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All Psyched Up: Wisdom for all time
By Medicine Hat News on December 29th, 2017
So often circumstances bring us distress and the urge to do whatever we can to fix the problems that are bothersome. We think that if we just try harder or pray more the person we care about will make better choices. But trying harder and focusing on trouble can steal our health, prevent us from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Keeping children their safest in their child safety seats
By Medicine Hat News on December 29th, 2017
Child safety seats, also known as car seats, can be one of the many intimidating aspects of parenting. There are many types of child seats to choose from and it can be overwhelming to find the perfect seat that is compatible with your vehicle, and most importantly is compatible with your child. Finding the right ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club results for November
By Medicine Hat News on December 26th, 2017
Nov. 2 Howell 1st John Weatherhead & Ed Keck 2nd James Noble & LaVerne Noble 3rd Len Sharland & Pius Denis Nov. 7 North-South 1/2 Sumit Chatterjee & Chris Stewart 1/2 John Weatherhead & Ed Keck East-West 1st Shirley Gaffney & Diana Klinck 2nd. Leroy Angle & Jim Hillson Nov. 9 Howell 1st James Noble ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: For 2018 resolve to drive safely and prevent collisions
By Medicine Hat News on December 26th, 2017
“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” – Carol Burnett Most people are good and responsible drivers. They care about their own safety and they care about others. But some drivers are serious threat to safety. A recent survey done by the Alberta Motor Association and published in their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Combine exercises
By Medicine Hat News on December 26th, 2017
Metro Editorial According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each week women who are 65 years or older, are generally fit and have no limiting health conditions should combine at least two days of muscle-strengthening exercises with at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. Women capable of more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: The benefits of naming a corporate executor
By Medicine Hat News on December 23rd, 2017
Legal, tax and administrative issues can make the duties of an executor complex and time-consuming. Among their many duties, executors need to locate and prepare an inventory of estate assets, arrange for the sale of real estate, probate the will, if required, file up to five tax returns, distribute the estate and render an accounting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Santa’s milk, dish soap and chemistry
By Medicine Hat News on December 23rd, 2017
It is almost here, two more sleeps and the big jolly guy will be arriving at our houses! Well, I perhaps should not say exactly that; he will only come to your house if you have been nice NOT naughty — do not forget that, as there is still time for him to change his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Dec. 25-31
By Medicine Hat News on December 23rd, 2017
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Christmas 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: Love that rules is totally committed to well being of other person
By Medicine Hat News on December 23rd, 2017
You will be reading this a couple of days before Christmas. We will assume that if you celebrate the season, you are prepared for it in every way, and all stress-free! And you are as excited as an eight-year old I know, who has been telling me for weeksÉ “Grandpa, I just can’t wait for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Book records a bygone era of prairie life
By Medicine Hat News on December 23rd, 2017
Matthew Liebenberg Prairie Postmliebenberg@prairiepost.com Author and photographer Dion Manastyrski is passionate about a vanishing era of rural life on the Canadian prairies that is now only visible through the many abandoned farm houses and other buildings along quiet gravel roads. He has been travelling across the three prairie provinces since the summer and during this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The city’s oldest extant school
By Medicine Hat News on December 23rd, 2017
Currently known as St. Louis School, the former Montreal Street School located on Fourth Street S.E. is our city’s oldest standing and second permanent school. Although the original St. John’s Presbyterian Church wooden building served a dual purpose as the first school, Toronto (3rd) Street School downtown was the first purpose-built school building (1888), long ... Read More »
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