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Viva Vitality: Preventing injury and illness in small children
By Amanda Poll on October 18th, 2019
Amanda.Poll@ahs.ca Small children are busy! They are gaining many new skills, and they feel more and more independent. They may be curious, want to explore the world around them, and can act without thinking. They overestimate what is in their control, and are often unaware of the consequences of their actions. This can lead to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Are you content?
By Dr. Linda Hancock on October 18th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com Often, I have people tell me that they just want to be happy and think that I can give them a formula! My first response is that first you have to decide to be happy! Sitting and worrying about what you don’t have or the problems in your life will not resolve anything. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bark up tree knowledge Monday
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Horticultural Association will feature a local ISA certified arborist at a presentation on Monday. Whitney Renney will present “What’s Bugging My Tree,” covering everything that could possibly be wrong with your trees. In Whitney’s words: “With our ever changing climate, introduction of invasive species (plants and insects) and the burden of drought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Picking up good vibrations
By Patty Rooks on October 12th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I am quite excited about the upcoming holiday this weekend – Thanksgiving! What a great time of the year to sit back and reflect on what we are thankful for. I hope that everyone out there takes just a minute and is able to reflect on how lucky we are; especially for the little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Happy Thanksgiving
By Darlene Cahill on October 12th, 2019
Happy? Is it? Those are two questions that have been repeating in my mind over the past month. I mean, can one be thankful apart from experiencing happiness? And can one be part of a community to celebrate being thankful, apart from being happy? This weekend droves of people are travelling and visiting family and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: A forty-year journey at The Post
By Rebecca Riddle on October 12th, 2019
In 1979, a small group of volunteers came together for the purpose of creating a fully functioning, non-profit business with the purpose of all proceeds to go to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Since then The Post Thrift Store has grown into a family of both staff and volunteers working together to give back to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Talking turkey before your Thanksgiving feast
By Medicine Hat News on October 11th, 2019
pat.macintosh@ahs.ca With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it might be fun to give you some interesting trivia about turkey. Studies suggest that turkeys have lived in North America for over 10 million years. Wild turkeys were likely domesticated by Indigenous peoples in Central and South America and brought to Europe by early explorers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Move forward through tough times with positivity
By Dr. Linda Hancock on October 11th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com Christopher Reeve was born into a wealthy family in 1952. Reeve excelled academically, athletically, and onstage. His good looks and determination combined with an excellent education led to his 1978 starring role in the big budget film “Superman” for which he was best known. Besides his many acting roles, his involvement in sports and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Oct. 7-13, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on October 7th, 2019
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Thanksgiving long weekend. 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Stacks on the move
By Malcolm Sissons on October 5th, 2019
The concept of a lending library has been one of the hallmarks of modern society. Although the internet age brings information instantly to our fingertips, nothing online can replace the pleasure of browsing the stacks for information on any given topic. In 2015, the Medicine Hat Public Library celebrated its 100th anniversary. As early as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Making silver shine bright
By Patty Rooks on October 5th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat Fall is definitely in the air The mornings have been brisk and even a couple were downright chilly! The trees continue to try and lose their leaves after the early fall blizzard we experienced last week. We all know that as fall arrives, so does Thanksgiving! What a wonderful time of the year. I ... Read More »
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