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Let’s Chat: My passport says Canada
By Linda Tooth on November 1st, 2023
In 1965, Lester B Pearson and the Government of Canada came together with all provinces to negotiate and create the Canada Pension Plan. The idea of this plan was to give those 60 years of age and older the opportunity to collect monies after retirement. According to The Canadian Encyclopedia, “CPP legislation allowed provinces to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Averaged out, it really wasn’t that bad here – at least comparatively
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 28th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Around this time last year – when Hatters were set upon by a host of power contract options – this column spelled out how to analyze your options. You may have realized there’s been some action on that front since then. In fact, there’s been little else talked about since Canada turned 156 years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just Pondering: Thank you.
By Allyson McCaw on October 26th, 2023
As many of you know I have worked in health care for many years, and I currently work in the cancer care world. Now, many have asked me over the years “How do you do it? It must be so terrible.” And my response always surprises them. Because you see, this job has truly been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Report: Canada’s military deserves better
By Glen Motz on October 25th, 2023
As we approach Remembrance Day, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the service of our men and women in Canada’s military. Members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) wholeheartedly commit to protecting our great nation and place themselves in harms way if the call of duty demands. However, it is painful when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Tip of the cap to those who saved the Monarch Theatre
By Bruce Penton on October 25th, 2023
A true definition of a service club is undertaking projects to improve one’s community, and that’s precisely what the Rotary Clubs of Medicine Hat have done with the purchase, restoration and big future plans for the Monarch Theatre. Frank Devine is president of the Monarch 1911 Society, which purchased the Second Street theatre from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Healthy workplaces can exist
By Linda Tooth on October 25th, 2023
Employee exhaustion is a growing concern among HR professionals who are striving to create a healthy workplace environment. The job search company Indeed recently published a report called ‘Canada Work Wellbeing 2023 Report – How Thriving People Create Thriving Companies,’ and the data collected suggests companies and organizations are in serious trouble and need to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Hot-potato power blame game
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 21st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant No one wants their power bill to quadruple. You may have heard lately in a Government of Alberta ad campaign. Yeah, we’d be remiss not to note that’s what Hatters have been screaming about for the last three months. But… potentially no longer after a really astounding set of events at city hall on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: Greetings Cypress-Medicine Hatters
By Justin Wright on October 18th, 2023
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for electing me as your Member of the Legislative Assembly. It is a tremendous honour to represent you and this riding in the legislature. The election results made it clear that you want change and effective leadership that will improve people’s lives. I promise ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Always something important to support in Medicine Hat
By Bruce Penton on October 18th, 2023
Michelle Sauve is hoping thousands of Hatters will go online and cast a vote in support of What Matters to Hatters Coalition, which could receive an $8,000 grant if it wins enough votes through the Field Law Community Fund Program. The local coalition says the money would go toward creating a wash station at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Belly dancing is an art
By Linda Tooth on October 18th, 2023
Fun fact for the day: Did you know belly dancing originated in ancient Greece and Egypt. It is thought to originally be a dance incorporated as a fertility ritual. Women of all shapes and sizes have taken part in this type of dance for centuries and it is a great form of exercise. I recently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Mid-term shake up at council
By COLLIN GALLANT on October 14th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Who sits where might seem petty, but it’s a real thing in government and not such small potatoes. This week marks the two-year anniversary of the 2021 election, and therefore the third organizational meeting of the current council group. It’s also the first under new rules wherein councillors will have the final vote on ... Read More »
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