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Veiner Centre Contract Bridge Club April results
By Medicine Hat News on May 28th, 2018
April 2 1. Gertie Mondor 2. Ruth Tidy 3. Bert Howes April 4 1. Bruce Perrin 2. Adrienne Warynycia 3. Jackie Hurlbut April 9 1. Liz Codd 2. Adrienne Warynycia 3. Vonda Reddekop 4. Bruce Perrin April 11 1. Stan Biffard 2. Lois Howes 3. Bruce Perrin 4. Bert Howes April 16 1. Betty Biffard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gardening during a drought
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2018
Metro Editorial During the early and oftentimes rain-drenched days of spring, it can seem like there may never be a time when plants will struggle to get their share of water. But drought can affect any area, and arid climates in particular. Ensuring gardens can survive drought takes patience and forethought. Drought can be particularly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Learn how to make your own water filter
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2018
It may be hard for us to believe, but there are many people around the world who don’t have clean water to use or even drink. As I may have mentioned before, water is an amazing substance; it’s amazing at deceiving us as well. Did you know that water may look clean, but it may ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The war in china
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2018
Except for former employees and neighbours, many people confuse Medalta, Medicine Hat Potteries and Hycroft China. Medicine Hat Potteries is the original name for Hycroft, but Medalta is a separate site. Both are in the Historic Clay District and under the stewardship of the Friends of Medalta today but were once fierce competitors in pottery. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Are you sitting comfortably?
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2018
As he said these things, he called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” — Luke 8:8 [ESV]. I don’t read nearly as much as I used to — at least not only for the fun of it. Not that I don’t enjoy reading the Scripture verses for the week, and then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Grading bills
By Medicine Hat News on May 26th, 2018
In the last column I wrote I went over grading coins, and this time I’ll move to grading bills. The Canadian Standard Catalogue of Canadian Government Paper Money is an excellent book as a reference and can be picked up at your coin dealers or at your local coin club. The grading system at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Fish, anyone?
By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2018
Canada’s Food Guide recommends at least two 75 g servings of fish per week. Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for people of all ages. It is an excellent source of protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids which help maintain a healthy heart. When pregnant women eat fish, it helps with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Defense mechanisms
By Medicine Hat News on May 25th, 2018
Sometimes we don’t see or don’t want to see the problems we are creating in our own lives. If we admit that we are making bad choices, then we would have to do something about them. Following are some of the ways that we avoid taking responsibility: 1. Denial — This is when we don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: Opportunity in the Hat, pipeline civility and ‘Desert Stormy’
By Medicine Hat News on May 22nd, 2018
We’re only five months into 2018 and the industrial situation in southeastern Alberta has been like a yo-yo. In February, 53 jobs were lost as the Spitz plant announced its closure in Bow Island. In March, cryptocurrency data processing company Hut 8 announced plans for a major development in Medicine Hat. Then, in April, Aurora ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Spring is here
By Medicine Hat News on May 19th, 2018
Spring is here and this is the best time to start working on your mental health and what you an do for self-care. A great way to start is to plan activities around your community for you or your family. Some spring ideas include going for a walk or riding your bike. These ideas can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: Tax changes and business succession planning
By Medicine Hat News on May 19th, 2018
Private family businesses have played a major role in Medicine Hat’s economy. Family businesses have used corporations to help with both business and personal estate planning. Corporations provide a useful structure for parents transferring the family business to an interested child while at the same time trying to be fair to those children who are ... Read More »
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