DAVIDSON—Davidson continues to have representation on the board of Heartland Regional Health Authority.

Local pharmacist Dave Nykiforuk was appointed to the board, one of 33 new appointees to Saskatchewan’s 12 regional health authorities.

Health Minister Don McMorris announced the board appointments last Tuesday.

Of the 116 board members of the various health regions, 83 are being reappointed.

Nykiforuk replaces outgoing board member Gary Allan. Also stepping down from Heartland’s board was long-time member Lyle Leys.

The appointments are for three-year terms, with the possibility of reappointment. There are no term limits.

Nykiforuk said he attended his first board meeting last Wednesday.

“I’ve got a lot to digest and I know from serving on other boards you can never please everybody,” he said during an interview last Wednesday while he flipped burgers for the Davidson SCC community potluck.

He’s been interested in serving on the health region board for some time because it is important that the community has its voice represented.

But he understands that at times it will be a difficult job when the board has to manage limited health care funds.