Alberta doctors warned of looming shortage as recruitment rises
Alberta emergency physician Dr. Paul Parks says morale is at an all time low and doctors are being recruited by other provinces and countries. He cites health policy changes including a new fee structure and termination of agreements, warning Albertans could face a repeat of a decade ago with fewer family doctors and strained ERs.
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City worker contract vote sparks talks for 800 CUPE Local 46 staff
CUPE Local No. 46 representing about 800 inside outside and transit workers voted on a new three year contract in sessions at the Esplanade Theatre with health precautions. The deal would update terms for the largest portion of the citys unionized workforce and replace the 2019 expired pact.
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Supervised consumption site to shut in Lethbridge
The ARCHES supervised drug site in Lethbridge will close August 31 after Alberta Health withdrew funding following a Deloitte audit. The probe found 1.6 million dollars unaccounted for and 13 000 dollars spent on parties staff retreats and gift cards plus travel costs. The board praised staff dedication during the transition while noting the program will end its needle debris pickup and outreach in the city.
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