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Heritage in the Hat: The Safe Way in the Hat

By Medicine Hat News on March 31st, 2018

Safeway, a landmark grocery chain in Medicine Hat, originated in the United States as a partnership of two independent grocers: Sam Seelig, who started in 1912 in Los Angeles and Marion Skagg, who started a store in American Falls, Idaho, in 1915. Seelig left the partnership in 1924 and there was a contest to find ... Read More »

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Musical fundraiser at St. Ambrose

By Medicine Hat News on March 31st, 2018

Medicine Hat News A Redcliff church is hosting a music collectors show and sale next weekend to raise funds for operating expenses. A music collectors show and sale will take place at St. Ambrose Church on April 7 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Organizer Fred Hauck said this week that if it has to do with ... Read More »

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By the Way: Evil and death were defeated

By Medicine Hat News on March 31st, 2018

NO NEWS GOOD FRIDAY. I have to say that the heading of the advertisement took me aback for a second. Now to be clear it was an ad noting that the Medicine Hat News will not be published on Good Friday and gave alternate dates for advertising and so on. “No news Good Friday.” That’s ... Read More »

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Clubs Calendar March 26-April 1

By Medicine Hat News on March 26th, 2018

Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Easter 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 »

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The origin of the corsage

By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2018

Metro Editorial It is commonplace for female guests of honor and those attending special events to wear floral corsages. Corsages are a popular feature at proms, graduations, weddings, and big birthday bashes and generally coordinate with gentlemen’s boutonnieres. The corsage has French origins and actually means “bodice.” “Corsage” was the common term for the top ... Read More »

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By the Way: Shouts of ‘Hosanna’ will ring Sunday

By Medicine Hat News on March 24th, 2018

This Sunday Christians remember Palm Sunday around the world churches will ring with shouts of “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.”Children will parade with Palm Leaves as we recount the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday gets its name from the fact that people believed the ... Read More »

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All Psyched Up: Early Easter blessings

By Medicine Hat News on March 23rd, 2018

We are all standing on the threshold of one of the most recognized Christian celebrations of the year. For some people, Easter is merely a long weekend. Schools, on the other hand, usually plan a week-long break for the children. For still others Easter observance spans for several weeks with specific parts including Lent, Good ... Read More »

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Viva Vitality: Make drowning prevention awareness part of your spring

By Medicine Hat News on March 23rd, 2018

As winter melts away, and spring begins to appear, we experience the spring thaw. Although spring is welcome by all Albertans, it is also the time of year when bodies of water rise, reminding us all about the risks of drowning. As a young child, I enjoyed exploring the outdoors and escaping into the never-ending ... Read More »

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Downtown Beat: Downtown is for families

By Medicine Hat News on March 20th, 2018

Two weeks ago, the question “What is there downtown that would draw a typical nuclear family to it for a Saturday afternoon. was raised?” Having spent nearly every available Saturday afternoon downtown for the last six months, I’d like to answer. Let me start by describing last Saturday afternoon, which is pretty typical for me ... Read More »

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Clubs Calendar March 19-25

By Medicine Hat News on March 19th, 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 »

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Rotary Music Festival Results for March 15-16

By Medicine Hat News on March 19th, 2018

12yrs & under and Pre-Grade 1-4 Standard are Non-Competitive March 15afternoon results PIANO Piano Solo-Classical-Grade 6 Standard — Krysa Schlenker Piano Solo-Classical-Grade 7 Standard — Angela Peter Piano Solo-Classical-Grade 8 Standard — Kaitlyn Affleck Piano Solo-Romantic-Grade 7 Standard — Angela Peter Piano Solo-Romantic-Own Choice-16yrs & under — Noah Dolter Piano Solo-Romantic-Grade 5 Standard — Spiro ... Read More »

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