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Canada’s emergency powers evoke reflections on democracy, freedom

Canada’s emergency powers evoke reflections on democracy, freedom

Some outlets dubbed Trudeau’s apparent double standards when it comes to supporting disruptive protests abroad as the ‘homeland factor’ 
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All-black Saskatchewan baseball team being inducted into Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame

All-black Saskatchewan baseball team being inducted into Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame

Rockets significant to community of Indian Head
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Tuberculosis outbreak reported in Pelican Narrows

Tuberculosis outbreak reported in Pelican Narrows

Some of the symptoms of TB can also be possible COVID-19 symptoms - PBCN Health Services warns that despite similar symptoms, the diseases are different and require different treatment
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SaskTel waiving fees to connect customers with Ukraine

SaskTel waiving fees to connect customers with Ukraine

Effective immediately and until March 31
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Regular season wraps, playoffs loom large for AAA Stars this weekend

Regular season wraps, playoffs loom large for AAA Stars this weekend

Battlefords AAA Stars can wrap up a playoff spot against Tisdale this weekend
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Inquest set into in-custody death of Black Lake First Nation man

Inquest set into in-custody death of Black Lake First Nation man

Benjamin Toutsaint was found deceased in his cell at the Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon in May 2019
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2022 SPHL finals almost set

2022 SPHL finals almost set

Turtleford is in, meanwhile Meota has a 2-1 series lead on Radisson
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Crime Stoppers: Looking for info on arson

Crime Stoppers: Looking for info on arson

If your tip leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000
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Rebate program encourages purchase of efficient appliances

Rebate program encourages purchase of efficient appliances

Get money back on energy-efficient furnaces, boilers and water heaters
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Fitness hearing to be held for man charged in axe incident

Fitness hearing to be held for man charged in axe incident

Nelson allegedly fled after attacking a senior and within an hour police issued a SaskAlert warning the public that a dangerous man with a large axe or edged weapon was at large
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