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All Psyched Up: Evaluate your personal state
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2019
Near the beginning of each year, politicians usually present a speech that summarizes what s/he believes is extremely important about the state of the constituency they represent. Topics that are usually addressed in that speech include: 1. Team players — The people who have had significant roles are usually introduced and congratulated for the time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Fixed mindset versus growth mindset and why it matters
By Medicine Hat News on February 8th, 2019
Does your child want to quit a new sport or activity as soon as they aren’t performing well? Do they struggle to overcome adversity? Are they immediately turned off from school work when they hit a road block? If you see this in your child, it could be because they are viewing the world through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club results for December
By Medicine Hat News on February 7th, 2019
Dec. 4 North-South 1. Charlotte Jobb and Mona Girling 2.John Weatherhead and Ed Keck 3. Lynn Carter and Leslie Tomczyk East-West 1. Bob Smith and Leroy Angle 2. Pius Dennis and Marnie Burry 3.Shirley Gaffney and Diane Klinck Dec. 6 East-West 1. Ana Hofer and Marianne Sisko 2. Ted Moble and Noble Chaz 3. Marnie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Feb. 4-10
By Medicine Hat News on February 4th, 2019
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!Air cleaning houseplants
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2019
Well here we are in early February and with the weather being quite wonderful it is making us all get a little itchy for spring. We can’t really do much about it but just yet but while being stuck inside our houses for a while yet, we could add a few house plants which will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!World Day of Prayer event March 1 at Holy Family Parish
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2019
Medicine Hat News A World Day of Prayer event will be held in Medicine Hat March 1 at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Parish. Everyone is welcome to attend. This year’s theme is “Taller Walls or Longer Tables?” A group of Slovenian Christian women is inviting the world to “come to the table — everything ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: God loves all those little things
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2019
These days it seems as if we have to pick sides. Are we worried about ecology and the future of the environment or the economy and the future of commerce? This polarization misses a basic connection the words themselves acknowledge. Ecology and economy come from the same Greek root word, oikos — meaning “house,” as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: RSPs and retirement income
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2019
This time of year there is always talk about making your RSP contributions. What is not talked about as much is when you must stop making contributions and start taking money out of your RSP. If you are turning 71 this year and have an RSP account, you have an important decision to make. You ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: What’s different, what’s the same in the new Canada’s Food Guide
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2019
The new Canada’s Food Guide takes a new approach to healthy eating recommendations. The food guide and other resources can be found at Canada.ca/FoodGuide. Here is a dietitian’s summary of what is the same and what is different from before. What is different: * The 2007 food rainbow with specific serving sizes and numbers of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Reap the rewards of a common-sense approach
By Medicine Hat News on February 1st, 2019
Over the years people have told me that they appreciate the fact I have common sense as though it is some kind of a rare attribute. Unfortunately, common sense isn’t very common, and it certainly doesn’t make sense to everyone. Common sense: 1. Focuses on the reality of everyday matters and not on wishful thinking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors News and Views for February
By Medicine Hat News on January 28th, 2019
Activities to try Come try these activities Darts for Fun Tuesday afternoons beginning Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Veiner Centre Games Room. Beginners welcome. Playing darts will increase your concentration and decision making skills while having fun. It’s a game that can be played by two people or in teams. The Cornhole Game ... Read More »
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