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Praxis: Homemade handwarmers will keep frostbite from your fingers
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
BrrrÉit is cold outside this week. I think that winter has finally arrived here in southern Alberta. There are many ways to keep warm while you are outside enjoying the winter weather. This week, I thought I’d share how to make your own handwarmers to keep your fingers warm and toasty! Let’s get started! *Remember ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Creating Christmas spirit
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2018
I have learned so much from my family, friends and clients over the years. Many of them have had very good reasons to feel sorry for themselves or bemoan their negative circumstances. Instead, they reached out to others who needed help. Much better than sitting at home, staring at a wall and pouting! We all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality:Build family resiliency to better cope with challenges
By Medicine Hat News on December 7th, 2018
Life is full of unexpected experiences. Some bring us joy and some can leave us upset, uncertain, anxious, worried and even fearful. In challenging moments, it may seem hard to believe that these experiences can help us develop resilience; the ability to recover from setbacks and carry on, stronger and wiser than ever. For some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christian church community gives to MHC’s Campus Care program
By Medicine Hat News on December 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Christmas came early for the Medicine Hat College Campus Care program as two half-ton pickup loads of food were delivered earlier this week. “This can be a difficult time of year for students,” MHC chaplain Kristy Reimers-Loader wrote in an email to the News. “Student loans are often spent by now and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Dec. 3-9
By Medicine Hat News on December 3rd, 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 »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The Sons of Abraham Synagogue
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2018
The Jewish community has had a presence in Medicine Hat since the early 1900s when the first immigrants arrived and established themselves as merchants, wholesalers, and farmers. Medicine Hat’s first congregation, the Sons of Abraham, was formed in 1912, and services were held in various locations around the city. By 1914, they had established the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: HIV/AIDS: Putting those affected at higher risk for mental health disorders
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2018
In recognition of World AIDS Day, there is a need to address and discuss the impact HIV/AIDS can have on one’s mental health. Every year, since 1988, on Dec. 1, people are given the opportunity worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, to show support, and to honour those who we have lost from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: There’s hope in the waiting of Advent
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2018
We are a month away from officially beginning a new year, but our church calendar year begins with Advent. Some years Advent sneaks into the last few days of November, but this year it begins tomorrow (those Advent calendars that start on Dec. 1 don’t quite get it right). Speaking of those Advent calendars, they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: This Christmas decoration will be worth the wait
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2018
It is hard to believe that the holiday season is fast approaching. If you look in the stores and even houses are quickly getting into the spirit of things around here! In the spirit of the fast approaching holiday season I thought we would get started on an experiment that may take some time to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Risk assessment and making decisions based logic, not fear
By Medicine Hat News on November 30th, 2018
Have you ever been stressing about something unlikely and had a friend tell you, “Yeah, so. You might get hit by a bus tomorrow too.” I don’t want to make my work sound too easy but honestly, I think this to myself at least once a day when working through a huge component of my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Know the signs of suicide risk
By Medicine Hat News on November 30th, 2018
So often I hear individuals state they are afraid to talk to their family and friends about suicide in case it plants an idea in the mind of someone who is upset but not suicidal. I invest time in teaching some basics about how to handle this kind of situation. 1. Watch for warning signs. ... Read More »
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