Parents Dig Into Kids Credit As Finances Fail
An increasing number of parents with poor finances are tapping their children's credit to cover bills and overdrafts. Experts warn this can harm youths' financial futures and trigger long term credit damage.
Strong Medicine Hat players shine in 4A provincials volleyball
Medicine Hat stars deliver standout play in the 4A provincial high school volleyball contests, drawing praise from coaches and fueling media interest as the event unfolds across Alberta venues.
Palliser absorbs Romanow report amid health reform questions
Palliser Health Region weighs Romanow's Canada wide health reform plan with a $15 billion federal boost by 2006. Local leaders urge clarity on implementation and funding as Dr. Rinaldi notes the report's grassroots focus while predicting complex logistics for team based primary care.
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Roy Romanow assesses Canada’s health care challenges at last
Rushing toward reforms, Roy Romanow delivers a final diagnosis on Canada health care. He highlights rural access diagnostic testing and long waiting lists while noting many issues require long term funding and systemic changes rather than quick fixes. Rinaldi warns family practice may fade further without new infrastructure and emphasis.
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Romanow urges $15 billion health plan for Medicare
The commission calls for Ottawa to raise its share of health funding to 25 percent by 2005 06 and inject $15 billion to expand medicare by 2006 including home and palliative care. Alberta Premier Ralph Klein opposes the plan as federal intrusion while Prime Minister Chretien backs swift action and new provincial accountability.
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Hat hockey folk back ad campaign to curb parent rage
Medicine Hat officials back a national Relax It’s Only a Game campaign aimed at easing parent confrontations at junior hockey games. Randy Wong warns the issue grows from five and six year olds, urging open talk and continued local efforts to calm emotions in rinks.
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