Amber Rockliffe

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• Storm in North Battleford, Sask. knocks down trees, floods streets

  North Battleford, Sask. was hit by a thunderstorm Saturday night, making a big mess for residents to clean up.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2015
• Multiple stroke survivor celebrates life at dragon boat races

  At the age of 22, Christi Hergott had three strokes within seven months. Her first stroke lasted for hours.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2015
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• City of Saskatoon fills 100,000 potholes so far this year

  The City of Saskatoon has filled 100,000 potholes so far in 2015 and expects that number to almost double by the end of the season.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2015
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• Cargill opens its first Canadian canola refinery in Clavet

  Cargill opens its largest canola refinery in Clavet, Sask. The facility has the capacity to have an annual economic impact of $125 million a year.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2015
• Sask. wildfires putting lodges out of business: association

  Dozens of outfitters in Saskatchewan are struggling to stay financially afloat as wildfires ward off their customers.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2015
• Sask. premier says smoke hampering wildfire fighting efforts

  Premier Brad Wall says smoke is hampering the fighting of wildfires in northern Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2015
• Sask. NDP says province is putting student safety at risk

  The province's opposition party is sounding alarm bells over the condition of several Saskatchewan schools.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2015
• Saskatoon celebrates National Aboriginal Day

  Dozens of First Nations and Métis performers of all ages celebrated language, culture, and diversity at the University of Saskatchewan Sunday.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2015
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• Historic Parrish and Heimbecker Mill demolished in Saskatoon

  After standing tall for decades, the 105-year-old Parrish and Heimbecker Mill in Saskatoon came down in a matter of seconds.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2015
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• Prairie Spirit parents send hundreds of protest letters to province

  Parents have launched a letter-writing campaign calling for the provincial government to address funding issues in their schools.

  Education

  Jun 19, 2015
• Prairie Spirit School Division parents rally for education funding

  Dozens of Prairie Spirit School Division parents and community members rally Thursday evening to call for more money for their children's education.

  Education

  Jun 18, 2015
• Letter asks mayor to apologize for lack of pride week support

  Hundreds of people are circulating a letter on social media that calls Mayor Don Atchison's lack of support for Saskatoon's pride week harmful.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2015
• Mendel Art Gallery closes its doors

  Saskatoon’s Mendel Art Gallery was open to the public for one last day before closing its doors.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2015
• Riderville gathers at training camp in Saskatoon

  Hundreds of Rider fans came out to show their pride for “Green and White Fan Day” at Griffiths Stadium.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2015
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• Employment law expert weighs in on Busch-Vishniac lawsuit

  Some in the legal community are questioning the strength of a lawsuit filed by former University of Saskatchewan president Ilene Busch-Vishniac.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2015
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• Saskatchewan Marathon draws close to 4,000 participants

  The Saskatchewan Marathon, one of the longest-running marathons in the country, was held Sunday in Saskatoon.

  Sports

  May 31, 2015
• Orchestra members advocate to keep Prairie Spirit band program

  The University of Saskatchewan's Wind Orchestra is frustrated with the Prairie Spirit School Division's decision to phase out band classes.

  Education

  May 30, 2015
• Numerous Saskatchewan fires raising health concerns

  Grass fires, forest fires, and even controlled burning are raising concerns about air quality in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  May 17, 2015
• Sask. organizations aim to curb youth binge drinking

  Young people around the world, including here in Canada, are binge drinking at higher rates, according to a recent OECD report.

  Canada

  May 15, 2015
• University of Saskatchewan parking lot break-ins prompt petition

  A rash of vehicle break-ins in a parking lot has prompted a petition calling for change and a response from the University of Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  May 11, 2015
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• Saskatchewan mom celebrates life after organ transplant

  After years of being sick and barely able to breathe, a Saskatchewan mother received a liver transplant and it changed her life dramatically.

  Health

  May 10, 2015
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• U of S students outraged after more than 50 vehicle break-ins

  University of Saskatchewan students say over 50 vehicles were broken into overnight at one of the campus residences.

  Crime

  May 9, 2015
• ‘Dr. Google’ diagnoses causing headaches for Saskatchewan physicians

  The number of people in Saskatchewan turning to Google to diagnose ailments is increasing, according to a new Angus Reid poll.

  Health

  May 8, 2015
• Holocaust survivor shares her story with hundreds of students

  While the horrors of the Holocaust may seem impossible to imagine, a survivor told her story to hundreds of students Wednesday in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  May 7, 2015
• Saskatchewan volunteers train for disasters

  Salvation Army volunteers from across Saskatchewan gathered at Beaver Creek Camp for disaster preparedness training.

  Canada

  May 2, 2015