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City council renews call to add fluoride to Regina water supply
“It’s time for Regina to join most major cities in Canada and fluoridate the water.” In a battle that’s grown long in the tooth through decades of failed votes, the push to add fluoride to Regina’s water is back on the agenda for city council. “The scientific evidence is overwhelming that this is an important […]
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The History of Saskatchewan’s Public Health Association Policy Initiatives, 1954–86: A Regional Comparison for Preventative Health Policy Work in Canada
Abstract After the Second World War, health prevention work in Canada shifted from a focus on sanitation and hygiene to illness prevention and health promotion. Canada became a significant global leader, beginning with the Lalonde Report of 1974. Yet less is known about the provincial public health associations and how their work differed from that […]
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City of Swift Current Secures Cheaper Chemical Tender
The largest chemical purchase for the city in 2021 is expected to be liquid alum at just under $330,000 (file photo) The city of Swift Current will be able to keep a bit of extra money in their piggybank next year after finalizing their water treatment chemical tender earlier this week. Swift Current city council […]
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Moose Jaw: Pursuit of federal funding would support different water project
With tenders for the proposed fluoridation project coming in under budget, city administration now plans to undertake another water-related project by pursuing funding from a similar federal program. During its March 23 regular meeting, city council unanimously approved a motion to have the wastewater treatment plant fan blower replacement project become the main priority under […]
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Moose Jaw: Fluoridation – Approved By Six Out Of Seven On Council
It was a debate based upon science steeped in the need to find the funds on how to pay for it but in the end Council decided to spend $1.2 million to upgrade its fluoridation system at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant leaving it up to Adminnistration to make recommendations on where to find […]
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Moose Jaw: No Fluoride, No Problem? Not According to Health Authorities
The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant will receive a new fluoridation system if City Council approves a budget increase for the project worth $2.3 million. Moose Jaw residents have been without Saskatchewan Health Authority requirements for fluoridated water for “about a year” due to mechanical failures at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant. The City’s […]
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Moose Jaw Medical Officer: Response to concerns about effects of fluoride in drinking water
Saskatchewan Health Authority Public Health Services 1000B Albert Street Moose Jaw, SK S6H 2Y2 T: 306-691-2307| F: 306-691-1539 Response to concerns about effects of fluoride in drinking water Good evening Mayor Tolmie and Council, My name is Dr Olanrewaju (‘Lanre) Medu. I am a Public Health Physician, one of the two Medical health officers […]
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LIVE TONIGHT: Moose Jaw. New Fluoridation System Coming in 2020
As part of the ongoing upgrades at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant, City Council is set to discuss the construction of a new Fluoridation System. As City Council continues with 2020 budget deliberations, it’s been recommended by the Department of Engineering Services to increase the 2020 capital budget for the new system to $2,300,000. […]
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Saskatchewan: Position statement on Community Water Fluoridation
See original letter at canada-saskatchewan.moose-jaw.april-16-19.letter ATTACHMENT 1 Saskatchewan Health Authority Public Health Services 107-110 Ominica St. W. Moose Jaw, SK S6H 6V2 P: 306 -691-1500 I F: 3 06-691-1523 April 16, 2019 To: Mr. Mark Caringal Engineering Technologist City of Moose Jaw Position statement on Community Water Fluoridation Good oral health is essential to our […]
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Nipawin Council deals with variety of matters
Excerpts: It was a busy night in Nipawin Town Council on Monday, January 22 with decisions finalized on many issues. These included fluoridation, a move on marijuana dispensaries in Nipawin and setting a by-election date to replace Ray Serack… The council also decided to stick with their original decision regarding fluoridation of water in Nipawin […]
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