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thestarphoenix. com > news > local-news > ndp-wants-province-to-rehire-126-workers-left-jobless-from-phr-closure

Calls made to rehire 126 workers left jobless from PHR closure

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (665+ words) A former family support worker said Prairie Harm Reduction's "niche" role in the community will be difficult to replace. One hundred and twenty-six employees no longer have jobs after last week's sudden closure of Prairie Harm Reduction, which operated a…...

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thestarphoenix. com > news > local-news > saskatoon-organizations-await-potential-impact-from-phr-consumption-site-closure

Saskatoon organizations await potential impact from PHR consumption site closure

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (666+ words) PHR is primarily community funded, but faces a significant cash deficit from a demand in services and "insufficient financial management." What kind of ripple effect will the closure of Prairie Harm Reduction's supervised consumption site have on community organizations and…...

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thestarphoenix. com > news > local-news > saskatoon-firefighters-struggling-to-keep-up-with-overdose-surge

Saskatoon firefighters struggling to keep up with overdose 'surge"

15+ hour, 43+ min ago  (515+ words) The union is calling the situation a "provincial health emergency," saying local services are being stretched by the current level of calls. The union representing Saskatoon firefighters is calling for government action as its members are responding to a "surge…...

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thestarphoenix. com > news > local-news > sask-expects-positive-change-from-alberta-being-on-same-time-year-round

Sask. expects 'positive change' from Alberta being on same time year-round

19+ hour, 22+ min ago  (947+ words) Adopting daylight time year-round would synchronize Alberta's time zone with Saskatchewan and keep the province one hour ahead of B. C. The Saskatchewan government expects Alberta residents " and visitors to that province from Saskatchewan " to enjoy the consistency that comes from not…...

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thestarphoenix. com > news > harry-brooks-family

'It's wonderful the way things worked out': Solving the mystery of a Regina soldier's family connections

1+ day, 22+ min ago  (695+ words) "To have it on display and for people to be able to see it, I would just be so happy." Lynne Anderson loves a good mystery, especially when she has a hand in unraveling it. The soldier, a talented musician…...

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thestarphoenix. com > business > bruce-power-advising-saskatchewan-alberta-on-nuclear-plans

Bruce Power advising Saskatchewan, Alberta on nuclear plans

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (517+ words) Canada's only private sector nuclear generator company is sharing its energy experience to support plans in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Bruce Power has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sask Power to share its expertise in nuclear generation, project development, and…...

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thestarphoenix. com > news > local-news > not-acceptable-a-look-at-saskatoons-youth-as-crime-increases-and-services-drop

'Not acceptable': A look at Saskatoon's youth as crime increases and services drop

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1069+ words) "These homes were for youth who had been labelled too complex or too difficult for other programs, youth who were repeatedly displaced." Two youth homes have closed in Saskatoon as youth crime in the city has almost tripled since 2021. Rachelle…...

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thestarphoenix. com > tag > legacy-christian-academy

Legacy Christian Academy

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (467+ words) The offence occurred in 2003-2004 when Friesen was serving as principal at Christian Centre Academy. The school later changed its name to Legacy Christian Academy and is now known as Valour Academy. The judge found the plaintiffs' failure to immediately disclose…...

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thestarphoenix. com > tag > hells-angels-motorcycle-club

Hells Angels Motorcycle Club

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (682+ words) About 150 bikers " including both Hells Angels and members of their support clubs " eventually arrived at the cemetery where they had tents set up to take cover from heavy rain. A member of the Fallen Saints Motorcycle Club who was caught…...

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thestarphoenix. com > opinion > columnists > tank-referendum-rules-stacked-against-separatists-in-saskatchewan

Tank: Separatists face uphill battle to hold vote in Saskatchewan

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (713+ words) Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government courted separatists to stall the rise of right-wing populist entities, but now those elements are internal. Saskatchewan's economy grew by 3. 4 per cent last year, the second highest among provinces and more than double the national…...