Local Life
Eye on the Esplanade: Nurturing community connections
By Candace Lundrigan on March 19th, 2021
At the heart of it, the reason for the existence of the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre is to serve our community. We do this by preserving and making accessible our shared heritage, celebrating the arts, and bringing people together for meaningful experiences. With our doors closed we have often asked ourselves “how do we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Make your own rainbow
By Patty Rooks on March 13th, 2021
As I look at the calendar today, I see that an important holiday is coming up next week – St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching! Whenever I think of this holiday, I think of Leprechaun’s and that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow – an old Irish tale I am sure my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Be active in your life
By Dr. Linda Hancock on March 13th, 2021
I find it interesting to listen to people who are sad, afraid and immobilized because they have heard something that is sketchy which they believe is the truth. Often the source was unreliable or was just spouting off ideas that had no realistic basis. Yet, despite the fact the message was faulty, the individuals who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Understanding the world of sponsorship and what a naming right really is
By medicinehatnews on March 12th, 2021
With the recent renaming of the event centre to Co-op Place, one of the questions I have been asked is if South Country Co-op now owns the event centre? This article should clear this up. Let’s start by understanding what a naming right sponsorship is. Wikipedia defines naming rights as “a financial transaction and form ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Surviving the pandemic: Caught between two worlds
By Benita Peters on March 12th, 2021
“Mom, when can I go to one of those schools where the children each get their own little slate to write on?” I was a small second grader and my school had a couple of large blackboards on the walls, but did not have small individual slates for each child. My mom smiled and shrugged ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Good health includes healthy financials
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on March 12th, 2021
Vaccines are now reaching the wider community, and spring is near. As we emerge from isolation, there are predictions for the “Roaring 20s” ahead. But is this a good time for an assessment of your financial health? If you reach your 90s and are in good health, congratulate yourself. You are among the fortunate. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Child Care Chatter: Why choose licensed and approved early learning and child care?
By medicinehatnews on March 8th, 2021
Learning in their early years lays a foundation for all future learning and affects children’s health, development, and well-being throughout their lives. The Medicine Hat & District Child Care Association advocates for the use of licensed and approved early learning and child care. Many families with parents in the labour force use an unregulated arrangement, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Keep your head up
By Rev. Lynn McKinnon on October 24th, 2020
“Even though you’re fed up, you gotta keep your head up.” – Tupac This was the quote that we posted in our window at Westminster United when the church first closed because of the Covid 19 virus. We thought we could put up some inspirational messages to the people in our community. That was in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Navigating the waters of financial aid programs
By SANDRA MILNE on July 8th, 2020
As an ex-entrepreneur, if there really is such a thing, I lived through some tough times. I understand the angst that is brought on by economic downturns, recessions, and low commodity prices. The absolute despair that can overtake the toughest, savviest and even most successful business owner when there is a crisis, is something that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Pivot your business with automation and technology
By Medicine Hat News on June 10th, 2020
Many creative ideas have come as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic. Companies large and small have had to act quickly to change the way they do business in a now isolated world. This new business environment has forced many to come up with solution based ideas and act on them quickly. When business ... Read More »
1 responseWhat’s Up Doc?: A second wave could come later this year, or not
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 12th, 2020
“Epidemics are like fires. When fuel is plentiful, they rage uncontrollably, and when it is scarce, they smolder slowly.” – Justin Lessler, an associate professor of epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University, wrote in the Washington Post in March. The problem is we do not know how much fuel COVID-19 virus is left with. This question ... Read More »
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