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Praxis: Here’s the dirt on coming clean

By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2018

I do not know about you, but it seems like I can never get caught up on the laundry these days! Perhaps one of the issues I am facing is that my new laundry detergent is not working as well as I had hoped. Of course, this allowed me to stop and think for a ... Read More »

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All Psyched Up: Are you truly free?

By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2018

The Oxford Living Dictionary defines freedom as: “The state of not being imprisoned or enslaved.” As we near Remembrance Day we often think about military members who risked their own lives with threats of being imprisoned, enslaved or worse so that we could experience freedom from foreign domination or despotic governments. Most return from their ... Read More »

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Second World War veteran reflects on War Amps 100 years of ‘Amputees Helping Amputees’

By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2018

Submitted by Canadian War Amps On Nov. 11, Second World War veteran Charlie Jefferson will not only be thinking of all those who have served and continue to serve on behalf of Canada, he will also be reflecting on the 100th anniversary of The War Amps, an organization which has supported him and generations of ... Read More »

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Time to remember service, sacrifices

By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2018

Remembrance Day is a time to pause and remember the sacrifices made by Canada’s men and women in uniform. In 2018, Canada will mark the 65th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, the 10th anniversary of National Peacekeepers’ Day and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice. The service and sacrifices of Canadian Armed Forces members ... Read More »

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Viva Vitality: Stress and tobacco: The frightening duo

By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2018

It is not uncommon for individuals who use tobacco to describe their use as being attributed to stress. Stress can also be a main reason for individuals to be apprehensive about quitting their tobacco use, yet many tobacco users comment that their tobacco use makes them stressed. Quite the back and forth, right? Why do ... Read More »

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Ten speakers to take part in Pecha Kucha Vol. 20 Friday

By Medicine Hat News on November 7th, 2018

Medicine Hat News The 20th edition of the Medicine Hat Pecha Kucha night is happening Friday at the Eresman Theatre at Medicine Hat College. If you’re looking for something interesting, community building, and inexpensive, come to the college theatre to hear 10 speakers, each talking about something he or she is passionate about. This edition ... Read More »

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Clubs Calendar Nov. 5-11

By Medicine Hat News on November 5th, 2018

Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Remembrance Day 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 ... Read More »

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Lighting is a key component of curb appeal

By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2018

Metro Editorial Curb appeal can affect prospective buyers’ perception of a home. When addressing curb appeal, homeowners may be inclined to focus on features that are easily seen from the street during the day. But what can a homeowner do to improve on his or her home’s nighttime aesthetic? Outdoor lighting is one aspect of ... Read More »

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Mental Health Matters: Marijuana and mental health

By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2018

The recent legalization of marijuana has spiked the interest of many Albertans, and has become a popular topic of discussion within the media. Much of the information available through media has represented the rules and regulations of cannabis consumption, but has missed out on the mental health side effects. According to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor ... Read More »

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Shopping opportunity today at Meadow Ridge

By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2018

Medicine Hat News Meadow Ridge Seniors Village wants you to do some Christmas shopping today. A Silver Snowflake Christmas Mall will take place at the residence, at 259 Park Meadows Dr., from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Personalized Christmas items, fudge, toys, tea, baked goods and books are just some of the items vendors will ... Read More »

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Heritage in the Hat: The Citadel of the Hat

By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2018

A citadel, which comes from French and means “little city,” is normally the strongest point in defence fortifications. Think Citadel Hill in Halifax or La Citadelle de Quebec. Medicine Hat had its own citadel, although it served a different purpose. The Salvation Army Citadel was prominently located on the corner of South Railway Street and ... Read More »

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