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Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014
Volume 16 Number 49
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Rimbey longterm care resident Ellen Foster checks out the new Spirit of Mobility Bus which has been purchased for the facility. An open house and viewing of the bus was held last Friday at the Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre. Treena Mielke Photo
New Spirit of Mobility Bus arrives at Rimbey Care Centre By Treena Mielke Residents and visitors, including representatives from David Thompson Health Trust gathered together Friday to celebrate the arrival of a new passenger bus to be used by residents of Rimbey Care Centre.
The 2014 Crestline Spirit of Mobility Bus has the capacity to carry 15 passengers, five of whom are sitting in wheelchairs. The $160,000 bus includes a wheelchair ramp which has the capacity of sitting on curbs or being lowered directly to the pavement.
Being present when the bus arrived and being able to observe the patients’ reaction was a wonderful experience, said Corrie Fortner, executive director of David Thompson Health Trust. “It is great to be able to come out and
celebrate with the community and see the difference the bus will make in long term care,” said Fortner. “It’s been great to visit with the people who are going to be using the bus and hear their excitement.” Continued on page 3
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