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Praxis: Shrunken heads for Halloween
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2017
I do not know about you, but I have a TON of apples in my backyard. It is hard to believe the trees produced so much fruit with so little water. We experienced a major drought at our house and water was scarce as we have to rely on spring runoff. All of that aside, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: Plant lots of bulbs for a spring thrill
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2017
Are you getting out to the garden to keep the colours alive? Keep pruning and your plants will continue to perform for you. My favourite fall colour comes from the boldness of my zinnias. The show of roses is continuing because they like these cool nights we are having. Continue deadheading. I have noticed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rhino’s Ramblings: Heading back west
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2017
With school nicely underway there was a time just a few years back when my daughter would run home and tell me about new friends she had just met. Invariably many of them were new immigrants and refugees but there were also plenty of returnees from Alberta — those born in Saskatchewan but in order ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail ride raises funds for Children’s Wish of Alberta
By Medicine Hat News on September 23rd, 2017
Justin Seward Alberta News Group A horseback ride in the Cypress Hills Inter-provincial Park is a breathtaking experience that one should not pass up if the opportunity presents itself, but knowing you are taking a ride to help sick children’s dreams come true is every bit its weight of gold. The sixth annual Alberta Wish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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