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Your Money: Buying back pensionable service. Can you give your retirement a boost?
By Neil Mardian on June 15th, 2019
neilmardian@td.com Canadian employees who are members of a defined benefit (DB) pension plan may have an opportunity to purchase years of service for periods when they did not participate in their employer’s pension plan. Perhaps the employee waited to join the plan. Perhaps he or she took a leave of absence for a variety of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club hosting fourth open house
By Medicine Hat News on June 14th, 2019
Head to the Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club on June 22 to see what the club is all about. Safe stations for pistol, rifle, shotgun and archery will be set up for members and non-members to try. Food will be available and door prizes will be awarded. The fourth annual open house will start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: End the silence and speak up against elder abuse
By Lisa Doyle on June 14th, 2019
lisa.doyle@ahs.ca Every year on June 15, we come together and recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. When I think about the seniors in my life, I think about the happy memories and moments I get to spend with family and friends. Mistreatment and abuse never come to mind, but unfortunately, approximately one in six seniors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Are you part of the solution or the problem when it comes to bullying?
By Dr. Linda Hancock on June 14th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com Near the beginning of the popular movie “The Sound of Music” there is a song that begins “How do you solve a problem like Maria?” The tune is about a novice nun who has great difficulty following the rules of the convent. Even though she is eager to please God and take her final ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Many ways to control heartburn and acid reflux
By Dr. Noorali Bharwain on June 11th, 2019
As you may know, heartburn has nothing to do with your heart. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux from your stomach to the esophagus. Heartburn is a common gastric complaint. For example, in the U.S. it affects more than 60 million people each month. Yes, each month. When does it become a disease? When ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance Understood: Sharing insurance passion at Pecha Kucha Night
By medicinehatnews on June 8th, 2019
Have you ever heard of Pecha Kucha? It is a storytelling format, where a presenter shows 20 slides for 20 seconds of commentary each (six minutes and 40 seconds total). At a PechaKucha Night, individuals gather at a venue to share personal presentations about their work or interests. I personally love the high turnover and variety of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Post Thrift Store thrives due to army of volunteers
By medicinehatnews on June 8th, 2019
Being a volunteer has a different meaning for everyone. For some, it offers a sense of belonging and enhances social responsibility, while others use it as a means to feel productive and reduce stress. Making the decision to volunteer not only promotes positive mental and physical health, but it also allows you to gain confidence, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Use some financial creativity
By medicinehatnews on June 7th, 2019
Many of my clients over the years have expressed concern about finances and wished they could relieve their debt burdens. But compounding interest and late fee penalties make the goal more and more unreachable. Recently I watched some episodes from a British show entitled “How to Live Mortgage Free.” I was amazed at what was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Bubbling up
By medicinehatnews on June 1st, 2019
I can hardly believe June is here already! What a great weekend in Medicine Hat for Spectrum. I hope everyone has a chance to get out and enjoy some of the activities that will be available this year at Spectrum. It is such a great festival for families to attend. I hope to see you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Wear purple on June 15 for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
By Colleen Lewis on June 1st, 2019
clewis@cmha-aser.ca World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized each year on June 15 across our globe. All abuse is wrong and older adults have the right to live free from abuse. Did you know that according to the 2016 Census Profile, the senior population (65+) in Medicine Hat is 17.7%? This number is higher than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Civility
By Pastor Jim Bredeson on June 1st, 2019
Some years ago, I was invited to a supper that included a Catholic priest. The hostess wanted me to meet the priest who was quite special to her. Her husband, however, began to attack the priest about praying to Mary and the saints. I was uncomfortable to say the least. It wasn’t the time nor ... Read More »
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