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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 »
Be the first to comment!Invasive species workshop coming up on May 4
By Medicine Hat News on April 20th, 2019
May The Fourth Be With You – An Alien Invasion Horror Show! By Gerry Ehlert & Kelly Cooley For many fans, May the 4th is a play on ‘May The Force Be With You’ – a fun time to celebrate Star Wars. This May the 4th in Medicine Hat, you can learn about Alien Forces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: New realities require new agreements
By Ken Taylor on April 20th, 2019
ktaylor@pritchardandco.com Employment contracts should be the backbone of any business or workplace. Every business should be using employment contracts and agreements to govern workplace relationships. An agreement that sets appropriate boundaries is a good way to ensure employment relationships – and departures – are as friendly and stress-free as possible. The core elements of employment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The Last Guard
By Malcolm Sissons on April 20th, 2019
The green shingles and white trim of wartime buildings were once common sights around town. Not anymore. These “temporary” buildings were constructed of wood in order to conserve steel and other construction materials for more important military installations. The prisoner of war camp and #34 Service Flight Training School of the British Commonwealth Air Training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Sun safety and prevention of skin cancer starts in childhood
By Medicine Hat News on April 16th, 2019
Snow has melted and summer is around the corner. It is about time to get some sun exposure and vitamin D. But we have to be careful. We have to find a right balance. Too much sun exposure allows ultraviolet (UV) rays to reach your inner skin layers that gives you sunburn. Sunburn kills your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar April 15-21
By Medicine Hat News on April 15th, 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!Invasive species are Medicine Hat’s most unwanted plants
By Gerry Ehlert on April 13th, 2019
Beauty and hardiness are important when selecting the plants we choose to grow. Unfortunately, some beautiful plants are too robust or harmful, and can invade our nearby natural areas. On May 4, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Program and the Society of Grasslands Naturalists will host an Invasive Species workshop to help gardeners and landscapers make ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Faith alive and well
By Shane Hein on April 13th, 2019
Note: This column was written last September on the heels of the Humboldt Broncos memorial service, which aired live on TSN. It was due to be published shortly after that but, thanks to a communications error, it didn’t make the deadline. However, the Broncos organization held a service last Saturday evening to commemorate the one-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: A Deep dive up in the air
By Patty Rooks - Praxis on April 13th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I have been busy this week working on some air and aerodynamics activities for some workshops Praxis will be hosting. As I dive deeper and deeper into the science behind air, I am truly fascinated! I never thought that something we cannot see, feel, taste or really touch could be so interesting. I thought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance Understood: Who loves a mullet?
By Steve Meldrum on April 13th, 2019
steve@swellwealth.com When was the last time that you saw a mullet? Did you take a picture? Did you talk about it with your friends? I am pretty sure that anyone who grew up in the 1970s or ’80s had a mullet at some point. Secretly, deep down, everyone loves a mullet. A mullet is a ... Read More »
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