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Heritage in the Hat: Stone circles of life
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2018
We think of Medicine Hat as having been settled in 1883 with the arrival of the CPR. Our oldest known buildings date from the 1880s but that is actually a recent chapter in our story. Within the city limits are the remains of residences that are much older. Small bands of hunters roamed the Plains ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: God is the lifeline if we are to be saved
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2018
It was on Easter Sunday. Two men are walking down the road on their way to Emmaus which is about seven miles away. They are joined by a third person who asks them what they are talking about. Their answer is, “are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know the things that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local gun club hosting youth shoot
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club is hosting its annual Youth Carnival Rimfire Rifle Shoot this weekend. All youth under the age of 18, club member or not, are welcome to the event. Organizers say it is a “great way to enjoy quality shooting time” with a family member or guardian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Swapping back among states of matter
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2018
I don’t know about you, but I am FINALLY getting around to cleaning up the remnants of school supplies that were used last year and arrived home the last day of school. It is really hard for me to throw away some of the items as they are still in pretty good condition. This made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregiving Corner: Online support for family caregivers
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2018
For the last 10 months I’ve been a member of Huddol.com, a free, online social networking community for anyone impacted or involved with caregiving. The community members include family caregivers, professional caregivers, health professionals, businesses and many more. There are more than 10,000 people in the Huddol social learning community, many of them just like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Dealing with scary thoughts
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2018
In June I was on a holiday in the Maritimes. Part of the trip involved me driving from Charlottetown, P.E.I., to Halifax N.S. Suddenly negative thoughts seemed to be coming from nowhere. I found myself thinking “What on earth are you doing, Hancock? You are in a province that you have never been in, driving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Keep your cool in the summer heat
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2018
Feelin’ hot, hot, hot! Yes, it’s summer, time to keep your cool and stay healthy and alive in hot weather. The higher temperatures climb at this time of year, the more the water looks attractive to swimmers. Water makes for a great place to cool off. But it can also be hazardous, especially for swimmers. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s UpDoc?: Surgical procedures have been revolutionized
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 2018
In minimally-invasive surgery, doctors use a variety of techniques to operate with less damage to the body than with open surgery. Minimally-invasive surgery is associated with less pain, a shorter hospital stay and fewer complications. This advantage is achieved by using a technique called laparoscopy where surgery is done through one or more small incisions, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar July 9-15
By Medicine Hat News on July 9th, 2018
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!Praxis: Taking water balloon fights to the next level
By Medicine Hat News on July 7th, 2018
I know that many of us love to be outside enjoying the great outdoors during the summer. There is often one activity that I feel is overlooked. What is more fun on a hot day than a great water balloon fight, right? Well, I think this week we should take it to the next level ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Insults to our PM, sing for your ride and chair-throwing Dawgs’ coach
By Medicine Hat News on July 7th, 2018
This happened more than a month ago, but all Canadians, no what their political stripe, should be up in arms over the embarrassing comments Donald Trump made in early June against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (“weak, dishonest”) following the mid-June G7 summit meeting. It is extraordinarily shameful for a government head to use the ... Read More »
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