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Missing North Battleford children located safely, Amber Alert cancelledThe children's mother is in police custody.CanadaJun 9
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Air quality statement, extreme heat response plan activated for SaskatoonAs hot weather and wildfire smoke impact air quality again, an extreme heat emergency response plan has been activated by the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization.CanadaJun 9
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Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: June 2023Each day, Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer-submitted photo for the Your Saskatchewan photo of the day.BlogsJun 9
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2SLGBTQ+ community, Saskatchewan school boards speak out about curriculum controversiesSaskatoon has seen social media heat surrounding the use of public changerooms by the 2SLGBTQ+ community and a school board's suggesting restricted access to inclusive events.CanadaJun 8
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Small mammal house reopens at Saskatoon Zoo with meerkats, porcupines, monkeysRenovations to create larger habitats started in September to help conservation programs. The total project costed $850,000.CanadaJun 8
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Sask. teachers’ union says new school funding announcement ‘missing a zero’The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says a $40-million infusion from the province doesn't meet the needs of school divisions coping with inflation and rising enrolments.CanadaJun 2
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Saskatoon Cycles calls on city for safer bike infrastructure following cyclist deathNatasha Fox, 33, was killed while cycling May 24 when she was struck by a cement truck at the intersection of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue in Saskatoon.CanadaJun 2
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‘Rally Against Bigotry’: Protesters stand against Greater Saskatoon Catholic School boardJamey Hughton, participant in the rally and Saskatoon Public School teacher, said the email from the Catholic school board was "completely unacceptable".CanadaJun 1
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Hundreds of cyclists show up for Natasha Fox memorial ride on College DriveNatasha Fox, 33, was a wife, a mother and a Saskatoon Catholic school teacher. She died last week after being struck by a cement truck while riding her bike.CanadaMay 31
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Saskatoon groups listen to senior voices regarding COVID-19 effectsAdults aged 55 and over participated in surveys and focus groups from November 2021 to March 2022 to understand the impacts of the COVID pandemic on the lives of older adults.CanadaMay 31
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Human remains found in Big Island Lake Cree Nation landfill identifiedHumans remains found at the Big Island Lake Cree Nation landfill have been connected to a missing persons case from 10 years ago.CanadaMay 31
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‘Focus Saskatchewan’: Retiring family physician concerned for her 3,500 patientsThe Canadian Institute for Health Information showed Saskatchewan lost 159 doctors between 2020 and 2021, yielding the lowest per capita rate in the country.CanadaMay 27
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Saskatoon cyclist dies after being hit by cement truckThe crash happened at the intersection of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue near the University of Saskatchewan.CanadaMay 24
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Police still searching for one youth after shooting on Flying Dust First NationOn May 16, two males approached a home and fired a gun during an altercation, injuring a victim. They are both charged with attempted murder and other offences.CanadaMay 24
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Saskatoon police located van connected to homicide30-year-old Angose Standingwater died on May 20 in a business in the 3000 block of Clarence Avenue South after police found him with serious injuries.CanadaMay 24
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Saskatchewan senator fourth in country for highest travel expensesA review done between Oct. 1, and Dec. 31, 2022, added up the air, bus and train travel expenses paid by each senator attending Canadian senate sittings.CanadaMay 23
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60-year-old Saskatoon man held in house at gunpoint, police sayAccording to Saskatoon police, two people armed with a gun entered a home in the 300 block Avenue H South around 10:50 p.m. Saturday.CrimeMay 23
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Scientific breakthrough made in Saskatoon canola protection studyClubroot attacks the roots of plants, making it hard for them to properly transport water, resulting in growth issues in fields like canola.CanadaMay 22
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E-scooters now available in downtown SaskatoonA two-year pilot project began of the holiday weekend that introduces e-scooters to Saskatoon.CanadaMay 22
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Police operation complete in Village of Buena VistaThose in the Little Grand Avenue area in the Village of Buena Vista were asked to shelter in place Friday afternoon as Regina Police and RCMP conducted a joint operation.CanadaMay 19
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Family ready to heal after man convicted of murder in death of Ally MoosehunterUpon the reading of the decision, people erupted from their seats, clapping and yelling, some even swearing at Ivan Martell as he was quickly ushered out of the room by officers.CrimeMay 19
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Prince Albert police chief retires after review proves officer neglect in infant deathAn inquest into the death of 13-month-old Tanner Brass said that members of the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) did not correctly perform their duties on the day he died.CanadaMay 18
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WestJet cancellations beginning to hit Saskatoon, Regina airportsPresident of Air Passenger Rights Gabor Lukacs said passengers shouldn't "jump the gun" and contact WestJet without proof of cancellation.CanadaMay 18
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Prince Albert police officers ‘neglected duty’ in death of baby boy: watchdogOn Feb. 11, 2022, the Prince Albert Police Service called for an inquest into the death of 13-month old Tanner Brass and the responding officers. The report has now been released.CanadaMay 18
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‘Fitting’ sentence length ordered for accused in Gallagher homicideEleven of Gallagher's family members and friends sat eye to eye with Whitehead in an overflowing courtroom to tell him of the pain that his actions have caused them.CrimeMay 17
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