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Viva Vitality: Good reasons to be a quitter
By Rita Aman on January 3rd, 2020
rita.aman@ahs.ca There are so many reasons to consider quitting smoking. The list is as unique as each individual, but there are a few reasons that consistently come up in our Quit Core groups. One of the most mentioned and important is “I’m quitting for my health.” The details vary – an individual may want to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Dec. 30-Jan. 5, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on December 30th, 2019
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to New Year’s. Check with the club. 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Santa’s beard of bubbles
By Patty Rooks on December 28th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I have some exciting news to tell you all. A secret of mine is that I have been trying for YEARS to catch him, and I think I finally caught a glimpse on Christmas Eve. Yes, Santa himself. I sat up all night and just as I was dozing off in my favourite chair, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collectors Corner: Christmas Seals have become integral in the fight against tuberculosis
By Dennis Vickery on December 28th, 2019
medhatcsc@live.com Christmas Seals of course are not a postage stamp but would qualify as a “Cinderella” which is virtually anything resembling a postage stamp but not issued for postal purposes. The idea of Christmas Seals originated in Denmark in 1904 as a means to raise money to aid sick children with tuberculosis. The seals were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: Mind your footprint in 2020
By Bev Crawford on December 28th, 2019
In anticipation for our new year, 2020, commitments to our aspirations to change are being made. We all have our personal resolutions, but I would like to encourage everyone to make some commitments to Mother Nature. The words climate and change are very popular these days. Whether you believe in climate change or not, there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Dreams and schemes
By Sally Sehn on December 28th, 2019
The historic two-and-a-half storey brick home at 111 First St. SW has been described as reflecting the affluence of the owner. Built at a high cost and filled with expensive furnishings, the owner David Brown, was to lose it all within nine years of its construction. Affluence is not the right word. Credit is more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: A new year with new goals
By Dr. Linda Hancock on December 27th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com January is usually a time for setting goals and unfortunately by February many people find that some of them have been abandoned. The gyms are not as full. The musical instrument may not be practiced as much as planned and the cute little Christmas puppy may not seem as cute when there are puddles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Guidelines for low-risk drinking
By Taneil Zanidean on December 27th, 2019
Taneil.zanidean@ahs.ca Drinking is a personal choice. It’s part of many people’s lives and may have a place in cultural or family traditions. It’s important to remember that drinking alcohol is not risk-free. If you choose to drink alcohol, the key is to keep your drinking at the safest possible levels, which is called low-risk drinking. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Dec. 23-29, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on December 23rd, 2019
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to Christmas Check with the club. 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Santa’s magic milk
By Patty Rooks on December 21st, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I can hear the excitement now! School is FINALLY out for the winter break and Christmas is only a few days away. Who wouldn’t be excited?! I know you don’t want to be bogged down with a lengthy activity this week but it involves Santa and, well, who wants to be on the naughty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The most famous second banana
By Pastor Jim Bredeson on December 21st, 2019
What do these people have in common? Tonto, Ethel Mertz, Robin, Barney Fife, George Costanza, St. Joseph…wait!? What! What does St. Joseph, the husband of Mary, have to do with these other popular figures? Well, they are famous “second bananas.” A “second banana” is the term used to describe an actor who is less important ... Read More »
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