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Moe says federal health funding proposal falls short

Moe says federal health funding proposal falls short

Premier Moe calls federal funding proposal “disappointing,” said feds have “no interest” to become a full funding partner.
Beck reacts to Canada Health Transfer proposal

Beck reacts to Canada Health Transfer proposal

Opposition leader says she is glad to hear additional funding is on the table, awaits further details.
Moe, Reiter heading to Houston for trade mission

Moe, Reiter heading to Houston for trade mission

Delegation from Saskatchewan plans to meet US investors and promote opportunities in resource sector
Family Day Free Fishing Weekend is back Feb. 18-20

Family Day Free Fishing Weekend is back Feb. 18-20

Annual free fishing is back again touted as an opportunity for residents and visitors to try ice fishing without having to get a fishing licence.
Preliminary runoff report released for Saskatchewan

Preliminary runoff report released for Saskatchewan

Water Security Agency releases 2023 report, predicts above normal melt in central but below normal in the south
Update: Police re-open highway near Waseca and arrest two people

Update: Police re-open highway near Waseca and arrest two people

RCMP say there is a serious police investigation ongoing.
ACT donates $3,000 to North Battleford during 15th archive week

ACT donates $3,000 to North Battleford during 15th archive week

The 15th annual archives week, situated in the Co-op mall from Feb. 9 to 11, will run every day from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m 
Provinces to review Feds’ offer on health care funding

Provinces to review Feds’ offer on health care funding

Initial indication from Premiers is the $46.2 billion in new funding isn’t enough; plans are for the Premiers to meet again soon.
13 North Battleford residents honoured with Jubilee medals

13 North Battleford residents honoured with Jubilee medals

On Feb. 6, Alvin Baptiste, Sherron Burns, Jane Zielke de Montbrun, Melanie Roberts, Chief Lindsay Holm, and eight other residents were honoured with the prestigious medal for service to Saskatchewan in various fields.
Man arrested by RCMP gang unit pleading not guilty to weapons offences

Man arrested by RCMP gang unit pleading not guilty to weapons offences

Police say they responded to four separate incidents of shots fired in a three-day span and say they may be gang related.
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