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City of Saskatoon budget deliberations begin MondayThe City of Saskatoon started off the week with budget deliberations Monday with a projected property tax increase of 5.2 per cent.EconomyDec 2
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Understanding Saskatchewan’s prehistoric legacy75 million years ago Saskatchewan looked quite different, with a western interior seaway splitting North America in half from the Artic Circle to the Gulf of Mexico.ScienceDec 1
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A lookahead at the City of Saskatoon’s 2025 budgetThe City of Saskatoon says the 2025 budget will focus on record investments in core services like transportation, public safety and community support.EconomyNov 26
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Sask. NDP urges Moe to address high food prices in light of scurvy casesSaskatchewan's Opposition NDP says Premier Scott Moe's government needs to address high food prices and pause the gas tax in light of recent scurvy cases in the province's North.PoliticsNov 19
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Proposed downtown arena a hot-button issue for Saskatoon votersSaskatoon appears to be divided when it comes to the proposed downtown arena, but several city planners suggest there is a bright future if it goes ahead.EconomyNov 12
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Saskatchewan Fashion week showcases Indigenous design and voicesSaskatchewan Fashion Week is in full swing, and local and aspiring designers are not only showcasing their work on the runway but also partaking in an Indigenous led conference.EntertainmentNov 7
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Sask. Party, Saskatchewan NDP battle it out in smaller citiesPrince Albert, Moosejaw, and the Battlefords appear to be the battle grounds for the Saskatchewan NDP and Sask. Party this election.PoliticsOct 22
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‘Dad would be very proud’: Saskatchewan farm to pass down to 3rd generationThe Barker family farm will soon be passed down to the third generation. Scott Barker's 15-year-old son, Jacob Barker, is expressing interest in taking over the farm one day.LifestyleOct 10
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Saskatchewan increases minimum wage to $15 an hourSaskatchewan increased its minimum wage to $15 an hour Tuesday. The province continues to have Canada's lowest minimum wage, alongside Alberta, which increased it to $15 in 2018.EconomyOct 1
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Saskatoon restaurant faces a string of break-insLas Palapas Resort Grill in Saskatoon saw several break-ins during the month of August. The lounge door was smashed, alcohol taken, and power sources stolen from the roof.CrimeSep 27
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City of Saskatoon confirms 11 cases of Dutch elm diseaseThe City of Saskatoon has confirmed 11 positive cases of Dutch elm disease in several neighbourhoods across the city — a record high.EnvironmentSep 26
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Saskatchewan NDP promises a 24-hour ER department at Saskatoon City HospitalThe Saskatchewan NDP says, if elected, it plans to make the Saskatoon City Hospital's emergency department open 24 hours a day and hire more full-time nurses.PoliticsSep 24
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Saskatoon mayoral candidate Cynthia Block shares her plans for safetySaskatoon mayoral candidate Cynthia Block has announced her safety plans for Saskatoon, if she wins the election in November. Block says she wants a whole community approach.PoliticsSep 23
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Nuclear research at the University of Saskatchewan to receive more fundingInnovation Saskatchewan is investing $400,000 in the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation. The funding will support up to eight research project.ScienceSep 20
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Saskatoon’s Legacy Christian Academy changes name to Valour AcademyStarting this year, Legacy Christian Academy has been renamed Valour Academy. The school's voicemail and website indicate the name change to "Valour Academy."EducationSep 13
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Waskesiu restaurant owner banned from Prince Albert National ParkThe owner of the popular family restaurant Pete’s Terrace in Waskesiu, Sask., has been banned from Prince Albert National Park for a period of up to one year.CrimeAug 16
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Canadian Blood Services calls for more donors in SaskatchewanAs we head into a long weekend, Canadian Blood Services is reminding people that Saskatchewan is still in need of blood and plasma donations.HealthAug 2
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Is carbon pricing affecting food prices in Saskatchewan?According to one economist, the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 0.7 per cent in Saskatchewan in 2023 due to the carbon tax.EconomyApr 5
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