“AHS is currently in the process of identifying capital equipment needs and prioritizing those needs provincially to ensure the appropriate and effective utilization of our limited capital equipment dollars,” Eagle wrote in the letter.
“Included in that prioritization process will be a review of the need for items such as a CT scanner for the South Zone.”
Eagle noted that AHS will consider population and demographics of the service area, proximity and access to facilities and technology elsewhere, specialty services available in the community, emergency and acute care activity, overall health of the population, prevailing industry and recreational activities as part of its review.
Council accepted the letter as information.

Culture and Rec Board
Councillor Andrew Saje informed Council that the Culture and Recreation Board, of which he is a member, is currently reviewing its bylaws regarding practices and procedures.
“We are making sure we are complying and adhering to best practices in the province in terms of being a Culture and Recreation Board,” said Councillor Saje.
“In the past, the reason the board hasn’t been working isn’t because of the people, but because of the process and the structure,” he said.
“Council is reviewing that, and it is going to be a better direction forward for the community.”

Meeting cancellation
The September 27th Governance and Priorities Committee meeting has been cancelled due to Councillor absence.