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Clubs Calendar Feb. 4-10
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2019
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 »
Be the first to comment!Air cleaning houseplants
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2019
Well here we are in early February and with the weather being quite wonderful it is making us all get a little itchy for spring. We can’t really do much about it but just yet but while being stuck inside our houses for a while yet, we could add a few house plants which will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Day of Prayer event March 1 at Holy Family Parish
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2019
Medicine Hat News A World Day of Prayer event will be held in Medicine Hat March 1 at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Parish. Everyone is welcome to attend. This year’s theme is “Taller Walls or Longer Tables?” A group of Slovenian Christian women is inviting the world to “come to the table — everything ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: God loves all those little things
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2019
These days it seems as if we have to pick sides. Are we worried about ecology and the future of the environment or the economy and the future of commerce? This polarization misses a basic connection the words themselves acknowledge. Ecology and economy come from the same Greek root word, oikos — meaning “house,” as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: RSPs and retirement income
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2019
This time of year there is always talk about making your RSP contributions. What is not talked about as much is when you must stop making contributions and start taking money out of your RSP. If you are turning 71 this year and have an RSP account, you have an important decision to make. You ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: What’s different, what’s the same in the new Canada’s Food Guide
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2019
The new Canada’s Food Guide takes a new approach to healthy eating recommendations. The food guide and other resources can be found at Canada.ca/FoodGuide. Here is a dietitian’s summary of what is the same and what is different from before. What is different: * The 2007 food rainbow with specific serving sizes and numbers of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Reap the rewards of a common-sense approach
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2019
Over the years people have told me that they appreciate the fact I have common sense as though it is some kind of a rare attribute. Unfortunately, common sense isn’t very common, and it certainly doesn’t make sense to everyone. Common sense: 1. Focuses on the reality of everyday matters and not on wishful thinking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors News and Views for February
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2019
Activities to try Come try these activities Darts for Fun Tuesday afternoons beginning Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Veiner Centre Games Room. Beginners welcome. Playing darts will increase your concentration and decision making skills while having fun. It’s a game that can be played by two people or in teams. The Cornhole Game ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre Euchre winners for December
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2019
Dec. 3 1. Fred McNab 2. Ivan Marthaller 3. Jean Smith Dec. 6 1. Barry Warcimaga 2. Arlene Scherer 3. George Evans Dec. 10 1. Mike Alcock 2. Fred McNab 3. George Evans Dec. 13 1. Rita Myson 2. Al Carruthers 3. Ivan Marthaller Dec. 17 1. George Evans 2. Fred McNab 3. Mike Alcock ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: The talk of the coin world in 2018
By Medicine Hat News on January 26th, 2019
It was an interesting year in 2018 as far as coins are concerned. The latest coin that is still stirring the conversation among collectors is the 2018 toonie (Armistice) in both colour and non-colour. The Royal Canadian Mint has stated that there are twice as many colour as there are non-colour, however everyone I have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: How to save those beautiful snowflakes
By Medicine Hat News on January 26th, 2019
I think that I have waited all winter for this morning. As I sit here writing this column, it is snowing so beautifully outside. It’s warm, there is not a breath of wind and it is falling gently down. As a matter of fact, I just ran to my vehicle to grab something and didn’t ... Read More »
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