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Mayor ponders reaction to casino's move to allow smoking 

Jump to full article: Regina (Sas) Leader-Post (ca), 2005-04-12
Author: James Wood Saskatchewan News Network

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The mayor of Yorkton says the city is exploring its options in the wake of the First Nations-run Painted Hand Casino allowing smoking after previously adhering to the city's anti-smoking bylaw.

That could even include cutting off city services to the casino, said Mayor Phil DeVos, although he acknowledged that step would be highly unlikely.

DeVos said the situation also shows the need for all levels of government to clarify jurisdiction issues around urban reserves.

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