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Is laughter the best medicine for you?
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2017
When was the last time you laughed? Family caregiving is stressful and finding ways to cope with the ups and downs can take you on a wild journey of doctors, nurses, and medications and you might end up deciding it’s just easier to think your stress can wait. What if you could relieve your stress ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cenovus Thanks & Giving brings turkey and trimmings
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Local staff of Cenovus Energy Inc. delivered a turkey dinner with all the trimmings to the Rolling Hills Seniors Drop in Centre Oct. 4 and helped pack emergency food hampers for families in need at the Medicine Hat Food Bank as part of the company’s annual Thanks & Giving campaign. It’s the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge Club Results for September
By Medicine Hat News on October 11th, 2017
Sept 5 North-South 1st Marnie Burry & Pius Denis 2nd John Weatherhead & Ed Keck East-West 1st Hazen Mellish & Hilary Guest 2nd Pat Hannay & Vonda Reddekop Sept 7 Howell 1st John Weatherhead & Ed Keck 2nd James Noble & LaVerne Noble 3rd Doreen Denis & Lorena Kelly Sept 12 North-South 1st Doreen Denis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: Preparing your yard and garden for the fall
By Medicine Hat News on October 7th, 2017
Halloween is not quite here, Christmas is everywhere and we are still prepping for winter. Like cleaning the flower beds, mulching to protect and putting cones on the roses. Don’t forget to get all the bulbs planted like tulips, allium, garlic, etc. Also, the evergreens will always need moisture even through the winter if we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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!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!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 »
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