Private Hospitals and Medicare Under Alberta’s Private Plan
The piece surveys Premier Klein's private hospital proposal and its critics. It cites Alberta seniors and editorials from Town and Country, Five-Village Weekly, Crowsnest Pass Promoter, Devon Dispatch, and Nick Taylor, arguing private facilities threaten Medicare and could trigger a two-tier system.
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Klein
Oldsters
Alberta
Geoff Taylor
Irricana
Ted Moser
U.S
NAFTA
Canada
Devon Dispatch
Hugh Johnston
Nick Taylor
Alberta Liberals
Taylor
Y2K passes with little impact despite grand celebrations
The piece notes returns at hardware and department stores after Christmas, questions heavy government spending on millennium displays, and critiques priorities in health care education and disaster relief. It references global New Year celebrations in Paris and London and hints at possible minor glitches others fear.
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Hydro
Paris
Eiffel Tower
London
England
Canada
Y2K: A Non-Event In Hype And Hope For The Future
The writer argues Y2K forecasts were overhyped by governments and media, calling the event a historical non-event. They urge looking forward to future tech changes in telecommunications and daily life rather than dwelling on past anxieties.
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