Posted on 01/10/2009, 10:16 am, by The Dispatch

The RM of Tache has offered to provide a financial incentive to a community doctor if one decides to establish a practice in Lorette.

According to council there is a proposal in the works to expand medical services in Lorette. This proposal includes the relocation of a doctor and clinic into the municipality.

Council noted that in their opinion this would be an “essential and beneficial service” that would greatly benefit the community.

After some discussion, the municipality agreed to provide a $2,500 cash incentive, plus an additional $500 per month up to $5,000 to the facility.

The financial incentive would become payable upon the relocation of a doctor, and the opening of an actual clinic in Lorette.