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Experiencing Jesus, thanks to others’ love and selflessness
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2018
Imagine four friends who loved you enough to lift you up, and physically carry you, who knows how many blocks, to get to where you need to be to receive breakthrough and healing in your life. Now imagine those same four friends, unable to get you there by normal methods, lift you on top of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance Understood: Switching campgrounds
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2018
Have you been camping this summer? I have fond memories of camping as a child. Last week, I went camping with my family in Montana. We had booked a spot two sites away from our friends that also have a young family. There would be a total of seven kids so the proximity to each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Show cover a tribute to Pte. Robertson
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2018
A stamp show cover is simply an envelope that has been enhanced by photos and script to commemorate a particular philatelic (stamp) exhibition or show. Stamp show covers have a broad selection of topics and provide quite a unique theme for a collection. The Medicine Hat Coin & Stamp Club has, with the assistance of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Fireproof balloons
By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2018
Well, the time has come, and someone has to say it: It is back to school time! Oh my am I excited to begin a fresh new school year. One of the things that I love to share with all of my colleagues at this time are some exciting back to school experiments. I think ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Home sweet home
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2018
I remember when my father-in law would say that he kissed the step when he returned home from a holiday. Well I didn’t do that this month but after returning from two trips in a matter of weeks I felt good to get back to my condo. Most of us know the expression “There’s no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: How to know when tech addiction has crossed the line
By Medicine Hat News on August 24th, 2018
Have you ever noticed your child’s mood takes a nose dive after too much screen time or video gaming? Have you noticed your child often complains of boredom and struggles to come up with other things to do besides videogames and screens? Have you ever noticed yourself or your child get fidgety, anxious, or irritable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Seniors with hip fractures need early surgery
By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 2018
This month marks 20 years of writing this column. My thanks to the present and previous editors of the Medicine Hat News and of course the readers. Without readers there is no column. I thank you all. Today, I want to discuss about a very debilitating problem amongst seniors. This is about seniors with hip ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Aug. 20-26
By Medicine Hat News on August 20th, 2018
(Editor’s note: Some notices marked for the Strathcona Centre may now be at the Veiner Centre. Please check with the organizers.) 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., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: Planning strategies for couples
By Medicine Hat News on August 18th, 2018
Summer is usually the time of year for weddings and couples in a long-term relationship or considering one now need to be more aware than ever of the financial and legal ramifications of a love that lasts and, equally, where it may not. Whether due to the increasing tendency to marry at an older age, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: Straight from the heart: Organ donation and personal directives
By Medicine Hat News on August 18th, 2018
In light of recent events, there has been a noted increase in the number of Albertans who are interested in having their organs donated to benefit others. You likely seen (or have) the small heart symbol on your driver’s license that says “donor” underneath it. This is an acknowledgement the operator has completed the online ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Writing-on-Stone a sacred place to leave a mark on us
By Medicine Hat News on August 18th, 2018
We camped at Writing-on-Stone last month after being told by numerous people what a wonderful place it is — and we were not disappointed. The camping was great, the weather was hot and the setting in the badlands was stunning. One of the mornings we took the guided tour to see the rock art in ... Read More »
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