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• Roughrider Jorgen Hus heads to Nunavut to spread anti-bullying message

  The Saskatchewan Red Cross partnered with Saskatchewan Roughrider Jorgen Hus to combat bullying in Canada's north.

  Canada

  May 2, 2016
• Red Cross gears up for 2016 Sask. forest fire season

  The Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan gears up for the 2016 forest fire season, as climate experts sound the alarm over a growing fire risk.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2016
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• New options in Saskatchewan aim to remove barriers to voting

  A new set of changes aims to remove barriers to voting in provincial elections for Saskatchewan residents.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2016
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• Saskatoon home uses virtually no power to stay warm despite cold temp

  Despite a recent cold snap that resulted in record-breaking energy usage across Saskatchewan, virtually no power was used to keep a Saskatoon home warm.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2016
• Saskatoon store owner robbed for second time in four months

  A convenience store on Saskatoon’s west side has been robbed for the second time in four months.

  Crime

  Jan 18, 2016
• Thin ice road poses danger for Wollaston Lake, Sask. residents

  The only ice road into Wollaston Lake, a northern Saskatchewan community, is dangerously thin.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2016
• Environmental group calls on feds to pay more for Gunnar mine cleanup

  Half-a-century after the Gunnar uranium mine closed down, the toxic legacy still remains. The problem is, the cost to clean it has gone up dramatically.

  Environment

  Dec 21, 2015
• Remai Art Gallery keeps Gormley as board member following controversial tweet

  The fallout continues in the wake of radio host John Gormley’s controversial tweet about Muslims during the November Paris attacks.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2015
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• Saskatoon landlords urge caution when building garage suites

  The Saskatchewan Landlord Association is urging caution when building garage suites as they might not provide a good return given current vacancy rates.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2015
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• Report paints troubling picture of water quality in Saskatchewan

  The Council of Canadians has released a new report that shows Saskatchewan has the second highest number of drinking water advisories in the country.

  Environment

  Nov 13, 2015
• Subsidized bus pass for refugees could be reality in Saskatoon

  A subsidized bus pass for refugees in Saskatoon is one step closer to reality.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2015
• Consumers spend more on Halloween

  Every year, people shell out hundreds of dollars for the chance to have a good scream - as it turns out, big scares are also big business.

  Oct 30, 2015
• Saskatchewan, Manitoba consumers spending more than ever on Halloween

  People in Saskatchewan and Manitoba love Halloween with the average consumer spending almost $170 on the occasion.

  Consumer

  Oct 29, 2015
• Three options for government after federal election day

  With election day getting closer and closer, many Canadians are wondering what their government will look like after Oct. 19.

  Politics

  Oct 9, 2015
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• Olympians visit northern Saskatchewan to inspire youth

  Olympic soccer players Christine Sinclair and Saskatoon-born Kaylyn Kyle flew to northern Saskatchewan on a trip to inspire youth.

  Education

  Oct 7, 2015
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• Consumer debt, loan delinquency rising in Saskatchewan

  More people in Saskatchewan are defaulting on their debts while at the same time, consumer debt is rising. It's all tied to the downturn of oil.

  Consumer

  Sep 25, 2015
• Potential for Saskatchewan to become a green province, professor says

  A University of Saskatchewan professor says Canada and Saskatchewan have the potential to be leaders in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2015
• Rising gas prices due to inoperative BP plant, says professor

  A University of Saskatchewan professor says there is an explanation for rising gas prices and it doesn't have anything to do with oil prices.

  Consumer

  Aug 26, 2015
• Walkers call for action on murdered and missing aboriginal women

  Seven demonstrators are walking across Western Canada to raise awareness of murdered and missing Canadian aboriginal women.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2015
• Saskatoon man urges travellers to get vaccinated for hepatitis A

  A Saskatoon man is urging travellers to get vaccinated after he contracted hepatitis A during a trip to Mexico.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2015
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• State of emergency declared in Kerrobert, Sask. after powerful storm

  The Town of Kerrobert has declared a state of emergency after a massive summer storm swept through Wednesday evening.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2015
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• Woman waits 10 hours for Saskatoon police to respond after 911 call

  A local homeowner is upset that Saskatoon police took 10 hours to respond to a 911 call about an incident on her property.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2015
• Residents brace for flooding in Manitou Beach, Sask.

  Rising waters are putting homes and business at risk in the town of Manitou Beach, Sask.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2015
• Hundreds show support at Saskatoon pride parade

  Hundreds of people took part in the pride parade Saturday, showing their support for Saskatoon’s LGBTQ community.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2015
• Saskatoon’s newest patio opens at Delta Bessborough

  Patio lovers now have another place to relax in this summer: the Metric Garden Lounge at the Delta Bessborough in downtown Saskatoon.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 1, 2015