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Let’s Chat: A little gem in Redcliff
By Linda Tooth on November 6th, 2024
I enjoy living in a small town. I feel the benefits of this living outweigh the benefits of living in a larger centre. It is quiet and peaceful and we have much to offer to the community and those visiting us. In 2023, the population of Redcliff was 5,924 people. What is the attraction for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Apparently the media got U.S. election coverage wrong again
By Collin Gallant on November 2nd, 2024
@@CollinGallant Do we need to talk about the U.S. election? Maybe. But what’s there to talk about? Most of the big news in the U.S. race seems to have happened in the summer, and now we just seem to be endlessly looping back to 2020 campaigns (or perhaps 2016), on this or that from either ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mansoor’s Musings: No end in sight on Indo-Canada feud
By Mansoor Ladha on October 31st, 2024
An analysis of the diplomatic tensions between India and Canada started before Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing. The hostility towards Canada began in 2018 when Jaspal Singh Atwal, a Canadian Indian and a former member of a Sikh separatist group, attended a dinner hosted during Trudeau’s visit to India and was photographed with Sophie Trudeau, the ... Read More »
1 responseLet’s Chat: Is one person’s junk, another person’s treasure?
By Linda Tooth on October 30th, 2024
If you believe thrifting is the gift that keeps on giving, those words are gospel. Through my twenties, thirties and even my forties, I spent ridiculous amounts of money on brand names and full-price products. Purses, clothing, makeup – you name it, I was buying it. Now well into my fifties, I have taken a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economics 101: Will the U.S. election change the trajectory of fiscal policy?
By Eric Van Enk on October 26th, 2024
As an economist and portfolio manager, I’ve been allocating significant time analyzing the potential impact for the economy and specific sectors resulting from either a Trump or Harris win in the upcoming U.S. election. There are effectively six potential outcomes from the U.S. election on November 5th, Harris wins the presidency with Democratic house & ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Not-so-secret Black Hat Gang one group that will eat up an Alberta Bill of Rights
By Collin Gallant on October 26th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The Alberta Bill Of Rights is on the agenda when the legislature resumes Monday, which should lead to more than cream being aded to the coffee of the “Black Hat Gang” in Medicine Hat. The mysterious group is being credited with focusing Premier Danielle Smith’s agenda on the idea of strengthening what’s largely an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: The proof of climate change is clear (and present danger)
By Bruce Penton on October 23rd, 2024
Nobody has asked me, nor would anyone really care what I think, but I tend to line up with those who believe climate change is real, and that the weather-related horror stories we’re seeing and hearing about around the world are the result of global warming. Seventy-one per cent of the Earth is covered by ... Read More »
2 responsesLet’s Chat: What happened to customer service?
By Linda Tooth on October 23rd, 2024
As a communication instructor who has taught customer service, I would like to share a recent event at a large store in Calgary that made me realize many of us have lost not only good customer service but also the ability to be good communicators. I would like to tell you my story. We are ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Buckle up, there’s a lot on the way this fall
By Collin Gallant on October 19th, 2024
@@CollinGallant It’s looking like that time of year – election time, that is. Beyond now-permanent campaigning in Alberta, there are provincial elections to the left and right of us, literally and figuratively, in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. The U.S. election is two weeks out, and you’d think the same in Canada, though it’s on the ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: A season of gratitude and growth in Cypress-Medicine Hat
By Justin Wright on October 16th, 2024
As we reflect on the recent Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, I find myself filled with immense gratitude for the privilege of serving the charming constituency of Cypress-Medicine Hat. This past year has brought numerous developments that underscore the positive growth in our region and the dedication of our government to improving the lives of Albertans. Investing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: That’s all for today, yolks
By Linda Tooth on October 16th, 2024
In the last seven days, I have been to two Celebrations of Life honouring the mothers of friends who have passed away. In both cases, egg salad sandwiches were served at the luncheon following the service. Believe me when I say I cannot leave a Celebration of Life until I check to see what is ... Read More »
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