Saskatchewan Budget Brings Widespread Discontent
The Saskatchewan budget released on Wednesday faces heavy criticism from the opposition and many groups including unions health officials rural leaders and tourism. Tax increases fees and staff cuts strain health education and services as various sectors demand more funding while offering few concrete revenue sources. Local leaders state the political pressure centers at the Legislature with calls for more dollars and better allocation.
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Saskatchewan budget criticism calls for user pays shift
Health care and education dominate spending and limit fiscal flexibility. The Premier and Opposition clash over tax and fee increases while suggesting user fees and private clinics to ease public system pressure. The piece argues for smaller government and more direct payer responsibility.
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Elgin Couple Named Manitoba's Outstanding Young Farmers
Todd and Julie Racher of Elgin win Manitoba Outstanding Young Farmers 2004 at Russell banquet. They farm 3,000 acres with crops including forage seed corn sunflowers winter cereals wheat peas and canola. Their 4,000 square foot greenhouse supplies cucumbers and vine ripened tomatoes to markets in the southwest. The couple will compete for the national title in November.
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