Local Life
Praxis: Tough paper
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
I can hardly believe that today is Praxis’ 26th annual Family Science Olympics. Trust me, I have been pulling this event together for a number of years now and I have to say it is my absolute favourite time of the year. There is nothing more exciting than seeing families participate in the hands on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Do you move slower? Growing your estate without undue market risk and taxes
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
I have always loved playing sports. One of my skills was speed. However, over the years I have noticed that I am less willing to expend so much energy when playing games. I want to be able to wake up the next day without pain. Bottom line is that I am getting slower. This made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Grandfather’s craftsmanship, a Stacey home
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
Hugh Stacey of Edmonton was amazed when he recently learned of the homes built here by his grandfather John Stacey during the years before the Great War. He knew of him only as a “builder from Medicine Hat” when a chance encounter with Heritage Resources Committee member Sally Sehn triggered a tour of Stacey houses. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Reflecting on shame, judgment over compassion
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
Heat. It rushes into my face in a bloom of colour and sweat, sinking rapidly down through my throat to condense into a tense knot in my stomach. I want to put my hair up because my neck is suddenly uncomfortably warm. The knot in my stomach spreads and I feel it in my jaw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food is medicine where malnutrition and frailty are concerned
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
Heather Keller and Leah Gramlich “You are what you eat,” or so the saying goes.We use this axiom in our developed country, where obesity is often top of mind, to remind ourselves that overeating will lead to a less healthy physique. However, this saying is also true for undereating or malnutrition — and that happens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Health benefits of volunteering in your community
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
Philanthropy [fi-lan-thruh-pee] — selfless concern for human welfare and advancement, usually in the form of donation of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment, and by socially useful generosity The act of volunteering has its obvious benefit to society — working collectively towards a shared goal or task that will make a community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Fall fun with children can include cleaning, baking
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2017
Fall is upon us, giving us new opportunities to have fun and get active indoors and outdoors with our children without the hot temperatures of summer. October is a month when the leaves on the trees are changing colours and little by little start falling off. This makes for great opportunities playing in the leaves. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Positive attitudes
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2017
Most people know Dick Van Dyke because of his movie and television roles. He is likely best known for his roles in “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” movies where he delighted audiences with his singing and dancing. From his 1940s beginnings as a DJ, Van Dyke has won the hearts of others, never ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buffalo herds decimation ‘environmental catastrophe’
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A presentation on the decimation of the buffalo herds of the North American Plains will be held Oct. 18 at Medicine Hat College, starting at 7 p.m. Preceding the presentation, in Room F156 at the college, will be a brief SouthEast Alberta Archeological Society meeting. In a press release, the SEAAS says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Is laughter the best medicine for you?
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2017
When was the last time you laughed? Family caregiving is stressful and finding ways to cope with the ups and downs can take you on a wild journey of doctors, nurses, and medications and you might end up deciding it’s just easier to think your stress can wait. What if you could relieve your stress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cenovus Thanks & Giving brings turkey and trimmings
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Local staff of Cenovus Energy Inc. delivered a turkey dinner with all the trimmings to the Rolling Hills Seniors Drop in Centre Oct. 4 and helped pack emergency food hampers for families in need at the Medicine Hat Food Bank as part of the company’s annual Thanks & Giving campaign. It’s the ... Read More »
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