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All Psyched Up: Lessons people taught me

By Medicine Hat News on June 22nd, 2018

Lately I have been thinking about writing another book. There have been so many good things people have shared with me over the years that have helped me that I could fill many, many pages with their wisdom. 1. My two grandmothers taught me practical domestic skills like sewing, knitting, cooking and “making do.” They ... Read More »

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Clubs Calendar June 18-24

By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 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 »

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Kiwanis best home/best block event under way

By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2018

Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Kiwanis Club is once again going to reward city homeowners who make extra efforts to beautify their yards. For more than 60 years, the Kiwanis Club has run the Best-Residence/Best Block competition and the 2018 edition gets under way this week. On this page, you’ll see photos of the winners ... Read More »

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Legal Briefs: How a unanimous shareholder agreement (USA) can protect your company

By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2018

Previous editions of this column have given readers tips and tactics to protect your money, your family and your estate. In this one, I want to talk about protecting your company. You likely have money, time (and maybe even blood, sweat and tears) invested in your company so it’s important to consider a protection plan ... Read More »

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Organizations help keep kids active, healthy

By Peggy Revell on June 16th, 2018

prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell As the phrase goes: When you’ve got your health, you’ve got everything. Yet study after study has found Canadian children aren’t meeting basic recommendations for daily physical activity. “We need to have healthy kids in our community,” said Sharon Hayward, CEO of the Medicine Hat YMCA. “We know that screentime’s a factor, we ... Read More »

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Locals perform at provincial festival

By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2018

Medicine Hat News Twenty-seven Medicine Hat musicians were recommended by adjudicators at the Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival or Brooks Festival to compete at the provincial festival in Edmonton, which took place May 27 to June 2. There, the following performers were finalists in their disciplines. Tyler Casat – Second Place – Vocal Solo Boys ... Read More »

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Praxis: Balloon hovercrafts

By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2018

I am still working on some finishing touches for our amazing new summer camps at Medicine Hat College. Things are looking like the camps this year are going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever for all of those young scientists out there! Don’t forget to sign up as spots are filling up fast. Here ... Read More »

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By the Way: If trees could vote …

By Medicine Hat News on June 16th, 2018

Did you catch this story in the news? In April 2018, the Supreme Court in Colombia decided in favour of 25 children and young people who sued the Colombian government for not living up to its promises to care for the environment and take action against climate change. The court upheld the rights of these ... Read More »

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Viva Vitality: Physical activity is good for your mental health

By Medicine Hat News on June 15th, 2018

We know that physical activity supports our physical health, but did you know that physical activity can also improve mental health? In a world where digital devices keep social pressures constantly in their back pockets, and competing priorities from school, work, and activities demand the attention of our teens, exercise might be their best defence ... Read More »

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All Psyched Up: Need or want

By Medicine Hat News on June 15th, 2018

Several weeks ago, I received a telephone call from one of my readers. She told me about a motto that her family had when she was being raised. It consisted of three parts: Use it up. Wear it out. Do without. I was inspired by this and since the conversation have been questioning myself regarding ... Read More »

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