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Noteworthy: Food for thought on how much we should drink
By Bruce Penton on August 27th, 2025
Interesting to note that according to the latest offering from Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, a two-drink-per week suggestion was put forth because even a low consumption of alcohol carries with it a health risk. Heck, a lot of people I know have a two-drink-per-half-hour intake. More than two drinks a week won’t kill ... Read More »
1 responseLet’s Chat: Thankful to live in the west
By Linda Tooth on August 27th, 2025
I just got back from six nights in Petawawa, Ont. For those that do not know, Petawawa is located 166 kilometres northwest of our nation’s capital, Ottawa. A fun fact for all Canadian history buffs, Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, according to The Canadian Encyclopedia, has a population of 5,000 and is one of our busiest ... Read More »
1 responseViva Vitality: A Voice Between Worlds: The Role of the Interpreter
By Tina Meggison on August 23rd, 2025
Have you ever had to navigate a situation that felt out of your depth? Like calling tech support and explaining what your computer is doing, filling out forms in legal jargon or trying to follow a fast-talking mechanic’s explanation about your car when you don’t even know what’s under the hood? Now imagine doing that ... Read More »
1 responseArt of Finding Work: Job seekers – You only control three things
By Nick Kossovan on August 23rd, 2025
Take a step back from all the toxic noise surrounding job searching these days. If you’re a job seeker in 2025, you’re likely feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and quite possibly angry. Also likely, you spend an excessive amount of time scrolling through LinkedIn, reading posts criticizing employers’ and recruiters’ hiring practices and lamenting the job market. ... Read More »
1 responseEconomics 101: Where are interest rates headed?
By Eric Van Enk on August 23rd, 2025
Interest rates drive the business cycle and the economy. Lowering interest rates, everything else equal, helps the economy grow by lowering the cost of borrowing, which encourages companies to invest in research, development and hire additional employees. Lower rates also encourage individuals to borrow money to spend on cars, homes, etc. Increasing interest rates has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Finding harmony in today’s busy world
By Linda Tooth on August 20th, 2025
I have previously written on the topic of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder as it relates to first responders. After that column appeared, a former police officer, who is now a coworker, reached out to me as they have been diagnosed with PTSD and suggested I read Andrew McLean’s book Beaten Black & Blue – A Journey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: Celebrating Our Agricultural Heritage – Why Local Food Week and Open Farm Days matter more than ever
By Justin Wright on August 20th, 2025
Last week, as we celebrated Local Food Week from Aug. 11-17, and this past weekend’s Open Farm Days on Aug. 16-17, I was reminded once again why Alberta stands as Canada’s agricultural powerhouse. From endless seas of prairie wheat to rugged ranchlands, Alberta has always been a place where hard work, innovation and pride in ... Read More »
1 responseNoteworthy: A small gesture of friendship during a tumultuous time
By Bruce Penton on August 20th, 2025
Proving that the bond between Canada and the United States is too strong to evaporate over the actions of one man, a few hundred people from northern U.S. and southern Canada gathered at the International Peace Garden recently for what was called a “Handshake Across the Border.” The Canadian participants lined up on one side, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: A banned book is worth reading
By Linda Tooth on August 13th, 2025
Book No. 4, Blankets by Craig Thompson, is the last in the list of books I vowed to read as it pertains to our government’s ridiculous notion that book banning in schools is acceptable in 2025. Here is my review of this 582-page graphic novel. First, it contains the most powerful images and text I ... Read More »
1 responseNoteworthy: Mayoral race could be doozy
By Bruce Penton on August 13th, 2025
So far, Medicine Hat has two people officially in the running for mayor, although a third, former UCP MLA Drew Barnes, said in a News article last week that he, too, would be filing papers to be on the ballot Oct. 20. Alan Rose was the first to declare his intention to run for mayor, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Matters: Just a little goes a long way
By What Matters to Hatters Coalition on August 12th, 2025
The What Matters to Hatters Coalition remains focused on reducing stigma related to substance use and mental illness in our community by promoting the importance of kindness and connection. We believe everyone should be offered kindness and connection, including people who may be struggling with substance use disorder or mental illness. For many, their trauma ... Read More »
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