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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 »
Be the first to comment!Tips for adding revenue suite
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
News Canada From the condominium craze to the rise of multigenerational living, the climbing cost of homeownership across Canada continues to spawn new trends. The transformation of basements into rental suites is a big one that can help offset mortgage costs. There are plenty of advantages, as well as some important considerations to ensure the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: Make your January commitment to Mother Nature
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
The rhythm of a newspaper is like the rhythm of a greenhouse. You always have to be focused on the months ahead to make the proper presentation. January, I want to write about our environment and some commitments we can all make to help get it right this year. In February, I’ll suggest ways to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: Renting responsibly: Tips for commercial leases
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
What could be more fun to talk about than commercial leases? Although they may not be a hot topic of discussion, commercial leases are important contracts that affect many Hatters. Retail stores, industrial shops and restaurants are just a few industries where commercial leases are used. Whether you own and operate a commercial building or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just a natural fact, opposites attract
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
I do not know about you, but when I leave the house lately it is scary; you may ask why. Well, my hair seems to be standing on end. Yes, I brush it in the morning, but the more I brush it the more it stands up. I look like a scarecrow. What is going ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The vocation of chaplaincy
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
In my position as chaplain at Medicine Hat College, I’m fond of telling people I have the best job in the world providing spiritual support and guidance to the community there. It’s been a year since I was granted this position by the board of the Medicine Hat Ecumenical Campus Ministry Society. In that time, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: Your future depends on business succession planning
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
Have you ever considered what would happen to your business if you were no longer there? This is something you may have considered or will soon be considering because you have reached an age where the thought of retirement appeals to you; had a recent absence from work and realized that your prolonged absence from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The great ice harvest
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2018
Before the invention of the refrigerator, the ice box was used for cold storage of food. Found in businesses and homes, it was usually a metal-lined wooden box in which a block of ice was stored, eventually melting and draining away, soon to be replaced by another block of ice. Locally, harvesting ice became commercially ... Read More »
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