Far-sighted businessman wins Barb Tarbox award; Store owner halted tobacco sales 15 years ago

According to Alberta Health Services, tobacco is the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death in Alberta, and costs the economy more than $1.8 billion a year.

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Published inEdmonton journal
Main Author Collins-Lauber, Kimberley
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Edmonton, Alta Postmedia Network Inc 29.05.2009
Subjects
Awards & honors
Health services
Legislation
Minors
Pharmacy
Profits
Provincial legislation
Smoking
Tobacco
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Summary:According to Alberta Health Services, tobacco is the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death in Alberta, and costs the economy more than $1.8 billion a year.
ISSN:0839-296X