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Viva Vitality: Reconciliation Lethbridge: Moving forward
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2018
This year signals the fourth anniversary since Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) concluded.The Commission arose as a result of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement and had the important task of documenting the truth of the survivors, their families and communities, and those affected by experience. The mandate of the commission was to prepare ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Travelling challenges
By Medicine Hat News on August 10th, 2018
I just arrived home from Cosa Mesa where my grandson graduated with a degree in marketing. It was quite a crew with Alexander, his parents and his other grandmother attending. No matter how good our plans were or how wonderful the events, there were some problems that just could not be avoided. For example, Alexander ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Controversy regarding the best breast cancer screening test continues
By Medicine Hat News on August 7th, 2018
Is MRI test better than mammography for early detection of breast cancer? This question applies to women who are at average risk of breast cancer. They have no personal or family history of breast cancer. The controversy over the best way to screen for breast cancer among women at average risk continues. Regular screening for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!080618-clubs calendar
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2018
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the August long weekend. Check with the club. 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: What if the whole world lived according to God’s holy law?
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2018
It’s wedding season and I got to preside at one the weekend before last. I love weddings. I get a wonderful close up view of the bride and groom as they make their vows while all the hope, joy, love, nervousness and vulnerability involved plays across their faces. It’s lovely. And a full church always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Plant growth without soil – really!
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2018
What better way to spend a cool summer morning than working in the garden. Each day I am amazed at what is growing out there. Please do not listen to those rumours going around — I have more than weeds! I know that not everyone has the luxury of space in their backyard to grow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber of Commerce announces its business awards nominees
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the 2018 Chamber Business Awards. Held as a kick-off event prior to National Small Business Week, which runs this year Oct. 14-20, the annual awards provide an opportunity for Medicine Hat and Southeast Alberta to recognize the outstanding achievements ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Dealing with problems
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2018
One of my clients recently taught me a formula that she learned years ago from a therapist she was seeing at the time. It has been helpful for her when it comes to problem-solving. We don’t know its origin so can’t give credit to the one who created it, but I thought I would share ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Using an interpreter or a translator?
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2018
In our multicultural province, many service providers will encounter clients or patients who don’t speak their language and may have to go through an interpreter to communicate. Often this person is referred to as a translator, but is this accurate? Let’s clarify these terms. An interpreter translates your words on the spot orally, whereas a ... Read More »
2 responsesInsurance Understood: Summer smoothies
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2018
My family loves smoothies all the time but the summer seems to the busiest season for making them. We usually have a base fruit but then add some unique healthy ingredients like spinach, chia or flax seeds, hemp hearts, coconut and so on. Even with the same fruit small additions to those unique ingredients really ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Bubbling Up
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2018
I can hardly believe that the summer is almost half over! Where does the time go? Well, we had better not waste any time getting outside and experimenting as much as we can. Let’s get started! *Remember to ask an adult before you do this experiment. Materials – string – scissors – 3 wooden spoons ... Read More »
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