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Clubs Calendar May 27-June 2, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 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!Buds and Blooms: Know your bugs inside and out
By Joyce Swaren on May 25th, 2019
Insects usually are called bugs and are the most common animal on earth. It is no wonder that we find them in our gardens, trees and in flower beds. The majority of bugs that we encounter in our daily lives are beneficial to us. Some of these good bugs pollinate our fruits and vegetables and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner
By Ron Schmidt on May 25th, 2019
With so many people using plastic, finding change in anyone’s pocket is hard. Fewer people have change or bills at all in their purse or wallet. This is reflected back to the banks where they are not requiring to bring in any change for distribution, therefore the newer coins are seldom seen in our city. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Eating, not pumping, iron for breakfast
By Patty Rooks on May 25th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I don’t know about you, but breakfast time is a bit of a slow time for me in the morning. It appears that my brain really needs some time to warm up as I start my day! A typical activity is to read whatever is on the table and this morning it was the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Preventing household food waste
By Alison Van Dyke on May 24th, 2019
communityfoodconnection@gmail.com We’ve all been there, standing in the produce aisle, filled with good intentions. We look at the fresh, crunchy vegetables, and vow that this week we’ll make those healthy side dishes, and prep that fresh vegetable tray for easy snacking. A week or two later and those once crispy vegetables are lying wilted and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Systems
By Dr. Linda Hancock on May 24th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com Recently I wasn’t feeling well. My head hurt. I was dizzy and the bathroom was barely close enough. My system was a mess! Our bodies have several different systems. One is for digestion. Another involves lymph nodes. We have a system for blood circulation as well as several others. It is not just the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Sprout science
By Patty Rooks on May 18th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I know that many of us are eagerly anticipating the “unofficial start to summer” as the May long weekend quickly approaches! We are all hopeful that we will be able to get out in our yards and start planting, mowing, pruning, you name it. After a long winter, I am eager to get started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: What is title insurance and is it right for you?
By Hilary Pritchard on May 18th, 2019
hpritchard@pritchardandco.com Spring is here and that means the real estate market is picking up speed. Many Hatters will be buying and selling homes in the coming months. As we get ready to for the busy real estate season, I thought it would be helpful to address a topic unfamiliar to many people – title insurance. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar May 20-26, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on May 18th, 2019
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Victoria Day 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: Retirement ready for Baby Boomers
By Neil Mardian on May 18th, 2019
neil.mardian@td.com When you’ve just started your first job, and the money starts rolling in, it might seem daunting to think about putting money aside – for your big life goals or for a rainy day. It all seems so very far away. As we grow older, the questions grow too: Am I saving enough? Of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Local foxy ladies
By Sally Sehn on May 18th, 2019
It’s hard to imagine a time when women thought wearing the pelt of a dead animal around their shoulders was fashionable. In the 1920s and 1930s, a fur scarf known as a “tippet,” which often retained the head and paws of the animal for decoration, was quite the rage. My grandma was one of those ... Read More »
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