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Collector’s Corner: Talk to a dealer or collector before getting rid of old bills
By Ron Schmidt on August 3rd, 2019
medhatcsc@live.com I’m sure every house has a few old paper bills tucked away, whether it is the old $1, $2 or maybe even the centennial dollar. Unlike coins, when the new paper issues come out the bank automatically takes back all the old ones, and eventually most are taken out of circulation. This does concern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The truth can only be found in God’s words
By Lyle Berg on August 3rd, 2019
Rapture. What does this mean to you personally? For most folk this is a bygone forgotten word mostly due to the fact we are too smart especially when it comes to the Bible. Rapture is the Latin word taken from the term “caught up” taken from 1 Thess.4: 17. Simply put, the Bible reveals to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: John’s Butterfly House is a treasure in our city
By Bev Crawford on August 3rd, 2019
We have some very interesting tourist attractions in this south east corner of our province: The Saamis Tepee (the world’s largest it has been said); our historic past presented in the Medicine Hat Museum, Art Gallery and Esplanade; our industrial history at Medalta; a great hike through Red Rock Coulee; Dinosaur Provincial Park; the nature ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Float, float, float your boat
By Patty Rooks on August 3rd, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat As the weather continues to heat up outside I am in search of fantastic science activities so I can cool off from the hot days we have been experiencing. Don’t get me wrong, before we know it, dare I say it will be -40 C and will be wishing it was summer once again. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: We needs to talk about Alberta’s syphilis outbreak
By Dr. Lena Derie-Gillespie on August 2nd, 2019
Lena.Derie-Gillespie@ahs.ca Let’s talk about syphilis. Ahhhh, syphilis. This disease is somehow both a source of complete fascination and abject frustration to me. In all seriousness, syphilis is something we actually need to talk about now. Syphilis is currently at outbreak levels in Alberta and the impact it can have on children born with congenital syphilis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Our heritage
By Dr. Linda Hancock on August 2nd, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com Even though there are a variety of names in Canada for the first Monday of August, most areas of the country observe it as a public holiday. In Alberta we call it Heritage Day. There are different ways that people celebrate as well as different ideas about what heritage even means. I like to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: A lesson in friction to help use up any extra energy
By Patty Rooks on July 27th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I don’t know about you, but in my house, the warm weather has allowed for siblings to be inside way too much. There is a bit of rivalry, so this week; I thought I would find a use for all of that extra energy. Challenge your children to this activity and let me know ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Treasure for glowing hearts
By Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks on July 27th, 2019
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” These words of Jesus have been on my mind lately. I’ve been thinking about what we treasure, especially the people, heirlooms and mementos that mean so much. As a single person, I really treasure my friendships. And I cherish my grandmother’s crystal glasses which my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Summer and your child’s mental health
By Kallyn Dinning on July 27th, 2019
Summer can be an exciting time for children with lots of fun in the sun and no more school! However, it is also true that children and even teens become very reliant on the school year structure and routine. After all, they do spend more time at school than at home for 10 months of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Gleaning helps prevent food waste
By Alison Van Dyke on July 26th, 2019
I’m sure many of you have seen fruit trees, bushes or vines that are heavy with ripe fruit in your neighbourhood. Or perhaps you have a friend or family member who posts on social media each year that they are inundated with apples or other fruits. Gleaning is a tradition spoken of in ancient religious ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Change your life five minutes at a time
By Dr. Linda Hancock on July 26th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com I often hear people talk about how busy they are and that often they feel overwhelmed. Their lives are disorganized, their vehicles need attention and their relationships are strained. Rather than piling things up and then feeling like everything is just too large to resolve, try doing things a little bit at a time. ... Read More »
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