Doctors Face Medicare Choice in Manitoba Towns
In Flin Flon doctors expect to work under Medicare but are unhappy about the plan. In Thompson, all doctors have decided to opt out of the federal provincial system, creating a split over the new health care scheme.
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Flin Flon
Thompson
Doctors Plan On Spot Payment Under New Manitoba Scheme
Thompson Clinic doctors join Manitoba plan by charging on the spot for minor services and seeking 85 percent reimbursement, with remaining fees billed to patients. Association warns many doctors across the province may opt out, risking limited access and potential expansion of the Associate Clinic depending on government controls and private enterprise viability.
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Thompson Medical Clinic
Manitoba Medical Association
Thompson Clinic
Winnipeg
Churchill
Coton
Indian Health Services Clinic
Students adopt independent study options across courses
Mr. Fasano notes two types of independent study offering flexibility for English Geography History and sciences. One type uses alternate rooms for work. the second replaces a course block with a project and adjusts marks accordingly. This year 45 to 50 students participate to refine the approach.
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Fasano
Housing subdivision to be sold as building lots with setbacks
Mr Alexander described a subdivision proposed as ordinary housing, but with strict limits on building locations. Only kennels and barns would be allowed in some areas, while houses will be sold as lots with 100 foot front setbacks and 25 foot side setbacks to prevent eyesores. Lands Branch will handle sale and advertise in The Herald.
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Alexander
Lands Branch
Herald
Diversion Plan Aims to Alter Churchill Waterways
A proposed diversion from Flin Flon to Pelican Narrows could allow barges to reach Frog Portage within three miles, reducing flood risk for Churchill waters but threatening the route to The Pas. Mr. McKenzie notes Frog Portage as the key barrier to flooding if diverted.
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Pelican Narrows
Flin Flon
Frog Portage
McKenzie
Churchill
Route plan eyed to protect Cumberland marshes
Officials discuss keeping water levels up in Cumberland area marshes by routing to high ground. The statement notes benefits to the Cumberland region and flood management, emphasizing avoidance of low ground settlements along the path.
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Cumberland
Tax Hike Likely As Town Budget Plans Move Forward
Councillor Reid warned a substantial tax increase is likely with the 1969 budget as costs rise and growth expands. He urged the Town to tighten spending while noting calls for more police, another fire truck, and other projects next year.
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Reid
Overture Plan Keeps Local Risk With Arts Association
The ongoing Overture project will remove local financial risk as the association selects artists for the program, ensuring funding and decisions stay within the organization. This setup shields the community from budget fluctuations while guiding artistic choices.
Community campaign info line ends with budget setup
The notice invites those interested to call Mrs. Edna Whitaker at 258 Fister Ave MA3-2951 once the campaign is completed and the budget is established for more information.
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Edna Whitaker
Fister Ave
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