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Mansoor’s Musings: Lessons of Bondi Beach should not be ignored
By Mansoor Ladha on January 2nd, 2026
I was deeply saddened to learn of the massacre of 15 Jews at Bondi Beach, Australia. On the first night of Hannukah, more than 1,000 people had gathered to celebrate, some dancing and banging drums when two individuals opened fire on a crowded group. The incident devastated and shocked not only the Jewish community, but ... Read More »
2 responsesNoteworthy: Time to put the computer away for a little while
By Bruce Penton on December 31st, 2025
We’ve all heard the age-old ha-ha about not eating yellow snow, but did you know that eating snow of any colour can be trouble? A typical snowflake has a lot of jagged edges to it, says a story on Axios.com, and when it falls through the atmosphere, it collects “more airborne pollution particles.” A variety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economics 101: Lessons from the dot-com bubble
By Eric Van Enk on December 27th, 2025
The dot-com bubble burst in March of 2000 when historically high stock market valuations (Price to Earnings ratios) combined with declining earnings growth for companies that comprise the U.S. stock market. This week’s chart examines the relationship between stock market valuations (12-month forward Price to Earnings ratio in blue) and earnings growth for the S&P ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: From our house to yours
By Linda Tooth on December 24th, 2025
I remember growing up and the importance Christmas was for my family. Grandparents would travel from Moose Jaw to Medicine Hat to spend time with us, my youngest brother sneaking down the stairs to see what Santa had left for us and a turkey dinner with home-made stuffing that was amazing. I think the best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: What’s in a name? And which side will it attract?
By Bruce Penton on December 24th, 2025
There’s little doubt the formation of the newly named Progressive Tory Party of Alberta will be responsible for vote-splitting at the next provincial election, but the question is: Will it split the right or the left vote? Back in 2015, the existence of the Progressive Conservative Party and Wildrose definitely caused a split in the ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: Looking back at the carrier days
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on December 18th, 2025
Dear editor, Though I haven’t lived in Medicine Hat for years as my job took me to many other locations in the province, I have always enjoyed keeping up with what is going on in the city. Before the days of the internet I would have copies of the paper mailed to me. With the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Give me strength
By Linda Tooth on December 17th, 2025
Sometimes I wonder what I am going to write about and then something comes across my desk that hits close to home and it becomes obvious. So here we go, according to cancer statistics with the Canadian Cancer Society, “two in five Canadians will hear the words ‘you have cancer’ during their lifetime.” For those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Your loss is literally their gain – and that’s fine with them
By Bruce Penton on December 17th, 2025
In U.S. states where gambling on sporting events is legal, there has been a 148 per cent increase in calls to problem gambling hotlines. On the other hand, the increase is much smaller (45 per cent) in states where gambling is illegal. The addiction is two-fold: The gambler is running the risk of becoming hooked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: Embrace the joy and love of the Holiday Season
By Justin Wright on December 17th, 2025
As December arrives and our community prepares for the Holiday Season, I’m reminded of the diverse tapestry of traditions that make Medicine Hat and our entire constituency so special. Every family creates traditions that reflect their values and strengthen the bonds between loved ones. Whether gathering around a holiday table, lighting candles, exchanging gifts, volunteering ... Read More »
2 responsesFrom the Editor: So, this is going well…
By Scott Schmidt on December 6th, 2025
sschmidt@medicinehatnews.com After multiple sources suggested last week the UCP government was planning to either amend or repeal altogether its own Recall Act in response to a number of MLAs now facing petitions, Justice Minister Mickey Amery came out to deny it. There won’t be changes made this session, he says, but the door has been ... Read More »
3 responsesNoteworthy: Danielle Smith and Mark Carney sittin’ in a tree..
By Bruce Penton on December 3rd, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith’s lovefest with Prime Minister Mark Carney leading to last week’s memorandum of understanding regarding pipeline construction from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast apparently didn’t go over well with much of the party faithful at the weekend’s AGM of the United Conservative Party. As the premier talked to the crowd in Edmonton about ... Read More »
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