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Caregiving Corner: Five tips to get through a difficult caregiving day
By Medicine Hat News on August 11th, 2017
On a good day, caregiving can involve injections, meal preparation, feeding, and dressing. On a bad day it can mean a trip to the emergency room, not having home care show up, serious reactions to medication and anger and frustration thrown your way from your loved one. What do you do when it gets too ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Genetic testing and the burden of knowing your DNA
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2017
You have seen the commercials about genetic testing. I am sure you have been tempted to get the test done for yourself. Then you ask, “How much do I want to know about the unknown?” Well, read on and find out. Genetic testing involves examining your DNA. DNA is the chemical database that carries instructions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre Contract Bridge Club results for July
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2017
July 5 1. Ruth Tidy 2. Betty Biffard 3. Norma Campbell July 10 1. Matilda Weiss 2. Les Payne 3. Lil Iwaniki 4. Jackie Hurlbut 5. Bruce Perrin July 12 1. Bert Howes 2. Bruce Perrin 3. Jackie Hurlbut 4. Laraine Payne July 17 1. Stan Biffard 2. Iris Boychuk 3. Lil Iwaniki 4. Liz ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Scum, slime and science
By Mo Cranker on August 5th, 2017
I think it would be an understatement to say that this summer has been a hot one! Personally, I cannot recall so many hot days in a row. A sure sign of the heat is definitely the scum and slime I see on many of the local ponds as I drive by. What exactly is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Questions to ponder this Heritage Day
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2017
The first Monday in August offers a long weekend to many Canadians. Each province, however, has adopted a different name for the civic holiday. We hear it called Saskatchewan Day, British Columbia Day, Natal Day (Nova Scotia), and Terry Fox Day (Manitoba). Cities in Ontario have each chosen to name the holiday after a former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final youth shoot goes this Saturday
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2017
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Rifle and Revolver Club’s final Youth Carnival Rimfire Rifle Shoot goes this weekend. On Saturday at the MHRCC range from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the club opens its doors to allow young shooters to shoot with a family member or guardian and meet other shooters in a safe, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: The Core Story
By Medicine Hat News on August 4th, 2017
Stress is a normal part of life. For some, having to wake up in the morning can be stressful. For others, it could be the loss of a job. Stress is something that is unavoidable. Being able to address stress is important to increase resilience, and to learn positive coping skills. The Core Story of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar July 31-August 6
By Medicine Hat News on July 31st, 2017
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the August 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: Amazing hymn can still move 240 years later
By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2017
Several years ago I had the opportunity to visit John Newton’s museum and previous home in Olney, England. I was very humbled as I sat at his desk and read through his notes and of course the original penning of “Amazing Grace.” I find it truly amazing today some 240 years later that this hymn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inspirational night of music this Wednesday
By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2017
Medicine Hat News Violinist Jamie Jorge will present an inspiring concert this week in Medicine Hat. Jorge’s Healing Music concert tour will be at Seventh Day Adventist Church on Aug. 2 for a 7 p.m. show. An email from a church representative reads, “music has healing and inspiring power for the mind and we would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Plan a budget and stick to it
By Medicine Hat News on July 29th, 2017
Most people are not fully aware of where their money goes or how they are spending it. How often do you go to the bank or an ATM machine and pull out cash for your purchases? Do you ever wonder where your money is going? It is hard to know where all your money goes ... Read More »
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