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Mental Health Matters: Working together to prevent suicide
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
Suicide impacts everyone. We often think that it won’t happen to someone we know, and definitely not to ourselves. We need to pay attention to the fact that anyone could be at risk of suicide. Even someone close to us. We all struggle and have moments of pain but how do we know when someone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Popsicle sticks and kinetic and potential energy
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
I hope everyone has settled back into their school routine this past week. Many of us are probably in agreement that it was a bit hectic, but we survived! As we start a new week, I am busy preparing for Science Literacy Week that is fast approaching and starting on Sept. 17. We have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Web readership stats, books on presidents, and Rattlers golf
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
Reviewing Medicine Hat News website statistics is always interesting, and it proves (once again, unfortunately) that sex and crime sells. In March, the most-viewed story on our website was headlined “Man gets two years for using granddaughter for child porn.” It had more than 9,000 hits. The same month, a great local success story headlined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Riverside Book Club
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2018
In an era of technology and ebooks, it’s refreshing to hear of a genteel tradition that still continues in our community. In the 1920s, a group of women in Riverside “were seeking to expand their intellectual horizons beyond homes and children” and so, on Sept. 19, 1928, “The Book Club” held its first meeting at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Head back to school with a healthy smile
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2018
Start school off right this year, with a healthy smile! Tooth decay leads to around 19,000 children in Canada being put under general anesthetic in Canada. This does not include the many hours that are missed from school and spent in emergency rooms. In most cases, tooth decay is preventable! Taking your children to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Inter-generational fun
By Medicine Hat News on September 7th, 2018
I had such a wonderful long weekend! My grandson, Justin, who is 19 years old, called and asked if he could come for a visit. He had recently been promoted at work to a management position and got a raise, so he was financially able and excited to make the trip from Saskatoon to Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Food wastage is costing Canadians millions of dollars
By Medicine Hat News on September 4th, 2018
More than $31 billion worth offood is wasted every year in Canadaand when energy, water and other resource costs are factored in the true cost could be up to three times thatmuch (CBC News, Dec 11, 2014). TheCanadian Food Inspection Agencyproduces aGuide to Food Labeling and Advertising that sets out a “Durable Life Date.” The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Is it important to believe in God?
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2018
Given that it is socially awkward to talk about religion, we don’t often tell others exactly what we believe about God. Because of this we don’t really know what people believe and what they don’t. Yet we understand that most of us believe in some sort of God. At least that is what many surveys ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: The process of selling your business — Part 1
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2018
If you are not planning to transfer your business to family members or working with your employees to structure a sale to them, one of your options for business succession may be to sell your business to a third party. This column will explore some of the steps involved in the sale process should you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Sept. 3-9
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2018
(Editor’s note: Some notices marked for the Strathcona Centre may now be at the Veiner Centre. Please check with the organizers.) Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Labour Day long weekend. Check with the club. MONDAY — Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Erupting soap
By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2018
It is the last long weekend of summer and before many of us have to return to work and school! I know how hard it is going to be to get out of bed at the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday. The students are surely going to feel it as well. This week, ... Read More »
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