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Financial Focus: 2023 financial planning strategies for seniors
By Craig Elder on February 18th, 2023
Preserving and growing your wealth may involve implementing tax, investment and estate planning strategies that suit your circumstances and goals. While some strategies are available at any age, others are only available in the year you turn age 65 and beyond. This article discusses financial planning considerations for seniors and offers an overview of commonly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: If only it was only an email nightmare
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on February 17th, 2023
This month marks 20 years since the Gifford-Jones newspaper column became accompanied by a “medical update” sent by email to subscribing readers. In early February 2003, the column printed in newspapers was titled, “My E-Mail Nightmare”. It began like this: “My daughter said, ‘Dad don’t do it. You don’t need the headaches. Just write your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Play Review: Up Pompeii an eruption of laughs
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on February 17th, 2023
mccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken If Up Pompeii is a sign of things to come for Medicine Hat Musical Theatre, it’s a darn good one. Based on the 1970s BBC farce, Up Pompeii features a delightfully rich cast including several new faces to MHMT, paired with smart direction and an uproariously funny script. The set design, though simple, is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: Choosing a financial planner
By Matt Solberg on February 11th, 2023
In Canada, anyone can call themselves a ‘financial planner’, ‘financial adviser’, ‘financial consultant’ or investment adviser,’ to name just a few. This is because financial planning is not regulated in most Canadian provinces and territories. When you go to see your doctor, dentist, accountant or lawyer, you can be confident they have spent years completing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: More or less?
By Linda Hancock on February 11th, 2023
One of my favourite authors is Dr. Seuss. In his popular book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” he states: Life is one balancing act! How true! Usually, instead of balance I hear people talk about how they either have too much or not enough. Let’s examine some of the factors that are experienced in these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: What’s your superpower
By Nancy Cocks on February 11th, 2023
There are lots of superhero movies these days, each with their unique combination of superpowers. Superman, from my generation, has definitely been outclassed! Some Bible stories portray Jesus as a kind of superhero, with power to calm an angry sea, restore sight to a blind person, or, post-Easter, appear mysteriously in a room with locked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: For that someone special
By Patty Rooks on February 11th, 2023
We all know what “holiday” is coming up next week – Valentine’s Day of course! I am not about all of the “commercial” things that surround this holiday, but I do like to enjoy a good themed science experiment. This week, I thought we could do some science all the while creating something to give ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Keep yourself motivated
By Laura Lukye on February 10th, 2023
Motivation is always the hardest part when wanting to get active and stay active. Have you ever signed up for a fitness program and then quit? If you said yes, you are not alone. We know we should get to the gym or take that walk but we keep putting it off. Staying motivated is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: 3D printing in health care
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on February 10th, 2023
In healthcare, it’s the elusive breakthrough to a cure for diseases like cancer that has us all hoping. But sometimes it’s the bit-by-bit advancements, rarely getting headlines, that make for greater impact. An example is the field of 3D printing, not even a medical technology by inception, but now a major disruptive force in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Explore The Infinite Cave
By Xanthe Isbister on February 10th, 2023
This winter, the Esplanade presents The Infinite Cave, one of the most significant multimedia installations of the 21st century. This immersive digital experience, created by Canmore-based artist Dan Hudson, showcases an extensive, broad spectrum of humanity as well as the power and beauty of the natural world. Powered by the contemporary vehicle of social media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Stories beneath the surface
By JoLynn Parenteau on February 8th, 2023
“In the beginning, we were there using the land to meet our needs for shelter, food and economy…” – Audrey Poitras, president of the Metis Nation of Alberta The South Eastern Alberta Archaeological Society has a deep love for this land. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, SEAAS’s relationship with this rugged region of Northern ... Read More »
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