Rebekah Lesko

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• Holocaust survivor shares his story with Saskatoon students

  Holocaust survivor Max Eisen shared his story of survival with more than 1,000 Saskatoon students.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2019
• Senate hearing on Bill C-69 makes stop in Saskatoon

  A Senate committee made a stop in Saskatoon to hold a public hearing on Bill C-69, which would change how resource developments are reviewed.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2019
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• Online fundraiser to support family of man fatally shot in Saskatoon

  A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family of Mark Enwaya, who was fatally shot in Saskatoon in March.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2019
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• Mefloquine lawsuits set to be filed by veterans in the next week

  The first individual claims will be filed in court in the next week by Canadian Armed Forces veterans who took the antimalarial drug mefloquine.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2019
• ‘Longest night of my life’: doctor recalls night of Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  Dr. Hassan Masri was working in the intensive care unit (ICU) in Saskatoon the night of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2019
• ‘Still so much pain’: Humboldt and the Broncos continue to heal 1 year after crash

  The Humboldt Broncos became a symbol of mourning for everyone across Canada — even around the world — who felt connected to the sport of hockey

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2019
• Plane recovered nearly 60 years after crash in northern Saskatchewan lake

  A plane which crashed in northern Saskatchewan nearly 60 years ago was recovered at the end of March from Peter Pond Lake.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2019
• Many Saskatchewan small businesses plan to absorb carbon tax costs

  Four out of five small businesses CFIB surveyed said they would be able to pass on less than a quarter of the new costs to consumers.

  Economy

  Mar 28, 2019
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• Man charged in death of Prince Albert, Sask. boy makes court appearance

  A man charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a toddler in Prince Albert appeared in court Tuesday morning.

  Crime

  Mar 26, 2019
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• Saskatchewan government developing organ donor registry

  The Saskatchewan government is creating an organ donor registry to encourage people to register their intent to donate.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2019
• Recent string of violent crimes in Pleasant Hill

  Saskatoon police have reported five shootings in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood in March.

  Crime

  Mar 20, 2019
• Warm weather creates muddy mess for Saskatoon drivers

  With the spring melt underway, muddy roads are keeping car washes in Saskatoon busy.

  Traffic

  Mar 18, 2019
• Police increase presence at Saskatoon mosques after New Zealand shooting

  Saskatoon police are increasing their presence at five mosques in the city in response to the mass shootings in Christchurch, NZ.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2019
• Federal trade minister wants proof from China for cancelled canola shipments

  Canada's International Trade Minister Jim Carr addressed blocked canola shipments to China at the SARM convention on Thursday.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2019
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• Rural delegates raise concerns at SARM ‘bear pit’ session

  Rural delegates faced off with provincial cabinet members during a bear pit session at the SARM convention in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2019
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• Former Saskatchewan Hospital will be demolished if not sold or redeveloped

  The Save Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford committee said it's important to preserve the history of the old hospital.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2019
• Museum looks to recover plane wreckage from northern Saskatchewan lake

  The Saskatchewan Aviation Museum in Saskatoon is hoping to recover and restore a plane that crashed in a northern Saskatchewan lake 60 years ago.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2019
• Safer inhalation supplies available to people with addictions in Saskatchewan

  Safer inhalation supplies include crack and crystal meth smoking material such as pipes, screens and mouthpieces.

  Health

  Mar 7, 2019
• Pilot project to notify Saskatoon first responders of train delays

  The City of Saskatoon plans to install detectors at four railway crossings to notify first responders about any train delays.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2019
• ‘Let’s fight again’: Prince Albert woman faces 3rd cancer diagnosis

  One Prince Albert woman continues to show resiliency in a prolonged battle with cancer.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2019
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• Haughey family donates piano to school in honour of son killed by drunk driver

  The Haugheys donated a grand piano to Bethlehem Catholic High School, the school J.P. Haughey attended.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2019
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• Saskatoon high school students rally against bullying on Pink Day

  Students at Aden Bowman Collegiate attended a Pink Day rally on Wednesday afternoon.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2019
• 2 former Credit Union Centre employees awarded damages after wrongful dismissal

  Two former Credit Union Centre employees have been awarded damages after being fired in 2012, following a business trip to Arizona.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2019
• Program connects farmers and grocery stores to tackle food waste

  The Loop Resource program pairs grocery stores in Western Canada with local farmers to reduce food waste.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2019
• Cause of fire that spread from RV to Saskatoon attic ‘incendiary’

  Flames spread from a recreational vehicle into the attic of a house in the Dundonald neighbourhood in Saskatoon on Thursday.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2019