Ambulance service to be upgraded as rural health reforms loom
In a guest column Manitoba provincial health minister Jim McCrae introduces a Northern Rural Health Associations program aimed at bolstering volunteer ambulance services outside Winnipeg and Brandon. The piece argues for more training, increased budgets, more vehicles and lifeflights to meet expected declines in medical services.
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Jim McCrae
Winnipeg
Brandon
Manitoba
Positive HRDC visit highlights Russell project model
Seven HRDC officials from across Canada toured the Russell project office during a Winnipeg meeting. They praised the combined counseling and unemployment information service with community based training as a prototype for new regional service delivery. Local boards and inter-community cooperation were lauded, and HRDC expressed interest in further staff tours to learn how Russell mobilized communities such as Roblin Inglis Russell Rossburn and others. The projects are part of Brandon Canada Employment Centre funded on yearly contracts.
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Labour Market Training Project
Community Employment Service
Department of Human Resources Development Canada
HRDC
Bill Gardner
British Columbia
Yukon
Andre Glady
Quebec
Ian Green
Ottawa
David Good
Ottaw
Joanne Toews
Nova Scotia
Neil Moodie
Mike Boychuk
Winnipeg
Russell Project
Manitoba
Russell
Russell and District Chamber — of ‘Commerce
Russell Industrial Development Committee
Russell Banner
Brandon Canada Employment Centre
Canada Employment Centre
Redcoats
Disney
E. Pauline Johnson
Plains
Pluto
Goofy
Donald Duck
Esau
Controversy Over RCMP Disney Merchandise Deal
The Bow Island Commentator and The Pas op as question the plan to license RCMP imagery to Disney for Mountie themed shirts caps and memorabilia. Critics warn it risks Canada’s national symbols and culture while supporters cite job growth and royalties for policing programs.
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Royal Canadian
Mickeymouse Police
Bow Island
Disney
RCMP
Disney Canada
Neighborhood Watch
Opasquia Times
Pas
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Times
Canada
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