Monthly Archives: January 2011

*Crunch*

Posted on January 30, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Hear that crunching grinding noise?  That’s the sound of the tectonic plates of the political parties moving in divergent, convergent and transformational directions.  On Tuesday Ed Stelmach announced he would not seek re-election.  On Wednesday Ted Morton said the provincial … Continue reading →

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Is it a “bed” or a “space”?

Posted on January 22, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

The 5 Year Action Plan – Part 2 OK, pop quiz.  What’s the difference between “long term care” and “supportive living” (also known as “assisted living”)?  You don’t know do you.  Neither did I until I read a letter (Jan … Continue reading →

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Where are the Doctors?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

The 5 Year Action Plan – Part 1 On Nov 30 the Alberta government released its 5 Year Heath Action Plan.  The Health Minister said it’s “… what Albertans told us they expect…” This appears to be a reference the … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare Got It Right

Posted on January 8, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Dr Duckett may be gone but he won’t soon be forgotten.  In his farewell speech to senior AHS staffers he set the record straight with a number of provocative comments.  The most significant of which was this:  “Alberta spends more … Continue reading →

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A Second Chance

Posted on January 2, 2011 by susanonthesoapbox

Soon after Dr Duckett was hired he received a phone call from Mr Hughes, the AHS Board chair, and Mr Sieben, the AHS Audit Committee chair.  They told him that they’d “…just become aware of the need to do a … Continue reading →

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