29 Nov
Featured | Money

Four steps to building financial resiliency into your investing journey

James MacTavishNovember 29, 2023

For many new and experienced investors, it can be challenging to invest and work to achieve financial goals while managing the rising costs of daily life. However, developing certain behaviours and processes in relation to your money can help you stay on track as well as build your financial resiliency. These steps hopefully mitigate stress and help you weather the storm of rising costs.

November is Financial Literacy Month, a time when Canadians are reminded to strengthen their financial knowledge and resilience. The following four steps can help you become more financially resilient.

1) Practice financial self-awareness

When times are tough, ignoring your...

29 Nov
Featured | Money

Fix it? Or leave it?

Debra MolzanNovember 29, 2023

These are important questions that a homeowner should consider before spending thousands of dollars that might not make a difference.

It is true that the younger generations have high expectations and seem to prefer a home that has been updated. Just remember that an older home has character and a modern flair might not work. You can spend time and money renovating but where does it stop?

If you have minor repairs that you have been putting off for years, this might be the time to call in a handyman. Major updating such as replacing flooring or adding a granite countertop can...

6 Dec
Wellness & Healthy Aging

A nut tree for Alberta?

Deborah MaierDecember 6, 2023

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…” Christmas movies often show scenes of these smooth nuts on a grill over coals during outdoor activities. These nuts are “sweet chestnuts”. In North America, historically, the tree with this fruit was Castanea dentata,...

6 Dec
Uncategorized

Making a difference

Larry MathiesonDecember 6, 2023

Unison continues to provide many of the same programs and services in Calgary and Medicine Hat that we always have.More and more over the past few years, we have seen a greater need to provide more basic needs support in...

22 Nov
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Know your rights as a patient

Dying with Dignity Calgary ChapterNovember 22, 2023

By learning about your rights as a patient, you can take greater control of your care and make informed decisions about treatments and medical procedures. As a patient in Canada, you have certain rights. This article will go through five of...

22 Nov
Featured

Holding Fast

Amanda BorysNovember 22, 2023

Fred Collings had spent the day of Dec. 13, 1895, with his friend Frank Martin. The two boys were out with their revolvers practicing shooting at targets. Just prior to 9 PM the pair returned to the telegraph office, where...

8 Nov
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Reflections on a snowy walk

Barbara EllisNovember 8, 2023

I went for a long walk in Edworthy Park and enjoyed one of the last days of fall. As I walked a gentle breeze hurried a perfectly shaped golden leaf past me. That one was followed by another one, then...

8 Nov
Featured

War Crimes

Amanda BorysNovember 8, 2023

Samuel Vernon Adshead was born in Madoc, Hastings, Ontario but moved, with his family as a child, to Calgary. His father, Herbert Bealey Adshead, served for two single-year terms as a city alderman, His mother was Helen, known as Nellie,...

1 Nov
Money

Tips for becoming a better investor

James MacTavishNovember 1, 2023

October marked Investor Education Month, a time when Canadians are reminded to strengthen their investment literacy. Whether you are a new or experienced investor, refreshing yourself with our top tips and the fundamentals of wise investing can help you avoid...

25 Oct
Current Events

Rising costs and rents

Larry MathiesonOctober 25, 2023

Last week CBC Radio called me and asked if I would interview how the housing crisis was affecting seniors.Sadly, the short answer is it is affecting seniors in a significant way. The city of Calgary tells us over 81,000 Calgary...