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All Psyched Up: Dealing with problems
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2018
One of my clients recently taught me a formula that she learned years ago from a therapist she was seeing at the time. It has been helpful for her when it comes to problem-solving. We don’t know its origin so can’t give credit to the one who created it, but I thought I would share ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Using an interpreter or a translator?
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2018
In our multicultural province, many service providers will encounter clients or patients who don’t speak their language and may have to go through an interpreter to communicate. Often this person is referred to as a translator, but is this accurate? Let’s clarify these terms. An interpreter translates your words on the spot orally, whereas a ... Read More »
2 responsesInsurance Understood: Summer smoothies
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2018
My family loves smoothies all the time but the summer seems to the busiest season for making them. We usually have a base fruit but then add some unique healthy ingredients like spinach, chia or flax seeds, hemp hearts, coconut and so on. Even with the same fruit small additions to those unique ingredients really ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Bubbling Up
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2018
I can hardly believe that the summer is almost half over! Where does the time go? Well, we had better not waste any time getting outside and experimenting as much as we can. Let’s get started! *Remember to ask an adult before you do this experiment. Materials – string – scissors – 3 wooden spoons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar July 30-Aug. 5
By Medicine Hat News on July 30th, 2018
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the August long weekend. Check with the club. 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors News and Views for August
By Medicine Hat News on July 30th, 2018
Welcome to the New Veiner Centre! Five years after the flood, we are so happy to be back in the beautifully renovated Veiner Centre! The new Veiner Centre will bring all of the clubs back together under one roof. Come and check out the new space that will house: cards and table games, darts, shuffle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strathcona Centre Senior Euchre Club results for June
By Medicine Hat News on July 30th, 2018
June 7 1. Ray Gaudet and George Evans 2. Sharon Hall and Marie Marthaller 3. Mervin Chuckree June 14 1. Hal Barker 2. Monika Evans 3. Ivan Marthaller and Marlene Wigemyr June 28 1. Arlene Scherer, Monika Evans and Marlene Marthaller 2. Hal Barker and Marlene Wigemyr 3. George Evans... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tipping etiquette for quick-stop coffee spots
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2018
Aleksandra Sagan The Canadian Press Consumers who pay with plastic for their coffee to go are increasingly finding themselves in a quandary as digital payment devices nudge them to add a tip of as much 30 per cent for counter service. Digital payment systems now prompt customers for tips on all sorts of transactions, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Every one of us can make a difference
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2018
Lucy Maud Montgomery was born in Clifton, Prince Edward Island (now called New London) in 1874. When she was 21 months of age, her mother died of tuberculosis. Her father arranged for her to be raised by her strict maternal grandparents in Cavendish and subsequently moved west where he remarried and had other children. Maud, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Girl Scouts stress ‘girl power’ in new recruitment efforts
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2018
David Crary The Associated Press As American women seek a larger role in politics, fairer wages and an end to sexual harassment, the Girl Scouts see an opportune time to show some swagger in promoting their core mission: girl empowerment. They recruited Queen Latifah to narrate a video featuring famous former Girl Scouts — Venus ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Helping your children deal with stress
By Medicine Hat News on July 27th, 2018
Growing up is not always fun and games. It is full of big emotions and feelings of worry or stress impact even young children. Many things can cause stress in a child’s life, including family, friends and school. As well, like adults, children can also become stressed if they feel that they did not meet ... Read More »
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