Archive | November, 2008

MRSA "SUPER BUG" IS HERE AND IT'S NASTY

Close up of an MRSA infection.

By Markham Hislop
A
SE Calgary woman recently contacted SE Calgary News about concerns raised during a lengthy stay in the Foothills Hospital. 
She learned, quite casually, there were MSRA-infected patients on her ward.  In fact, she was sharing her bathroom with one.  Continue Reading

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WELCOME TO SE CALGARY NEWS

Today introduces the little newspaper that could.  We have high hopes for it.  And I’d like to take just a moment to give you the guided tour.  The mission of SECN is local news.  Continue Reading

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ALDERMAN RIC MCIVER NO FAN OF CITY BUDGET

Ald. Rick McIver

SECN interviewed Ald. McIver about the budget.  The highlights of his comments are below.  Please click on the audio files to hear Ald. McIver explain his position in more detail.  Continue Reading

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A LITTLE RESPECT FOR OUR ALDERMEN, PLEASE

Markham Hislop

Markham Hislop

I know, you’re sick of hearing about property taxes.  And I wouldn’t pester you with them except for one thing:  you’ve been told a biased, lobpsided version of the story. Continue Reading

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BUSINESS PROFILE: THE FINANCIAL GUIDES

Tammy Johnston

 By Markham Hislop
Tammy Johnston is a classic entrepreneur.
She’s a bundle of energy.  Overflowing with optimism.  Chronically cheerful.  Loves business.  Continue Reading

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CONFLICTING GOVERNMENT POLICIES HELP SPREAD MRSA

By Markham Hislop
PART 1 OF A SERIES
Are government privacy regulations needlessly putting Calgary patients and visitors at risk of infection by the antibiotic-resistant, and sometimes fatal, “super bug” MRSA? Continue Reading

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KUDOS TO ALD. RICK MCIVER, BUT….

Alderman Rick McIver has emerged as a champion of Race City. One of the few champions at City Hall. He is to be commended for that support. Continue Reading

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SE CALGARY REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK: INTERVIEW WITH DOUG HAYDEN

Kim and Doug Hayden

Wondering about the current value of your home? Worried about where the market is going? In this exclusive SE Calgary News video interview, Doug Hayden of Team Hayden Real Estate analyzes the current state of the real estate market and looks ahead to what home owners can expect in the next 3-5 years. Continue Reading

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