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Viva Vitality: It’s healthy and smart to talk about sexualityIt’s healthy and smart to talk about sexuality
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2017
SEX! Did I get your attention? It usually works; it’s kind of like yelling “FIRE” (but it’s not a good idea to yell “SEX!” in a crowd either!). In this age of hyping and revering anything that is “natural” (and someone please explain to me how powdered food is ever considered natural), somehow sex — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pecha Kucha ‘remembers’ tonight
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2017
Medicine Hat News A special military-themed Pecha Kucha event, to commemorate Remembrance Day, will be held tonight at Medalta, starting at 8:20 p.m. As always, Pecha Kucha will feature short presentations in the 20×20 format on topics that speakers are passionate about. What that means is that each speaker has 20 slides that automatically advance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregiving Corner: Holiday memory making: Loving what was and what will be
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2017
The snow has fallen; decorations all around and it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. It’s a beautiful time of year, full of memories that can brighten your day, and ones that can make you want to run and hide until February. The holiday season often reminds us of how much our lives have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: How to remember
By Medicine Hat News on November 10th, 2017
Memory is an interesting faculty of human life. Often I hear clients express concern about not being able to remember everything or recognizing that their memory isn’t working as well as it had in the past. My response is to remind them that we are in an age of information and it is not even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation reminder: Nov. 15 is National Philanthropy Day
By Medicine Hat News on November 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Philanthropy is “the love of humankind” and National Philanthropy Day, Nov. 15, is the day that people around the world come together to celebrate the charitable work that everyone does to make a difference and create impact in their community. Canada was the first country in the world to officially recognize Nov. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Must-have features for your kitchen remodel project
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2017
Metro Editorial Homeowners looking to renovate often see room for improvement in their kitchens and bathrooms. The National Association of Home Builder’s Remodeling Market Index Survey, which measures conditions in the remodeling market, indicates that, in 2015, the two most common remodeling jobs were bathroom remodels (81 per cent) and kitchen remodels (79 per cent). ... Read More »
1 responseFinancial Focus: U.S. residency status Ð Canadian snowbirds beware
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2017
It’s that time of year again when the snow flies and Canadian “snowbirds” fly south for the winter to escape the cold. Canadians spending extended periods of time in the U.S. need to understand U.S. tax laws. If you are a Canadian resident who spends a considerable amount of time in the U.S. you may ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Winning with Jesus
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2017
Who is winning out there anyway? We could ask that question looking at the world’s conditions with the multiple wars and terrorism attacks of late. As I have talked to multiple people around the city and in my travels there is an uneasiness building up with folks and they are visibly nervous. Is there an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Taste the scientific rainbow
By Medicine Hat News on November 4th, 2017
What a busy week it has been! I am sure many of your little ghosts and goblins were out tricking but hopefully more treating! If you are like me, you are wondering what to do with some of that candy that is still sitting in a bowl on your cupboard. Well, do not despair, science ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre Contract Bridge Club October results
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2017
Oct. 2 1. Gert Mondor 2. Bert Howes 3. Betty Biffard Oct. 4 1. Norma Campbell 2. Bruce Perrin 3. Matilda Weiss 4. Betty Biffard Oct. 11 1. Norma Campbell 2. Dorothy Perrin 3. Gert Mondor 4. Vonda Reddekop Oct. 16 1. Lois Howes 2. Matilda Weiss 3. Pat Hannay 4. Norma Campbell Oct. 18 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Why reinvent the wheel?Ê
By Medicine Hat News on November 3rd, 2017
We have all heard the saying, ‘why reinvent the wheel?’ and during the past four years of working as a community health representative, I have definitely learned to appreciate this saying. With so many different organizations out there working towards similar goals, it is so great to partner up and live out those words. One ... Read More »
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