Alberta calls for health care reform
Alberta's Advisory Council on Health report urges market based changes to Medicare. It backs private delivery, higher premiums, medical savings accounts, centralized booking, web posted wait times, and multi year contracts with regional authorities to improve efficiency and reduce wait lists. Premier Klein pushes for action before Rob Rom now's federal review concludes.
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Ottawa
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B.C
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Manitoba cool to Alberta health care reform push
Manitoba Premier Gary Doer dismisses Alberta style reform as not the answer and favors cutting salaries and admin costs. Health Minister Dave Chomiak schedules three public consultations starting Jan 21 in Brandon, Jan 22 in Thompson, and Jan 24 in Winnipeg with preregistration required at 204-945-6268.
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Manitoba
Gary Doer
Alberta
Doer
U. S
Dave Chomiak
Brandon
Thompson
Winnipeg
Wolverines vow to play out season amid funding talks
MJHL Commissioner Frank McKinnon says the Wolverines will complete the season with seven players and two goaltenders as a regional council of bands in Western Manitoba considers support. He notes a new executive may form and a signed-player deadline nears, while stressing relief that the team won’t fold mid season.
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MJHL
Frank McKinnon
McKinnon
Council of Bands of
Manitoba
Board of Governors
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