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If the process to build a new arena can be considered a race, Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark wants to make sure his city beats the provincial capital.
Clark, who revealed he is training to run a half marathon, delivered his annual state of the city address online on Thursday, outlining key goals to achieve his vision for the city.
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The vision includes plans for a downtown entertainment district anchored by a replacement for 33-year-old SaskTel Centre. A similar discussion is happening in Regina about replacing the 44-year-old Brandt Centre.
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark determined to beat Regina to new arena
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May 11, 2021 | 2:07 PM
Ward 1 councillor Darren Hill will not be able to run in the next Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) election after Saskatoon city council voted 10-1 to withdraw support for his nomination at a special city council meeting held late Monday afternoon.
During the meeting, Coun. Mairin Loewen referenced a letter written to Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark by FCM board of directors president Garth Frizzell. The contents of the letter were not divulged publicly, but references to it were made repeatedly during the meeting.
She said the FCM was an important strategic partner for the City of Saskatoon and that council had an obligation to ensure its representative is able to fulfil the role and the expectations of the role.
Tank: Saskatoon needs to see justice for people flouting COVID-19 rules The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it is taking a new approach to cracking down on rallies that flout public health orders.
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Publishing date: May 06, 2021 • 9 hours ago • 3 minute read • People gather in Kiwanis Park for a children s freedom rally. The rally comes a week after attendees of a rally in Prince Albert were told to self-isolate after an attendee tested positive for COVID-19. Photo taken in Saskatoon, SK on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Photo by Matt Smith /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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The irony runs deeper than the South Saskatchewan River: rallies and protests opposing restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 could help prolong them.