Wednesday, April 25, 2012

DSSAB Halts Collection of Extra Ambulance Funds


Municipalities in the Rainy River district are no longer being asked to pay for additional land ambulance services.

The Rainy River District Social Services Administrative Board collected the money in case an ongoing doctor shortage in Rainy River forced the need to transfer patients.

Fort Frances councillor Ken Perry, who sits on the board, says it's no longer needed.

Rainy River's lone doctor has apparently withdrawn his decision to resign and the hospital has locum coverage until September.