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• Art Exhibit: THE LIMITED (Cory Chad, Denise Flaman)

  31-07-2018 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  STM Gallery is pleased to present a selection of recent works by Prince Albert artist, Cory Chad and Denise Flaman.  This exhibit includes pieces from workshop experiences at the Prince Albert Arts Centre, the drawing studio at the University of Saskatchewan, and the artists’ home studios.  Although Cory and Denise work separately, their art reflects...
  
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• Saskatoon man pleads guilty to inciting hatred via antisemitic posts online

  30-06-2026 23:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Brandon Taylor Moose has pleaded guilty to publicly inciting hatred against Jewish people. He is scheduled to return to court in September for sentencing.
  
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• Saskatchewan posts $947M deficit for 2025-26 after predicting surplus

  30-06-2026 23:22 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Party government reported a deficit of $947 million for 2025-26, a difference of $959 million from the $12-million surplus forecast in the budget that was tabled last year.
  
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• Arrests - Evade Police / Firearm Recovered

  30-06-2026 23:22 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Four people were arrested following an evade police incident that resulted in police recovering a firearm.Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on June 29, 2026, officers patrolling in the area of 8th Street East and Ewart Avenue observed a vehicle being driven erratically. Upon attempting a traffic stop, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and police disengaged. Further investigation determined that this same vehicle had been reported multiple times earlier in the day for erratic driving. Officers late
  
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• Saskatoon police engaged in standoff, asking drivers to avoid block of Melrose Avenue

  30-06-2026 23:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police officers are engaging in a standoff with a woman on 2500 block of Melrose Avenue and are asking drivers to avoid the area.  
  
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• Standoff - 2500 block Melrose Ave.

  30-06-2026 22:54 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the SPS Tactical Support Unit and the Crisis Negotiation Team are at the scene of a standoff this afternoon.Just before 9:00 a.m., June 30, 2026, Police attempted to serve a warrant of arrest on an occupant of a home in the 2500 block of Melrose Avenue.  The female subject has since refused to cooperate with officers and has remained inside the home.  Motorists are asked to avoid the immediate area. (Occurrence Number: 26-92440)
  
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• 'Insanity': Bus riders share experiences as city works to improve safety

  30-06-2026 22:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon has been working to make public transit safer. While some measures are brand new or haven't been fully implemented yet, bus riders make sure to let the city know about problems they see right now. Read More
  
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• Canada Day celebrations may see drizzle as major system makes way out of Sask.

  30-06-2026 21:55 via cbc.ca
  
  As Canada's 159th birthday comes, Saskatchewan's red and white celebrations may get a little damp.
  
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• Saskatchewan conditions ‘favourable’ for fighting wildfires, SPSA says

  30-06-2026 21:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 56 wildfires actively burning in Saskatchewan. Of those, 41 began in the last week, the province’s safety agency told reporters in a news conference Tuesday.
  
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• Idea of data centre outside Saskatoon concerns some residents

  30-06-2026 21:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Though the potential location for a data centre is technically located outside Saskatoon, city council has still heard concerns about what the development could entail. Read More
  
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• Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrations

  30-06-2026 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  As communities across Canada prepare for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically challenging for typical celebrations like fireworks.
  
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• Saskatchewan ends fiscal year with $947-million deficit, expenses in health care up

  30-06-2026 20:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's government is ending the last fiscal year deep in the red, with a $947-million deficit for the 2025-26 year.
  
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• China slaps 73.5% preliminary tariff on pea starch from Canada

  30-06-2026 20:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Ministry of Commerce said its investigation had found that Canadian pea starch was being "dumped" in China, causing "material injury to the domestic industry."
  
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• Central Saskatchewan shooting leaves man injured, 2 suspects outstanding

  30-06-2026 19:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Battlefords RCMP remain on the hunt for two suspects believed to be connected to a shooting in west-central Saskatchewan over the weekend.
  
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• Saskatoon man Brandon Taylor Moore pleads guilty to inciting hatred

  30-06-2026 18:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 45-year-old former Saskatoon real estate agent facing charges of making antisemitic comments online has pleaded guilty to one of those offences. Read More
  
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• Nearly 200 Arrested Following High-Visibility Enforcement & Crime Disruption Project

  30-06-2026 18:15 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  For ten days between May 19th and 30th, the Saskatoon Police Service conducted a high visibility enforcement and crime disruption project within areas of increased criminal activity as part of a proactive approach to a city-wide safety plan. The project, organized by the Criminal Investigations Bureau with the support of the Patrol Bureau and Operational Support Bureau, redeployed resources from the Crime Reduction Team, Break and Enter Comprehensive Action Program, Guns and Gangs Unit, Warrant
  
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• Arrest - Discharged Bear Spray - 200 Block 23rd Street East

  30-06-2026 17:59 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man has been arrested following an incident in which bear spray was discharged on a city bus earlier this month.Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026, police received a report of a man being bear sprayed on a city bus. Further investigation found that the suspect had verbally confronted the victim before bear spraying them and fleeing. Police obtained video evidence of the incident and, through continued investigation, identified the suspect. Following the issuance of an arrest warrant,
  
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• Former Prince Albert artist decorates beaver sculpture for World Cup art hunt in Toronto

  30-06-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Swedish Viking soccer fan has joined the streets of downtown Toronto. It has bright yellow and blue colours, a horned helmet, a shield and a weapon. It's also a beaver. The sculpture was created by Jack Jensen.
  
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• Canadian Criminal Code reforms making coercive control, sharing sexual deepfakes crimes

  30-06-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Brenda Ottenbreit has felt the harm caused by coercive control. It's why she's fought so hard to see it criminalized. Now, she's "cautiously optimistic" about changes coming to the Criminal Code, even though there's a lot of work still to be done.
  
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• Moose Jaw dog parks remain closed after dog dies, multiple others fall ill

  30-06-2026 01:50 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Moose Jaw is conducting an investigation after multiple dogs fell sick after visiting local dog parks.
  
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• Saskatchewan government to seek quicker penalties for drunk drivers

  30-06-2026 01:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Justice Minister Tim McLeod is unconcerned with the prospect of fewer criminal charges for drunk drivers if it makes the province's streets safer.
  
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• Public Advisory - Traffic Violation Scam

  30-06-2026 00:06 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service has been made aware of a text scam circulating through the community regarding a provincial court traffic violation.The scam sends a text message to people claiming to be a police officer and says the recipient has a provincial court traffic violation and must appear in court. It then asks people to click a link to pay a fine.This is a scam.Residents are being advised to block the number and ignore the text. Do not click the link or make any payments to this website.
  
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• Fines, administrative penalties proposed for drinking and driving in Saskatchewan

  29-06-2026 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Administrative penalties, such as immediate licence suspensions, will be an option for police as opposed to laying criminal charges when a driver's BAC is above 0.08.
  
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• Vehicle ignites during fireworks show in Swift Current, Sask.

  29-06-2026 23:32 via cbc.ca
  
  The Swift Current Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire during the fireworks display at the city's annual exhibition. No one was hurt and the fire was unrelated to the fireworks.
  
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• Arrest - Assault - 600 Block of 4th Avenue North

  29-06-2026 23:24 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man is facing multiple charges following an assault at a residence on Saturday night.At around 8:20 p.m. on June 27, 2026, police were called to the 600 block of 4th Avenue North for a report of an injured person. Initial information outlined that a woman had been assaulted at a residence. It was reported that the suspects were still inside the residence and a firearm was involved.Officers arrived on scene and observed a 23-year-old woman receiving medical care by paramedics. Police set up a
  
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• 'Unprecedented' gift aims to advance pediatric research in Saskatchewan 

  29-06-2026 23:14 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A $4-million donation from the Hospitals of Regina Foundation will help the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine establish a new research position to improve children's health care in Saskatchewan, officials say. Read More
  
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• Discovering Saskatoon’s hidden war museum

  29-06-2026 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's been a gathering place for veterans and the community for nearly a century. Tucked away in its basement is a room filled with a treasure trove of history.
  
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• MOU kicks off DEED discussions between city, First Nation

  29-06-2026 21:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The chief of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation says he sees a potential partnership with the City of Saskatoon on the Downtown Event and Entertainment District as an opportunity to create "generational wealth" for those involved. Read More
  
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• Livestock producer calls for clarity around how recent sale of REAL to Brandt will affect Agribition

  29-06-2026 21:16 via cbc.ca
  
  People involved in the agriculture and livestock industry are concerned about how the sale of several buildings in Regina's REAL district will affect the 2026 Canadian Western Agribition in the city this fall.
  
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• Sports roundup: Saskatoon Valkyries claim 11th WWCFL title; three Blades drafted

  29-06-2026 20:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Valkyries didn't score first in the Western Women's Canadian Football League championship game, but in the end, that didn't matter as they defeated the Edmonton Arctic Pride 40-7 to hoist the trophy for the sixth time in a row. Read More
  
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