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Noteworthy: Gas promo, clock changes, the book on Yuill
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2017
If your vehicle needs fuel on or around Sept. 19, you might want to stop in at a South Country Co-op location that day. It’s ‘Fuel Good Day’ at the co-op, with five cents from every litre of fuel that’s sold being donated to HALO. All grades of gas and diesel are eligible. … Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver Aquarium bringing the ocean to Medicine Hat for a five-day visit
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Canada 150 AquaVan program (which is free of charge) will be visiting Medicine Hat between Sept. 10-14.Part of thattime they will be delivering the AquaVan program to schools inMedicine Hat. This Sunday, the AquaVan will be at the Interpretive Centre in Police Point Park so the public can see and hear ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four-part series little more than ‘partisan talking points’ for United Conservative Party
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2017
After wading through the last four Saturday editions of The News featuring the unabashedly one-sided sales pitch for the UCP by Faron Ellis, I am happy for the opportunity to provide a respite. Dr. Ellis is, reportedly, an outstanding and inspirational teacher, a winner of teaching awards who, sadly, built his professional life on little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Don’t wait until it’s too late
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2017
This week my 12-year-old granddaughter received horrible news. For the second time in a matter of weeks a grandfather has died. Her paternal grandfather had heart surgery about a year ago but seemed to have recovered fairly well. So everyone was surprised when he passed a few weeks ago. Mikaeli had several opportunities to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraiser for Children’s Wish next weekend
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2017
Medicine Hat News An event to benefit the Children’s Wish Foundation in Medicine Hat is taking place Sept. 16 at Raecor Enterprises, 1079 Factory St. S.E. Donna Serr, chair of the Children’s Wish sub-chapter in Medicine Hat, says the event, called Meet Me in the Garden, “is a fresh and unique take on weddings and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Successful barbecue competition debut for Redcliff man
By None on September 8th, 2017
jappel@medicinehatnews.ca @MHNJeremyAppel Redcliff resident Rob Craats placed third in a barbecuing competition held in Calgary on Sept. 2 and 3. “It was a big surprise for me, because it was my first sanctioned competition,” said Craats, who sells barbecues as part of his job at Home Hardware. Each of the event’s participants barbecue and smoke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caregiving Corner: Can you be a caregiver and be true to your own passion for life?
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2017
Trapped in the jail of the doing, the demands of caregiving can strip away the most inner sense of your being. I recently read a blog post that emphasized the need for a place, such as online groups, for caregivers to vent (she used a much stronger word!). I am part of some very supportive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: The right amounts
By Medicine Hat News on September 8th, 2017
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when alarm clocks are set extra early; morning routines are back in action; school lunches are carefully prepared the night before; and new fall activities have filled the calendar. The long days of summer and family vacations are nothing but a memory, and although getting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Hereditary cancer and the importance of BRCA gene testing
By Medicine Hat News on September 5th, 2017
Longtime Newfoundland and Labrador politician, JudyFoote,has resigned as federal cabinet minister. Foote made the move to spend more time with her family after learning she has the BRCA gene, which is hereditary and can impact her children. BRCA stands for breast cancer. Foote said she has had two bouts with cancer, but as far as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Sept. 4-10
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2017
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Labour Day 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 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: Bugs love this late-summer heat
By Medicine Hat News on September 2nd, 2017
If you and your garden made it through the heat of this summer, congratulations! Remain vigilant with your deadheading and watering and the reward will be lots of fall blooms with our cooler evenings, especially roses. Deadheading spent flowers as soon as they wilt keeps them from going to seed and encourages new flowers to ... Read More »
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