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Saskatchewan facing $1B resource revenue shortfall, says Wall

Saskatchewan facing $1B resource revenue shortfall, says Premier Brad Wall. Sean Lerat-Stetner / Global News

Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said the province is facing a $1 billion shortfall in resource revenue. Wall made the comment in the legislature Monday while defending cuts to heritage language schools as part of a review of all spending.

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The premier said the government has to focus on core services.

Finance Minister Kevin Doherty said that billion-dollar shortfall in resource revenue is a big hole to fill.

Doherty said everything is on the table and the government has had to make some tough decisions.

In February, Doherty said the province was aiming for a $259-million deficit in the upcoming budget to be tabled Wednesday.

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