Recognizing emergency medical dispatchers, breaking down the federal budget with Jason Childs, and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation calls for more education funding.
Here’s your morning rewind for the Wednesday, March 29, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Medic Minute
Emergency medical dispatchers are one of the first voices callers hear when they dial for help.
They are in the spotlight during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
Chantel Nast from Medavie Health Services West describes what the role entails and how they help during an emergency situation.
Breaking down the federal budget with Jason Childs
The federal government says it is trying to balance affordability issues while holding back spending in its 2023 budget.
Prof. Jason Childs, an economics expert at the University of Regina, calls it a “retro” budget.
Childs explains why in this interview with Chris Carr and offers his take on the possible impact the budget may have on the economy.
STF calls for more funding for Saskatchewan’s education system
The Saskatchewan government says it is spending a record $3.1 billion in education, but some say that is not enough.
Samantha Becotte from the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation shares her thoughts on the budget and the impact it will have on students and teachers.
Becotte also looks at what is needed to alleviate her worries over funding to the education system.
Saskatoon morning weather outlook: Wednesday, March 29
A break from the chilly temperatures — Emily-May Simmonds has your Wednesday, March 29, morning SkyTracker forecast for Saskatoon and area.
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