Healthy Communities project seeks funding in Chetwynd
The Healthy Communities initiative in Chetwynd seeks 3000 for the rest of this year and 5000 for 1996 from the district council. The group operates on about 36000, with 5000 yearly from the Peace River Regional District and the province funding the remainder. The district also provides in kind support like office space at the Airport and equipment for Paula Schmidt. The program aims to address broad health factors beyond medicine and to help residents drive local health improvements. Planned projects include a community van for seniors and disabled people and a barter system for the area.
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Healthy Communities Project
Chetwynd
Peace River
District of Chetwynd
Healthy Communities
Paula Schmidt
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Ramsey accuses minister of fear mongering over rural health cuts
Peace River North MLA Richard Neufeld accuses Health Minister Paul Ramsey of scaring rural residents with unfounded claims that regional hospitals may close due to Ottawa funding cuts. He dismisses the rhetoric as deliberate political maneuvering and accuses Ramsey of misrepresenting the $375 million reduction and HLRA costs.
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Peace River North
Richard Neufeld
Paul Ramsey
Peace River
Neufeld
Ramsey
Ottawa
Victoria
NDP
HLRA
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