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Hat a young city
Amanda Stephenson there will inevitably be young people who appropriate training programs to teach
astephenson@medicinehatnews.com choose to leave their hometowns for the and mentor young staff.

hustle and bustle of a larger centre such as
However, Lukasiewich says young people
“Medicine Hat is a retirement community.”
Calgary. The key for a city like Medicine
looking for fulfilling work also need to be
“Only old people live here.”
Hat is to ensure it offers young people as
willing to make a commitment.
much opportunity as possible.
These are words newcomers to the city “There seems to be a sort of prevailing
will hear over and over again. And yet, the
Medicine Hat is already seen as a good
impression that you can start at the top,”
image these words paint is misleading. In
place to raise a young family, Lukasiewich
he says. “Young people need to realize you
fact, the largest demographic in Medicine
says. But with a recession on the horizon,
sometimes need to work your way up.”
Hat is the 20-29 age bracket, at 15 per cent
jobs will be harder to come by.
Lukasiewich also emphasizes the value
of the population. This is the very age “With the economic downturn, the
of entrepreneurship as a way to keep
group small cities often worry most about competition for jobs is tougher than training courses, instructions on how to
young talent in the community. J.D.
retaining. it has been for the past several years,” write a business plan, and start-up loans.
Gaetan, youth program co-ordinator with
“If you look at the dynamics of the
Lukasiewich explains. “What we’re seeing
Community Futures Entre-Corp agrees. Gaetan says most of the young people he
population, and you look at the growth of
in our office is that a lot of people who
sees come through his office already want
the last little while — the big box stores,
have skills are being laid off.”
“Starting up a business has a lot of risks,
to stay in Medicine Hat — his job is simply
and sometimes it scares people,” Gaetan
the planned event centre — I don’t think To keep that young, skilled workforce in to help make that possible.
says. “But we want to make people aware
the goal of Medicine Hat is to be a seniors’ the community, Lukasiewich would like to
there are opportunities here and you can “Maybe it’s because they grew up here,
retirement community,” says Darren see Medicine Hat continue to diversify its
start up a business in Medicine Hat.” maybe it’s because it’s a growing place
Lukasiewich, manager of Community economy — strengthening new, exciting
that still has a small-town feel, but this is
Employment Services. industries such as the unmanned vehicle
Community Futures Entre-Corp has
where they want to start their business,”
However, Lukasiewich acknowledges
systems sector. He also says it’s important
entrepreneurship programs aimed
he says.
for employers in all industries to offer
specifically at young people, including
Big M Ford Lincoln has been a proud member
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of the community for more than
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For many years we have been serving Medicine Hat residents as well as much of
southern Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Big M takes great pride in its recent renovation. Our valued customers have allowed the past success of the dealership to con-
tinue into the future. The renovation of our facility shows our ongoing commitment to the community as well as our staff and
customers.
The new Big M will continue to provide the highest level of customer service, value and satisfaction. We look forward to serving
all our past customers and are equally excited to have the opportunity to serve many more here at the new Big M Ford.
John McLeod, President
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