Alberta clinics charged patients extra fees say Ontario Health Coalition
A report found at least 13 Alberta clinics billed patients additional fees and some cases billed public health plans as well. The Ontario Health Coalition surveyed 136 private clinics across nine provinces, noting 88 charged user fees. Alberta ministers pledge enforcement under the Canada Health Act and review complaints through Alberta Health Compliance and Monitoring, with five complaints since 2012 and two reviews resulting.
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Tax confusion over Masterpiece facility tax exemption plan
City councillors consider speeding up a fix to the Masterpiece Southlands Meadows facility tax assessment while deferring a second tax bill on another property to avoid miscalculation. The committee heard the facility seeks 68 percent exemption, opposed by city assessors at about 41 percent, with staff to propose options at the next meeting.
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Andjelic Attends Final PRSD Meeting Before Retirement
Prairie Rose School Division superintendent Brian Andjelic participates in his last public school board meeting amid mixed emotions. He outlines three retirement plans including playing guitar, more family time, and travel, while ensuring a smooth transition for incoming superintendent Roger Clarke from Fort Vermillion.
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Photo of Emma Bennett Asks If Rain Brightens Paul’s Mood
A news photo features Emma Bennett with Paul smiling in the rain. The piece notes police plan to set up photo radar at various locations and warns today’s garbage pickup is in Zone 5.
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HALO charity auc tion bids corrected in News article
The June 14 edition restates a bid error in the HALO story on community support. Big West Electrical placed the top bid of three thousand dollars for the show call in the fourth bidding round after donations back and forth.
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