Health action groups outpace advisory councils in regional health input
Advisory councils struggle with unclear mandate as local health action committees spring up across the region. Leaders say the local committees effectively address community concerns, while several advisory councils seek disbanding with ministerial consent still pending.
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Jean Cleland
Russell
Birtle
Rossburn
RHA
Neepawa
Carberry
Glenella
Rosedale
Garcea proposes unified municipal act and clearer rules
The Garcea report urges one common municipal act for all municipalities, simplification of legislation, recognition of municipalities as independent accountable government, and a protocol on municipal provincial relations. It seeks clarified revenue sources and funding. Saskatchewan association leader Mike Badham signaling substantial agreement with replacing grants with independent municipal revenue and shifting school costs back to the province.
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Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association
Mike Badham
Garcea
Canada Post raises parcel rates ahead of Christmas season
Canada Post increased prices on three of its parcel services effective Oct 1. The regular parcel service rose 13 percent, a larger jump than one and two day options. Company spokesman Brian Garagan said hikes reflect market conditions for non regulated services and that contract customers received 60 days notice. He noted peak season volumes rise from 4 000–5 000 to about 10 000 parcels daily and that rates aim to keep pace with private competitors like Purolator and UPS.
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Terrie Welwood
Canada Post
Priority Post Courier
Ex- Press Post
Brian Garagan
Crown Corporation
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UPS
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