Family facing financial issues after health crisis
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The Nieuwoudt family of Picture Butte is facing significant bills after experiencing an unexpected medical emergency.
Sunny South News A Picture Butte family is facing significant bills after experiencing an unexpected medical emergency. Pierre and Sylvia Nieuwoudt and their three children have lived in Picture Butte since October, 2017, when they moved to the area from South Africa thanks to work permits. The family applied to renew their work permits in October, 2019 before they expired, but issues such as the ongoing pandemic meant they are still waiting to hear back on their approval.
Massage referrals no longer required starting Monday
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A provincial requirement that anyone wanting a massage therapy appointment must first provide a referral letter is about to be lifted.
On Dec. 22 Alberta Health announced that under the COVID restrictions anyone making an appointment for a massage needed to first see one of the healthcare professionals designated for the referral.
Judi Coombes of Judi Coombes RMT says it dramatically affected the appointments that she had already booked. At that stage, just days before Christmas, it was extremely difficult for clients to get appointments for a referral letter.