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Let’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 »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Water, water everywhere, but where’s it gonna go?
By Collin Gallant on October 12th, 2024
@@CollinGallant The greatest threat to native grassland in southern Alberta might not be solar energy facilities but instead, irrigation. That might seem counterintuitive, after all the definition of “prime” ag land varies greatly from buyer to seller and from solar developer to neighbouring opponent. There’s no secret the province is keen to boost irrigated acres ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: A misunderstood vegetable I am very thankful for
By Linda Tooth on October 9th, 2024
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Day long weekend I have been reflecting on what I must be thankful for. First, my partner’s health is improving every day. Second, I have a roof over my head and food in the fridge. Third, I am employed and can pay my bills. I might have fewer bills ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Thankful for this chance
By LINDA TOOTH on October 2nd, 2024
I recently saw a quote on Google Images that felt like a sucker punch to the gut. It says “A cancer diagnosis changes you forever. You always remember the moment it came.” I remember vividly the day they told us he had cancer. It is something you never forget. I was the one who fell ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Maybe the cold weather ain’t so bad after all
By BRUCE PENTON on October 2nd, 2024
There are a number of great reasons why we live in one of the best places on earth, but perhaps the most important one is weather. I know, I know, 40-below with a wind in the dead of winter is no treat, but it’s rarely a killer or a destructive force. Southern Albertans generally know ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economics 101: Latest Canadian inflation data positive for consumers
By Eric Van Enk on September 28th, 2024
The Consumer Price Index declined 0.2% month over month in August after a 0.4% increase in July. This was below the average economists’ forecast calling for inflation to remain at the same level as July. In seasonally adjusted terms, headline prices were up 0.12% in August after a 0.25% increase in July. Year over year, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Time is money for city legacy fund
By Collin Gallant on September 28th, 2024
@@CollinGallant In business, the word “new” is probably the most important to use when wooing the masses, any ad exec will tell you. In investing however, “boring” and “disciplined” have more tangible track records. And so the Hat’s Heritage Savings Fund could soon be “rebranded” as the Medicine Hat Endowment fund, and given an official ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Feel it, heal it and let it go
By Linda Tooth on September 25th, 2024
Intergenerational healing may sound ominous to some. It means acknowledging or addressing any unresolved trauma we have inherited from our family. No family is perfect and everyone has encountered trauma of some kind. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, there are many types of traumas we may have faced growing up. Some examples ... Read More »
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