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College of Physicians and Surgeons MATS & COVERALL
address local concerns on healthcare RENTALS AND SERVICES
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A team from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Steve Buick, David Kay, Marian Stuffco, Dr. Jim Stone, Dr.
Trevor Theman, and Dr. Michael Caffaro (left to right) stand with Ruth Martin Williams (middle right), the Chair of EDSON FOOD BANK
the Tamarack Health Advisory Council, at the healthcare, public input meeting on Wednesday night at the Pioneer
Cabin in Edson. photo Stephanie Babych at Independent Foods, Sobeys
by Stephanie Babych given more opportunities for vacations or training or the Edson Food Bank
seminars. 780-723-1350
Members from the College of Physicians and “You've probably hit that point that you are now an Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Surgeons of Alberta held a public input meeting in attractive destination,” Theman said. Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
Edson on May 25 to hear people's concerns and When asked why foreign doctors are sometimes
comments about the town's healthcare system. denied licences to practice medicine in Alberta, even Summers Drilling W
Summers Drilling Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling
The College is in charge of regulating Alberta's while there was a shortage of physicians, Theman SPRING SPECIAL ON
doctors, ensuring every doctor meets the standards of said that 30% of physicians in Alberta are immigrants, A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
practice set by the college. The group has sent a team who received their primary medical training in other RADIUS EDGE DECKING Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
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to smaller communities in Alberta about twice a year countries. Alberta's healthcare system has always 5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge decking
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well repairs.
for the past five years. relied on immigration, but the college's job is to available. Pure Lodgepole Pine. well repairs.
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They came to Edson hoping to learn more about the maintain the standards of practice and therefore, some 8’ at $3.54 each; 10’ at $4.43 each;
8’ at $3.54 each; 10’ at $4.43 each;
community and address any concerns that might applicants may be turned down. 12’ at $5.94 each; 14’ at $6.93 each
12’ at $5.94 each; 14’ at $6.93 each
surround the new hospital. Ruth Martin Williams attended the meeting
“The mission of the college is serving the public by representing the Tamarack Health Advisory Council,
Yellowhead
780-723-9525
guiding the profession,” Dr. Jim Stone, the president which is an organization that listens to local concerns, Yellowhead 780-723-9525
Wood Products Inc.
craig@yellowheadwood.com
of council at the College and preventive cardiologist in Edson and region, about the healthcare system and Wood Products Inc. craig@yellowheadwood.com
from Calgary, said at the meeting, “We are mindful of takes those concerns directly to Alberta Health
our patients first and foremost.” Services. Williams said she will be discussing the
A point was brought up at the meeting that many issues that arose in the meeting with the rest of the
4405 50 streeteet
780-963-1282
doctors have come to Edson only to stay for five Council in their next meeting. 4405 50 str 780-963-1282
Stony Plain, AB
years before moving on. David Kay, the assistant Douglas Woodhouse, the president of the Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.comwww.summersdrilling.com
registrar and chief operating officer, said that on Community Care Foundation of Edson and District,
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average doctors will move after 3-5 years, and that it attended the meeting hoping to learn more about the P INSTALLATIONS P
isn't the community's fault for the amount of doctors role that the College of Physicians and Surgeons plays * Furnaces Replacement
that have left. in the province. * Furnaces/Air Conditioners
Dr. Trevor Theman, the registrar at the College, said “It helped me focus on where the Foundation needs * Residential Heating Packages
that currently, Edson has an excellent panel and a to go for the answers it needs. I also think that the * Electronic Air Cleaners
great number of doctors for a community of Edson's Foundation needs to work a little more closely with * Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
size. Theman explained that now that there are more the local doctors here, so that we can get to a better * Sheet Metal Work
doctors in Edson, they are less overworked, and are outcome for the resources that we have,” Woodhouse FREE ESTIMATES
said about what he learned from the meeting.
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dogs, cats and kids and is so deserving of
a forever home.
He will do best in a home with an
experienced pack leader who can continue
to work with him.
Visit edsonanimalrescue.com
for more information or 780-712-6788.
Sponsored by:
JASON HIRD TRUCKING JASON HIRD TRUCKING
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Call 780-723-9493 for information
College of Physicians and Surgeons MATS & COVERALL
address local concerns on healthcare RENTALS AND SERVICES
20% off
All beddings
(until June 4, 2016)
*We do alterations & repairs*
edsondrycleaners@gmail.com
108 50 Street, Edson
Remember to drop off your
donations for the
A team from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Steve Buick, David Kay, Marian Stuffco, Dr. Jim Stone, Dr.
Trevor Theman, and Dr. Michael Caffaro (left to right) stand with Ruth Martin Williams (middle right), the Chair of EDSON FOOD BANK
the Tamarack Health Advisory Council, at the healthcare, public input meeting on Wednesday night at the Pioneer
Cabin in Edson. photo Stephanie Babych at Independent Foods, Sobeys
by Stephanie Babych given more opportunities for vacations or training or the Edson Food Bank
seminars. 780-723-1350
Members from the College of Physicians and “You've probably hit that point that you are now an Hours: Tues 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Surgeons of Alberta held a public input meeting in attractive destination,” Theman said. Food Bank located at 4511 5th Ave., Edson
Edson on May 25 to hear people's concerns and When asked why foreign doctors are sometimes
comments about the town's healthcare system. denied licences to practice medicine in Alberta, even Summers Drilling W
Summers Drilling Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling
The College is in charge of regulating Alberta's while there was a shortage of physicians, Theman SPRING SPECIAL ON
doctors, ensuring every doctor meets the standards of said that 30% of physicians in Alberta are immigrants, A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
practice set by the college. The group has sent a team who received their primary medical training in other RADIUS EDGE DECKING Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
to smaller communities in Alberta about twice a year countries. Alberta's healthcare system has always 5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge decking
5/4”x5” pressure treated, radius edge decking
well repairs.
for the past five years. relied on immigration, but the college's job is to available. Pure Lodgepole Pine. well repairs.
available. Pure Lodgepole Pine.
They came to Edson hoping to learn more about the maintain the standards of practice and therefore, some 8’ at $3.54 each; 10’ at $4.43 each;
8’ at $3.54 each; 10’ at $4.43 each;
community and address any concerns that might applicants may be turned down. 12’ at $5.94 each; 14’ at $6.93 each
12’ at $5.94 each; 14’ at $6.93 each
surround the new hospital. Ruth Martin Williams attended the meeting
“The mission of the college is serving the public by representing the Tamarack Health Advisory Council,
Yellowhead
780-723-9525
guiding the profession,” Dr. Jim Stone, the president which is an organization that listens to local concerns, Yellowhead 780-723-9525
Wood Products Inc.
craig@yellowheadwood.com
of council at the College and preventive cardiologist in Edson and region, about the healthcare system and Wood Products Inc. craig@yellowheadwood.com
from Calgary, said at the meeting, “We are mindful of takes those concerns directly to Alberta Health
our patients first and foremost.” Services. Williams said she will be discussing the
A point was brought up at the meeting that many issues that arose in the meeting with the rest of the
4405 50 streeteet
780-963-1282
doctors have come to Edson only to stay for five Council in their next meeting. 4405 50 str 780-963-1282
Stony Plain, AB
years before moving on. David Kay, the assistant Douglas Woodhouse, the president of the Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.comwww.summersdrilling.com
registrar and chief operating officer, said that on Community Care Foundation of Edson and District,
SALES SERVICE P
SHEET METAL
average doctors will move after 3-5 years, and that it attended the meeting hoping to learn more about the P INSTALLATIONS P
isn't the community's fault for the amount of doctors role that the College of Physicians and Surgeons plays * Furnaces Replacement
that have left. in the province. * Furnaces/Air Conditioners
Dr. Trevor Theman, the registrar at the College, said “It helped me focus on where the Foundation needs * Residential Heating Packages
that currently, Edson has an excellent panel and a to go for the answers it needs. I also think that the * Electronic Air Cleaners
great number of doctors for a community of Edson's Foundation needs to work a little more closely with * Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
size. Theman explained that now that there are more the local doctors here, so that we can get to a better * Sheet Metal Work
doctors in Edson, they are less overworked, and are outcome for the resources that we have,” Woodhouse FREE ESTIMATES
said about what he learned from the meeting.
www.readsheating.ca
Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
4640 3 Avenue Phone: (780) 723-3553
Edson, AB T7E 1C2 Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552
Baldwin is a 5-year-
* Furnaces Replacement old Pitbull mix who
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners has been with us
* Residential Heating Packages
* Electronic Air Cleaners since Nov/2014.
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Sheet Metal Work He is a special boy
FREE ESTIMATES looking for a home
that will provide him
with the structure
and exercise he
needs.
He has overcome
horrific neglect and
abuse and is a happy,
energetic boy.
This lovable, affectionate guy is good with
dogs, cats and kids and is so deserving of
a forever home.
He will do best in a home with an
experienced pack leader who can continue
to work with him.
Visit edsonanimalrescue.com
for more information or 780-712-6788.
Sponsored by:
JASON HIRD TRUCKING JASON HIRD TRUCKING
780-712-9493
Fax: 780-723-2213
Call 780-723-9493 for information
