Local Life
Collectors Corner: Winston Churchill centenary stamp
By Dennis Vickery on April 27th, 2019
medhatcsc@live.com First of all I would like to thank everyone who attended our show on April 6 and to the people who donated items for door prizes. For those of you that missed the show our next one will be on Sept. 21 In a previous column I dealt with an Omnibus Stamp Issue for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father and son breakers make history
By Medicine Hat News on April 27th, 2019
The family that breaks together can sometimes make history together. Aaron and Asher Melanson competed earlier this month at Old to the New in Calgary. The event had both a junior competition and an open one. The Melansons captured the title in both, making them the first father and son team to win the battles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: What to do with leftover jelly beans
By Patty Rooks - Praxis on April 27th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@@praxismedhat What a great week I have had to catch up on things that I have literally been neglecting! It feels great to accomplish my “to-do list.” I hope all of you were able to have a bit of downtime and a chance to celebrate the long weekend with friends and family. I just have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Lessons of doubt
By Rev. Dr. Nancy Cocks on April 27th, 2019
We called it Holy Week in churches around the world, yet it was filled with unholy events. Notre Dame Cathedral devastated by fire as the week began. More than 350 worshippers killed Easter Day in Sri Lanka. In between, many other individuals were enveloped by tragedy including the Green Party candidate and his son in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mother’s Day tea at St. Peter Lutheran May 8
By Medicine Hat News on April 26th, 2019
The women of St. Peter Lutheran are playing host to a Mother’s Day tea and bake sale on May 8, from 2-4 p.m. The event will take place at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 758 Eighth Street S.E. Admission is $5 and tea, coffee, cake and strawberries will be available. There will also be door prices, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Sport safety
By Andrea Klassen on April 26th, 2019
andrea.klassen@ahs.ca As the weather warms up, recreational sports for children and youth are in full swing. Equipment and helmet safety is just as important as getting properly trained to play all the fun sports that spring and summer months bring. To minimize the risk of sports and recreation-related injuries here are a few things that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Get rid of the stress
By Dr. Linda Hancock on April 26th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com So many people tell me that they are overwhelmed and stressed out. They also state that they don’t know how to fix this. Following are 10 things you can do that will reduce your stress and bring some peace into your life: 1. Pay your bills – Make sure that what you owe is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Explosion in slow motion
By Kelly Cooley on April 26th, 2019
Medicine Hat and area is being invaded and threatened by a creeping invasion, happening slowly, day by day. What are they, and how are they threatening? They are non-native invasive plants, moving into the region at an alarming rate – sometimes unintentionally, but often planted purposefully by unwary gardeners. Once they escape the garden, other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar April 22-28, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on April 22nd, 2019
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Easter 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!Praxis: How to make your own Easter egg geodes
By Patty Rooks - Praxis on April 20th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca I am quite excited to have a long weekend. It has been a busy few months with science fairs and I am looking forward to a bit of down time the next couple of days. With that being said, I know it will still be busy as we have to prepare for the Easter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Are you ready for the Trumpet Call?
By Pastor Lyle Berg on April 20th, 2019
In Matthew 24:31 Jesus tells us that in the last days prior to the Great Tribulation period that there would be a loud trumpet call. Paul also tells us in 1 Thessalonians that there is a trumpet call bringing in the Great Rapture of Believers. For most Canadians and folk around the world they are ... Read More »
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