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Viva Vitality: How Santa is reducing his risk of injury this season
By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2018
Greetings from the North Pole. As I have a lot of work to do in a short time and I’m getting a little older, I need to be extra careful to stay safe and injury free. I was pleased to recently learn about Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) Smart Risk messages and ways I can reduce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC education students raise more than $2,100 for men’s health
By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Education students at Medicine Hat College easily surpassed their goal of $1,000 for men’s health during a November fundraiser around the school. That goal was more than doubled, as at last count, $2,131 had been raised. Donations are still being welcomed. Members of the cohort hung posters around their practicum schools and ... Read More »
2 responses‘Longest Night’ service will help bring joy to those ‘in the midst of suffering’
By Medicine Hat News on December 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News St. John’s Presbyterian Church and Unity Lutheran are joining forces to hold the “Longest Night” service on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. The service will be held at St. John’s, 504 Second Street S.E. A press release says people are “invited to gather with us as we look to Scripture for hope ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Regular exercise can relieve symptoms of chronic conditions
By Medicine Hat News on December 11th, 2018
There is one drug that can be free, safe and readily accessible. It is called exercise. Every person should be encouraged to take this drug to be happy and healthy. That is the message in an article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (Prescribing exercise interventions for patients with chronic conditions, CMAJApril 19 2016) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Dec. 10-16
By Medicine Hat News on December 10th, 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!Buds and Blooms: The Christmas tree
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
For millions of homes worldwide the Christmas tree is a tradition that owes its popularity in part to a popular British queen. Back in the day so many ways of decorating from nuts, berries, apples, popcorn and then electricity brought about lights. Making the Christmas tree glow in clear or multi coloured lights for days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: Year-end tax planning tips
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
As the year-end approaches your thoughts may be somewhere other than taxes. To be fair, perhaps tax planning doesn’t rank that high on your list of priorities; but changes in provincial and federal governments have also changed tax policies that may affect you. By taking a few minutes to review your financial affairs before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Spread God’s peace and love this Christmas season
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
As the song says, “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” For many, tomorrow marks the second Sunday of Advent where the “Bethlehem Candle” will be lit to symbolize faith, reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem certainly required faith. A young girl, which church tradition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An evening of choirs and carols on Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Choirs and musicians from across the city and Redcliff will come together for Carolfest this weekend. The Sunday, 7 p.m. performance will feature choirs from St. John’s Presbyterian, Unity and Victory Lutheran, Gordon Memorial and Fifth Avenue Memorial United and the Veiner Centre. The TarTones, Ella Hoffarth, Josie Hoffarth, Expandable Brass, Murray ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Swift Current florist going to Pasadena for Tournament of Roses Parade
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
Ryan Dahlman rdahlman@prairiepost.com Professionals often like to experience the big stage, feel the opportunity to be part of something famous. An athlete always dreams of participating in the championship game or the Olympics. An academic wants to study or speak on an important topic to fellow academics or students. A country singer wants to performing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: New auction location, nice temps, and jobs, jobs, jobs
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat needs a two- or three-level parkade downtown. Parking is sometimes just too difficult to find. A parkade could be a money-maker, or it could just be an investment by stakeholders to make it easy for Hatters to do business downtown, The recent sale of the Chokecherry parking lot next to the older Parker’s ... Read More »
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