BC foster care payments rise as costs grow
Tony Brummett reports an April 1 5 percent boost in BC foster home payments to 175 to 294 monthly, affecting about 4 500 children in 4 000 homes, costing 700 000 more. Ministry budgets show 1985/86 Human Resources near 1.5 billion, Health at 2.667 billion, with Medical Services spending 935 million and hospitals needing 1.5 billion more in operation. Federal funds diverted from Education is denied by agreement, with federal contributions specified.
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B.C
Ministry of Human Resources
Ministry of Health
Medical Services Commission
Arthritis conference in Vancouver highlights treatment efforts
Delegates from across British Columbia attended The Arthritis Society conference in Vancouver March 16 and 17. They reviewed the charity’s Outreach Program, learned about treatment methods at The Arthritis Centre, and received updates on therapy services and the society’s September donation uses. Gary Croteau of Kamloops attended as a special guest. awards and certificates were presented to volunteers and groups. The province’s health and education budgets are noted, while rural gravel contracts near Fort St John signal infrastructure work.
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United Way
Arthritis Society
B.C
Vancouver
Arthritis Centre
Fort St. John
New massage service aims to ease widespread muscle pain
The notice promotes therapeutic massage as relief for tension headaches, back pain, poor circulation, and swelling, noting European use and potential to reduce drug need. It cites an Arthritis Society program success stories and provides contact for free arthritis information in British Columbia. It also mentions April travel to Fort St John and Fort Nelson for meetings and an RCMP ball.
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Europe
Fort St. John
Fort Nelson
R.C.M.P
A.J. Brummet
Fingerprint Drive for Children Across Local Schools
Parents urged to provide up to date photos and fingerprints for children. Beta Sigma Phi teams will collect prints with parental permission, distributing one set per child for safekeeping. Sessions run April 12 to 22 at multiple schools and the recreation centre, 10 am to 2 pm. Public welcome.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Difference Between Customer and Consumer Explained
The article argues that a consumer is a well informed customer who considers purchases, knows rights and responsibilities, and reports fraud to help others. It suggests consumer complaints can signal quality issues while fostering trust and better service.
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Gary Croteau
Kamloops
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Danda Humphreys
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Airport Recreation Development Committee
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Aspen
Chetwynd and District Minor Hockey Association
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Chetwynd and District Arena
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Bobbie Nicholson
Chetwynd, B.C
Cathy Turner
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