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Needles are a pain in the.....head and tummy. - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Saskatchewan gets the call to host the World Juniors

HockeyNation (Free subscription) | yesterday

Canada's favourite Christmas time special will soon be set for Saskatoon and Regina, as Hockey Canada announced today that the Saskatchewan cities will be co-hosts of the 2010 tournament. The World Junior's are Canada's most anticipated tournament, held in the two weeks around the Christmas season, they are the dominant feature of the sporting world above the 49 th parallel. While Americans sit down...

• Saskatoon, Regina to host 2010 world juniors - atHome Top Story
• Regina, Saskatoon to host 2010 world juniors - CBC.ca

U.S. war deserter to be deported from Canada (Saskatchewan Liberty Train)

Progressive Bloggers (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

Never one to shy away from controversy, I bring this story to your attention.Should Canada deport war deserters back to the U.S. or let them stay? To get this discussion rolling, I'm not sure on what basis the deserters could be allowed to stay in Canada. On what basis could those fleeing military service in Iraq argue successfully to stay in Canada this time, since there is no draft underway in America?...

Saskatchewan Gets WJC

Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008

from the StarPhoenix via the Vancouver Sun, It’s official: Hockey Canada announced Monday that Saskatoon and Regina have landed the 2010 world junior hockey championships. The Saskatoon/Regina group had been bidding on either the 2010 or 2012 championships. “You started the bar to grow in this championship and I know we’ll be able to do a better and better job every time we host in this province,”...

No 3rd trial for Tisdale man in sexual assault case: Crown

CBC.ca (Free subscription) | yesterday

A Tisdale man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl nearly seven years ago will not be tried a third time, Saskatchewan justice officials have confirmed.

Wildlife jeopardized by Ottawa's inaction, group says

CBC.ca (Free subscription) | yesterday

The federal government has failed to protect deer and bison from the spread of chronic wasting disease and tuberculosis, the head of a Saskatoon-based wildlife health centre says.

‘Piles of Complaints’ Over iPhone Data Pricing

iPhone.best-blog.co.uk (Free subscription) | yesterday

The Imminent arrival of the iPhone in Canada has unleashed a storm of controversy over the country's high wireless data rates and left consumers bewildered by an array of offerings that -- if misunderstood -- could leave them with a monthly phone bill higher than the cost of a house in Saskatchewan.

Saskatoon home invasion rattles neighbourhood

CBC.ca (Free subscription) | yesterday

Saskatoon police continue to search for five men who stormed a home in the normally quiet Sutherland neighbourhood early Monday morning.

2010 world junior tourney set for Saskatoon, Regina

Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | yesterday

The world junior hockey championship is coming to Saskatchewan. Hockey Canada and the Canadian Hockey League announced yesterday that Saskatoon and Regina will be the co-hosts of the 2010 tournament. Winnipeg-Brandon and Halifax-Moncton were the other finalists. Games will be played at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon and Brandt Centre in Regina. The 31-game schedule is to be announced early next...

• Saskatoon, Regina to host 2010 world juniors - atHome Top Story

Argos get Flemons back from Riders

CBC.ca (Free subscription) | yesterday

The Toronto Argonauts turned to a familiar face for some defensive help on Monday, re-acquiring defensive end Ronald Flemons from Saskatchewan for wide receiver T.J. Acree.

At least two MORE Order of Canada medals being returned

ProudToBeCanadian Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday

One written about in a letter to the editor: Why I’m returning my uncle’s Order of Canada It is with the greatest difficulty and regret that I am returning to the government of Canada a gift that I received from my uncle, E.M. Culliton. A former chief justice of the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, he was a recipient of the Companion of the Order of Canada for work that he devoted his life to with honour...

Man shot, injured in northern Sask. by RCMP

CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008

A 34-year-old man who was shot and wounded by police in the northern community of Southend on the weekend is recovering in a Saskatoon hospital, RCMP said Monday.

Government of Canada Celebrates Second Anniversary of the Universal Child Care Benefit

The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN -- 07/07/08 -- More than 2 million Canadian children have benefited from the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) since it was launched in July 2006. Early in 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a commitment to support C..

Human Resources and Social Development Canada: Government of Canada Celebrates Second Anniversary of the Universal Child Care Benefit

Market Wire (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN (MARKET WIRE) More than 2 million Canadian children have benefited from the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) since it was launched in July 2006. Early in 2006, Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a commitment to support Canadian families and give them real choice in child care. The Government of Canada is delivering on that promise by providing families with monthly cheques...

SaskPower releases nuclear power studies

CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008

Fourteen studies into the viability of nuclear power in Saskatchewan commissioned by SaskPower over the past 36 years were made public by the utility Monday.