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All Psyched Up: Professional silos
By Dr. Linda Hancock on March 6th, 2020
office@drlindahancock.com I was raised in a small town in southern Saskatchewan. We had a couple of doctors and a small hospital but seldom had any contact with “specialists” and if required, needed to drive almost an hour to the nearest city for assessment and treatment. The doctors made house calls back then and took care ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: How you eat makes a difference
By Pat MacIntosh on March 6th, 2020
Patricia.MacIntosh@albertahealthservices.ca The theme for Nutrition Month 2020 is More Than Food. Healthy eating is not only what you eat but also how you eat. This theme highlights messages from the new Canada’s Food Guide such as: be mindful of your eating habits, cook more often, enjoy your food and eat meals with others. Go online ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Music Festival results March 3 and 4
By Medicine Hat News on March 5th, 2020
The public is invited and all events are free of charge. The schedule can be found at rotarymusicfestival.com. (12yrs & under and Pre-Grade 1-4 Standard are Non-Competitive) March 3 Afternoon and Evening Results SPEECH Contemporary Monologue-8yrs & under – Avani Gaekwad, Nikhil Gupta, Krish Shivade, Om Singhal Contemporary Monologue-10yrs & under – Tanya Acharya, Shaoni ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Music Festival results March 2 and 3
By Medicine Hat News on March 4th, 2020
The public is invited and all events are free of charge. The schedule can be found at rotarymusicfestival.com. (12yrs & under and Pre-Grade 1-4 is Non-Competitive) March 2 Afternoon and Evening Results VOCAL Vocal Solo-American Art Song-16yrs & under – Abby Bacon Vocal Solo-Canadian Art Song-16yrs & under – Emma Coen Vocal Solo-Other Art Song-16yrs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Six common questions about coronavirus
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on March 3rd, 2020
Coronavirus disease is in the news. It is causing anxiety in the general population. We know quite a bit about the virus and how it affects us. But there is a lot we do not know. I have gathered some information and summarized it here. Health Canada has lots of information on this subject on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Music Festival results March 1 and 2
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2020
(12yrs & under and Pre-Grade 1-4 Standard are Non-Competitive) March 1 Afternoon and Evening Results VOCAL Vocal Solo-Classical Sacred-14yrs & under – Carlie O’Connor Vocal Solo-Classical Sacred-16yrs & under – Arianna Vercammen Vocal Solo-Contemporary/Modern Composers-Sacred-16yrs & under – Caitlyn O’Connor Vocal Solo-Contemporary/Modern Composers-Sacred-17yrs & under – Taylor Buziak Vocal Trio – Katelyn Jaster, Alyssa Ford ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar March 2-8, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2020
MONDAY – Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week in Medicine Hat. For times and locations, call 403-527-2065. – Moms’ Walking Group, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meet in Mall Food Court in front of A&W. Walk, then have coffee. – TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:30 p.m., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collectors Corner: Large penny, small nickel
By Ron Schmidt on February 29th, 2020
medhatcsc@live.com The coins I am writing about here are not the normal-size penny and nickel. The “large” penny is about the size of a loonie and the “small” nickel is smaller than a dime. It’s very often mistaken for a dime. The first of the large pennies under the Province of Canada was issued in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Counting to 40
By Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks on February 29th, 2020
Last Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent. In some Christian traditions, Lent is a time to give something up. Usually something enjoyable, so one experiences a bit of self-denial for the season approaching the Cross. We reflect on what Jesus has given up for humankind. Mind you, I remember the year I gave up parsnips ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance Understood: Review the medical provisions in your insurance policy
By Steve Meldrum on February 29th, 2020
steve@swellwealth.com Do you have a doctor? Did it take long to find a doctor? Will you have a doctor next year? If you do, will you receive the same level of care that you have in the past? Albertans are now facing these questions. The government is changing the way the way that doctors are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Ooey gooey homemade plastic
By Patty Rooks on February 29th, 2020
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I know I have many loyal readers out there that love to learn new and exciting slime recipes when I come up with them. This week, I have tried something a bit different than slime – do not get me wrong, it is still pretty ooooeyyy and goooey to play with. In my opinion ... Read More »
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