Rural Manitoba Urges Immediate Doctor Access From Government
A letter decries nurse shortages and the lack of universal health care in rural Manitoba. The writer laments the closure of Dr. Margaret Lu and argues the Manitoba College of Physicians and Surgeons and government fail to provide solutions. The piece calls for emergency doctor recruitment and rural licensing to ensure equal access to care.
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Russell & District
Margaret and
Kim Lu
Russell
Manitoba College of Physcians and Surgeons
Canada
Prairie
Winnipeg
Brandon
Portage
Yorkton
College of Physcians and Surgeons
Pension reform row pits MPs against public funds
The Liberal government narrows MP pension to 75 percent of salary after 19 years, indexed for inflation, with eligibility at 55. Critics say the reform favors MPs elected since 1993, leaving older MPs with the previous plan while Reform MPs refuse the new terms, highlighting party divisions and veteran entitlements.
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NDP
Jean Charest
Brian Tobin
Svend Robin
Reform Party
Missing Mickey Mouse watch found at Russell Pool prompts safety call
A parent writes to readers after a unique gold Mickey Mouse head watch was stolen from Russell Pool lifeguard safekeeping. The item, kept for safekeeping, features a black bracelet and is described as easily recognizable. The note suggests lockers with locks or secured safekeeping drawers to prevent further losses.
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Russell Pool
Mickey
Parkland Embroidery pilots a nimble Canadian niche
Karen Healey and Jennifer Dahl of Swan River launched Parkland Embroidery in 1994 from Jennifer's basement after borrowing 50 000. They operate with four to seven family duties, expanding from small orders to 40 jackets for bus drivers and 150 caps for a ball tournament. They foresee busy seasons with hockey team orders. The partners plan to tunnel between homes once rich.
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Cohen and Shannon
Fleet of Foot
Cohen-Shannon
Karen Healey
Jennifer Dahl
Swan River
Karen
Jennifer
Saskatoon
Swan River Star
Life Guards
Parkland Embroidery
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