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Metis addiction treatment program board resigns


The board for the M�tis Addiction Council of Saskatchewan has resigned after the province's health minister threatened to shut down the program.

An internal report showed the program was operating without a budget for the past five years despite receiving $10 million in provincial funds.

Health Minister John Nilson said he would close three treatment centers unless the board stepped down. He will appoint a new board while the province conducts a a full investigation

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Board at addiction centre resigns (CBC 2/19)

Relevant Links:
M�tis Addiction Council of Saskatchewan - http://www.metisnation-sask.com/affiliates/macsi.html