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All Psyched Up: Time for preparation
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2017
My 18-year-old grandson graduated from high school this year and was fortunate to be hired by a large cement company. His hitch is 15 days in Kindersley followed by seven days off. This is the first time that Andrew has been far from home for several days at a time. He states that he likes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Vision Zero targets roadway deaths
By Medicine Hat News on October 20th, 2017
What if I told you that driving your car as your means of transportation was not supposed to kill you? And yet, traffic fatalities are still a leading cause of injury death in Alberta. The Office of Traffic Safety’s overview report for 2015 explains that although there was a 10.6 per cent reduction in traffic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre Contract Bridge Club September results
By Medicine Hat News on October 18th, 2017
Sept. 6 1. Jim Hillson 2. Bert Howes 3. Ruth Tidy 4. Betty Biffard 5. Bruce Perrin Sept. 11 1. Adrienne Warynycia 2. Lynne Windjack 3. Lil Iwanicki 4. Bruce Perrin 5. Matilda Weiss Sept. 13 1. Bruce Perrin 2. Bert Howes 3. Norma Campbell & Lois Howes (tie) Sept. 18 1. Bruce Perrin 2. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Oct. 16-22
By Medicine Hat News on October 16th, 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: Tough paper
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
I can hardly believe that today is Praxis’ 26th annual Family Science Olympics. Trust me, I have been pulling this event together for a number of years now and I have to say it is my absolute favourite time of the year. There is nothing more exciting than seeing families participate in the hands on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Do you move slower? Growing your estate without undue market risk and taxes
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
I have always loved playing sports. One of my skills was speed. However, over the years I have noticed that I am less willing to expend so much energy when playing games. I want to be able to wake up the next day without pain. Bottom line is that I am getting slower. This made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Grandfather’s craftsmanship, a Stacey home
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
Hugh Stacey of Edmonton was amazed when he recently learned of the homes built here by his grandfather John Stacey during the years before the Great War. He knew of him only as a “builder from Medicine Hat” when a chance encounter with Heritage Resources Committee member Sally Sehn triggered a tour of Stacey houses. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Reflecting on shame, judgment over compassion
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
Heat. It rushes into my face in a bloom of colour and sweat, sinking rapidly down through my throat to condense into a tense knot in my stomach. I want to put my hair up because my neck is suddenly uncomfortably warm. The knot in my stomach spreads and I feel it in my jaw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food is medicine where malnutrition and frailty are concerned
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
Heather Keller and Leah Gramlich “You are what you eat,” or so the saying goes.We use this axiom in our developed country, where obesity is often top of mind, to remind ourselves that overeating will lead to a less healthy physique. However, this saying is also true for undereating or malnutrition — and that happens ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Health benefits of volunteering in your community
By Medicine Hat News on October 14th, 2017
Philanthropy [fi-lan-thruh-pee] — selfless concern for human welfare and advancement, usually in the form of donation of money, property, or work to needy persons, by endowment, and by socially useful generosity The act of volunteering has its obvious benefit to society — working collectively towards a shared goal or task that will make a community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Fall fun with children can include cleaning, baking
By Medicine Hat News on October 13th, 2017
Fall is upon us, giving us new opportunities to have fun and get active indoors and outdoors with our children without the hot temperatures of summer. October is a month when the leaves on the trees are changing colours and little by little start falling off. This makes for great opportunities playing in the leaves. ... Read More »
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