9:00 p.m. on December 1, 2025, police were alerted to the location of a reported stolen vehicle by a third-party GPS monitoring service. Officers arrived in the 1400 block of 22nd Street West and observed the vehicle running in a parking lot with people inside. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and four people were arrested without incident. A search of the vehicle found a loaded sawed-
  
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• Saskatoon launches renewable power subscription for residents - SaskToday.ca

  02-12-2025 17:00 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon launches renewable power subscription for residents  SaskToday.ca
  
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• USask improving access to essential oral health care in Saskatoon - University of Saskatchewan

  02-12-2025 15:56 via news.google.com
  USask improving access to essential oral health care in Saskatoon  University of Saskatchewan
  
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• Black Bridge Brewery moves production to 9 Mile Legacy in Saskatoon - SwiftCurrentOnline

  02-12-2025 14:14 via news.google.com
  Black Bridge Brewery moves production to 9 Mile Legacy in Saskatoon  SwiftCurrentOnline
  
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• A community in photos: Looking back at November 2025 in and around Saskatoon - The Star Phoenix

  02-12-2025 13:34 via news.google.com
  A community in photos: Looking back at November 2025 in and around Saskatoon  The Star Phoenix
  
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• A community in photos: Looking back at November 2025 in and around Saskatoon

  02-12-2025 13:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  November saw some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon, from the Skate Canada competition and football championships to the snowy arrival of the winter season, along with a look at the 2025 Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. Read More
  
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• BHP makes Saskatoon its North American headquarters - DiscoverHumboldt

  02-12-2025 13:11 via news.google.com
  BHP makes Saskatoon its North American headquarters  DiscoverHumboldt
  
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• Chica's Chicken opens in Saskatoon with fourth Canadian franchise - The Star Phoenix

  02-12-2025 13:06 via news.google.com
  Chica's Chicken opens in Saskatoon with fourth Canadian franchise  The Star Phoenix
  
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• Chica's Chicken opens in Saskatoon with fourth Canadian franchise

  02-12-2025 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today the StarPhoenix talks to Kshaf Abid, who along with her husband Abid Sherali, opened Chica's Chicken near the Centre Mall in September. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon’s ‘super icky’ budget debate yields big tax wallop - CBC

  02-12-2025 12:00 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon’s ‘super icky’ budget debate yields big tax wallop  CBC
  
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• Saskatoon’s ‘super icky’ budget debate yields big tax wallop

  02-12-2025 12:00 via cbc.ca
  This year's budget will be remembered for police spending rising to one-quarter of city hall’s entire budget and the addition of officers dedicated to transit. But the actual crime rate decreased significantly last year from 2023.
  
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• 'I might have to shut down': Immigration cuts push Sask. restaurant to the brink

  02-12-2025 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Immigration restrictions and reductions mean Ravinder Kaur could lose the two skilled chefs at her restaurant in Lloydminster, Sask., which she says could force her to close her business.
  
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• As women with ‘invisible illnesses’ struggle to be believed, a report on chronic pain could help

  02-12-2025 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Medical professionals say a 2021 report supported by Health Canada could have a major impact on how the medical system can better understand chronic pain and the best ways to diagnose it — but with its release during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, the report flew under the radar, and some doctors and advocates are hoping that can chanage.
  
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• UPDATE - Traffic Restrictions: Circle Dr near Ave C N

  02-12-2025 10:49 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Collision Analyst Unit has concluded an investigation at the scene of an earlier collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Shortly before midnight on December 1, 2025, police were called to the area of Circle Drive, west of Ave C North, for a report of a vehicle and pedestrian collision. Upon arrival, one adult male was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Continued investigation determined that the pedestrian was struck by a westbound vehicle when crossi
  
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• Assembly of First Nations calls for withdrawal of Canada-Alberta pipeline deal

  02-12-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Assembly of First Nations chiefs are demanding the withdrawal of Canada and Alberta’s recently announced new pipeline deal and expressing full support for First Nations on the British Columbia coast that strongly oppose the initiative.
  
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• Traffic Restrictions: Circle Dr near Ave C N

  02-12-2025 07:18 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are currently on the scene of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Circle Drive, west of Ave C North. Westbound traffic on Circle Drive between Ave C North and Airport Drive will be restricted until further notice. These traffic restrictions do not affect the intersection of Circle Drive and Ave C North.Motorists are asked to avoid the area or take alternate routes until the collision investigation is complete.(Occurrence Number: 25-171165)
  
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• Saskatoon woman celebrates a century of memories with 100th birthday - CTV News

  02-12-2025 02:39 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon woman celebrates a century of memories with 100th birthday  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon clinic shares their struggles to support need for family doctors - Global News

  02-12-2025 02:30 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon clinic shares their struggles to support need for family doctors  Global News
  
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• Saskatoon clinic shares their struggles to support need for family doctors

  02-12-2025 02:30 via globalnews.ca
  Dr. Rebecca Waley at Mount Royal Family Physicians says there's no replacement for a family doctor when it comes to practicing medicine safely.
  
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• Regina mayor eyes ‘pathway to single digits’ for proposed 15.6% tax hike

  02-12-2025 01:37 via globalnews.ca
  Regina mayor Chad Bachynski says he's hoping city council can find a way to whittle its record-high budget of 15.6% to single-digits in advance of budget talks later this month.
  
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• Saskatoon businesses warn property tax increase could impact jobs - 980 CJME

  02-12-2025 00:31 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon businesses warn property tax increase could impact jobs  980 CJME
  
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• Saskatoon businesses warn property tax increase could impact jobs - 650 CKOM

  02-12-2025 00:31 via news.google.com
  Saskatoon businesses warn property tax increase could impact jobs  650 CKOM
  
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