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Tips for adding revenue suite
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
News Canada From the condominium craze to the rise of multigenerational living, the climbing cost of homeownership across Canada continues to spawn new trends. The transformation of basements into rental suites is a big one that can help offset mortgage costs. There are plenty of advantages, as well as some important considerations to ensure the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: Make your January commitment to Mother Nature
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
The rhythm of a newspaper is like the rhythm of a greenhouse. You always have to be focused on the months ahead to make the proper presentation. January, I want to write about our environment and some commitments we can all make to help get it right this year. In February, I’ll suggest ways to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: Renting responsibly: Tips for commercial leases
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
What could be more fun to talk about than commercial leases? Although they may not be a hot topic of discussion, commercial leases are important contracts that affect many Hatters. Retail stores, industrial shops and restaurants are just a few industries where commercial leases are used. Whether you own and operate a commercial building or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just a natural fact, opposites attract
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
I do not know about you, but when I leave the house lately it is scary; you may ask why. Well, my hair seems to be standing on end. Yes, I brush it in the morning, but the more I brush it the more it stands up. I look like a scarecrow. What is going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The vocation of chaplaincy
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
In my position as chaplain at Medicine Hat College, I’m fond of telling people I have the best job in the world providing spiritual support and guidance to the community there. It’s been a year since I was granted this position by the board of the Medicine Hat Ecumenical Campus Ministry Society. In that time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: Your future depends on business succession planning
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
Have you ever considered what would happen to your business if you were no longer there? This is something you may have considered or will soon be considering because you have reached an age where the thought of retirement appeals to you; had a recent absence from work and realized that your prolonged absence from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The great ice harvest
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
Before the invention of the refrigerator, the ice box was used for cold storage of food. Found in businesses and homes, it was usually a metal-lined wooden box in which a block of ice was stored, eventually melting and draining away, soon to be replaced by another block of ice. Locally, harvesting ice became commercially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: The journey home
By Medicine Hat News on January 19th, 2018
Tears ran down my cheeks as I hugged my mom goodbye, not knowing when I would see her again. She pulled away and stroked my face with her arthritic hands, then tucked my hair underneath my kerchief. I stepped away and climbed into our rusty van, packed full of children and suitcases. My husband next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Ten no-cost choices
By Medicine Hat News on January 19th, 2018
At the beginning of each new year it is easy to set goals that have a big price tag. But that doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, planning expensive activities or shopping for material items can be the complete opposite of what is needed right now. Here are some ideas that will help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregiving Corner: Welcome news for working family caregivers
By Medicine Hat News on January 19th, 2018
More and more employees are facing increased stress when trying to fit in the demands of the responsibilities of work with caring for aging parents and other seriously ill family members. The stress increases even more when it becomes necessary to make the difficult choice between working and becoming a full-time family caregiver. Up until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Jan. 15-21
By Medicine Hat News on January 15th, 2018
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 A&W. Walk, then have coffee. — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:30 p.m., ... Read More »
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