Local Life
Sign a wind turbine blade for $20 and support HALO’s rescue efforts
By Medicine Hat News on November 8th, 2019
A HALO Air Ambulance fundraiser gives you the chance to leave your mark way up high. For $20 you can sign Capital Power’s 270-foot wind turbine blade. All donations will be matched by Capital Power up to $5,000. The signings take place during business hours Nov. 8-10 at the grand opening of the Leonard Mitzel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Sport parents need a timeout sometimes
By Laura Lukye on November 8th, 2019
laura.lukye@ahs.ca Many kids look forward to joining a sports team and are excited for what being on a team can bring such as friendships, accomplishments and challenges. The No. 1 reason kids play sport is to have fun. But for parents, have you ever felt too much pressure when you sign your child up for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Our freedom is not a free gift
By Dr. Linda Hancock on November 8th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com When my mom died I “inherited” boxes and boxes of black and white photos. Many of them showed soldiers in uniform with their arms around her. I really don’t know who these men were but remember the powerful stories she told about how many of her friends went off to war and never returned. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second Pets & More Christmas Expo next week
By Medicine Hat News on November 6th, 2019
Depending on who you talk to it’s the Christmas season already. On Nov. 16 days you can count True North K9 Compound as fully in the spirit of the season when the group hosts its second annual Pets & More Christmas Expo. Close to 40 vendors, Reindeer Races, reindeer food, letters with Mrs. Claus and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Nov. 4-10, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2019
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!Heritage in the Hat: Courthouse turns 100
By Sally Sehn on November 2nd, 2019
Every year, the Heritage Resources Committee issues a Centennial Certificate to honour existing commercial or public structures 100 years or older. This year, the HRC is recognizing the Medicine Hat Courthouse (today Court of Queen’s Bench). Construction began in 1919 as attested by the year “1919” engraved into the ornate projecting entrance which also features ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Uh oh, you can now make your own oboe
By Patty Rooks on November 2nd, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I am feeling a little mischievous today so I have a fun but loud experiment to do. What can I say? Here is a chance to make all the noise you want in the name of learning science! This is also a simple activity for those teachers out there that may be on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: We have the right to be safe, free from abuse
By Colleen Lewis on November 2nd, 2019
clewis@cmha-aser.ca November is Family Violence Awareness Month. Elder abuse is becoming more of a public health issue, especially as the number and proportion of seniors in Alberta is expected to steadily increase over the next several decades. By 2031 it is projected that one in five Albertans will be a senior (aged 65 years and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Pilate’s question
By Rev. Pastor Shane Hein on November 2nd, 2019
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 [ESV]. An oddity about reading Holy Scriptures, as opposed to reading a novel, is that its authors are not always very concerned with providing the mood, or the tone of a particular verbal exchange between two characters. That is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Celebrate
By Dr. Linda Hancock on November 1st, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com This past weekend I was at a wedding reception. What a wonderful event! The bride and groom who live in different countries have each travelled extensively. She speaks seven languages. He is a pilot and owns a plane for recreation. They were introduced by a mutual friend and built their romantic foundation through long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Changing with the seasons
By Megan Burland on November 1st, 2019
Megan.Burland@ahs.ca Although the beginning of autumn in southern Alberta brought with it an early dose of winter, fall reminds us how beautiful change can be. Have you been considering making a change to your tobacco use? I want to first acknowledge that nicotine is highly addictive and that changing tobacco-use behaviours is difficult work. With ... Read More »
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