Local Life
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!Mental Health Matters: How you can help and support someone with a mental illness
By Kayleah Robbins on October 5th, 2019
We have likely all heard of the hashtag Bell Let’s Talk, which comes about each year at the end of January. The use of the hashtag gets us to speak more openly about the impacts of mental illness in our own lives and on our loved ones. But did you know that for an entire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The month of October, transitions, traditions and more
By Dr. Linda Hancock on October 4th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com Have you ever wondered about the origin of certain words? This weekend I was thinking about the word “October” and decided to look it up. The Roman calendar only had 10 months as January and February were not included at that time. Winter had cycles that were divided into eight-day weeks but not into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Active commutes to school help kids to learn better
By Desirea Agar on October 4th, 2019
desirea.agar@ahs.ca Today’s children are 40% less active than they were 30 years ago. One of the ways we can increase their activity levels is by encouraging them to have an active commute to school. An average Kindergarten student takes 77.6 strides per minute, and they can walk one kilometre in 15-20 minutes. This means that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Are we wasting money on vitamins, mineral supplements?
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on October 1st, 2019
Omega-3 supplements (fish oil supplements) are popular. The global market of these pills is valued at three billion dollars. More billions are spent by consumers on other supplements like vitamins and minerals. Experts say this kind of money can be used for better health by doing what is proven to be good for your heart, ... Read More »
1 responseClubs Calendar Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 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!Child Care Chatter: Parties need to commit to early childhood education
By Tyler Hein on September 28th, 2019
Canada is a little more than a month away from the federal election and the main political parties are beginning to roll out their platforms. One issue that needs to be on the mind of Canadians in the run-up to the Oct. 21 federal election is quality child care and how different parties plan to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collectors Corner: Different variations of the toonie
By Ron Schmidt on September 28th, 2019
medhatcsc@live.com Before I begin discussing the toonie I would like to thank everyone who attended our coin and stamp show last weekend. I would also like to thank all vendors, some of which had to drive more than six hours to get here. This was a very good show and we gave away a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: The cold weather is coming, and soon
By Bev Crawford on September 28th, 2019
We are sure appreciating the colour in our yard these days. The sun has lowered on the back patio so the very prolific planters I made in spring have been moved to a sunnier location in the yard. Our many roses are really showing their beauty with these cool nights, but I am wary of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Faith that moving churches is part of God’s plan
By Jeff Decelle on September 28th, 2019
Earlier this year, the church I serve (Unity Lutheran) moved, trading buildings with the Evangelical Free Church. Like moving out of a family home, it was a bittersweet moment. Our building was bright and open and had large windows that overlooked the bluffs of the South Saskatchewan. Because the building was built just more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Why do leaves change colour in the fall?
By Patty Rooks on September 28th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat Fall officially arrived this week. In the northern hemisphere, it arrived on Sept. 23. This is the day of the Autumnal Equinox. This means that the sun is located just above the Earth’s equator and that day and night are roughly equal in length. Some more pronounced ways we can see fall arriving is ... Read More »
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