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Noteworthy: Annual skateboard showdown never fails to impress in the Hat
By Bruce Penton on July 3rd, 2024
There wasn’t much heat to beat Monday at the annual Canada Day Beat the Heat skateboard competition at the Medicine Hat Skateboard Park. Weather conditions were unusually cool and rainy, but the boarders didn’t seem to mind and the hundreds of spectators lining the edges of the facility took advantage of the best sporting deal ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: You get what you ask for
By Collin Gallant on June 29th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Lethbridge College is now Lethbridge Polytechnic, which is kind of surprising and isn’t. The change, to offer apprentice programs alongside diplomas, was announced this week after several other schools – Red Deer College and Grande Prairie – received similar change in scope. Didn’t they get the “Campus Alberta” memo 10 years ago when the ... Read More »
1 responseMP Report: CPC’s parliamentary session accomplishments so far
By Glen Motz on June 26th, 2024
Canada’s Conservative Opposition has worked tirelessly during this last session of Parliament to hold the Liberal government accountable and bring common sense leadership back to Ottawa. With the House of Commons now recessed for the summer, I’m proud to reflect on the efforts our Conservative caucus made on matters from inflationary spending, tax increases and ... Read More »
1 responseNoteworthy: Tom, Dick and Harry? More like morning, Afternoon and good night
By Bruce Penton on June 26th, 2024
The New York Times posted a story this week wondering whether society has reached a peak as far as baby names go. The world was agog a few years ago when actress Gwyneth Paltrow named her baby girl Apple, but some of the more recent baby names have gone far beyond the norm. Such as ... Read More »
1 responseLet’s Chat: Fathers and those who assume the role
By Linda Tooth on June 26th, 2024
Why do fathers get treated differently than mothers when it’s time to celebrate them? I cannot imagine a time when my parents were alive and we did not acknowledge them on their special days. I know not every man is a great father, but many out there do fantastic jobs for little reward. Many fathers ... Read More »
1 responseEconomics 101: Underperformance of the Canadian economy (and stock market)
By Eric Van Enk on June 22nd, 2024
Most Canadians invest in what they know best which tends to be Canadian companies. This tendency to invest predominantly in the country we reside in is known as a home country or domestic bias. There are many reasons why it makes sense to invest outside of Canada including diversification and the potential for superior earnings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: You think it’s crazy here?
By Collin Gallant on June 22nd, 2024
@@CollinGallant Mark down Monday for two of the wackier byelections in recent memory. At the federal level, 84 candidates are contesting the seat for Toronto-St.Paul on a ballot that is literally three feet in length. Such physical proportions required special allowances in election regulations for size of ballots. That situation arrises as a protest against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: A recommitment to listen, learn and lead
By Justin Wright on June 19th, 2024
Just over one year ago, you placed your faith in me to be your voice and representative in government. I am humbled by the immense privilege you bestowed and want to express my profound gratitude for allowing me the honour of serving our community in this capacity. This past year has been an incredible journey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Celebrating Canada will need a second day in the Hat this year
By Bruce Penton on June 19th, 2024
Terence Kowalchuk sent along a note about this year’s Canada Day festivities in Medicine Hat and he’s happy to report it will be a two-day affair. It works well over two days because the calendar gives us Sunday, June 30, and Monday, July 1. Hosting the event this year are the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Calgarians teetering on water conservation as need to do so extends
By Collin Gallant on June 15th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Calgary will stay at its highest alert level for water use for sometime, the bad news came late Friday. Now a state of emergency may be used to limit commercial water use, and create no end of complaints, it’s almost assured. And not just about a broken pipe but also broken communication – as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Photo radar only bothers those who refuse to drive safely
By Bruce Penton on June 12th, 2024
I’m a fan of photo radar. There, I’ve said it. That the idea of accelerating unnecessarily on the streets of Medicine Hat could result in an expensive ($100 or more) ticket arriving a week later in the mailbox is enough to make me constantly aware of my vehicle’s speed. When one considers that it takes ... Read More »
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