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Viva Vitality: The lowdown on FASD
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2017
What is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and what supports are available for FASD? FASD is an umbrella term that describes a range of effects that can occur. FASD is a disorder that is caused by consuming alcohol while pregnant. Sometimes a woman may not know that she is pregnant or sometimes she may struggle ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Lessons learned
By Medicine Hat News on December 1st, 2017
I recently lost a few pounds and decided that because of this, it was a good time to go through my closet. One of the surprises I experienced was to find a lovely pair of black pants that I had forgotten about. So, I washed them and was happy to find that they weren’t too ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Four conditions of autism spectrum disorder
By Medicine Hat News on November 28th, 2017
“Autism is part of my child. It’s not everything he is. My child is so much more than a diagnosis.” — S.L. Coelho, Autism Treatment Center of America. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association merged four previously distinct diagnoses intoone umbrella diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder(ASD). What causes these conditions? We don’t know. There are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Harmony is wonderful and pleasant
By Medicine Hat News on November 25th, 2017
There’s no accounting for taste, it’s said. This is certainly true when it comes to taste in music. Some people like country; others classical. Some like opera and others prefer rock. And yes there are diehards such as myself who still cling to disco! What about a mashup of heavy metal and polka? There is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Canada 150 new coins
By Medicine Hat News on November 25th, 2017
The year is almost over and I do not believe there will be any more ‘Canada 150’ coins out so I will tell you about all of them that were released this past year. The new design coins that you have seen in circulation are all coins that have been designed by Canadian people and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The family orange
By Medicine Hat News on November 24th, 2017
I love looking at the fresh produce at the grocery store. Often I have been enticed by large, beautiful oranges and then am disappointed to find that what I have purchased is mostly peel! You can’t eat the peel but it does serve to protect the fruit that lives inside of it. Sometimes it is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reformation commemorative service draws 250
By Medicine Hat News on November 23rd, 2017
Medicine Hat News Around 250 people attended a commemorative service Nov. 12 at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The Reformation marked the beginning of the modern era as well as the breach between Protestants and Catholics. The service contained thanksgiving for what we share in common, repentance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: The Windmill elves are decorating
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2017
The winter-land elves at the Windmill Garden Centre have been constructive with their hands and creative with their minds. Come down to see the interesting ideas for decorating a Christmas tree. They will inspire your artistic side. My favourite tree is the woodland one with squirrels, foxes, owls, snowmen and braided burlap garland. The silver ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Conductive dough
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2017
It has been a busy few weeks with requests for electricity. With a turn in the weather, what better thing to investigate! If the truth was told, I am not an expert by any means in this field. I have had to do my homework, some research and brush up on my skills in this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: When youth volunteer
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2017
The experience of volunteering provides young people with self-confidence, work experience, flexible thinking and independence. There are so many first experiences that are nerve racking and working is one of them. Everything from the interview, to the training and the new personalities of co-workers — the unknowns. This is when the value of volunteering can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: On giving
By Medicine Hat News on November 18th, 2017
Well it is here! The time is at hand for the Christmas shopping season Nov. 24 is Black Friday followed quickly by its online counterpart Cyber Monday. Soon the malls will be full, and kids will be amped up. Soon we will be baking and hosting and enjoying or perhaps tolerating the office Christmas party. ... Read More »
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