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All Psyched Up: Are you a nag?
By Medicine Hat News on February 2nd, 2018
So many times people become upset because they are continually telling someone what should be done without results. They nag and nag about the issue but nothing changes. Then they try to recruit others to join the game of trying to motivate through repeated conversation. Over time, the talk has the same power as Charlie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Jan. 29-Feb. 4
By Medicine Hat News on January 29th, 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: Kinetic energy, potential energy and the ‘magic can’
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2018
I really enjoy doing science projects that make people think! The puzzled looks on the face of the students I see continually drives me to find more and more of these unique projects to get them thinking. This week, I thought I would share one with all of you to keep you wondering, ‘how did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Trade dollars
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2018
This month I’m going to write about “trade dollars” or “municipal trade dollars.” These coins were produced by different cities or municipalities throughout Canada. The coin was sponsored by a local authority and given a value in a limited area and time frame. It was used as money until the expiry date with all merchants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: True wisdom
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2018
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who practise it have a good understanding, His praise endures forever! — Psalm 111:10 ESV The first foreign language I ever tried to learn is German. Most of my older relatives on my father’s side could speak it fluently, and I always wanted to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Where do you spend your time?
By Medicine Hat News on January 26th, 2018
There are three places where you can live your life: 1. In the past — People who have regrets and are “stuck” thinking about things that cannot be corrected often experience depression. Some therapists believe that anger turned inward becomes depression. So, when you combine past hurts with anger but pretend that everything is OK ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Literacy Day celebrated Saturday at Police Point Park with StoryWalk
By Medicine Hat News on January 26th, 2018
Medicine Hat News To celebrate Family Literacy Day, a new StoryWalk will be held at Police Point Park Saturday, running from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Special guests will be on hand, and offered will be a variety of activities, snacks and prizes. The party is sponsored by the Medicine Hat Public Library, L.E.A.R.N. and hosted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Home Visitation Services available for families
By Medicine Hat News on January 26th, 2018
Families are often busy and raising children can sometimes be challenging. Parents might feel overwhelmed by busy schedules, feeling they are not spending enough time with their children and wondering if their children are doing OK. Throughout all of South Zone in Alberta we have several Home Visitation/Support Programs that might be able to assist. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retiring ‘solo’ expected to be a financial challenge for many
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2018
CNW TORONTO Life expectancy in Canada has greatly increased, leaving many Canadians at-risk of outliving their retirement savings. According to TD’s Retiring Solo survey, nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadians 40 years of age or older planning to retire solo share this concern — many fearful of rising daily living expenses (63 per cent), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Five things to know about take-home naloxone
By Medicine Hat News on January 23rd, 2018
“Nothing is impossible; the word itself says, ‘I’m possible!'” – Audrey Hepburn Naloxone is a life-saving medication when used after opioid overdose. In March 2016, the Canadian government made the antidote available without prescription. There are three kinds of opioid drugs. These are synthetic opioids (example fentanyl), semi-synthetic opioids (oxycodone, heroin), andnatural opioids (opium, morphine, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Jan. 22-28
By Meaghan Baxter on January 22nd, 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 »
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