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With no deal in sight, teachers announce work to rule

With no deal in sight, teachers announce work to rule

Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation President Samantha Becotte confirms work to rule will begin Monday.
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Man from Thunderchild FN identified as Saskatoon homicide victim

Man from Thunderchild FN identified as Saskatoon homicide victim

A Saskatoon homicide victim has been identified in court Friday as 48-year-old Jason Horse.
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YouTube Warns OpenAI: Training Models on Our Videos Violates Terms of Service

YouTube Warns OpenAI: Training Models on Our Videos Violates Terms of Service

Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.
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Reaction pours in on the death of Riders’ Jim Hopson

Reaction pours in on the death of Riders’ Jim Hopson

Outpouring from across Saskatchewan on news of death of former Roughriders president Jim Hopson.
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Reynolds remembers Jim Hopson for his people skills, positivity

Reynolds remembers Jim Hopson for his people skills, positivity

Saskatchewan Roughriders President and CEO Craig Reynolds shared thoughts with the media Thursday on the passing of the legendary former Riders President and CEO Jim Hopson.
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RCMP WEST arrests man in North Battleford in Saskatoon homicide

RCMP WEST arrests man in North Battleford in Saskatoon homicide

Two men have been charged with first-degree murder.
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Sask. man Brent Habetler found guilty in Bermuda court

Sask. man Brent Habetler found guilty in Bermuda court

At the time of his arrest in Bermuda, Brent Habetler from Sask., was under conditions in an Alberta court.
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CTF says government gives Quebec special treatment on carbon tax

CTF says government gives Quebec special treatment on carbon tax

Quebec’s cap-and-trade carbon tax is currently $57 per tonne.
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Behind the Headlines: Seeing the Battlefords in a positive light

Behind the Headlines: Seeing the Battlefords in a positive light

At the time of writing this article, the Battlefords, often thought to be the most 'dangerous city in Canada' is welcoming spring.
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Feds expect provinces to “obey the law”: Minister Virani

Feds expect provinces to “obey the law”: Minister Virani

Federal Minister of Justice Arif Virani reacts to Saskatchewan’s move to not remit the carbon tax on home heating.
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