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Praxis: The secret life of seeds and how they can travel
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
The weather seems to be holding and we are experiencing a great September. As the first weekend of fall is here, it appears as if it is going to be absolutely gorgeous for us. I am going to suggest that we make the most of it, as all of you know, it likely is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall Festival Sunday at P.P. Park
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat is bursting with activities for Alberta Culture Days and one of Saturday’s activities is a powwow at the Saamis Tepee. On Sunday, the celebration moves to Police Point Park for the annual Fall Festival. The festival will have activities starting at 11 a.m.There will be fiddling and dancing and cooking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Spud the Rig
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
The dilapidated pile of wood and metal sitting in front of the Medicine Hat Brick and Tile manufacturing building is actually a cable tool drilling (“spudder”) rig making a return visit. Collector Gino Iannattone, with the help of Don Lefever, rescued the old rig in August 2000 with a crane and a flatbed from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Coin and stamp show today at Higdon Hall
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
The fall coin and stamp show is today at Higdon Hall, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be collector coins (which are coins that are specially cased) on display. Some of these examples would be the $3 Square beaver coin, glow in the dark 25-cent coin, dinosaur coin, bird series coins, Superman coins, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pecha Kucha Saturday at I-XL
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Brick and Tile plant (formerly I-XL brick plant, just east of Medalta) will be the site Saturday of Volume 15 of Pecha Kucha, held in conjunction with the Filthy Hands Festival. The audio-visual presentations from eight people — a little less than seven minutes per presenter — starts at 6 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Antiques, collectibles show alongside gun and hobby show at Cypress Centre Saturday and Sunday
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The 15th annual Medicine Hat antiques and collectibles show and sale will run this weekend at the Cypress Centre alongside the 10th annual gun and hobby show and sale. More than 300 tables and booths will be set up, with vendors from all western provinces showing their wares. Doors are open Saturday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Take the stress out of learning
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2017
When I travelled to California for my doctoral convocation I was surprised to be asked this question by the Registrar of the University. “How did you complete this program in only two years?” My reply was “I thought it was a two-year program.” He answered “It is but nobody has finished in two years even ... Read More »
1 responseViva Vitality: You can be a wellness hero
By Medicine Hat News on September 29th, 2017
Fall can be a really busy time, as we get back in the groove of things. It’s time to get back into routine and refocus on the things that are important to us. It can be really hard to fit it all in. I know for me, work gets very busy in the fall. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seniors News and Views for October
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2017
Strathcona Centre will be closed Oct. 9 for Thanksgiving. Enjoy your holiday! The Victoria Show Victoria is a play combining dance, theatre and video. It succeeds in being both touching and hilarious — a rare feat! Dulcinea Langfelder plays Victoria, a sensual and funny woman who gets by on the small triumphs of everyday life. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Genealogical society hosting open house
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat & District Genealogical Society is opening its doors to the public this weekend. The group is hosting an open house from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday at its office at 974 13th St. S.W. A notice from the society says searching out one’s unique heritage is one of the fastest-growing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Sept. 25-Oct. 1
By Medicine Hat News on September 25th, 2017
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 »
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