Rural doctors dispute widens in Chetwynd talks
In week two of the Chetwynd doctors dispute, Health Minister Penny Priddy met northern physicians in Prince George without Chetwynd officials present. Local doctor Derek Barkhuizen criticized the ministry, noting a 1995 letter on recruitment and on call duties. Mayor Lasser accused the ministry of ignoring northern needs as BCMA negotiations stalled. A second meeting is planned for Friday March 13 with possible inclusion of Chetwynd.
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Penny Priddy
Prince George
Chetwynd
Derek Barkhuizen
Barkhuizen
Ministry of Health
Jack Weisgerber
Lasser
Sour
BCMA
Pine Pass
Darwin Sour
Priddy
Northern Commission recommended after Northern Summit tour
The Northern Summit Advisory Committee co-chairs John Backhouse and Helmut Giesbrecht met Dan Miller to propose a legislative office of the northern commissioner based in Prince George with a five year term and deputy minister status. Miller supports the plan awaiting cabinet consideration with spring session introduction possible. The office would advise on job creation and economic development and connect residents to government.
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John Backhouse
Skeena
Helmut Giesbrecht
Dan Miller
Northern Development
Northern Commission
Backhouse
Phere
Prince George
Miller
Chetwynd
Wendy Hudson Breaks Into Canadian Country Charts
Local recording artist Wendy Hudson debuted nationally two weeks ago and has entered the RPM Canadian Country Charts at 89 with The More You Learn. RPM praised her radio friendly sound while manager James Oldenburg says 42 stations added the single in week one and 13 more by Friday. Country News plans an April feature.
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Wendy Hudson
Hudson
RPM Magazine
James Oldenburg
Country News
April
Oldenburg