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Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) revisited by local microbiologist
By Medicine Hat News on February 23rd, 2018
Submitted by Dr. John Cherwonogrodzky In the early 1990s, Dr. John Cherwonogrodzky, a microbiologist at DRDC-Suffield Research Centre, was asked by the military to test soils from the Persian Gulf. There were hardly any bacteria, but there were a lot of fungi. Also, when supplies were returned from this area, Cherwonogrodzky noticed that the packaging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most popular ethnic cuisines in North America
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2018
Metro What constitutes “ethnic” food differs from person to person. Someone of Italian descent may dine regularly on garlic-infused pasta dishes, while a person from another area of the world may find such foods exotic. In the cultural melting pot of North America, various cuisines representing countries that span the globe are within arm’s length ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carbon monoxide in your home is a silent killer
By Medicine Hat News on February 20th, 2018
A 12-year-old boy has diedafter high levels of carbon monoxide were detected at anAirdrie, Alta.,apartment complex earlier this month. Sometime ago provincial politicians in Ontariopassed a bill named after a family of four who died in 2008 from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in their Woodstock, Ont., home. These are just two examples. According to Statistics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!021918-clubs calendar
By Medicine Hat News on February 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!Buds and Blooms: Start thinking of spring and plan your growing season
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
It is so cold and miserable outside, especially this past Monday, but it is time to turn your thoughts to spring and start planning your growing season. Many of the following reasons might entice you to grow your own vegetable garden: exercise; pride in your accomplishment; organic guarantee; to teach your children; quality and flavour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Catching snowflakes
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
I can hardly believe the weather we are having in February. Please do not hate me, but I am quite enjoying all of the snow we have received the past few days. It is truly beautiful out there. Today is especially beautiful as I came into the office, the gentle snowflakes were landing on my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Putting a stamp on Canada’s 150th
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
For Canada’s 150th year celebration, Canada Post has produced a series of noteworthy stamps highlighting certain events. Between 1967 and 2016, we have enjoyed accomplishments of Canadians across the country and have shown this by issuing a special set of 10 stamps. Each of these stamps tells its own story, and no matter which part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reflections: Scrabble has surprising benefits
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
“Why do we play this game?” I asked my husband for the umpteenth time. I was referring to Scrabble, and it was not going well. Despite the claims on the box, not every word is a winner. Not all Scrabble games are fun. It is definitely not fun to lose by more than 100 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!January results from duplicate bridge club
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
Jan 2 — Howell 1. Pius Denis & Marnie Burry; 2. Doreen Denis & LaVerne Noble; 3. Lloyd Fowlie & Don Borrowman Jan. 4 — Howell 1. Doreen Denis & Lorena Kelly; 2. Sumit Chatterjee & Chris Stewart; 3. John Weatherhead & Ed Keck Jan. 9 — Howell 1. Len Sharland & Adrienne Warynycia; 2. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: A voice, not a choice
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
How much input should your children have into your post-divorce parenting plan? When I first started practising family law, the conventional wisdom was that children should really know little or nothing about their parents’ divorce. It is still true that experts believe that children should not be involved in the adult details of their parents’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Medicine Hat’s local menagerie
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
Aside from the exploding deer and Canada goose population and the odd rattler, Medicine Hat has been home to some iconic animals, not all of them alive today, or ever! Arguably, the most famous animal was Nancy the Bear. This prairie grizzly cub was captured by Blackfoot hunters up on the Red Deer River in ... Read More »
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