Beyond Local

Community workers in the First Nations community are requesting food, hygiene items and baby supplies in light of COVID-19 to take the pressure off families living in poverty and overcrowded homes.

Canadian Humanitarian confirms release of volunteers, staff

Dr. Troy McKibbin, president of the Okotoks Urgent Care Physicians Group, submitted a letter to the UCP government requesting reconsideration of its recommendations for health care, which would include changing fee structures for doctors that could result in 10-minute, single-issue patient visits and impact care.

Now, as doctors across Alberta voice concerns over changes to the physician fee guide that could push doctors out of rural clinics, Annie Boychuk worries communities like hers may be left with less care when what they need is more.