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Collector’s Corner: Putting a stamp on Canada’s 150th
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
For Canada’s 150th year celebration, Canada Post has produced a series of noteworthy stamps highlighting certain events. Between 1967 and 2016, we have enjoyed accomplishments of Canadians across the country and have shown this by issuing a special set of 10 stamps. Each of these stamps tells its own story, and no matter which part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reflections: Scrabble has surprising benefits
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
“Why do we play this game?” I asked my husband for the umpteenth time. I was referring to Scrabble, and it was not going well. Despite the claims on the box, not every word is a winner. Not all Scrabble games are fun. It is definitely not fun to lose by more than 100 points. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!January results from duplicate bridge club
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
Jan 2 — Howell 1. Pius Denis & Marnie Burry; 2. Doreen Denis & LaVerne Noble; 3. Lloyd Fowlie & Don Borrowman Jan. 4 — Howell 1. Doreen Denis & Lorena Kelly; 2. Sumit Chatterjee & Chris Stewart; 3. John Weatherhead & Ed Keck Jan. 9 — Howell 1. Len Sharland & Adrienne Warynycia; 2. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Medicine Hat’s local menagerie
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
Aside from the exploding deer and Canada goose population and the odd rattler, Medicine Hat has been home to some iconic animals, not all of them alive today, or ever! Arguably, the most famous animal was Nancy the Bear. This prairie grizzly cub was captured by Blackfoot hunters up on the Red Deer River in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Speaking of God
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
Last fall I was diagnosed with cancer. I’ve always been very healthy so the diagnosis came as a shock. While I waited for surgery, I contemplated my mortality. I was pretty anxious. After 40 years in ministry, it was the first time I needed the pastoral attention I’ve offered to others in the same situation. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: Planning, patience, partnership: Maximizing investment performance
By Medicine Hat News on February 17th, 2018
There is nothing particularly difficult about building an investment portfolio. But making that portfolio pay off is another story. There are some key fundamentals to investment success: partnership, planning and patience. Partnership is about getting professional advice. Planning is about the establishment of goals. Patience is about thinking long-term. Making all three work together successfully ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: It’s wise to take care of yourself during times of high stress
By Medicine Hat News on February 16th, 2018
As a student, if there’s one thing I know really well, it’s stress. I’ve experienced it first-hand and second-hand, I’m even experiencing it now! Second-hand stress, also known as empathic stress, is the idea that an individual can feel a stress response from observing someone who is experiencing stress (Engert, Plessow, Kirschbaum, Miller & Singer, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time for Paws
By Medicine Hat News on February 16th, 2018
Have you ever noticed that some people treat their animals better than they treat other people? They beam when Spot enters the room and spend time greeting and cuddling him. The cat eats gourmet food out of Royal Dolton and crystal. Every room has climbing posts, pet toys, plush beds and special grooming aids. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Seed to Table’ family night coming up at VM
By Medicine Hat News on February 14th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Vincent Massey School is holding a “Seed to Table” family night on Feb. 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. School staff, parent volunteers, and community volunteers will have stations set up for parents and students to take part in and rotate through (community business volunteering their time include Dee’s Baked Goods as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Feb. 12-18
By Medicine Hat News on February 12th, 2018
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Family Day 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: All about heart and a Mobius strip
By Medicine Hat News on February 10th, 2018
Of course, we all know what “holiday” is coming up this week: Valentine’s Day! For all of us nerds (self-professed of course) out there, how does one celebrate this special day with their loved ones? Well, this week, we are going to take the “m” out of STEM and focus on a math activity that ... Read More »
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