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Praxis: Thanksgiving science
By Medicine Hat News on October 7th, 2017
What an amazing week — I hope you all survived the rather crippling blizzard we experienced earlier this week. I have to say that was some of the craziest winter weather I have seen in October. I cannot recall an October where there were snow drifts taller than me in my yard! Despite the snow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: Bond diversification: Reduce risks and improve returns
By Medicine Hat News on October 7th, 2017
Diversification is one of the golden rules of successful investing. When you divide your investment portfolio between the three main asset classes — cash, stocks and bonds — you can balance the risks and rewards of investing. Similarly, many investors should manage risk even further by diversifying the stock positions in your portfolio among different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Time to reframe vaccination talk
By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2017
I spend a lot of my time talking about immunization. I talk about the benefits, I talk about the risks, I talk about the history and I talk about the evidence. I talk and talk and honestly, I am getting sick of the sound of my own voice. Immunization remains a hot topic and one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Perfect time to give thanks, focus on your blessings
By Medicine Hat News on October 6th, 2017
It is so easy to focus on all the things that go wrong in a day or in life. Fall is a season that reminds us to focus on the things that are going right and to give thanks. The snow comes and with it we may experience dangerous driving, frozen locks, inability to find ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Important things to know about recreational and medical use of marijuana
By Medicine Hat News on October 3rd, 2017
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and chief medical correspondent for CNN is reported to have said, “Every 19 minutes somebody dies of a prescription drug overdose. It doesn’t happen with marijuana.” In the past Gupta was against legalising medical marijuana in the U.S. but now he is in favour of it. He sees some benefit for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Oct. 2-8
By Medicine Hat News on October 2nd, 2017
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Thanksgiving 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: Seeking answers
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
Religion has helped build human communities for thousands of years. Religion gets expressed in stories and rituals. As we gather we recall the stories of our founders and saints, teachers and elders. And in our rituals we connect with our ancestors, with each other and with God. Even though religion is old it is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: The secret life of seeds and how they can travel
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
The weather seems to be holding and we are experiencing a great September. As the first weekend of fall is here, it appears as if it is going to be absolutely gorgeous for us. I am going to suggest that we make the most of it, as all of you know, it likely is not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fall Festival Sunday at P.P. Park
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat is bursting with activities for Alberta Culture Days and one of Saturday’s activities is a powwow at the Saamis Tepee. On Sunday, the celebration moves to Police Point Park for the annual Fall Festival. The festival will have activities starting at 11 a.m.There will be fiddling and dancing and cooking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Spud the Rig
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
The dilapidated pile of wood and metal sitting in front of the Medicine Hat Brick and Tile manufacturing building is actually a cable tool drilling (“spudder”) rig making a return visit. Collector Gino Iannattone, with the help of Don Lefever, rescued the old rig in August 2000 with a crane and a flatbed from a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Coin and stamp show today at Higdon Hall
By Medicine Hat News on September 30th, 2017
The fall coin and stamp show is today at Higdon Hall, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be collector coins (which are coins that are specially cased) on display. Some of these examples would be the $3 Square beaver coin, glow in the dark 25-cent coin, dinosaur coin, bird series coins, Superman coins, ... Read More »
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