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Buds and Blooms: Fall is a great time for gardening
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2018
Fall has just started and this is a good time of the year to get out into the garden. The weather is still quite good, but it is getting cooler, which makes it perfect for gardening. Plants like this kind of weather too and still grow, maybe not so much above ground, but for sure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parade of Homes, showcasing local builders’ talents, on display until Sept. 30
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The 2018 Parade of Homes in Medicine Hat is entering its final two weeks. Eleven show homes are on display, courtesy of the Canadian Home Builders Association of Medicine Hat, and people interested in touring the homes still have plenty of opportunity. Opening hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.; and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: RRSPs vs. TFSAs
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2018
What is an RRSP? A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is an account designed to help Canadians plan for their future. Your RRSP is an investment portfolio, meaning it can hold a variety of investments like mutual funds, ETFs, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), bonds and stocks. Essentially, by “registering” your retirement savings plan you’re entering ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Floating letters in your stomach?
By Medicine Hat News on September 15th, 2018
How did it sneak up on me this year? It is hard to believe, but it is finally here. Science Literacy Week starts now! As usual, we have some pretty exciting things happening around Medicine Hat so all of the aspiring scientists can take part in some hands-on fun this week! Make sure you check ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Medicine Hat Baby Steps class offers a supportive environment for new parents
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2018
Hey parents, has anyone ever asked you “what is stressful about bringing a new baby into the world?” If not, just think about it for a minute. Is it the lack of sleep? The crying? The never-ending expenses? The hormones? The body changes? All of the unwanted and conflicting advice? What exactly is stressful about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Why work hard when you can work smart?
By Medicine Hat News on September 14th, 2018
So many times, I hear individuals tell me that they wished they had done something but didn’t, forgot an event or just feel overwhelmed with life! There is good news! With a little effort, you can turn your calendar into a tool that relieves stress and makes you feel organized all year round. Here are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Sept. 10-16
By Medicine Hat News on September 10th, 2018
(Editor’s note: Some notices marked for the Strathcona Centre may now be at the Veiner Centre. Please check with the organizers.) 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., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Working together to prevent suicide
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
Suicide impacts everyone. We often think that it won’t happen to someone we know, and definitely not to ourselves. We need to pay attention to the fact that anyone could be at risk of suicide. Even someone close to us. We all struggle and have moments of pain but how do we know when someone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Popsicle sticks and kinetic and potential energy
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
I hope everyone has settled back into their school routine this past week. Many of us are probably in agreement that it was a bit hectic, but we survived! As we start a new week, I am busy preparing for Science Literacy Week that is fast approaching and starting on Sept. 17. We have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Web readership stats, books on presidents, and Rattlers golf
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
Reviewing Medicine Hat News website statistics is always interesting, and it proves (once again, unfortunately) that sex and crime sells. In March, the most-viewed story on our website was headlined “Man gets two years for using granddaughter for child porn.” It had more than 9,000 hits. The same month, a great local success story headlined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Riverside Book Club
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
In an era of technology and ebooks, it’s refreshing to hear of a genteel tradition that still continues in our community. In the 1920s, a group of women in Riverside “were seeking to expand their intellectual horizons beyond homes and children” and so, on Sept. 19, 1928, “The Book Club” held its first meeting at ... Read More »
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