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Share your story below to build our positive community.

Many in our community would agree that these have been challenging times. The global pandemic and all of its associated impacts have had a tremendous effect on our economy and mental health, and the abundant use of social media has contributed to significant divisiveness in our community and beyond.

We want to collaborate with the community to reset the conversation, build optimism, and overcome negativity with more positive actions and narrative.

Change doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen through daily choices and by building habits. Help lead the way towards positive change with simple, everyday choices. Choose to build optimism in our city and spread positivity across the community.

Share your story below to build our positive community.

Many in our community would agree that these have been challenging times. The global pandemic and all of its associated impacts have had a tremendous effect on our economy and mental health, and the abundant use of social media has contributed to significant divisiveness in our community and beyond.

We want to collaborate with the community to reset the conversation, build optimism, and overcome negativity with more positive actions and narrative.

Change doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen through daily choices and by building habits. Help lead the way towards positive change with simple, everyday choices. Choose to build optimism in our city and spread positivity across the community.

A positive community

Each and every one of us can lead the way towards positive change with simple, everyday choices.

How has a positive interaction changed your day? We want to hear your positive stories! Submit a story, send us a picture and share the positivity!

We reserve the right to remove comments that do not contribute to the positivity.

Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us and the community!

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
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    Love Wins Over Hate Every Time!

    by heyjude, about 4 years ago
    I had never know what it was like to be hated and vilified by acquaintances and strangers alike, but I also knew that I wasn't alone. And then, like an answer to prayer, along came strangers from unlikely places to give me back my freedom and my dignity, and I will never forget their kindnesses. So, every day I try to pass on that kindness by offering a smile or words of encouragement to someone else who may be feeling alone. The world is a better place when we lift each other up and celebrate our differences. Love wins every... Continue reading
    I had never know what it was like to be hated and vilified by acquaintances and strangers alike, but I also knew that I wasn't alone. And then, like an answer to prayer, along came strangers from unlikely places to give me back my freedom and my dignity, and I will never forget their kindnesses. So, every day I try to pass on that kindness by offering a smile or words of encouragement to someone else who may be feeling alone. The world is a better place when we lift each other up and celebrate our differences. Love wins every time!
  • Share Amazing People are our Strength on Facebook Share Amazing People are our Strength on Twitter Share Amazing People are our Strength on Linkedin Email Amazing People are our Strength link

    Amazing People are our Strength

    by Kim Johnston, about 4 years ago
    My family and I moved to Medicine Hat 16 years ago for, we expected to be a year-long stay.


    But from the very first moments, we realized that this city was a truly special place. The realtor we selected turned out to be so much more than a home seller... he assumed the role of community ambassador who showed us around the city, made sure we knew where to access all the important services and did everything necessary to ensure that we settled nicely in our new community.

    In time, he became a trusted friend that we'd see shopping, at... Continue reading

    My family and I moved to Medicine Hat 16 years ago for, we expected to be a year-long stay.


    But from the very first moments, we realized that this city was a truly special place. The realtor we selected turned out to be so much more than a home seller... he assumed the role of community ambassador who showed us around the city, made sure we knew where to access all the important services and did everything necessary to ensure that we settled nicely in our new community.

    In time, he became a trusted friend that we'd see shopping, at hockey games, and occasionally when we'd go out for dinner.

    Fast forward to January of 2022, after coming down with Covid, all I did was make one quick phone call... he quickly arranged a local Air BnB allowing me to safely isolate away from the family, he checked in daily to ensure I was okay, and offered to take care of anything needed until I recovered. And he wanted nothing in exchange for his kindness & generosity!

    That's the kind of community this is... yes we have great amenities, beautiful weather and stunning nature.

    But the REAL beauty of Medicine Hat is the amazing people, the quality of which I have never seen in any other city.

    Thank you Gord Paulson for being a real gem in our city.

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    Focus on the good!

    by Marco Jansen, about 4 years ago

    My mother often said, “Little things mean a lot.” She lived a life of happiness and gratitude by choosing to focus on the good, no matter if it was big or small. By mimicking that attitude, I easily find multiple reasons to be happy and positive every day.

    My mother often said, “Little things mean a lot.” She lived a life of happiness and gratitude by choosing to focus on the good, no matter if it was big or small. By mimicking that attitude, I easily find multiple reasons to be happy and positive every day.

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    Love Who You Are

    by Kathy Cheney, about 4 years ago

    I love to see people just being who they are .. laughing, smiling, talking, and just enjoying themselves in our community. My positivity comes from embracing “the ordinary”, “the awkwardness”, and “the flaws” of myself and others… I will always just appreciate everyone for who they are ❤️

    I love to see people just being who they are .. laughing, smiling, talking, and just enjoying themselves in our community. My positivity comes from embracing “the ordinary”, “the awkwardness”, and “the flaws” of myself and others… I will always just appreciate everyone for who they are ❤️

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    Just a laugh

    by mark1keller, about 4 years ago
    I appreciate the small interactions between people that make a day brighter. I'm sure this story isn't rare, or at least I hope not. I had a good laugh with the young person working the till at a bigbox store last week. Plain giggles between two people that don't know each other's name and may never meet again. But all the same, thank you happy person. That small moment made a big difference to me.
    I appreciate the small interactions between people that make a day brighter. I'm sure this story isn't rare, or at least I hope not. I had a good laugh with the young person working the till at a bigbox store last week. Plain giggles between two people that don't know each other's name and may never meet again. But all the same, thank you happy person. That small moment made a big difference to me.
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    More Family Time

    by promar22, about 4 years ago

    First, THANK-YOU to those in healthcare - we needed you and you made a difference and it is sincerely appreciated. We live in a very free and democratic country - I am so thankful for the healthcare that we have - so lucky to live here.

    Recent history has provided an unprecedented opportunity to spend more time with our immediate family.

    We have cherished the times where we have ordered take out from a local restaurant, spent hours around our dining room table where we reminisced about fabulous family vacations we have had and mused about the next one.

    We... Continue reading

    First, THANK-YOU to those in healthcare - we needed you and you made a difference and it is sincerely appreciated. We live in a very free and democratic country - I am so thankful for the healthcare that we have - so lucky to live here.

    Recent history has provided an unprecedented opportunity to spend more time with our immediate family.

    We have cherished the times where we have ordered take out from a local restaurant, spent hours around our dining room table where we reminisced about fabulous family vacations we have had and mused about the next one.

    We have enjoyed exploring our fantastic path system in MH while taking the time to go for a family walk. I have lived here in MH for 30+ years and I still find new paths!

    And lastly we have been much more appreciative of the events we do engage in outside the home and relish in being 'less busy' - we will not go back to the hectic lives we led. That is a huge positive.

  • Share Choose to be a survivor on Facebook Share Choose to be a survivor on Twitter Share Choose to be a survivor on Linkedin Email Choose to be a survivor link

    Choose to be a survivor

    by TSreedhar, about 4 years ago

    Life isn't always easy, we all get dealt with goods and bads in life. Sometimes the bad seems extreme. I have been there. The worst I experienced was the death of my daughter 4.5 yrs ago. Previous to this I had lost my dad to cancer and a friend of mine asked me a question... are you a victim or a survivor? I thought about this and decided to be a survivor. This helped me overcome the death of my dad and my daughter. I continues to help and guide me still to this day. It helps me in dealing... Continue reading

    Life isn't always easy, we all get dealt with goods and bads in life. Sometimes the bad seems extreme. I have been there. The worst I experienced was the death of my daughter 4.5 yrs ago. Previous to this I had lost my dad to cancer and a friend of mine asked me a question... are you a victim or a survivor? I thought about this and decided to be a survivor. This helped me overcome the death of my dad and my daughter. I continues to help and guide me still to this day. It helps me in dealing with the ongoing battle my mom endures with facing Chemo and Cancer for the 5th or 6th time (we lost count... lol). It helps me deal with the Pandemic and Covid ( I have now had it twice). It helps me with the stresses work presents for we are understaffed and the work still needs to be done. It helps me with the ability to turn off the news and media when my anxiety and the negativity gets to me.

    I have a blurb I find I am telling random people, so I will share it with you.

    You need to live today for today is here and now. The sun is shining, the birds singing, spring is coming which freshens everything up and is a rebirth of nature. Enjoy today.

    The past is in the past. You will never forget it. It teaches us lessons and you learn from it. Lion Kings reference from Rafiki works well here ' Its in the past, it doesn't matter' .. it does matter. However, you need to move forward and not backwards for you can't change or undo what has been already done.

    Tomorrow - well its not written yet. It is in the future and no one knows what that will bring. Can you change or alter it? Maybe, but its how you change or alter it - embrace it. Go for that walk in a park. Look forward to that Tim Horton coffee. Call that friend you haven't talked to in a long time. Embrace it and make its all that it can be.

    So in conclusion, I choose to be a Survivor for it opens up the world for me to enjoy. Have a super wonderful day.