Libby Gray

journalist @CKOMNews • [email protected] • 2023 rtdna regional award winner • @URJschool MJ alumna ‘21 • formerly giesbrecht in ywg

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Just over a year ago, I finished my graduate degree. My project was an in-depth piece of reporting that was never officially published, combining my criminal justice and journalism studies. I’ve decided to share it now, for those interested in taking a read 🧵

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Today, Saskatoon’s Dundonald Avenue Solar Farm officially opens. The solar farm is visible from Circle Drive.

Trevor Bell with Saskatoon Light & Power and Mayor Cynthia Block opening the event

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Some shots of the new solar farm, expected to save $300k in electricity costs per year and be paid off in 15 years. The farm has a lifespan of 25-30 years and can annually power about 400 houses, the size of some Saskatoon neighborhoods @CKOMNews

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Let there be light said the City of Saskatoon on Tuesday as the solar farm, which is visible from along Circle Drive on the east side of the city near 11th Street, was officially opened.

#Saskatoon #yxe #yxecc

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@CKOMNews Fire investigator asking for “respectful patience” as they work on investigating the fire. The site assessment is done and scene has been examined, but interviews are still in progress. Raymer says they will be “very factual and thorough” before giving a cause and origin of fire.

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Saskatoon Fire Dept deputy chief Yvonne Raymer giving an update at Fire Station 1 today, on the Hampton Village fires that totalled several houses on Friday. @CKOMNews @CJMENews

No word on cause of the fire yet.

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Twenty properties damaged. Seems as though everyone had home insurance, and no one needed to be emergently rehomed, Raymer said.

Fire investigation still underway, partially bc of how busy investigators have been with 3 other wknd yxe fires. @CKOMNews

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Sunday’s Sask. Marathon will be my 10th half marathon race. Writing this piece was close to my heart — and a good reminder that every phenomenal runner started somewhere relatable.

Cheers to the #Sask run community lacing up this weekend!

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For more than a year, body-worn cameras have been used in a Loblaws grocery store in Saskatoon.
#saskatoon #yxe #sask #grocery #theft #crime #bodycameras
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With the Saskatchewan Marathon coming up on Sunday, runners have been out in full force along the South Saskatchewan River, getting in their final shake-out runs before the event.
#sports #marathon #saskatchewan #sask #running
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A major fire broke out on Friday in Saskatoon, quickly spreading to several homes and garages in the city's Hampton Village neighbourhood.
#saskatoon #yxe #fire
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Firefighters are still trying to extinguish the blaze along Geary Crescent. The smoke is too thick to tell how many homes have burned.

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@CKOMNews The grassfire as of 5:48 p.m. at Township Road 364 and Range Road 3064:

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A grassfire west of Saskatoon can be seen from Highway 7. Reportedly, the fire is on Township Road 364. The City said it is taking the fire seriously. @CKOMNews

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Township Road 364 is now closed. Here’s the access at Range Road 3064.

Smell of smoke is thicker in the air, here, and the air is hazy all around from the fire, which has darker plumes from this angle @CKOMNews

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Speaking on behalf of the family, Jaye Cameron says Jaali’s concerns about preeclampsia were dismissed and warning signs of the known, treatable condition were ignored and resulted in death.

Seeks a full, independent, transparent investigation, accountability from hospital, etc.

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At Wanuskewin this a.m., leaning about the death of Jaali, a young mother. Her partner, Blayne, shares she loved to get out of the house and go on drives, played Justin Bieber for their baby during her pregnancy and worked hard to finish her university degree @CKOMNews

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Martin Paul, FSIN CEO speaking. “Jaali’s life mattered,” he says, saying she was an FSIN summer student for several years.

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting three new cases of Hepatitis A have been reported in the province after an initial exposure was announced by the health authority on May 7.

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Flooding on Hwy 5 just before Watson/Hwy 6 today. Part of the road is flooded/washed out. Debris showing where the floodwaters have been. High winds continuing to move water across the road @CKOMNews @CJMENews