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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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Seed science
By Medicine Hat News on March 17th, 2018
With the warmer weather this week, I am hopeful that spring is not far away. As the days begin to feel longer with more sunlight I begin to think about my garden and what I should grow in it. Unfortunately, it is still much too cold out to start gardening outside, but in order to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Child Care Chatter: Choosing quality care
By Medicine Hat News on March 17th, 2018
What are the hallmarks of quality early childhood environments? The first one is the early childhood educator themselves. You want to see caregivers that are loving and responsive. Educators who spend time cuddling, talking to and really listening to your child are the best! It is so important that they are truly interested in learning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Faith in the Flats
By Medicine Hat News on March 17th, 2018
Soon after Medicine Hat was established in 1883, Presbyterians, Methodists, Anglicans and Roman Catholics all established churches in the downtown core of Medicine Hat. The Baptist Church was built just across the tracks at the corner of Third St. and Maple Avenue in 1890. By the early 1900s, employment was booming at the CPR, warehouses ... Read More »
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