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Viva Vitality: Head back to school with a healthy smile
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2018
Start school off right this year, with a healthy smile! Tooth decay leads to around 19,000 children in Canada being put under general anesthetic in Canada. This does not include the many hours that are missed from school and spent in emergency rooms. In most cases, tooth decay is preventable! Taking your children to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Inter-generational fun
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2018
I had such a wonderful long weekend! My grandson, Justin, who is 19 years old, called and asked if he could come for a visit. He had recently been promoted at work to a management position and got a raise, so he was financially able and excited to make the trip from Saskatoon to Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Food wastage is costing Canadians millions of dollars
By Medicine Hat News on September 4th, 2018
More than $31 billion worth offood is wasted every year in Canadaand when energy, water and other resource costs are factored in the true cost could be up to three times thatmuch (CBC News, Dec 11, 2014). TheCanadian Food Inspection Agencyproduces aGuide to Food Labeling and Advertising that sets out a “Durable Life Date.” The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Is it important to believe in God?
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2018
Given that it is socially awkward to talk about religion, we don’t often tell others exactly what we believe about God. Because of this we don’t really know what people believe and what they don’t. Yet we understand that most of us believe in some sort of God. At least that is what many surveys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: The process of selling your business — Part 1
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2018
If you are not planning to transfer your business to family members or working with your employees to structure a sale to them, one of your options for business succession may be to sell your business to a third party. This column will explore some of the steps involved in the sale process should you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Sept. 3-9
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2018
(Editor’s note: Some notices marked for the Strathcona Centre may now be at the Veiner Centre. Please check with the organizers.) Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Labour Day long weekend. Check with the club. MONDAY — Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Erupting soap
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2018
It is the last long weekend of summer and before many of us have to return to work and school! I know how hard it is going to be to get out of bed at the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday. The students are surely going to feel it as well. This week, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Whatever happened to the heroes?
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2018
When I grew up, heroes were important! Sometimes the hero would be someone from the movies or television who would protect the vulnerable or accomplish what we thought was the impossible. Sometimes our hero would be a sports figure who broke Olympic records, climbed the highest mountain or won championships. Heroes were people who inspired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Kids plus steps plus sweat equals healthier brains
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2018
Research shows that the more physically active kids are the better they will do in school, according to the new ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. In light of this research, ParticipACTION has issued an expert statement on physical activity and brain health in children and youth. Here is the expert ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors News and Views for September
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 2018
What is DILLS? DILLS (Drop In Life-long Learning Series) are workshops and sessions offered at the Veiner Centre for seniors. At a DILLS session you can expect to learn about various topics that are focused on and relevant to seniors. In the past, DILLS participants have learned about such topics as: conflict resolution, grief and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club results for July
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 2018
July 3rd Howell 1. Lloyd Fowlie & Tad Minor 2. Marnie Burry and Dennis Pius 3. Doreen Dennis and LaVerne Noble 4. Lorena Kelly and Margaret Burrows July 5 Howell 1. Doreen Dennis and Lorena Kelly 2. James Noble and LaVerne Noble 3. Maggie Burrows and Marnie Burry July 10 Howell 1. Doreen Dennis and ... Read More »
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