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• Snowfall postpones FC Edmonton national semi final game

  The Canadian Soccer Association has postponed the national semi final game between Edmonton and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

  Sports

  May 6, 2015
• B.C. New Democrat leader says Alberta victory bodes well for NDP elsewhere

  An ecstatic British Columbia New Democrat Leader John Horgan donned orange socks and an orange tie to celebrate the historic NDP election win in Alberta.

  Politics

  May 6, 2015
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• Teen dead after rollover in Sherwood Park

  An 18-year-old man is dead after the vehicle he was driving rolled several times into a field in Sherwood Park Tuesday evening.

  May 6, 2015
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• Public asked to take old meds back to pharmacy, not flush

  National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day encourages the public to properly dispose of their unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs.

  Health

  May 6, 2015
• Alberta experiences dramatic shift in government and weather

  A day after Albertans voted in an NDP majority, ending 44 years of PC governance, parts of the province experienced a major change in weather.

  Weather

  May 6, 2015
• Possibility of Purple Flag accreditation for 104 Street gets mixed review from residents

  The hope is the purple flag will draw people to the downtown core and change the perception that it's unsafe, but some residents feel the street doesn't need it.

  Feb 22, 2015
• Farmers not shy about opposing proposed road through their land

  A proposed road through privately owned farmland will have area residents speaking up to city council at a public hearing Jan. 26.

  Jan 24, 2015
• Flu outbreak puts Edmonton seniors home on high alert

  A flu outbreak at Devonshire Village is expected to be lifted in the next few days, pending the health of a sick resident.

  Jan 12, 2015
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• Edmonton Tourism attracting more visitors to ‘winter city’

  After the City of Edmonton began advertising as a "winter city," Edmonton Tourism is encouraging locals and visitors to embrace the cold.

  Consumer

  Jan 7, 2015
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• Saskatoon jeweller, goldsmith up for prestigious award

  Saskatoon jeweller and goldsmith Mary Lynn Podiluk is a finalist for a 2015 NICHE award for her Infinite Diamond Engagement Ring.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2014
• Black Friday becoming Saskatoon phenomenon

  More Canadians are looking for deals on Black Friday and more Saskatoon retailers are seeing an increase in the number of shoppers.

  Consumer

  Nov 27, 2014
• Corner Gas: The Movie world premiere in Saskatoon

  Stars will be on the red carpet as Corner Gas: The Movie is set to premiere in Saskatoon Monday evening.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2014
• Sask. couple prepared to take legal action for $950K baby bill

  A family from Humboldt, Sask. may hire a lawyer after Blue Cross refused to pay a $950,000 hospital bill after a premature birth in the United States.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2014
• Plastic bags could be a thing of the past in Saskatchewan

  The Saskatchewan Environmental Society says the province should ban plastic bags to protect wildlife and natural resources.

  Environment

  Nov 18, 2014
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• Saskatoon’s photo radar project takes next step

  Photo radar is going to city council for approval, but councillors are unsure of what their role in the project is until city solicitor decides.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2014
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• City of Saskatoon implements spending and hiring freeze

  The City of Saskatoon has implemented a mandatory spending and hiring freeze to deal with the city’s projected deficit.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2014
• Saskatoon city councillors want to weigh in on photo radar

  A new report to the transportation committee says photo radar cameras should be operational by the end of November.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2014
• Dip in loonie should have minimal effect on Saskatoon holiday shoppers

  On Tuesday, the loonie hit a five-year low, but experts say it shouldn’t have a direct impact on local holiday shoppers, at first.

  Consumer

  Nov 6, 2014
• Adopted boy from Pakistan nearly on his way home to Saskatoon

  A Saskatoon couple has been struggling to bring their adopted son over from Pakistan.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2014
• Lung Association of Saskatchewan playing truth or dare

  This November marks the first lung month; raising awareness and money for the Lung Association through an online game of truth or dare.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2014
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• Saskatchewan expects to be nuclear medicine research leader

  Funding from the Saskatchewan government will create jobs and allow scientists to conduct research at the U of S that couldn’t be done before.

  Health

  Oct 31, 2014
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• Group responds to Sask. uranium deal case being dismissed

  A group opposed to an agreement between Cameco and Pinehouse, Sask. responds to a judge’s decision to prevent their case from going to trial.

  Environment

  Oct 15, 2014
• Saskatoon high school receives bomb threat

  Tense moments at Walter Murray Collegiate Tuesday after staff received a call about an explosive device inside the school.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2014
• Study shows chicken size quadruples in 60 years

  U of S professor breaks down poultry production process and explains why the U of A study isn't as alarming as it sounds.

  Consumer

  Oct 10, 2014
• ‘Mini dwellings’ gaining momentum in Saskatoon

  A Saskatoon woman says the buzz over her 136 square foot home is generating more interest around the city.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2014