By Medicine Hat News on September 1st, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Wirzba family, which operates the Tim Hortons restaurants in Medicine Hat, is celebrating 25 years in the Gas City this weekend. “The opportunity to support various community groups and events is rewarding,” said Marlies Wirzba, owner and operator of EIWM Holdings. “We enjoy serving our community and empowering local initiatives.” EIWM ... Read More »
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The start of the school year is such an exciting time! There are many ‘firsts’ for children and lots of new opportunities. Unfortunately, for some children and teens, there is one ‘first’ that many are entirely unprepared for. It is the pressure to try ‘vaping’ with a device called a vape, also known as e-cigarettes, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Kerri Sandford on August 28th, 2017
NewsCanada When most of us think about retirement, spending more time with family, finding new hobbies and travelling the world are often top of mind. But while retirement can be a wonderful chapter, getting there isn’t always easy. A recent survey found 55 per cent of Canadians either believe they aren’t financially on track to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on August 26th, 2017
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is excited to host a new support group in Medicine Hat. Caregivers Connections: Finding Balance is a drop-in support group for parents and/or caregivers for individuals with mental health concerns. This new support group is the first of its kind in Medicine Hat and has specific approaches to support those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on August 26th, 2017
We have some members of the Medicine Hat Coin and Stamp Club providing rough evaluations of stamp collections. As collectors and not professionals but with many years of working with stamps we have a fair idea of the values for many collections. The question is always “What is my collection worth?” The answer is how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2017
As summer comes to an end and people are starting to arrive home from vacation, back to school becomes a major topic of discussion. With that in mind, it is important to talk to your children about bike safety as they may be riding to school. Bike safety is a significant issue as Statistics Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2017
When one door closes, another opens. It is the end of summer and we need to say goodbye to the scorching hot days, flexible schedules and having school-aged children with us round the clock. Yes, it is time to prepare for fall. That means so many things: 1. Reflect — The summer likely provided some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on August 25th, 2017
You know that Leonard Cohen quote, “There is a crack in everything, that is how the light gets in”? Let’s just say that Medalta literally glows from within because there are so many cracks! We agree with Cohen that our cracks do indeed make us better. This is one of the lessons we have learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on August 22nd, 2017
Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by physical changes in the brain. There are at least 10 different types of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and accounts for an estimated 60 to 80 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on August 21st, 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 »
Be the first to comment!By Medicine Hat News on August 19th, 2017
If you are able to get away this weekend and head south to our neighbours, make sure you take time to view the solar eclipse on Aug. 21. This solar eclipse is being called “The Great American Eclipse” as it can be viewed in totality from certain areas in the United States of America. You ... Read More »
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