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FORT NELSON, B.C – The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality possibly found the missing ingredient to achieving equitable access to health care for its residents.
The NRRM announced Wednesday, Doug Blackie of Doug Blackie Consulting had been selected as a healthcare advocate. Council approved a Request for Proposals at a February 8th meeting in order to find candidates.
“[He will] provide strategic guidance informed through meetings and interviews with key stakeholders and by his extensive experience in rural healthcare,” say the NRRM’s release Wednesday. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
For over a decade, the NRRM has tried to maintain health care for residents, but provincial and regional protocol changes have limited accessible services for the community.
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Wellington Mayor Andy Foster. Mayor Foster recommended a cool place near Queenstown that only charged $30,000. Councillors were enthusiastic until they discovered that the $30,000 was per person, not the total cost. Councillors Matthews and Paul suggested they rent an inner-city venue. It was not just convenient but would open councillors’ eyes to the problems faced by renters. Councillors Young and Pannett suggested a nice heritage Victorian villa in the suburbs that wouldn’t have six-storey apartments ruining the view. Mayor Foster suggested pitching a tent at Shelly Bay. Councillor Sparrow suggested holding the retreat in Tawa and everyone just laughed. After much discussion, it was decided to save money by renting a council facility. Zoo board member councillor Fitzsimons managed to book an empty room at the zoo right next to the chimpanzee enclosure. This was agreed unanimously, although there were complaints about the constant screeching, alpha male displays, loud fig
Liberty Utilities submits 104 page report on Pine Bluff water crisis
Within the document, the company says a total of 252 leaks or breaks were found on residential and commercial customers’ premises. Author: Jade Jackson Updated: 5:46 PM CST February 25, 2021
PINE BLUFF, Ark Liberty Utilities says they re happy to cooperate with the Public Service Commission, who requested the documentation on the how the water crisis in Pine Bluff was handled.
A company spokesperson says their primary focus is restoring water to the Pine Bluff Community.
In an update Thursday afternoon, the company says they will be donating $250,000 to aid residents in Jefferson County. Liberty will work with Mayor Washington, Judge Robinson, and Mayor Foster to determine the best way to distribute funds:
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