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All Psyched Up: Whatever happened to the heroes?
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2018
When I grew up, heroes were important! Sometimes the hero would be someone from the movies or television who would protect the vulnerable or accomplish what we thought was the impossible. Sometimes our hero would be a sports figure who broke Olympic records, climbed the highest mountain or won championships. Heroes were people who inspired ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Kids plus steps plus sweat equals healthier brains
By Medicine Hat News on August 31st, 2018
Research shows that the more physically active kids are the better they will do in school, according to the new ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. In light of this research, ParticipACTION has issued an expert statement on physical activity and brain health in children and youth. Here is the expert ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors News and Views for September
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 2018
What is DILLS? DILLS (Drop In Life-long Learning Series) are workshops and sessions offered at the Veiner Centre for seniors. At a DILLS session you can expect to learn about various topics that are focused on and relevant to seniors. In the past, DILLS participants have learned about such topics as: conflict resolution, grief and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club results for July
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 2018
July 3rd Howell 1. Lloyd Fowlie & Tad Minor 2. Marnie Burry and Dennis Pius 3. Doreen Dennis and LaVerne Noble 4. Lorena Kelly and Margaret Burrows July 5 Howell 1. Doreen Dennis and Lorena Kelly 2. James Noble and LaVerne Noble 3. Maggie Burrows and Marnie Burry July 10 Howell 1. Doreen Dennis and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Center Contract Bridge Club July results
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 2018
July 4 1. Laraine Paybe 2. Lois Howes 3. Les Payne 4. Bert Howes July 9 1. Bert Howes 2. Lynne Windjack 3. Lynn Carter 4. Gertie Mondor 5. Laraine Payne July 11 1. Bruce Perrin 2. Stan Biffard 3. Bert Howes 4. Lynn Carter July 16 1. Bruce Perrin 2. Lois Howes 3. Bert ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Aug. 27-Sept. 2
By Medicine Hat News on August 27th, 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!Learn to downsize before a move
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2018
Metro Editorial Aging men and women often take inventory of their lives in an effort to focus on activities or lifestyle changes that can ensure happy retirements. In North America, there are millions of baby boomers — those people born between 1946 to 1964. With the youngest of the boomers in their mid-50s and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Marshall Terrace a legacy of Hat’s first mayor
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2018
Medicine Hat is lucky to have a very intact early example of a terrace house, which is rare in Alberta. A precursor to apartment blocks, terrace houses were an inventive way to meet the growing demand for housing during Medicine Hat’s Edwardian economic boom. A terrace house is a medium density housing style that goes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Experiencing Jesus, thanks to others’ love and selflessness
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2018
Imagine four friends who loved you enough to lift you up, and physically carry you, who knows how many blocks, to get to where you need to be to receive breakthrough and healing in your life. Now imagine those same four friends, unable to get you there by normal methods, lift you on top of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance Understood: Switching campgrounds
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2018
Have you been camping this summer? I have fond memories of camping as a child. Last week, I went camping with my family in Montana. We had booked a spot two sites away from our friends that also have a young family. There would be a total of seven kids so the proximity to each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Show cover a tribute to Pte. Robertson
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2018
A stamp show cover is simply an envelope that has been enhanced by photos and script to commemorate a particular philatelic (stamp) exhibition or show. Stamp show covers have a broad selection of topics and provide quite a unique theme for a collection. The Medicine Hat Coin & Stamp Club has, with the assistance of ... Read More »
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