The Province of Saskatchewan is tightening its belt after a shortfall in potash revenues for 2009. Saskatchewan Finance Minister, Rod Gantefoer unveiled the spending cuts this afternoon during the official reading of the 2010 Budget at the Legislature.

Budget Highlights Include: The disbandment of SCN, The Saskatchewan Communications Network-all outstanding contracts with producers will be addressed and the 35 employees will remain in place until the end of June; A 15 percent reduction in public service employees over a four year span… Infrastructure projects in the Province will see an allocation of $632 Million including $177 Million for Municipalities and $302 Million for Saskatchewan Roads and Highways…Meanwhile Health Regions will see a 5 % increase or $123 Million, $10.5 Million to Reduce Surgical Waitlists and $7 Million for the Patient First Initiatives Fund.