MAY 15, 2019
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Two Hills Runs for X-Ray Equipment
people raising money for the run this year.” Some people walked or run, and there were people who brought their babies in strollers or dogs on leashes to join in as well. This year, the most donations overall were collected by the Coutu family. Over the past many years, they have raised money for different things the Health Care Centre needs. In it’s earliest years, the run raised enough money to replace all the beds in the hospital with brand new. This year’s funds will go towards new equipment that’s needed for the X-Ray machine. “They just need a few additions so they can do more specialized testing, so that people in need of certain emergency care don’t need to go into the city to get it.”
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser This year’s 16th annual walk/run for the Health Care Centre in Two Hills raised money for new x-ray equipment on Saturday, May 11th, with enourmous support from the Town, County, and people from the community. The marathon gave options for as many kilometres as runners wanted to undertake, in 2.5 incriments. When they reached the finish line, they all went to the Two Hills Health Centre for a hot dog lunch served by the Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary volunteers and final ceremonies led by site manager Tammy Tarkowski. Tarkowski said that one of their goals is always to improve from the year before. “We get people to run by donation, and it’s great to see so many
MARK NORMAN- CONTINUED from PAGE 4 the matters at hand. It isn’t clear whether the Mounties or the Crown knew before laying the breachof-trust charge that Norman had clear direction from the Harper government, however, PM Trudeau DID seem to know that the matter would end up in court. If this all sounds like a witch hunt to you, then you are not alone. Vice-Admiral Mark Norman was, in part, responsible for the successful procurement that provided our Navy with the vessel it required, on time and on budget. Dare I say that this is all too often a rarity in government. For this, he was treated like a criminal even before any evidence was provided. Now that the case has been dropped, there are even more questions than answers. If you do some research, you will see that, like the SNC Lavalin case, this one has a bit of a stench to it. One of the most striking comparisons is how Mark Norman has been treated vs someone like Mr. Omar Khadr. The RCMP didn’t question Vice-Admiral Norman himself. Why would they not ask for the accused’s side of the story? They also didn’t question members of the Harper government who approved the ship. A debacle, to say the least. CTV Reported that in a letter submitted on May 12 Opposition MPs called for the House of Common’s Standing Committee on National Defense to hold an emergency meeting on the government’s conduct in the investigation and prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Much like the SNC Lavalin investigations, we can see where this too is headed.
In a press conference following the decision to stay the charges, there were some closing remarks as well as a parting shot by Mark Norman’s lawyer Marie Henien at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ‘Fortunately, Vice-Admiral Norman didn’t fire the females he hired,’ she said. Mark Norman’s closing words... “I would like to thank all of the media for your dogged pursuit of the truth.” “I am confident that at all times I acted with integrity, I acted ethically and I acted in the best interests of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Forces and, ultimately, the people of Canada,” he said. Vice-Admiral Mark A. G. Norman. A name of a fine officer serving our country and one you should remember. A name I hope will no longer be dragged through the mud by our government. Tell me what you think. Email me at abletters@newsadvertiser.com
