Marquette RHA Faces Biggest Deficit Yet
Marquette Regional Health Authority projects a 2.7 million shortfall amid rising costs and pending bargaining deals. Interim CEO Ted Bartlett notes 2.2 million deficit last year, with provincial support moderating the balance. EMS costs, drug prices, and nurse meal break grievances add to the strain, yet staffing cuts are not planned as patient care must continue.
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Winnipeg Gas Prices Hit Since 1999 Lows
Winnipeg stations posted prices around 50.4 cents per litre with Lorette at 48.9, as crude oil hovered near $20 a barrel. Experts link the dip to weak demand after seasonal travel falls and reduced crude demand post Sept 11, while OPEC discussions on supply may trigger future price shifts.
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Manitoba Uses Rainy Day Fund As Revenue Drops Loom
Manitoba faces a dip in provincial revenues as economists trim growth forecasts from 2.4 to 1.7 percent, forcing Finance Minister Greg Selinger to plan drawing from the $323 million rainy day reserve to avoid deficit spending. Leading economists warn the fund may cover only this year, with health care costs rising and nurses seeking about 120 million for a single contract.
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