By Joanne Smith on October 22nd, 2019
All the votes have been cast and today is the first day after our federal election. Of the many articles I read in the media regarding the election there was one headline that had a couple words that resonated and actually made me feel a bit sad. We are currently somewhat of a “fractured country.” ... Read More »
1 responseBy Joanne Smith on October 8th, 2019
In just a few short days Thanksgiving celebrations will be here. Many of you have already bought your turkey or ham or maybe even both in preparation for festive feasts throughout the weekend. This year our family has some extra special celebrating to do. It’s an event that is extremely rare and a truly amazing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Joanne Smith on September 24th, 2019
Yesterday, Sept. 23 at 1:50 a.m., began the first official day of fall. That makes today the first full day of fall, by a couple of hours but a complete day all the same. At that particular time there is an equinox which means the sun shines directly on the equator and there is an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Joanne Smith on September 10th, 2019
Days are shorter, leaves are beginning to change from green to bright yellow, orange and red and evening air is cooling down. Summer is slowly ebbing away. And a sure sign of summer starting to sign off? It’s the first full week of back to school. It’s time for back to routine, alarm clocks, bag ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Joanne Smith on August 27th, 2019
Just a few short days until the September long weekend. And we all know what goes with the September long weekend – the start of another school year. For some families it might just be the beginning of their first child entering school. The excitement and apprehension about what’s to come over the next 13 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Joanne Smith on July 30th, 2019
I hope you are all continuing to enjoy our beautiful summer weather. My son Levi was home for a visit from Edmonton last week. They have had a lot of rain there and he was so happy to come down to our land of sunshine and warmth. He spent as much time as possible outside ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Joanne Smith on July 16th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is almost here. The queen and princess have just been crowned and my congratulations to Queen Rayelle Smith and Princess Dionne Freimark What a wonderful opportunity to be Ambassadors for our area. I remember when my boys were young and the Stampede queen and princess visited their school. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Joanne Smith on July 2nd, 2019
Summer is officially here! School is out, the warm summer sun is shining in the sky and summer storms have started. I love the thunderstorms but I could definitely do without the hail. I have a few pots and perennials looking somewhat sad with some shredded leaves and bent branches after last Thursday’s storm. At ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By medicinehatnews on June 18th, 2019
There are so many wonderful things about spring and summer and one of them is eating outside in the warmth of the sun. Last year my son Josiah and his friend Steven added on to our deck in the back yard. It is absolutely beautiful and we have been using it a lot. Most of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Joanne Smith on June 4th, 2019
Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet. If chosen wisely they are a vital way to get the 50-plus nutrients we need every day. They are an excellent way to stay nourished between meals and help avoid overeating at meals because of increased hunger. Snacks are especially important for children. They have smaller ... Read More »
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