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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 2000
Page
2
Health Minister Dave Chomiak urges a nationwide cap as drug costs outpace physician billing. Manitoba experts warn escalating prices threaten Canada’s health system while Virco Pharmaceuticals raises Digoxin prices, costing Manitoba taxpayers about 387000 this year. The Pharmacare list includes 25 new drugs with 14 generic equivalents.
Pharmacare coverage includes numerous drugs with new strengths and generic options across medical areas. Notable entries include osteoarthritis, Paget disease, glaucoma, migraine, anemia, prostate cancer, cystic fibrosis, growth hormone, infections, and allergy treatments, plus various generics and reformulations to strengthen efficacy and accessibility.
The Pelly Trail School Board postponed a regular Aug. meeting due to lack of quorum, held Aug. 24 with two trustee candidates Linda Chegwin and Christine Schwanke attending. The board approved hiring changes, external reviews, bus age discussions, and noted Sept 11 Oakburn delegation attendance, with upcoming Sept. 6 trustee election and potential conflicts of interest discussed.
Education and training minister Drew Caldwell announced that Manitobans operating crane and hoisting equipment must obtain a Certificate of Qualification or be registered as apprentices. The move, to match advancing technology and standards, aims to boost safety and keep Manitoba industry competitive while honouring existing provincial certifications.
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