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All Psyched Up: It’s easy to be a good influence for future generations
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2017
We had three graduations in our family this year so spring was busy! Andrew turned 18 in May and graduated from Grade 12 in June. I was surprised to watch all the goings-on to prepare him for the ceremonies and celebrations. His brother gave him a suit to wear. His father took him shopping for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Feeling fortunate for past acceptance
By Medicine Hat News on July 14th, 2017
As I reflect on the 150th Canada Day celebrations the country took part in recently, I cannot help but be thankful for the great blessing it is to be able to call Canada home. My life would look very different if my passport didn’t reflect my Canadian citizenship status. I crossed the Coutts border on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar July 10-16
By Medicine Hat News on July 10th, 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 »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: A snack in the sun
By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2017
I think that it is a bit of an understatement when I say that we have been experiencing a heat wave this week! Oh my it has been hot. I had someone ask me the other day if it was hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. I truly should have tried this. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: With open hearts
By Medicine Hat News on July 8th, 2017
I recently retired after almost 40 years in ministry. A couple of recently retired friends came to cheer me on. After years serving various churches, I noticed each of them has been challenged to redefine their identity. I will face that challenge, too, because our work, whatever it is, tells others things about us, what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer Week: All for the kids
By Mo Cranker on April 25th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker For Ron Schaerer, volunteering has become a way of giving back to the community he has spent his entire life in. For the last 11 years, Schaerer has spent his winter nights tending to the Riverside High-Board Arena, getting it ready for the next morning’s skaters. “This is all for the kids,” he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer Week: Books in exchange for a hug and chat
By Mo Cranker on April 25th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker As we grow older in life, we have to start relying on others to take care of us, and do certain things for us. For the elderly with a passion for reading, but cannot make it to and from the public library due to their health, Judy Pisoni is on the case. For ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer Week: Making the lives of seniors a little brighter is less about work and more about passion
By Mo Cranker on April 25th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker Ever since Lise Bayer started volunteering at St. Joseph’s Home and Carmel Hospice, the residents there have lived brighter and more active lives. For the past couple years, Bayer has been planning events and activities for those who live in the home and hospice, because she says she wants them to live the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer Week: Angelique Doyle, due back to the library in one hour
By Mo Cranker on April 25th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker The Medicine Hat Public Library is home to thousands of books hard cover and paper-back books, but is also home to a small collection of human library books. Angelique Doyle has been a human library book since 2014, and has people check her out of the library for interview sessions, where she gives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer Week: When tragedy strikes, the Victim Assistance Unit is on the scene
By Mo Cranker on April 25th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker For about 30 years, the Medicine Hat Police Service’s Victim Assistance Unit has been employing volunteers to aid and assist people who experience trauma every day. According to program manager Bobbi Jo Walker, there is only two full-time employees with the Victim Assistance Unit, as well as two part-time employees and a service ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteer Week: A dynamic team to deliver warm meals
By Mo Cranker on April 25th, 2017
mcranker@medicinehatnews.com @MHNmocranker For two Hatters with a bit of spare time on their hands after retiring, they looked to fill the space by volunteering with various projects around the city. Marie and Ivan Marthaller have their hands in a few pots, helping with the Summer and Winter games and recently starting up a euchre program ... Read More »
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