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Saskatchewan posts $1 billion surplus budget

Saskatchewan posts $1 billion surplus budget

No new taxes, spending on health care and capital projects highlights of 2023-24 budget delivered Wednesday by Finance Minister Donna Harpauer.
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Opinion: How generative AI is changing the future of customer service

Opinion: How generative AI is changing the future of customer service

The transition from overworked customer service staff to AI will happen quickly.
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Opinion: MPs take pay raise same day they take more from taxpayers

Opinion: MPs take pay raise same day they take more from taxpayers

Politicians don’t deserve pay raises while making life unaffordable for Canadians.
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Opinion: ChatGPT no reason to move away from traditional teaching

Opinion: ChatGPT no reason to move away from traditional teaching

ChatGPT is an impressive tool, but it is just that – a tool.
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Harpauer hints at what to expect in tomorrow’s budget

Harpauer hints at what to expect in tomorrow’s budget

Harpauer says budget will reflect strong financial position of province, with “aggressive” health spending and targeted relief to most vulnerable.
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Battleford approves rate increases for recreation facilities

Battleford approves rate increases for recreation facilities

The rate increase would see a six per cent hike on some recreational facilities in the town of Battleford, including the ball diamonds and rental spaces.
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Town of Battleford to purchase new garbage truck

Town of Battleford to purchase new garbage truck

Slated for delivery in 2024, additional costs over the 2023 budget, would be included in the town's 2024 budget.
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Legislature scales back MLA pay increase

Legislature scales back MLA pay increase

The 6.8 per cent increase under current formula is off the table; instead, range is maximum of three per cent and minimum of zero.
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Increase in disability income likely coming in budget

Increase in disability income likely coming in budget

Daily Leg Update - Minister Gene Makowsky says increase coming to Social Services in budget, as SAID recipients make their case at the legislature.
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Baljennie News: WDM volunteers restore tractor

Baljennie News: WDM volunteers restore tractor

SARM convention discusses how to manage wildlife.
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