July 26th, 2025

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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What’s Up Doc?: Can we prevent sudden death in young athletes?

By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on March 17th, 2020

Some young athletes die suddenly. If the athlete is over 35 years of age, sudden death is usually caused by coronary artery disease. If the athlete is below 35 years of age, sudden death is most commonly related to congenital or genetic heart conditions. Exertional heatstroke can cause sudden death. Exertional heatstroke is caused by ... Read More »

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Clubs Calendar March 16-22, 2020

By Medicine Hat News on March 16th, 2020

Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to COVID-19. Check with the club. MONDAY – Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week in Medicine Hat. For times and locations, call 403-527-2065. – Moms’ Walking Group, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meet in Mall Food Court in front of ... Read More »

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Praxis: Create a rainbow without the rain

By Patty Rooks on March 14th, 2020

praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat It is that time of the year – St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching. We all know that those sneaky little Leprechauns come out this time of the year and hide their treasures in those elusive pots of gold at the end of the lucky rainbow. I don’t know about you, but I could ... Read More »

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Buds and Blooms: Succulents are the biggest trend in plants

By Joyce Swaren on March 14th, 2020

Way back in the day the only succulents you would see was the Aloe Vera and Jade Plants and maybe a few Prickly Cacti (and yes cacti are succulents too) Succulents have become the trendiest and most versatile houseplant around. I have seen succulents used in floral arrangements, wedding bouquets, picture frames, fairy gardens and ... Read More »

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