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Economics 101: Mortgages: fixed, floating or hybrid?
By Eric Van Enk on March 25th, 2023
Did you think you had a fixed-rate mortgage only to recently discover it was, in fact, a floating-rate mortgage? Most major Canadian banks have been selling a hybrid mortgage in recent years which allowed homeowners to pay a fixed payment, however, that payment was based on a floating interest rate which has caused substantial confusion. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just Pondering: Taking care of you
By Allyson McCaw on March 23rd, 2023
If anything good came out of the COVID years it was the importance of self care. We are now being reminded that it is “OK to not be OK.” Mental health is no longer a taboo subject that is whispered about at the water cooler. It is safe to say. “I need to talk to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mansoor’s Musings: Please save the citizenship ceremonies!
By Mansoor Ladha on March 22nd, 2023
Citizenship ceremonies are emotional and personal experiences, especially for those of us new Canadians who had the privilege of participating in one. Now the Department of Citizenship and Immigration has given notice that they were contemplating an end in-person citizenship ceremonies in favour of a “secure online solution.” In-person ceremonies could still be arranged upon request, ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: What’s in a name anyway?
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant You never can tell what’s gonna stick in people’s minds. For me, it’s from the mid-1990s when the new NHL arena in Boston auctioned off one-night naming rights for charity. One genius jokester crowd-funded enough cash and chose “The Boston Gardens.” It was the Fleet Centre at the time and the TD Gardens today ... Read More »
1 responseIn Commission: All about the AAPG
By MEDICINE HAT POLICE COMMISSION on March 17th, 2023
Last month we gave a brief description of some of the functions and duties of the Medicine Hat Police Commission. There are many important decisions commissioners must make. Fortunately, they are not alone when it comes to understanding their role and how to execute their responsibilities. The Medicine Hat Police Commission is a member of ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: International Women’s Day
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on March 15th, 2023
As it was International Women’s Day last week, I spent some time reflecting on my experiences as a musician – more specifically, I thought about the wonderful depth and variety of musical moments that occurred while working with women. It was always my dream to be an accompanist, to work with artists from a huge ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: The last word on Lich?
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 11th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Readers burned up the News lines this week wondering why we chose to focus on Tamara Lich’s appearance at last week’s provincial budget. We also got an earful about selecting her Newsmaker of 2022. But, publicity stunt or not, the event raises some newsworthy discussion. Danielle Smith was quizzed by reporters this week about ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: Provincial budget fails the middle class
By DREW BARNES on March 10th, 2023
With this year’s pre-election budget, the UCP provincial government has missed a key opportunity to put Albertans first. With sky-high projected revenues, this government had a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset Alberta’s economy in favour of the little guy. But, once again, the UCP prioritized shortsighted spending increases and corporate handouts over working families and small ... Read More »
1 responseMansoor’s Musings: Cheers to new alcohol guidelines
By MANSOOR LADHA on March 9th, 2023
Six o’clock is our usual cocktail hour. As usual, the wife and I would have a glass or two of wine while watching the evening news. This drinking session, adopted several years ago, was suddenly interrupted when breaking news splashed on the TV screen announcing new guidelines for alcohol consumption urging Canadians to stick to ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Critical Race Theory
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on March 8th, 2023
As campaigning for the 2024 United States presidential election has already begun, the subject of Critical Race Theory has become a subject of vigorous discussion among conservative pundits everywhere. But though it is a subject of increasing import to Canadians there seems to as yet be consensus on what it is exactly. In its essential ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: It’s a water world
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 4th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Water, water, it’s everywhere in the news these days. But is there enough to drink? The Hat, Redcliff and Cypress County are now jointly studying whether there might be enough water in this dusty part of the province to support a not-so long-term population goal of 100,000. It seems like simple math. The Hat ... Read More »
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