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Mental Health Matters: Plenty of help available for victims of elder abuse in Southeast Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
Oct. 1 is recognized in Canada each year as National Seniors Day and by the United Nations as International Day of Older Persons. Why? To recognize the significant contributions older persons have made in our communities, country and worldwide and to recognize issues older persons are experiencing. One of these issues is elder abuse. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shoeboxes of goodies from Operation Christmas Child go to help the world’s neediest children
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Operation Christmas Child, featuring shoebox gifts for the less fortunate around the world, is under way. National Collection Week, when everyone’s boxes are to be at various collection centres, is Nov. 12-18. There are two drop-off locations in Medicine Hat — First Assembly of God Church, 395 Ninth St. S.E. and Hillcrest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rock, gem show this weekend at Clarion
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Silver Cove, an Alberta-based family-owned business dedicated to the world of gems, minerals, srystals is staging a gem show at the Clarion Hotel this weekend. The show started Thursday and runs today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a huge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Exploding pumpkin faces
By Medicine Hat News on October 27th, 2018
With the tremendous weather we have been having this week, it is hard to believe that Halloween is just days away now. I hope all of the ghosts and goblins out there have their costumes ready! I cannot wait to see all of them. If you are having a party of your own, Halloween is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions, first responders team up to brighten Halloween for kids
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Lions Club of Medicine Hat has joined forces with the city’s first responders to try to make it a happy Halloween for area youth. The two groups got together recently to pack up to 400 goodie bags, which will be handed out to any children first responders meet during the Halloween ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Jumpstart, coaches group want to keep girls in sport
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2018
Canadian Tire Jumpstart charities in partnership with the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport (CAAWS) (www.caaws.ca) and the Coaching Association of Canada (www.coach.ca) have developed an online learning resource called Keeping Girls in Sport. Keeping Girls in Sport is an online resource that teaches coaches and youth activity leaders how to create ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Ways to improve your financial well-being
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2018
Credit and debit cards can be deceptive. So many people are upset when the bank and credit card statements arrive, and they have to face reality involving how much they have spent and what they owe. In contrast, if you are paying cash for things, it is easier to understand how you are doing financially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas movie event at Canalta Centre will support Santa Claus Fund
By Medicine Hat News on October 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Cash and new toy donations will be accepted in support of the Medicine Hat News Santa Claus Fund during a Christmas movie event Dec. 16 at Canalta Centre. The late Sunday afternoon/evening event, sponsored by Kal Tire, features one of the best Christmas movies ever filmed, Elf, starring Will Ferrell as Buddy. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Oct. 22-28
By Medicine Hat News on October 22nd, 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!Child Care Chatter: I am not your child’s babysitter
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018
If your child is in a child care program, they are interacting with early childhood educators, not babysitters. A babysitter is a 14-year-old girl or boy who comes to your house on a Saturday night so you can go out and have date night. She sits on the couch and eats chips while your child ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Starch testing
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018
It is that time of the year, I need to get out and dig my potatoes from the garden. Despite the weather, it appears that this was a great year to grow potatoes as there is an abundance out in the garden! In order to help use up some of these potatoes, I thought I ... Read More »
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