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New La Ronge liquor retailers team up to fight town plan to restrict sales hours
Liquor retailers in La Ronge, Sask. are fighting back against proposed new liquor sales restrictions being drafted by the town council to address crime and social issues associated with alcohol abuse. More video
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In Depth A look at Brad Wall's time as Saskatchewan premier told by those who know him and watched his career
Brad Wall is retiring from his position as premier of Saskatchewan after 10 years leading the province. CBC spoke to those who know him and watched his career. In their own words, here are their thoughts and feelings about the man who remains Canada’s most popular premier.
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Trouble ahead in Canada's beer economy as 'escalator' tax takes hold
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A yearly increase to the federal tax on beer that's set to start in April has brewers in Canada warning of climbing prices as "severe" threats face the beer economy.
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New Thousands of Sask. patients could benefit from new technology replacing colonoscopies
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A gastroenterologist has brought new technology he discovered at a German hospital in the United Arab Emirates to Saskatoon after studying how to use the equipment in Italy.
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Insurers say Canadian weather getting weirder
An index compiled by the insurance industry indicates extreme weather in Canada is falling outside the range of normal variability more frequently.
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City council spending fewer meeting hours behind closed doors
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The shift follows on the heels of changes made in 2015 to increase transparency at city hall.
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Feature Reconciliation in small towns: Is it happening?
What does reconciliation look like in small communities? It's a question that reporters for Discourse Media and CBC Indigenous have been trying to answer.
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Murder trial gets underway for slain Roughrider, Joe McKnight
Claims of self-defence by the man who killed former Saskatchewan Roughriders player Joe McKnight withered under scrutiny, a prosecutor told jurors Friday, but a defence lawyer insisted the shooter fired as McKnight approached his car.
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Video 'Grab 'em by the patriarchy' and other signs for change at 2018 Saskatoon Women's March
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The second annual satellite march in Saskatoon drew about 400 people Saturday — and plenty of creative signs ranging in tone from the droll to the bold.
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Grizzlies spotted in Manitoba's north, says U of S researcher
A northern outpost in Manitoba has long been known as a gathering spot for polar bears, but a University of Saskatchewan researcher has helped establish it as the only known place in North America to see all three species of bears.
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Changing the world, one plastic straw at a time
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Adrian Chappell wants to make Saskatoon a more sustainable city, and she’s starting with a battle against plastic straws.
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Point of View Reporter from Down Under learns to play ultra-Canadian crokicurl game
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After a quick, teasing skirt around the rim of the hole the stone toppled in. In that moment, Australian Alicia Bridges understood why crokicurl is such a big deal in Canada.
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CBC Investigates Speed Skating Canada investigating 'substantive' complaints against head coach
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The head of Speed Skating Canada tells CBC News the organization is investigating “substantive” complaints against its head coach, Michael Crowe.
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New promise shown in fighting depression during menopause, says Regina researcher
A new study shows hormone therapy may be a promising treatment for women entering menopause who are at risk of depression, says a University of Regina researcher.
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'Small' hepatitis A risk for public after Saskatoon-area café worker handled food
Officials have confirmed that an employee of the Apple Crate Café at the Glen at Crossmount in Saskatoon contracted the disease while travelling.
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FSIN supports demand for First Nations' say in federal transfer payments
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it stands with Fond du Lac First Nation in demanding First Nations' input be included in federal transfer payment allocations.
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Saskatoon man appeals to higher power to stop rezoning of church land
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They were OK with a church, but some homeowners in Saskatoon’s Willowgrove neighbourhood have less faith in a proposed condominium development.
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City urges residents to renew green cart subscription before $20 price hike
The cost of Saskatoon's compost recycling program is expected to go up this spring, but there's still time to sign up at 2017 rates.
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Analysis Roughriders and Zach Collaros agree on new contract
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced Zach Collaros has agreed to a new contract for the 2018 season, just two weeks after acquiring the quarterback from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The trade raised some eyebrows considering Collaros does not travel light.
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Six memorable Brad Wall social media moments
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The soon-to-be-retired premier was often outspoken about his stances on issues from John A. Macdonald to beef.
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In-custody deaths trigger review of medical staffing at major jails, youth centres
The province is reviewing medical staffing at its major jails and youth centres, but a spokesperson cautions against expecting changes anytime soon.
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'I was actually in tears': Saskatoon Crisis Nursery asks for financial help, community responds
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The Saskatoon Crisis Nursery — a safe house for children under 12 — had a rough Christmas holiday after its furnace needed to be replaced at the end of December. But when Christmas came, so did the $3,000 bill for the furnace — an amount the organization couldn't afford.
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2 men accused in more than half of Saskatoon's recent break-ins, mail theft: police
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Saskatoon police say two men have been charged with more than half of the break-ins and mail thefts that happened in the city in November and December.
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More 4-day school weeks coming to some Sask. schools
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Longer days — but more long weekends — will soon be the norm for students and teachers at more Saskatchewan schools.
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5 tips for talking to your kids about cannabis
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It can be difficult to know how to talk to your children about drugs, both legal and illegal.
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Warm weather 'not completely unusual' at this time of year: Environment Canada
Thursday was a warm day in Saskatchewan because of "an actual true" January thaw.
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Researchers look for clues in the blood to help solve the puzzle of Saskatchewan's high MS rates
Doctors with the University of Saskatchewan are sifting through clues like blood samples, hoping to piece together the reason why multiple sclerosis is so prevalent in Canada’s Prairies.
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Judge weighs appeal from nurse penalized after Facebook post criticizing grandfather's care
In 2016, the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association found Carolyn Strom guilty of professional misconduct after she criticized her grandfather's palliative care in a Facebook post.
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Rachel Notley, Brad Wall exchange jabs on how to lead a province
The ongoing dispute between Alberta and Saskatchewan took a new turn today, with Alberta Premier Rachel Notley offering some advice to the next leader of Saskatchewan to handle the economy differently than under current premier Brad Wall.
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Swing in temperatures likely cause of sinkhole
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A pothole big enough to fit several people appeared at Adelaide Street and McPherson Avenue in Saskatoon on Wednesday.
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Former Saskatoon teacher to stand trial on sex offence charges in Alta.
A preliminary hearing has led to a former central Alberta teacher being ordered to stand trial on sex-related charges.
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Some EpiPens, used to treat life-threatening allergic reaction, in short supply
The Canadian distributor of the EpiPen says there is a shortage of one size of the emergency treatment for people at risk of life-threatening allergic reactions.
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Inmate's death was accidental, inquest jury concludes
A Saskatoon jury has concluded that Kevin Umpherville's overdose death was accidental and is making a recommendation to help prevent similar deaths in the future.
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'We love him to bits': Severed arm of St. Francis Xavier draws hundreds in Saskatoon
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Hundreds showed up Thursday afternoon at a church for their brief five seconds in front of the revered relic.
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Marlene Bird, Leo LaChance cases formative for new Saskatoon police chief
Saskatoon's new chief of police says several high-profile cases have influenced his career and what he thinks about policing.
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Try your hand at piloting fighting robots this weekend in Saskatoon
This weekend at Centre Mall, the Saskatoon Combat Robotics Club is inviting people to try driving one of their custom-made robots in the hopes of sparking more interest in the hobby.
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SaskEnergy warning of possible gas leaks due to temperature swings
SaskEnergy is warning the public about the potential for underground gas leaks due to the changing weather conditions.
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Fewer Sask. impaired drivers charged in December than previous 3 years
SGI says December 2017 saw the lowest number of impaired driving offences when compared to the previous three years — even with increased enforcement.
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CanniMed postpones shareholder meeting to hold talks with Aurora Cannabis
CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. is postponing a key shareholder meeting to give it time to hold talks with Aurora Cannabis Inc. which has made a hostile takeover offer for the company.
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Accused to make first court appearance after North Battleford, Sask., man shot in leg
A man accused of shooting another man in the leg will make his first court appearance in North Battleford provincial court Thursday morning.
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Proposed new 'plategate' meeting in Medicine Hat based on distance
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Saskatchewan recently proposed a change to the plate dispute meeting, asking it be held in Medicine Hat because of its geographic location in relation to Alberta and Saskatchewan's capital cities.
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Library union questions $200K admin office reno as possible branch relocation looms
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A spokesperson for the Saskatoon Public Library says the work was planned many years ago.
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Walmart discontinues charge accounts, no longer accepting govt. requisitions for purchases
If a foster home needs some essential supplies for care in a pinch, caregivers can no longer rely on using government requisitions to purchase supplies at Walmart.
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Sask. approves $200K survey of woodland caribou as part of developing habitat protection strategy
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Woodland caribou are at risk, and the provinces are falling behind in drafting plans to protect them. This month, the Saskatchewan Government approved $200,000 for part of the research that needs to be done to meet federal requirements.
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Classic STC ride slides into history at Western Development Museum
The latest throwback to another era at the Western Development Museum will be rolling people back to the 1950s with a bus painted in classic red and cream colours.
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Enforcement coming to illegal marijuana dispensaries in Saskatoon, says new police chief
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Marijuana dispensaries in Saskatoon could soon have law enforcement at their doorsteps. Saskatoon Police Service’s new chief elect, Troy Cooper, said Wednesday the dispensaries operating now are outside the law.
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'Gargantuan' efforts of volunteers, staff uncover fraud at Waskesiu agency
A major task taking hundreds of hours uncovered the fact that $100,000 had been misdirected from Waskesiu Wilderness Region, the tourism marketing agency says.
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Troy Cooper will be Saskatoon's first Métis police chief
Saskatoon's Board of Police Commissioners has hired Troy Cooper, a veteran officer from Prince Albert, to take over as the city's new chief of police.
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'I'm just overwhelmed': Rider great Don Narcisse receives fan support following prostate cancer diagnosis
Former Saskatchewan Roughrider Don Narcisse has been diagnosed with stage one prostate cancer.
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Saskatoon city planners give idea of 'transit village' mixed-use developments a spin
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As Saskatoon’s big-city vision for a bus rapid transit system, or BRT, takes shape, planners are also keeping the humble concept of small villages in mind.
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- 'Terrifying': How a single line of computer code put thousands of innocent Turks in jail
- U.S. shutdown continues into workweek as Senate talks drag on
- Pence kicks off Israel visit with Netanyahu meeting
- Why Trump's desire for a protectionist wall threatens more than NAFTA: Don Pittis
- Pence visit to Middle East stirs anger over Jerusalem declaration
- Nearly 100 people submit statements in Winnipeg case under new Canadian victims rights bill
- Lower U.S. business taxes, uncertainty over NAFTA complicate Trudeau's investment pitch in Davos
- Family of Ontario crash victim denied chance to face accused
- 'Somebody died because of that': Canada's mentally ill allowed to own, buy guns
- Traces of blood found by police in Bruce McArthur's vehicle, auto shop owner says
- Prison guards involved in Matthew Hines case not disciplined for more than a year
- 'Some people just shouldn't have handguns': Mentally ill allowed to own, buy guns
- Speed Skating Canada investigating 'substantive' complaints against head coach
- Ex-U.S. athlete tells Speed Skating Canada of head coach's alleged sexual relationships with skaters
- What really happens to old clothes dropped in those in-store recycling bins
Analysis
- Why Trump's desire for a protectionist wall threatens more than NAFTA: Don Pittis
- Amazon rejection a wake-up call for Calgary's high-tech hopes
- Canadian oil selling at a deep discount - and it hurts
- Gloom over debts and NAFTA threats trounced by 'positive surprises': Don Pittis
- Business is the reluctant hero in the minimum wage transition: Don Pittis
- Lower U.S. business taxes, uncertainty over NAFTA complicate Trudeau's investment pitch in Davos
- Why Trump's desire for a protectionist wall threatens more than NAFTA: Don Pittis
- Less than half the people deported from Canada in 2017 paid their own way home
- Pence meets Jordan king on trip clouded by Jerusalem move
- A look at Brad Wall's time as Saskatchewan premier told by those who know him and watched his career
- Why Trump's desire for a protectionist wall threatens more than NAFTA: Don Pittis
- With a deep tech talent pool, Toronto could hit Amazon's 'sweet spot' with bid for new HQ
- Lower U.S. business taxes, uncertainty over NAFTA complicate Trudeau's investment pitch in Davos
- Amazon would have been welcome, say Canadian tech sector CEOs whose cities were snubbed
- Trouble ahead in Canada's beer economy as 'escalator' tax takes hold
- Should we let the crowd fund Canadian science if no one else will?
- Farmers Dairy milk pulled from shelves for 'off-taste flavour'
- Midwives waiting on proclamation to begin offering services on P.E.I.
- Anti-smoking plan may kill cigarettes — and save Big Tobacco
- Artificial stomach enhancing digestive, dietary research at University of Manitoba
- 'We are living in a watershed moment': SAG Awards show spotlights women in Hollywood
- Is Woody Allen finished? Industry watchers, former fans raise question in wake of renewed allegations
- Tom Petty died of accidental drug overdose, coroner says
- Soulpepper kept previous sex harassment scandal quiet for 19 months
- Lingering cold forces Céline Dion to cancel more Las Vegas concerts
- Insurers say Canadian weather getting weirder
- Amazon would have been welcome, say Canadian tech sector CEOs whose cities were snubbed
- Filmmaker aboard icebreaker documents aborted mission to study Arctic climate change
- With a deep tech talent pool, Toronto could hit Amazon's 'sweet spot' with bid for new HQ
- Should we let the crowd fund Canadian science if no one else will?
Interactives
- Experience the sights and sounds of the Halifax Explosion, 100 years later
- Raqqa in ruins: Take an inside look at the former capital of ISIS
- How do you fit into Canada's multicultural puzzle?
- How does your personal income compare to that of other Canadians?
- 'I just had a weak moment': Disgraced Blue Jays fan Ken Pagan on life after the beer toss
- 'Speak goodness into your life': Former gang member now aims to save lives with suicide-prevention message
- One town, two worlds: Reconciliation in Port Alberni
- New children's book explores what sockeye salmon mean to the Gitxsan people
- Head of Métis group calls on government to buoy Manitoba fishing industry
- 'Survivor artists': Exhibit highlights work of Sixties Scoop survivors
- Canada's Simmerling undergoes surgery after breaking both legs in ski cross crash
- Patriots secure 10th Super Bowl appearance with comeback win over Jags
- Canada's Teal Harle seals Pyeongchang spot with slopestyle World Cup win
- Ivanie Blondin wins World Cup gold in women's 3,000m
- Eagles fly past Vikings to book Super Bowl berth