Local Life
Your Money: Transferring the family farm: Family dynamics
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
(Part 1) When it comes to the structure of farming businesses, a prominent trend identified in the report was the increasing use of farming corporations. Since 1971, farm operators have been moving away from sole proprietorships and partnerships towards farming corporations, which can offer certain business and legal advantages. Many of these agricultural operations are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Meeting friends a big part of going to church
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
The year was 1952. It was my first parish. It consisted for four congregations. Two churches were in small towns, one was a country church, the other met in a country school house. With a lot of zeal there was a service in each congregation every Sunday with a drive of 120 miles! Today the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Beautiful churches, stolen vehicles and bloated Lotto Max
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
People living in the United States are the fattest in the world, according to a recent release from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Nearly 40 per cent of Americans are considered obese, up from 31 per cent 18 years ago. Mexicans are second and New Zealanders are third. Canada has nothing to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Stamp errors
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
The term postage stamp error is used to describe any glitch in the intended appearance of the stamp caused by a printing failure. It can be anything from the wrong use of colours to misplaced, inverted or missing design elements. Since postal administrations strictly control every stage of the printing process, most inconsistencies are addressed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock, gem show this weekend at Clarion
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Silver Cove, an Alberta-based family-owned business dedicated to the world of gems, minerals, srystals is staging a gem show at the Clarion Hotel this weekend. The show started Thursday and runs today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a huge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Plenty of help available for victims of elder abuse in Southeast Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
Oct. 1 is recognized in Canada each year as National Seniors Day and by the United Nations as International Day of Older Persons. Why? To recognize the significant contributions older persons have made in our communities, country and worldwide and to recognize issues older persons are experiencing. One of these issues is elder abuse. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoeboxes of goodies from Operation Christmas Child go to help the world’s neediest children
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Operation Christmas Child, featuring shoebox gifts for the less fortunate around the world, is under way. National Collection Week, when everyone’s boxes are to be at various collection centres, is Nov. 12-18. There are two drop-off locations in Medicine Hat — First Assembly of God Church, 395 Ninth St. S.E. and Hillcrest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Exploding pumpkin faces
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
With the tremendous weather we have been having this week, it is hard to believe that Halloween is just days away now. I hope all of the ghosts and goblins out there have their costumes ready! I cannot wait to see all of them. If you are having a party of your own, Halloween is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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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