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Noteworthy: Medicine Hat needs curling and countless Hatters clearly knew it
By Bruce Penton on April 17th, 2024
It’s the hallmark of a great community to see the volunteer efforts going on in getting the Medicine Hat Curling Club up and running again. For a major Canadian city like Medicine Hat to be without a curling club for two years would be like closing the only soccer pitch in a Scottish town. Thankfully, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Everyone has an opinion but not a lot is being said
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 13th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The hullabaloo at city hall appears destined to sit in a holding pattern for a while. After three weeks, both sides of a frayed relationship between council and mayor are sitting tight, and just wait until the issue arrives before the court. But that’s not keeping those on the periphery out of the fray. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Let us be feline responsible
By Linda Tooth on April 10th, 2024
Cats have always been part of my life. Growing up in Crescent Heights, our neighbour had a cat that had kittens. One of them came to live with us and we had Benny for an amazing 18 years. I remember driving to the vet with my mom to have Benny fixed when they announced on ... Read More »
1 responseNoteworthy: Nothing like an obscure Medicine Hat connection
By Bruce Penton on April 10th, 2024
The Colin James Blues Trio entertained a packed Esplanade house last Saturday night and one of James’ bandmates, Juno-award winning guitarist Steve Marriner, has a Medicine Hat connection. He told the audience his grandfather was the famous Canadian actor Bruno Gerussi, who was born in Medicine Hat before going on to fame and fortune as ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Triple P governance – Politics, procedure, populism
By COLLIN GALLANT on April 6th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Everyone seems to have an opinion about the showdown between Mayor Linnsie Clark and the other eight members of city council. Unfortunately, it appears, the majority are simply fed up with politics. That’s in the general public, mind you, and among the main actors only Clark is letting her opinion be known. She says ... Read More »
1 responseLet’s Chat: Together everyone achieves more
By Linda Tooth on April 3rd, 2024
Throughout my years teaching in post-secondary, the one term that has caused the students the most stress is teams or teamwork. The textbook Canadian Organizational Behavior defines teams as “two or more people who interact and influence each other, are mutually accountable for achieving common goals associated with organizational objectives, and perceive themselves as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: If you’re happy and you know it…
By Bruce Penton on April 3rd, 2024
Thank goodness for the existence of the World Happiness Report. If such a report did not exist, we’d never know which countries are the happiest, or the saddest. Canada ranks 15th, but I’d hazard a guess we’d be higher in the rankings if the period of determination was the warm stretch from April to September, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Population growth? Hatters want to know
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 30th, 2024
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Canada now has 41 million residents and Alberta’s population grew by 4.4 per cent last year, we were told by Statistics Canada last week. But what about the Hat, where we all remember elections being fought, won and lost over stagnant growth? A few people have suggested that a municipal census might be needed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Policy, community attitude must focus on well-being of all seniors
By Nadia Sumbulanga on March 28th, 2024
As society improves medical care and life expectancy, the longevity of senior citizens should be celebrated. However, one issue overlooked is the economic insecurity faced by many older citizens. Recent studies have revealed a trend of financial hardship among this vulnerable population that demands attention and action. It is time to recognize and address the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: They need our help
By Linda Tooth on March 27th, 2024
Some of us are fortunate enough to have a roof over our heads and enough food to keep us going. Unfortunately, there are those who are not as fortunate. Personally speaking, I can not imagine a life of living outdoors, sleeping on the ground, wondering where I can go to the bathroom, and what my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Medicine Hat is making big news for the wrong reasons
By Bruce Penton on March 27th, 2024
Medicine Hat is in the provincial spotlight for a couple of unsavoury reasons. Former police chief Mike Worden is suing the city for $1.85 million after he resigned under a cloud of allegations in 2022, and Mayor Linnsie Clark has essentially been sent to her room with a spanking and a severe pay cut. Both ... Read More »
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