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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 07, 2003
Page
7
The piece critiques Manitoba politics arguing the government blames Ottawa for shortfalls while demanding more health dollars from a $7.3 billion provincial budget. It questions regionalization aims to reduce costs and improve timeliness, noting ongoing concerns about money allocation and efficiency.
Debates over regional health care in Manitoba contrast integration gains with bureaucratic duplication. After regionalization in 1997, RHA administrative costs grew from 18.7 million in 1999 to 37 million in 2003, prompting scrutiny in the Winnipeg region.
Adherme Batra of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation argues Manitoba health care spending rose from 5.7 million in 1999 to 16.7 million in 2003 and warns the province could go bust by 2047 if trends continue. He criticizes NDP policy and calls for reviews of regionalization and more scrutiny of health budgets and ads.
A year and a half after Cst. Dennis Strongquill was gunned down near Russell, Manitoba, community members unveil a marble memorial as media from across the province record the event. The town recalls the outpouring of support from neighbors and private citizens who aided RCMP during the crisis.
The longtime Manitoba publisher writer and radio commentator known as the voice of the Prairies has been named to the Order of Canada. The recognition follows a 40 year career promoting rural Western Canada through publishing broadcasting and Neighbourly News.
The Russell Banner states letters to the editor must be signed and will publish the author’s name alongside the letter.
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