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Sask. premier 'jumping the gun' with turn to notwithstanding clause for pronoun policy: expert (Mon, 02 Oct 2023)
Saskatchewan's premier says he'll use the notwithstanding clause to override a court injunction that has paused the province's new pronoun policy for students. But a professor says the clause is meant to be used as a tool of last resort.
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Red Pheasant Cree Nation declares state of emergency after 8 weekend overdoses (Sun, 01 Oct 2023)
Red Pheasant Cree Nation in Saskatchewan has declared a declare a state of emergency after eight apparent overdoses over the weekend.
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Saskatoon police refuse to release policy on how they use dogs after violent arrest (Tue, 03 Oct 2023)
Warning: this story contains distressing details and images. Saskatoon police are refusing to release their policy on how police service dogs are used when arresting suspects.
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4 brothers looking to take field for University of Regina Rams at same time (Tue, 03 Oct 2023)
The Regina Rams could possibly field a defensive line this season that some say hasn't been seen on the field ever before. The team can have four brothers walk into the gridiron. The four Sombachs are already practicing together at the University of Regina.
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Affected by smoke this year? Plants and animals have been too, experts say (Mon, 02 Oct 2023)
While people can put on a mask or stay inside to avoid the smoke from forest fires, wildlife and plants can't do escape it -- and that could have impacts on their health, according to researchers.
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Young man charged with manslaughter for role in 53-year-old man's death in 2021 (Tue, 03 Oct 2023)
Regina police say an 18-year-old has been arrested for his role in a hit and run that left a 53-year-old man dead more than two years ago.
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City of Prince Albert inside workers back on strike after derailed contract vote (Mon, 02 Oct 2023)
City of Prince Albert inside workers are back on the picket line because of a derailed contract vote on Friday. The vote was halted by the union, which said the city made changes to the tentative agreement reached on Wednesday.
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Sask. Health Authority won't release details on CEO resignation despite privacy commissioner's recommendation (Mon, 02 Oct 2023)
Information and privacy commissioner Ron Kruzeniski found the SHA failed to properly apply the law when it denied CBC Saskatchewan's requests for documents about the departure of Scott Livingstone, who abruptly resigned from the SHA in November 2021.
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George Reed, legendary Roughriders running back, dead at 83 (Sun, 01 Oct 2023)
George Reed, the rugged fullback who was one of the most dominant rushers in CFL history, has died. The Saskatchewan Roughriders, the team Reed spent his entire CFL career with, confirmed Reed passed away Sunday, a day before his 84th birthday.
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The Pit podcast is back with a new episode (Mon, 02 Oct 2023)
The Pit podcast is back with a new episode. Take a listen to hear Greg Fertuck explain why he thinks he’s the victim, while the judge shares a stern lesson in courtroom etiquette.
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