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Heritage in the Hat: The ‘new’ hospital
By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2018
Growing up in the 1960s, I often rode the “New Hospital” bus, now simply called “Hospital.” Too young to remember the “Old Hospital,” I vaguely wondered why “New” because for me, the only hospital was the big building on the SW Hill. Our first hospital was located where the police station now stands. Partially in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance Understood: Behind the 8-ball?
By Medicine Hat News on April 14th, 2018
I love playing pool. When I was a kid, my best friend had a pool table. It was a challenging game and we were always amazed when we actually sunk a ball that we had planned. Over time we did improve and could call our shots. However, there was always one fear of getting behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Prevention is key
By Medicine Hat News on April 13th, 2018
Oral health has been recognized as a basic human right. Having a healthy mouth is essential for talking, breathing, eating and drinking. “The World Health Organization (WHO) defines oral health as a state of being free from mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay, tooth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Duplicate bridge club results
By Medicine Hat News on April 13th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club winners for March March 1 — Howell 1. Eleanor Grona & Barb Aldag 2/3. Pius Denis & Len Sharland 2/3. Doreen Denis & Lorena Kelly March 6 — North-South 1. Charlotte Jobb & Mona Girling 2. Sumit Chatterjee & Chris Stewart East-West 1. Pius Denis & Marnie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Do you have good boundaries?
By Medicine Hat News on April 13th, 2018
In the 1960s my father was the credit union manager in a small Saskatchewan town. He believed in people and had interesting ways of helping them get their needs met. I remember one man who would regularly come to our town in order to visit the local pub. He would go into my father’s office ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregiving Corner: Five steps to finding a peaceful perspective
By Medicine Hat News on April 13th, 2018
Here are five steps caregivers can take to help put in place a plan for you to discover a peaceful perspective that will bring more life balance and calmness into your day. When you create a peaceful perspective, through focus and attention, you open up possibilities and solutions you have never considered. P — PLAN ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!February Contract Bridge Club results
By Medicine Hat News on April 11th, 2018
Feb. 5 1. Liz Codd 2. Gert Mondor 3. Jim Hillson 4. Lynn Carter Feb. 12 1. Jackie Hurlbut 2. Liz Codd 3. Bruce Perrin Feb. 20 1. Adrienne Warynycia 2. Les Payne 3. Laraine Payne Feb. 26 1. Matilda Weiss 2. Norma Campbell 3. Jim Hillson 4. Adrienne Warynycia Feb. 28 1. Bruce Perrin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: The power of your words
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2018
“That does not happen here.” Five of the most deadly words when it comes to talking about mental illness and addiction which are, unfortunately, more commonly used than we would like to think. People often hear mental health and immediately couple it with mental illness. Further, the picture of mental illness appears as a person ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wingapalooza coming to the Canalta Centre
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Wings are kings and the Canalta Centre wants to crown a Lord of the Wing this summer. Officials from the Canalta Centre announced Wingapalooza this week, a chance for local restaurants and chefs to showcase their wing preparation and styles and compete for best wing and flavour in Medicine Hat. The event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: An expanding and smiling marshmallow
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2018
Well it looks like we may be stuck inside this weekend, again. I know it’s spring and we all want to get outside. All I can say is to be patient; spring will be here before you know it. In the meantime, there are plenty of science activities that can keep you busy inside. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: Six principles of tax-smart investing
By Medicine Hat News on April 7th, 2018
Following are six principles to help you enhance your after-tax investment returns. 1. Focusing on your after-tax returns can — literally — pay dividends Interest income (e.g. from GICs or bonds) is fully taxable at your marginal tax rate. However, only one half of any capital gain (e.g. from selling a stock that has increased ... Read More »
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