Arrival of new doctor eases Russell health care tension
Dr. Folk confirms negotiations with Dr. Moolman to arrive around October 1, easing patient load in Russell and District. Folk has practiced solo since Dr. Kim left in August and denies plans to move. He urges community unity to address long standing rural health care shortages and travel burdens for emergencies.
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David Folk
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Manitoba
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Dauphin Herald
Dauphin
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Manitoba Justice
Rosemary Vodrey
Harvest Troubles Hit Manitoba Farms And Rural Healthcare
Farmers in rural Manitoba struggle to harvest before frost as canola disappoints and wheat shows frost impact. In Russell area, on call medical coverage is scarce with doctors reluctant to practice in rural towns and government cost cuts blamed for slow recruitment. Community groups push for policy changes while recruitment efforts continue despite setbacks.
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Ken Burnett
Bill Bawtinhimer
Paterson
Bawtinhimer
Rossbum
Manitoba
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Manitoba Medical Association
Bomb threat empties Goose Lake High in Roblin area
Goose Lake High evacuated after a bomb threat on Sept 5 at 12:55 PM. RCMP say the call was traced with success and two suspects are under investigation. MTS Call trace helped locate origin as witnesses were present.
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Roblin
Goose Lake High
Doug Sproule
Roblin Rcmp
Sproule
MTS
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