Local Life
Seven uses for fallen leaves
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018
Metro Editorial By the time autumn hits full swing, many trees will have shed their leaves for the season, and the last vestiges of red, yellow and orange magic will have faded to brown. Raking, blowing and collecting leaves becomes the primary chores of lawn and yard maintenance, and presents most homeowners with large piles ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance Understood: Life happens
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018
As a child my mother taught me a saying that is meant to go between two people. It goes like this; “what’s life, a magazine, where do you get it, a newsstand on the corner, how much, two bits, I’ve only got a nickel, that’s tough, what’s tough, life, what’s life?” From here the saying ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs:Joint ownership between parents and children: What’s the intention?
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018
Lawyers are often faced with common questions from clients: — “If I add my child as a joint owner to my asset, can I avoid probate of my estate?” — “As I get older I may need help paying my bills. Will it help if I add my child as an owner to my bank ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals go big, very big, with pumpkin
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018
Medicine Hat News It’s the great, great, big pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Rod Schmidt and Gavin Munci have gone big this year, growing a pumpkin that tips the scales at 449 pounds. That far outweighs last year’s efforts when they grew one that topped out at a paltry 79 pounds. Schmidt says this year’s giant gourd, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: No milk today!
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2018
In 1909, brothers James and Thomas Carlyle established a dairy in Calgary. Experienced dairy businessmen, the Carlyles had come to Alberta from Dunbar, Ont. In 1913, the brothers set up a branch in Medicine Hat named the Carlyle Creamery Co. Ltd. The Medicine Hat branch opened for business on Feb. 11, 1914 in a small, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Build strength and balance to prevent a fall
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2018
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older adults. Our bodies naturally change with age which affects how we feel, move, and behave. The older we get, the greater the risk of falling. There’s no doubt falls can have devastating consequences such as injury, chronic pain and a reduced quality of life, but by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Protect your reputation
By Medicine Hat News on October 19th, 2018
You can spend a whole lifetime building a good reputation and then lose it in a matter of minutes! And often the things that lead to ruin are things that we never, ever thought others would find out about. Secrets usually don’t remain secrets long-term. The dysfunctional things that we think we can hide usually ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daffodil Project aiming for 40,000 more bulbs
By Gillian Slade on October 17th, 2018
Medicine Hat News A total of 22,000 daffodil bulbs have now been put to rest in the ground until spring but The Daffodil Project is already working on achieving its goal for next season. Organizers say the aim is to raise enough money in the next seven months to buy 40,000 bulbs. The Daffodil Project ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Infertility in men is on the rise
By Medicine Hat News on October 16th, 2018
Not being able to conceive a child can be stressful. Male infertility refers to a male’s inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. Male infertility is commonly due to deficiencies in the semen. In Canada, about 16 per cent of couples struggle with infertility — a figure that has doubled since the 1980s. Men ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Oct 15-21
By Medicine Hat News on October 15th, 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!Praxis: Walking on eggs
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2018
If you are reading this column, once you are finished, I hope that you will join us for our 27th annual Family Science Olympics at Medicine Hat College today! It is going to be a great day full of hands-on science experiments that you will not want to miss. This week, I thought I would ... Read More »
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