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Financial Focus: The benefits of going global
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2018
The U.S. market was one of the best performing markets last year, and Canadian stocks lagged on a global basis. Global diversification is one of the “golden rules” when it comes to investing. With Canadian investors’ bias towards Canadian stocks, many investors that did not have exposure outside of Canada missed a significant year of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Smith’s Riverside Heritage
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2018
In 1912, retired school teacher Abram Smith had a new home and stable built in a brand-new Riverside subdivision known as Altawana. The new subdivision became available as a real estate district after the opening of Finlay Bridge in 1908. Smith’s house was one of the first to be built in the new subdivision, once ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The answer to fear and suffering
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2018
I’ve been thinking about suffering, it being Lent and all when we have the opportunity to accompany Jesus on His road towards the cross. Often this includes sharing in “suffering” in some form — voluntarily through fasting for instance. Or, choosing to accept non-voluntary forms of “suffering”(like an illness) as a way to share in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Purple cabbage isn’t just for eating
By Medicine Hat News on March 3rd, 2018
It was a great week being able to attend the South Eastern Alberta Teacher’s Convention and reconnect with colleagues and teachers I have not had the opportunity to chat with for quite some time. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and catch up and sign out some of the amazing resources we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Wearing a pink shirt Feb. 28 a small gesture that makes a big difference
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2018
Pink Shirt Day is a day to celebrate and bring awareness to healthy relationships and to prevent bullying, within our schools, our homes, and our communities. The idea of a pink shirt came from two incredible Nova Scotia high school students in 2007, who witnessed another student being bullied because he was wearing a pink ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Expect the unexpected and don’t let it get you down
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2018
Just when you think that you have everything under control, the unexpected happens. This week I placed an order for office supplies but my credit card was denied. How surprising to find out that someone was using the number in Germany and Italy! So, here I am again waiting for a new credit card to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPCA issues challenge to help bunnies
By Medicine Hat News on March 2nd, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat SPCA has issued a challenge and hopes you will hop to it. The Some Bunny Needs You Challenge asks locals to first donate to the bunnies at the SPCA, offering food pellets, wood pellets, timothy hay or grocery store gift cards as suggested donations. When donating take a photo, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Feb. 26-March 4
By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 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!Sleep loss can affect memory in seniors
By Medicine Hat News on February 26th, 2018
Metro Editorial Poor sleep can leave people feeling groggy, disoriented, depressed, and not up for facing the day. And now there’s new evidence that insomnia can contribute to memory loss and forgetfulness among the elderly. A study — the first of its kind — unveiled a new link between lack of sleep and memory loss. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: Air cleaning houseplants
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2018
Here we are in the middle of February and with the weather being quite wonderful it is making us all get a little itchy for spring. We can’t really do much about it just yet but while being stuck inside our houses for a while yet, we could add a few house plants which will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Jumping to a scientific conclusion
By Medicine Hat News on February 24th, 2018
Well, do I have a story to share with all of you, my closest friends! As I look back today, I am not sure why, but I was recently “convinced” to take an extended long weekend and hit the slopes. Let’s be honest, I am not as young as I used to be (which I ... Read More »
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