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The Money Talk: Being open and honest key to building a successful financial future
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2017
When it comes to talking about money, many couples often avoid discussing it with each other until the last minute, such as before marriage or moving in together. Parents on the other hand, commonly find it a complicated topic to discuss with their children. However, when it comes to building a family’s financial future together, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Every man for himself
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2017
When there is stiff completion or a life or death situation it’s tempting to think “Every Man for Himself.” We need to look out for No. 1 and fight for our own survival. We can’t really operate that way. We know that we can’t. We know that the only way to survive and to do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Distractions
By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2017
Anne Katherine, who is an author, screenwriter, ghost writer and retired therapist stated: “When we clutter our minds with imagined obligations, unnecessary activities, and distractions that only kill time, we dilute the power of our lives.” It is so easy to just focus on things that are fun while ignoring the basics of life for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Keeping kids with allergies safe
By Medicine Hat News on September 22nd, 2017
Another school year has started! Kids have new classrooms and classmates or sometimes even new schools. Often this means new rules about what foods are allowed in the classroom for the school to help protect children with food allergies. An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to a food protein (an allergen). ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four local women awarded P.E.O. scholarships
By Medicine Hat News on September 21st, 2017
Medicine Hat News Four Medicine Hat women were recent recipients of $1,000 scholarships from the Florence E. Taylor Charitable Foundation. The young women were nominated by Chapter J, P.E.O. Sisterhood of Medicine Hat. P.E.O. stands for Philanthropic Educational Organization. The recipients this year were Alyssa Hellman, Hailey Hill, Kamille Sverta and Natalie Van Wert. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Majority of Canadians are overweight or obese
By Medicine Hat News on September 19th, 2017
According to Statistics Canada,61.3 per cent of adult Canadians were overweight or obesein 2015, says an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ August 31, 2017). That means three in five Canadians are overweight or obese. In 2015, the percentage of those who were obese rose to 26.7 per cent, up from 23.1 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Sept. 18-24
By Medicine Hat News on September 18th, 2017
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!‘Tis the season for pencils, books and lice
By Medicine Hat News on September 16th, 2017
Metro Editorial As the school year begins anew, lice often becomes a subject of conversation among concerned parents. In certain areas, such as in classrooms and locker rooms, lice easily can be transferred from person to person. Understanding this common foe can help students avoid it and parents recognize it when it’s present. A louse ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Feel the pressure
By Medicine Hat News on September 16th, 2017
This week, I must confess something. Someone stumped me with an experiment. It was so ingenious; I am just going to have to share it with all of you. It is not only a good practical joke that you could let your unsuspecting victim fidget with for quite some time, or it can be a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power engineers golf event supports mental health at Medicine Hat College
By Tim Kalinowski on September 16th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Alberta Institute of Power Engineers held a successful “Everybody Counts Golf Classic for Mental Health” Sept. 9 at Cottonwood on behalf of its student club at Medicine Hat College. The money raised in the event went toward mental health initiatives on campus in areas of greatest need. According to a press release, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Heat: The man in the mosaic
By Medicine Hat News on September 16th, 2017
Who is that man in the mosaic? Although Dan MacCharles Park is located beside the high-traffic corridor of Gershaw Drive and Third Street S.W., few of the drivers whizzing by ever stop to check it out. It is mostly the preserve of neighbourhood residents and includes two pieces of public art, one at each end. ... Read More »
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