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All Psyched Up: Give thanks with a grateful heart
By Linda Hancock on October 12th, 2024
Ruth Klaassen is amazing! I not only have the privilege of knowing her as a Westman Village neighbour but also have enjoyed several hours as the beneficiary of her wisdom and kindness. Often people tell me that they have hopes and dreams that are unrealized or trauma that has shaped them. Many state that they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: It may be Thanksgiving but Halloween prep requires a spooky suggestion
By Patty Rooks on October 12th, 2024
I am still preparing for Halloween this week. It is important to have the spookiest, scariest things to do for all those little goblins and ghosts. I hope this science activity will bring a smile to their faces! *Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment. Materials – Liquid dishwashing detergent (I prefer the ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for September 2024
By Medicine Hat News on October 11th, 2024
Tuesday Sept. 3 Howell Movement 1. Mona Girling – Charlotte Jobb 2. Joan Mayer – Betty Biffard 2. Rita Langford – John Weatherhead Friday Sept. 6 North/South 1. Charlotte Jobb – Shirley Gaffney 2. Betty Biffard – Lorena Kelly East/West 1. Marnie Burry – Leslie Tomczyk 2. Marcia Garman – Munden Coates Tuesday Sept. 10 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Eat more vegetables and fruits
By Julia Rowland on October 11th, 2024
Vegetables and fruits are full of nutrients that help our bodies stay in good health. Choose different textures, colours and shapes to fit your tastes. Vegetables and fruits have fibre and potassium. These nutrients help lower blood pressure and your risk of heart disease and stroke. Getting enough fibre has also been shown to reduce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Cellular energy is part of the formula for health
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on October 11th, 2024
Some people just have more energy than others. You can pick them out of a crowd. They are running up the stairs, two at a time. Their toes are constantly tapping. They are ready for more fun and games when everyone else is exhausted. But is this outward show of energy a marker of good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Why lobby?
By Ann Mitchell on October 10th, 2024
As one of three levels of government in Canada, it’s imperative that we, as a local government, work closely with both the federal and provincial levels. It is also vital that we lobby and advocate on behalf of our residents. Recently, a delegation of City of Medicine Hat elected officials and senior administrators attended the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Don’t be a sucker, end scams before they start
By Bruce Penton on October 9th, 2024
The hardest-working group of people in Canada – or wherever in the world they happen to be calling from – are the phone scammers. They say there’s a sucker born every minute and in Canada in 2023, there were 41,988 so-called suckers who were victimized by scammers – via phone or online – resulting in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Matters: Creating kindness, fostering connection and acting with compassion
By What Matters to Hatters Coalition on October 9th, 2024
What Matters to Hatters Coalition is excited to announce our third annual Kindness Campaign, October 2024 to April 2025. We are pleased to share that we have partnered with the Medicine Hat Drug Coalition and aim to reduce stigmatizing language related to substance use and mental illness in our community. The words we use have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Spook-tacular science
By Medicine Hat News on October 5th, 2024
As I was driving home the other evening, I had a chance to see some of the amazing Halloween displays in the city! They are absolutely amazing – from the colourful pumpkins, to the giant moving skeletons in the front yards, I am sure there is something to scare everyone as this day fast approaches. ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: The Biblical Design for Distributive Responsibility
By Medicine Hat News on October 5th, 2024
In Numbers 11 we read about Moses finally having enough of leadership. During his time leading the people of Israel out of Egypt and through the desert, he was subjected to near constant complaining and the demand for more of his time and energy. Moses was at his wits end, he could not handle the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: WE USED TO…
By Medicine Hat News on October 5th, 2024
Recently, we had a couple of family weddings and got together with people who we had promised to see for a long time. It is easy to make these promises but then time creeps up on us and we find ourselves making the same promises again and again. My brother-in-law and I have known each ... Read More »
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