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Funding for health, marshals, firefighting: Highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

Funding for health, marshals, firefighting: Highlights of the Saskatchewan budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government tabled its latest budget on Wednesday. Here are some of the highlights: — A deficit of $273 million, with total spending pegged at just over $20 billion.
Manitoba premier to apologize to two men switched at birth in 1955

Manitoba premier to apologize to two men switched at birth in 1955

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is set to apologize on behalf of the government to two men who were switched at birth in 1955 in a hospital north of Winnipeg.
Woman sentenced for role in Saskatchewan Mountie's death

Woman sentenced for role in Saskatchewan Mountie's death

REGINA — A woman has received a sentence of more than two years for her role in the death of a Saskatchewan RCMP officer. Const.
Finding Canadian talent at national combine is crucial for success in CFL

Finding Canadian talent at national combine is crucial for success in CFL

WINNIPEG — Mike O’Shea and his CFL colleagues don't need convincing about the value of Canadian players. Their actions back up their words.
Boyd Group Services reports Q4 profit and sales up from year earlier

Boyd Group Services reports Q4 profit and sales up from year earlier

WINNIPEG — Boyd Group Services Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$19.1 million, up from US$14.2 million a year earlier, as its sales rose 16 per cent. The autobody repair company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Manitoba premier says he's considering extending tax holiday on fuel

Manitoba premier says he's considering extending tax holiday on fuel

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Tuesday he is considering extending his government's fuel-tax holiday, which is set to expire at the end of June.
Manitoba government promises new seniors advocate as bills stall in legislature

Manitoba government promises new seniors advocate as bills stall in legislature

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government plans to establish an advocate office for seniors to examine health care, social services and other programs that affect older generations.
Hullabaloo over fate of Saskatchewan Hoopla basketball tournament overshadows budget

Hullabaloo over fate of Saskatchewan Hoopla basketball tournament overshadows budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is set to release its 2024 budget Wednesday, a day expected to be overshadowed by teacher protests and heightened hullabaloo over the fate of Hoopla.
Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group

Federal government launches forensic audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group

OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Canada says it plans to launch a forensic audit of an organization representing 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan.
Jets head coach Bowness to be away from team after medical procedure

Jets head coach Bowness to be away from team after medical procedure

WINNIPEG — Rick Bowness will not be with the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday night in New York against the Rangers. The Jets announced Tuesday morning that the 69-year-old returned to Winnipeg for a "minor medical procedure.
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