Province admits mistake, restores funding to Sask. libraries
After weeks of backlash, the provincial government has reversed its decision to slash library funding.
On Monday, the province announced it will be restoring funding back to the 2016-17 funding levels, allowing regional and municipal libraries to remain operational. This will also leave the inter-library loan serviceintact.
Libraries will get $4.8 million in addition to the $3.5 million that was announced in the budget on March 22.
Education Minister Don Morgan admitted cutting library funding was a mistake.