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Noteworthy: Your loss is literally their gain – and that’s fine with them
By Bruce Penton on December 17th, 2025
In U.S. states where gambling on sporting events is legal, there has been a 148 per cent increase in calls to problem gambling hotlines. On the other hand, the increase is much smaller (45 per cent) in states where gambling is illegal. The addiction is two-fold: The gambler is running the risk of becoming hooked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: Embrace the joy and love of the Holiday Season
By Justin Wright on December 17th, 2025
As December arrives and our community prepares for the Holiday Season, I’m reminded of the diverse tapestry of traditions that make Medicine Hat and our entire constituency so special. Every family creates traditions that reflect their values and strengthen the bonds between loved ones. Whether gathering around a holiday table, lighting candles, exchanging gifts, volunteering ... Read More »
2 responsesFrom the Editor: So, this is going well…
By Scott Schmidt on December 6th, 2025
sschmidt@medicinehatnews.com After multiple sources suggested last week the UCP government was planning to either amend or repeal altogether its own Recall Act in response to a number of MLAs now facing petitions, Justice Minister Mickey Amery came out to deny it. There won’t be changes made this session, he says, but the door has been ... Read More »
3 responsesLet’s Chat: Loneliness is a real thing
By Linda Tooth on December 3rd, 2025
While in Toronto for a work-related conference, I attended a presentation that talked about loneliness and its impact on Canadians. According to the YMCA Connections Snapshot from August 2025, “Only 4 in 10 Canadians surveyed feel a sense of connection and belonging in their community.” They go on to say ur young people are reporting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Danielle Smith and Mark Carney sittin’ in a tree..
By Bruce Penton on December 3rd, 2025
Premier Danielle Smith’s lovefest with Prime Minister Mark Carney leading to last week’s memorandum of understanding regarding pipeline construction from Alberta to Canada’s West Coast apparently didn’t go over well with much of the party faithful at the weekend’s AGM of the United Conservative Party. As the premier talked to the crowd in Edmonton about ... Read More »
1 responseEconomics 101: Artificial Intelligence bubble?
By Eric Van Enk on November 29th, 2025
We receive a lot of questions about Artificial Intelligence focused companies. Specifically, whether the U.S. stock market is in an AI bubble akin to what occurred in the late 1990’s with the dotcom bubble. Our answer is nuanced as one never knows with 100% certainty if they’re in an investment bubble until after the bubble ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: The answer is simple
By Linda Tooth on November 26th, 2025
It seems every time I scroll through social media, somebody somewhere has posted that they have lost their cat or they have a wandering cat living in their yard. A little piece of my heart is broken every time a person post that it has been days or even weeks and their cat has not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: An increase in highway speed limit can only mean an increase in highway speeding
By Bruce Penton on November 26th, 2025
A slight case of driver inattention while travelling at 100 km/h might not cause a collision with a fellow driver who happens to pull onto a highway without looking, but chances of that collision would be increased if that vehicle were going 110 km/h or 120. Now, Alberta’s minister of highways, Devin Dreeshen, is floating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paws-itive Perspectives: Seasonal challenges for your dog
By Angel Dumoulin on November 20th, 2025
The Holiday Season is upon us! For many humans, autumn is the best time of year, they get to snuggle into a warm sweater with their pumpkin spice, shopping and parties in preparation for the Christmas season. It’s predictably stressful for everyone involved. Having company in your house, different and sometimes extravagant foods, gift items ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: How Alberta’s Acute Care Action Plan strengthens rural health care
By Justin Wright on November 19th, 2025
Our government’s Acute Care Action Plan represents decisive action to strengthen Alberta’s health-care system. With 1,000 new hospital beds, 50,000 additional relief funding of $1.5 million, this comprehensive strategy addresses urgent pressures while building for the future. While headlines focus on new towers at Edmonton and Calgary hospitals, the real story for rural Alberta is ... Read More »
1 responseMansoor’s Musings: Mamdani win heralds new political era
By Mansoor Ladha on November 19th, 2025
Three cheers to Zohran Mamdani for toppling a political dynasty to become the mayor-elect of New York. Mamdani’s decisive victory in the mayoral race broke records in more ways than one. For a long time, the working people of New York have been neglected politically by the wealthy and well-connected. New York voters elected a ... Read More »
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