Private hospitals plan sparks Alberta debate
A reader notes confusion over Premier Klein’s proposal to privatize parts of health care. Critics fear private facilities will drain public hospitals, attract specialists, and trigger a two tier system under NAFTA. Alberta columnists and seniors fear Medicare collapse, urging opposition. Correspondent Fred McGuinness signs off from Brandon.
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Alberta Liberals
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Snow transforms Hamiota grounds into white setting
Snowfall over the past weeks brightens the Hamiota and District Sports Complex. Previously barren and brown grounds are now covered in fresh white, creating an impressive winter scene around the facility.
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Council approves earth drill purchase and municipal measures
The Rural Municipality of Blanshard council, at its Dec 14 meeting, agreed to buy a PH 980 gasoline powered earth drill with a six inch bit and to sell certain damaged culverts to the Little Saskatchewan River Conservation District. Emergency planning included using Oak River Hut terite Colony facilities as a safe house for Blanshard residents with RCMP informed. The fire truck may be stored there starting Jan 1. The CAO was authorized to pay F. Kozak and Sons Ltd for pit gravel crushing. Reeve and CAO to sign land transfer from Sam Foote estate. By‑law 99‑10 building inspection passed third reading.
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Little Saskatchewan Conservation District
Letter policy notes signed submissions with phone verification
The newspaper states that all letters to the editor must be signed and include a phone number for verification. It also reserves the right to reject edit or comment on any letter submitted for publication.
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