The COVID-19 pandemic might be over but the service disruptions to Alberta’s rural hospitals it caused continue, stretching into weeks, months and even years for some facilities. In a 10-day period between two media availabilities by Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping in late March to early April, 13 rural hospitals were scheduled to have their […] Read more
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Sask. spends on rural health, education
Saskatchewan is expecting a $1 billion surplus in the next fiscal year, thanks to resource revenue. Finance minister Donna Harpauer tabled the 2023-24 budget March 22. It forecasts revenue of $19.7 billion and spending of $18.7 billion. “There are no tax increases and no new taxes included in this budget,” she said. There were also […] Read more
