In response to recent Letter from the Veterinary Board, I would like to make it ABSOLUTELY CLEAR that I Cheryl (Nibs) Collins a concerned resident of the Municipality of Russell – Binscarth wrote the original letter. NOT Passion 4 Paws. My letter included three specific questions to which I have not yet received a response.
1.One member of the Vet Board is a sibling of the veterinarian. Is this not a conflict of interest?
2.Since the land and buildings are owned by the Russell veterinary board whose members represent the councils and taxpayers of five surrounding municipalities, how is accountability to those taxpayers ensured when the board makes resolutions controlling the use and access of that property. Do the veterinary board members report back to their respective councils and discuss these matters because that doesn’t appear to be happening in Russell.
3.Would it not make sense to gain steady monthly revenue from Passion 4 Paws – who provide their own building, indoor kennels, and volunteers to manage, clean, and ensure the safety of all animals in care?
I now have a fourth question following a recent conversation on Facebook.
Someone stated: “In case anyone is confused… The whole reason why the municipalities are involved with our vet is because the Vet Clinic is here for the farmers and the economy. Their first priority is to the livelihoods of the farmers and their livestock. We live in rural community.

Left wanting to know more? See the whole letter on page 4 of this week's Russell Banner.