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Habits are shifting for a generation smitten with smartphones
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2017
CNW TORONTO Millennials are quickly surpassing the baby boomers as the largest generation (they are already the largest population in the workforce) and weknow that smartphones and data are an important part of work and play in their day-to-day. In the age of mobile first, social norms are shifting to accommodate the ever-present cell phone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Finding your way into the future
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2017
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to, like Daniel, read the signs of the times. It may not be enigmatic words scrawled on the wall, but a glance at most contemporary congregations suggests that it is time for end-of-life care. Attendance has dropped since the glory days of packed pews in the 1960s. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Labour Day a good time to reflect on how our careers have evolved
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2017
My mother had limited options when it came to choosing a career. She could be a nurse, a nun or a teacher. She wasn’t Catholic and didn’t think she could handle the duties in nursing. The requirement at the time as preparation for holding a teaching position was to complete a one-year “normal school” program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wirzba family celebrates 25 years of operating Tim Hortons In Medicine Hat
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Wirzba family, which operates the Tim Hortons restaurants in Medicine Hat, is celebrating 25 years in the Gas City this weekend. “The opportunity to support various community groups and events is rewarding,” said Marlies Wirzba, owner and operator of EIWM Holdings. “We enjoy serving our community and empowering local initiatives.” EIWM ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: What parents need to know about children and vaping
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2017
The start of the school year is such an exciting time! There are many ‘firsts’ for children and lots of new opportunities. Unfortunately, for some children and teens, there is one ‘first’ that many are entirely unprepared for. It is the pressure to try ‘vaping’ with a device called a vape, also known as e-cigarettes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Are you behind on your long-term savings?
By Kerri Sandford on August 28th, 2017
NewsCanada When most of us think about retirement, spending more time with family, finding new hobbies and travelling the world are often top of mind. But while retirement can be a wonderful chapter, getting there isn’t always easy. A recent survey found 55 per cent of Canadians either believe they aren’t financially on track to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Caregivers connections: Finding balance
By Medicine Hat News on August 26th, 2017
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is excited to host a new support group in Medicine Hat. Caregivers Connections: Finding Balance is a drop-in support group for parents and/or caregivers for individuals with mental health concerns. This new support group is the first of its kind in Medicine Hat and has specific approaches to support those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: The stamp album
By Medicine Hat News on August 26th, 2017
We have some members of the Medicine Hat Coin and Stamp Club providing rough evaluations of stamp collections. As collectors and not professionals but with many years of working with stamps we have a fair idea of the values for many collections. The question is always “What is my collection worth?” The answer is how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: As school resumes, bike safety of vital importance
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2017
As summer comes to an end and people are starting to arrive home from vacation, back to school becomes a major topic of discussion. With that in mind, it is important to talk to your children about bike safety as they may be riding to school. Bike safety is a significant issue as Statistics Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Goodbyes and hellos
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2017
When one door closes, another opens. It is the end of summer and we need to say goodbye to the scorching hot days, flexible schedules and having school-aged children with us round the clock. Yes, it is time to prepare for fall. That means so many things: 1. Reflect — The summer likely provided some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta Musings: Letting the light in
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2017
You know that Leonard Cohen quote, “There is a crack in everything, that is how the light gets in”? Let’s just say that Medalta literally glows from within because there are so many cracks! We agree with Cohen that our cracks do indeed make us better. This is one of the lessons we have learned ... Read More »
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