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Lions, first responders team up to brighten Halloween for kids

By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2018

Medicine Hat News The Lions Club of Medicine Hat has joined forces with the city’s first responders to try to make it a happy Halloween for area youth. The two groups got together recently to pack up to 400 goodie bags, which will be handed out to any children first responders meet during the Halloween ... Read More »

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All Psyched Up: Ways to improve your financial well-being

By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2018

Credit and debit cards can be deceptive. So many people are upset when the bank and credit card statements arrive, and they have to face reality involving how much they have spent and what they owe. In contrast, if you are paying cash for things, it is easier to understand how you are doing financially ... Read More »

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Viva Vitality: Jumpstart, coaches group want to keep girls in sport

By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2018

Canadian Tire Jumpstart charities in partnership with the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport (CAAWS) (www.caaws.ca) and the Coaching Association of Canada (www.coach.ca) have developed an online learning resource called Keeping Girls in Sport. Keeping Girls in Sport is an online resource that teaches coaches and youth activity leaders how to create ... Read More »

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Christmas movie event at Canalta Centre will support Santa Claus Fund

By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2018

Medicine Hat News Cash and new toy donations will be accepted in support of the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund during a Christmas movie event Dec. 16 at Canalta Centre. The late Sunday afternoon/evening event, sponsored by Kal Tire, features one of the best Christmas movies ever filmed, Elf, starring Will Ferrell as Buddy. ... Read More »

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Clubs Calendar Oct. 22-28

By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 2018

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 »

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Praxis: Starch testing

By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018

It is that time of the year, I need to get out and dig my potatoes from the garden. Despite the weather, it appears that this was a great year to grow potatoes as there is an abundance out in the garden! In order to help use up some of these potatoes, I thought I ... Read More »

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Seven uses for fallen leaves

By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018

Metro Editorial By the time autumn hits full swing, many trees will have shed their leaves for the season, and the last vestiges of red, yellow and orange magic will have faded to brown. Raking, blowing and collecting leaves becomes the primary chores of lawn and yard maintenance, and presents most homeowners with large piles ... Read More »

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Child Care Chatter: I am not your child’s babysitter

By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018

If your child is in a child care program, they are interacting with early childhood educators, not babysitters. A babysitter is a 14-year-old girl or boy who comes to your house on a Saturday night so you can go out and have date night. She sits on the couch and eats chips while your child ... Read More »

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Insurance Understood: Life happens

By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018

As a child my mother taught me a saying that is meant to go between two people. It goes like this; “what’s life, a magazine, where do you get it, a newsstand on the corner, how much, two bits, I’ve only got a nickel, that’s tough, what’s tough, life, what’s life?” From here the saying ... Read More »

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Legal Briefs:Joint ownership between parents and children: What’s the intention?

By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018

Lawyers are often faced with common questions from clients: — “If I add my child as a joint owner to my asset, can I avoid probate of my estate?” — “As I get older I may need help paying my bills. Will it help if I add my child as an owner to my bank ... Read More »

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Locals go big, very big, with pumpkin

By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018

Medicine Hat News It’s the great, great, big pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Rod Schmidt and Gavin Munci have gone big this year, growing a pumpkin that tips the scales at 449 pounds. That far outweighs last year’s efforts when they grew one that topped out at a paltry 79 pounds. Schmidt says this year’s giant gourd, ... Read More »

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