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Viva Vitality: Food and its potential to fuel, heal and more
By Medicine Hat News on March 1st, 2019
March is Nutrition Month! Unlocking the Potential of Food is this year’s theme for Nutrition Month. Dietitians work with people to explore the role of food in life. Whether it’s celebrating a wedding, birthday, holiday or sporting event, food is always there. Food not only feeds our body but can improve health, prevent illness, bring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grannies for Africa preparing for annual sale
By Alberta Newspaper Group on February 28th, 2019
Justin Seward Alberta Newspaper Group A dozen grandmothers and ‘grand-others’ (grandchild-less) that make up the Hat’s Grannies for Africa group have been sorting through piles of donated sewing machines, yarn, quilts and fabrics over the last four months in preparation for their annual Fabric, Yarn and More sale in March. The group dedicates personal time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: The Universal Postal Union and omnibus stamps
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2019
To the stamp collector an omnibus issue is an issue of stamps by several countries with a common subject and which may share a uniform design. Omnibuses have been particularly associated with stamps from the former British Empire, now the British Commonwealth, due to the large number of countries participating. Initially designs were identical for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Investigating how snowshoes work
By Medicine Hat News on February 25th, 2019
As I write this column, I am listening to the weather report, and there is promise that we are in for a rather seasonal weekend. With the great snow we have had the past week or so, it is making for fabulous conditions to get outside and enjoy some winter sports! This had me thinking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Bullying takes many forms
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2019
Bullying often starts in elementary school and typically becomes most common in middle school. By high school, it is less common but still occurs. Kids who bully usually pick on someone who is weaker or more alone, and they repeat the actions over and over. Bullying can take many forms, including: Physical bullying: using physical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: They didn’t get their man
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2019
From reader response, it appears that the previous Heritage in the Hat column, entitled “The Hole Story” wasn’t in fact the whole story. This was not intentional “fake news” but the record needs to be corrected! First, the “hole,” previously the Hitch’n Post and long known as the location of the American Hotel, is owned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Personal blinders can help you succeed
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2019
In what my grandchildren call “the olden days” people used to put blinders on their horses. These were firm leather squares that attached to the bridle or hood. Some blinders were plastic cups, but they all had the same purpose. When pulling wagons or carriages it was important for the horse to look forward and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Life is a journey
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2019
You have heard it said that life is a journey. And like many journeys this one has its rough patches, its smooth places, its places of spectacular and moving beauty, its places of sorrow. Each experience in life works together with the others to form and make the person that we are. Most journeys have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Feb. 18
By medicinehatnews on February 19th, 2019
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Family 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!Praxis: Creating your very own snowstorm
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2019
What a couple of weeks we have been experiencing – from the frigid temperature and a couple of raging snow storms, we are finally experiencing a REAL southern Alberta winter. I am in agreement that it has been a bit difficult to accept the record breaking low temperatures. We have not been “seasoned” yet this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: Dividing property for unmarried partners
By Medicine Hat News on February 16th, 2019
The law about the division of property between separating common law couples in Canada has long been a source of confusion. Many, if not most, people believe that they have the same rights to division of property acquired during a relationship, whether they are married or have lived together without getting married. This is simply ... Read More »
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