TeleMiracle 45 raises $5.6M for Kinsmen Foundation
TeleMiracle 45 kicked off Saturday night and despite a pandemic, the phones rang loud and donations poured in.
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141 new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; 146 new recoveries
Saskatchewan reported 141 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, along with 146 recoveries.
Saskatoon volunteers build outdoor shelter for the homeless
In a matter of two weeks, an idea about a teepee and open-pit fires serving the community as an outdoor shelter went from dream to reality for a Saskatoon group.
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'Down they came': Sask. toddler takes chicken on saucer ride
Following the bitter cold snap over Saskatchewan, an imaginative young girl returned outside to the snowpile in her yard, with her favourite chicken in tow.
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Saskatoon driver issued 2 tickets in 20 minutes totalling $1,300
A Saskatoon driver was hit with two tickets totalling more than $1,300 after being pulled over by police twice in a 20-minute span.
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Classes resume at Saskatoon school shuttered by watermain breaks
A Saskatoon school shuttered by watermain breaks last week will resume classes and return to a regular schedule on Monday, according to Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools.
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2 cases of COVID-19 identified at Saskatoon high school
Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in individuals at St. Joseph High School in Saskatoon.
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Body discovered in river near Train Bridge: Saskatoon police
A body was discovered in the South Saskatchewan River Saturday morning, according to Saskatoon Police Service (SPS).
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Brick by brick: Regina man turns passion for Lego into professional creations for locals
Sharif Alshurafa has been building creations with Lego since he was a little boy and now more than 30 years later, his passion has evolved into a business venture.
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Cold War veteran helping Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts to educate people virtually
66-year-old Kevin Hicks says the pandemic shouldn't stop people from learning about the sacrifices soldiers made.
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Garage fire sparked by hot plate: Saskatoon Fire Department
A hot plate is responsible for a small garage fire in Saskatoon Saturday evening, according to the fire department.
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Saskatoon bus drivers say COVID-19 pandemic partly to blame for rise in 'negative interactions'
The COVID-19 pandemic is partly responsible for the spike in “negative interactions” reported by Saskatoon Transit drivers last year, according to the union representing them.
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Man rescued in bitter cold
Watch: A man whose snowmobile broke down is alive thanks to the efforts of others. CTV Prince Albert’s Jayda Taylor reports.
Family fights for return of remains
WATCH: The family of a Saskatoon tattoo artist whose skin was preserved after his death says they may lose possession of it.
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Sask. care home CEO says COVID-19 vaccine was provided to board members to prevent wasting doses
The CEO of the Mont St. Joseph Home in Prince Albert is speaking out about the facility’s decision to give leftover COVID-19 vaccines to people who aren’t included in the government’s Phase 1 rollout plan.
'Stay off our lands unless given consent': FSIN, mining firm at odds over exploration on Sask. First Nation
“Resource developers must understand that provincial permits don’t give them the green light to run roughshod over our inherent and treaty rights,” said Birch Narrows Dene Nation Chief Jonathan Sylvestre.
'Grossly underserviced': Prince Albert youth psychiatry unit fills up a week after reopening
A hospital unit dedicated to youth mental health in Prince Albert is open again thanks to the addition of psychiatrist Dr. Randy Zbuk.
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AHS cancels contract with Calgary long-term care facility struggling with COVID-19
Almost a year after Alberta Health Services stepped in to help a Calgary long-term care facility, the agency has cancelled its contract to provide assistance.
Let 'er buck: Study suggests horses learn from rodeo experience, grow calmer
Newly published research out of the University of Calgary looks at three years of roughstock events from that city's Stampede in an attempt to peer inside the mind of an animal about to let 'er buck.
'I had to lie': Problems plague first day of Quebec's vaccine registration system
Some Montrealers are facing headaches as they try to book COVID-19 vaccination appointments for their elderly parents.
Feeling burned out by the pandemic? Resilience expert offers tips
While some students have struggled to navigate new ways of learning, some employees have found their office hours bleeding into their personal time as they adjust to working from home.
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#Your15: Picture Perfect Morning in the Park
On this Friday edition of #Your15 we’re enjoying a picturesque morning in the Prince Albert National Park, having more fun on the curling sheet, and sending out a belated birthday wish!
Storytelling, A Time Honoured Tradition
For National Indigenous Storytelling Month, Janella spoke to Elders about the longtime tradition and why it's important.
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Watch these astronauts take a spacewalk outside of the ISS
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Golden-coloured Trump statue makes heads turn at CPAC
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Cancer survivor could become youngest person to fly to space
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The impact of climate change on yellow warblers
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Uyghur genocide: What's next for Canada-China relations?
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Snowbird says travel rules make her feel like a 'criminal'
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35 kg of fleece cut from sheep found roaming in Australia
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More than 50 dogs were rescued from Texas and await a new home in Toronto, after a historic snowstorm pummeled the state.
Young boy dreams of being the first Black-Canadian in space
8-year-old Yaphet Yoseph has some out-of-this-world aspirations and is getting words of wisdom from Canada's space community.
Beading challenge brings First Nation community together
Kahnawake residents are passing the time during the winter months by bringing back an ancient Indigenous art form. Vanessa Lee has more.
Calgary figure skater breaking barriers one TikTok at a time
TikTok skating sensation Elladj Balde is on a mission to bring more diversity to the sport of figure skating.
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'Guy is a hero': 26-year-old Brian Fraser dies of cancer
26-year-old Brian Fraser has died while battling cancer. Creeson Agecoutay has the story on how he inspired a nation to give.
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'Nomadland,' 'Borat,' 'The Crown' win at bicoastal Golden Globes
With homebound nominees appearing by remote video and hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on different sides of the country, a very socially distanced 78th Golden Globe Awards trudged on in the midst of the pandemic and amid a storm of criticism for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, with top awards going to 'Nomadland,' 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,' 'The Crown' and 'Schitt's Creek.'
'Schitt's Creek' wins best TV comedy series at Golden Globes
'Schitt's Creek,' the Canadian comedy series created by the father-son team of Eugene and Dan Levy that dominated September's Emmy Awards, is the winner of the Golden Globe for best comedy or musical TV series.
Trump calls for GOP unity, repeats lies about election loss
Taking the stage for the first time since leaving office, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called for Republican Party unity, even as he exacerbated intraparty divisions and trumpeted lies about the election in a speech that made clear he intends to remain a dominant political force.
'It was a boondoggle': Chaotic scenes in hotel quarantines frustrate travellers
Travellers say they're frustrated by long wait times to book hotel quarantines and chaotic service during their stays.
Story of 7-year-old girl selling lemonade to pay for brain surgery sparks outrage, empathy
The story of a 7-year-old girl from Alabama selling lemonade to help to pay for her own brain surgery has caused an uproar on the internet, with many calling it an indictment of the U.S. healthcare system.
WestJet to lay off undisclosed number of pilots amid labour negotiations
WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it is laying off an undisclosed number of pilots amid negotiations with the union that represents them.
Racist graffiti spray-painted on trees in Vancouver park
The Vancouver Park Board says its staff is "heartbroken" after several trees in a city park were defaced with racist graffiti this weekend.
Police warn of spike in catalytic converter thefts, which contain valuable metals
If your car has been sitting stationary during the pandemic, you might want to start checking on it, as across Canada, thefts of catalytic converters are on the rise, prized for the precious metals inside them.
Vaccine tourism is both unethical and bad for business, experts say
Executives who engage in so-called 'vaccine tourism' show both an ethical disregard for those less fortunate and a surprising lack of business acumen, experts argue.
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