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Clubs Calendar Aug. 13-19
By Medicine Hat News on August 13th, 2018
(Editor’s note: Some notices marked for the Strathcona Centre may now be at the Veiner Centre. Please check with organizers.) 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cut blooms that will last the longest
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2018
Metro Flowers may look beautiful in gardens and even when snipped and brought inside to brighten up a mantel or dining table. Unfortunately, cut flowers have a finite shelf life. While cut blooms can’t live forever, certain varieties will outlast others. Choosing flowers wisely for wedding centerpieces or keepsakes can help couples enjoy selected flowers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Try living life with the attitude of gratitude
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2018
“Summertime, and the living is easy.” Can you recall that lyric from decades past? Summer is the season in which Canadians slow down, enjoy the great outdoors and take a vacation or staycation. It is a terrific opportunity to stay in touch with family and friends that are all but forgotten in the hectic rush ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Postcard perfect
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2018
Local history buff and collector Fred Hauck recently showed off his latest acquisition to staff at the UPS outlet on Dunmore Road, a postcard of downtown Medicine Hat dated 1913, taken from Crescent Heights. Dominique Hirsch, co-owner of the UPS outlet and her staff came up with the idea of selling enlargements of the photo, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: The POST impacts the community on a variety of different levels
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2018
How is the POST Thrift Store Community based? The answer is a complex one, as the very existence of the POST Thrift Store is to generate revenue to ensure that Canadian Mental Health Association is able to provide supports, education and programming to our community. The store has evolved over the past 39 years and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Protecting yourself from harmful rays of the sun
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2018
Wow! is all I can say. It has been a real scorcher here in southeastern Alberta the past couple of weeks. I hope that all of you have been practising “sun safety” each time you go outside. Wearing sunscreen with a strong SPF value is very important as the temperatures rise and those UV rays ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregiving Corner: When your loved one lives from a distance
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2018
One of the significant changes in our world from a few decades ago is the distance many of us live from our family. As our family members age or face a serious chronic or progressive disease it brings up questions and concerns for family living a distance away. Here are some things you can do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Reconciliation Lethbridge: Moving forward
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2018
This year signals the fourth anniversary since Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) concluded.The Commission arose as a result of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and had the important task of documenting the truth of the survivors, their families and communities, and those affected by experience. The mandate of the commission was to prepare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Travelling challenges
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2018
I just arrived home from Cosa Mesa where my grandson graduated with a degree in marketing. It was quite a crew with Alexander, his parents and his other grandmother attending. No matter how good our plans were or how wonderful the events, there were some problems that just could not be avoided. For example, Alexander ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Controversy regarding the best breast cancer screening test continues
By Medicine Hat News on August 7th, 2018
Is MRI test better than mammography for early detection of breast cancer? This question applies to women who are at average risk of breast cancer. They have no personal or family history of breast cancer. The controversy over the best way to screen for breast cancer among women at average risk continues. Regular screening for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!080618-clubs calendar
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2018
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the August 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 »
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