Alberta doctors plan direct billing to patients in 198? revolt
Alberta doctors announce direct patient billing starting Jan 1 with a 30.5 percent fee increase after rejecting lower demands. They threaten work to rule and regional meetings as they push to bypass the insurance plan and bill patients who then seek government reimbursement. Dr. Alex McPherson warns of system jeopardy and criticizes universal care while signaling possible future direct billing persistence.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Alberta Medical Association
Association
Alex McPherson
Britain
United States
Canada
McPherson
Deprogramming Debate Highlights Religious Freedom Rights
Calgary report quotes James Penton of the University of Lethbridge arguing deprogramming violates human rights and that adults should choose their faith. He cites legal limits, calls for law to curb illegal actions, and notes ongoing concerns about new religions and civil liberties.
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Calgary
University of Lethbridge
James Penton
Penton
Unification Church
Moonies
Church of Scientology
Salvation
Gratitude from Rudy Paul Family for Support
The family thanks the many people who gave time and efforts during their time of distress and wishes God’s blessing on all who helped.
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Rudy Paul
Alberta utilities committee doubts benefits of marketing agency
The Edmonton and Alberta Power utilities face doubt as a consultant report suggests possible first five year gains from a provincial marketing agency. Aldermen voiced skepticism over a projected 40 percent first year boost and questioned who would pay if benefits accrue to all utilities. Medicine Hat figures awaited before any decision to join.
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Provincial Utilities and Telephones Ministry
Alberta Power
Edmonton Power
Utilities Committee
Winston Kerr
Ald
Ken Sauer
Edmonton
Jim Hirsch
George Davison
Sauer
Hirsch
Medicine Hat
Kerr
Thomases
Larry Shaben
No nominations for Improvement District advisory councillors
Two vacancies in Improvement District No 1 Divisions 2 Schuler and 8 Tide Lake had no nominations by the Wednesday deadline. If no filings persist for seven days, nomination hours repeat daily until at least one nomination per vacancy is received.
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Improvement District No
Department of Municipal Affairs
ID Advisory Council
Schuler
Tide Lake
Stan Aberle
Advisory Council
Tide Lake District
George Lewandoski
Abbotsford
B.C
Mike Glenmore
Glenmore
Lutz Perschon
Municipal Affairs Department
Brooks playwright wins Clifford E. Lee national award
Paul Gross of Brooks Alberta wins the Clifford E. Lee national playwriting award for Deer and The Antelope Play. The Alberta Theatre Projects in Calgary will host an in depth workshop and copies will be sent to Canadian theatre companies. Ten finalists were chosen from over 90 entries. A January 13 1982 byelection is set if more than one candidate files for vacant council seats.
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Edmonton
Paul Gross
Brooks
Alta
Clifford E. Lee
Canadian Playwriting Centre
Alberta Theatre Projects
Calgary
Council
Restaurant Permits Granted and New Home Closings
Eighteen building permits, totaling about 472,300 dollars in construction value, were issued by the city for the week of November 30 to December 4. Four permits were for single family houses, bringing the 1981 year total to 542. The largest permit, for 168,000 dollars, covered the remainder of Mario's Restaurant work at 439 Fifth Ave. S.E.
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Mario
Edmonton Sees Propane Vehicle Conversions Rise
Edmonton residents and firms accelerate propane conversions to curb fuel costs. Byers Transport reports 25 vehicles converted since last January with estimated savings near $30,000. Federal rebates and lower per liter price boost demand across corporations and individuals.
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Edmonton
Neil Haskell
Byers Transport
Alberta
Haskell
Jack Osland
Mutual Propane Ltd
ICG Canadian Propane Ltd
Osland
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