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Daffodil Project aiming for 40,000 more bulbs
By Gillian Slade on October 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A total of 22,000 daffodil bulbs have now been put to rest in the ground until spring but The Daffodil Project is already working on achieving its goal for next season. Organizers say the aim is to raise enough money in the next seven months to buy 40,000 bulbs. The Daffodil Project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Infertility in men is on the rise
By Medicine Hat News on October 16th, 2018
Not being able to conceive a child can be stressful. Male infertility refers to a male’s inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. Male infertility is commonly due to deficiencies in the semen. In Canada, about 16 per cent of couples struggle with infertility — a figure that has doubled since the 1980s. Men ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Oct 15-21
By Medicine Hat News on October 15th, 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!Praxis: Walking on eggs
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2018
If you are reading this column, once you are finished, I hope that you will join us for our 27th annual Family Science Olympics at Medicine Hat College today! It is going to be a great day full of hands-on science experiments that you will not want to miss. This week, I thought I would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: Fall preparation
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2018
Halloween is not quite here, Christmas is everywhere and we are still prepping for winter. Like cleaning the flower beds, mulching to protect and putting cones on the roses. Don’t forget to get all the bulbs planted like tulips, allium, garlic, etc. Also the evergreens will always need moisture even through the winter if we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: An evil event became the occasion for the greatest good
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2018
I’ve been thinking about the role of the hard things in life, thinking about them in terms of love (Why does a loving God allow bad things?) and, because of the time of year, in terms of thanksgiving (Do we only give thanks for the pleasant things?). I’ve been thinking about the source and motivation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Knowing when to let go
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2018
I have seen more than 8,000 clients. That’s a lot of people and a lot of different problems. The other day I was wondering what I would tell every single person if I could give only one piece of advice. I decided that the best wisdom I could offer is to focus on the right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Appreciate the traditions, inner struggles of those from other cultures
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2018
This is a fictional story inspired by experiences by (but certainly not limited to) Low German Speaking Mennonite people in southern Alberta. Beet harvest was in full swing at the beginning of October. I was in the middle of an evening shift taking my supper break, one hand holding a fork and the other a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grilled cheese for adults
By Medicine Hat News on October 9th, 2018
The Associated Press Grilled cheese has a kids’ menu reputation, but just a few tweaks make it a sophisticated dinner option. To create a sandwich with more robust flavour and personality without going overboard on toppings and additions, we focused on the cheese. Our recipe began by mixing flavourful aged cheddar with a small amount ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Thermometer theory
By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2018
I have to be honest, I am not sure I would want to be a forecaster this week — snow in October! In all honesty though, I do not think that weather forecasters have an easy job. Have you ever taken a moment to think about how complex the science of weather is? How can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Seeing equals, not rivals, in everyone around us
By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2018
I went for a walk in the dark last night. I was warm, dry and felt absolutely safe. I’m a grown man, after all. It’s been a long time since I was afraid of the dark. In fact, as a Caucasian man, living in a prosperous part of the world, it’s been a long time ... Read More »
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