Ambulance transfer costs a burden on Manitoba taxpayers
MLA Len Derkach argues that rural ambulance transfers not resulting in patient return within 24 hours should be funded by the system, not by patients. He cites BRHA policies in 2004 covering some pediatric and expectant mother transfers and urges government action to fix inequities in rural health care and doctor shortages.
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Len Derkach
Russellt
NDP
Manitoba
Doer
Tim Sale
RHAS
Westman
Manitoba Health
Brandon Regional Health Authority
BRHA
Winnipeg
Brandon
Russell town survey prompts arena and wellness plans
A Russell reader reflects on a TV lottery spike and a shared vision with their son. They discuss funding a new arena, supporting the town, and a Bee and Wellness Centre idea. The piece urges residents to fill a local survey, celebrating community progress and future ideas.
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Russell
Bee and Wellness
Spence Reavie
Farmer’s plea: rebates fail to lift low income
A letter from a KAP president argues rebates do not help farmers with scant income. The writer notes average net farm income around 3700 dollars yearly and cites rising fuel and fertilizer costs, low commodity prices, and flood losses in Manitoba as limiting factors. Cont. on page 19.
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Fawor
Wowchuk
Manitoba
Eston calendar calendars cashes in on local help and humor
In Eston Saskatchewan a fund raising calendar featuring men over 50 nude for charity has drawn strong local interest. Proceeds fund a blood machine for the integrated health facility. Sales reached four thousand by October with outlets in town and mail orders accepted.
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Saskatchewan
Eston
al Heron
Tisdale Recorder
Integrated Health Facility
Main Street
Heron
Prairies
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KAP
Royal Lepage
Westpark Realty
Main St.n. Russel
Sob Ross
Montgomery
Angie Esplen
Eee Rears
Neighbourlyews
Main ST. Cray
Boul Cau Et Em Pty
Gilroy Pap
Ontario
Government of Canada
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