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Insurance Understood: Christmas pixies
By Medicine Hat News on December 15th, 2018
As a child, my family used to do a lot of pixie deliveries during the Christmas season. That is when you place a treat or present on someone’s doorstep, ring the door bell and run to hide. Often they come outside to gather the item and say thank you into the dark. The person often ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: A movie Christmas
By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2018
With all of the available technology today, it is very easy to binge on watching Christmas movies. In fact, some channels are bragging about how many new Christmas movies they will air this year. It doesn’t take long to realize that the template for each is basically the same. 1. Unhappiness — Most of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: How Santa is reducing his risk of injury this season
By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2018
Greetings from the North Pole. As I have a lot of work to do in a short time and I’m getting a little older, I need to be extra careful to stay safe and injury free. I was pleased to recently learn about Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) Smart Risk messages and ways I can reduce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MHC education students raise more than $2,100 for men’s health
By Medicine Hat News on December 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Education students at Medicine Hat College easily surpassed their goal of $1,000 for men’s health during a November fundraiser around the school. That goal was more than doubled, as at last count, $2,131 had been raised. Donations are still being welcomed. Members of the cohort hung posters around their practicum schools and ... Read More »
2 responses‘Longest Night’ service will help bring joy to those ‘in the midst of suffering’
By Medicine Hat News on December 12th, 2018
Medicine Hat News St. John’s Presbyterian Church and Unity Lutheran are joining forces to hold the “Longest Night” service on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. The service will be held at St. John’s, 504 Second Street S.E. A press release says people are “invited to gather with us as we look to Scripture for hope ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Regular exercise can relieve symptoms of chronic conditions
By Medicine Hat News on December 11th, 2018
There is one drug that can be free, safe and readily accessible. It is called exercise. Every person should be encouraged to take this drug to be happy and healthy. That is the message in an article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (Prescribing exercise interventions for patients with chronic conditions, CMAJApril 19 2016) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Dec. 10-16
By Medicine Hat News on December 10th, 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!Buds and Blooms: The Christmas tree
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
For millions of homes worldwide the Christmas tree is a tradition that owes its popularity in part to a popular British queen. Back in the day so many ways of decorating from nuts, berries, apples, popcorn and then electricity brought about lights. Making the Christmas tree glow in clear or multi coloured lights for days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: Year-end tax planning tips
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
As the year-end approaches your thoughts may be somewhere other than taxes. To be fair, perhaps tax planning doesn’t rank that high on your list of priorities; but changes in provincial and federal governments have also changed tax policies that may affect you. By taking a few minutes to review your financial affairs before the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Spread God’s peace and love this Christmas season
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
As the song says, “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” For many, tomorrow marks the second Sunday of Advent where the “Bethlehem Candle” will be lit to symbolize faith, reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem certainly required faith. A young girl, which church tradition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!An evening of choirs and carols on Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on December 8th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Choirs and musicians from across the city and Redcliff will come together for Carolfest this weekend. The Sunday, 7 p.m. performance will feature choirs from St. John’s Presbyterian, Unity and Victory Lutheran, Gordon Memorial and Fifth Avenue Memorial United and the Veiner Centre. The TarTones, Ella Hoffarth, Josie Hoffarth, Expandable Brass, Murray ... Read More »
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