Local Life
Municipal Matters: Outdoor adventures and indoor escapes – a Hatter’s guide to holiday recreation
By Scott Richter on December 18th, 2025
Despite the snow having pulled a disappearing magic act a few times to begin the season in Medicine Hat, festive light displays brighten the streets and the city is ready to transform into a winter wonderland filled with activities for all ages. Medicine Hat winters bring mixed weather conditions which force a need for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paws-itive Perspectives: Avoidance
By Angel Dumoulin on December 18th, 2025
In my free time, meaning when I’m not playing with a dog, I am forced to hang around with humans. Because I spend so much of my time analyzing and changing behaviour with dogs, I tend to carry this skill over to my life with humans too. I love watching people! Humans exhibit some very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Crystal snowflakes
By Patty Rooks on December 13th, 2025
I absolutely love this time of the year! We are fortunate that we have some snow on the ground and people are beginning to get into the Holiday spirit. If you are like me, you are looking for some inexpensive ways to decorate for the season. I have just what you need and the entire ... Read More »
1 responseAll Psyched Up: Fashion
By Linda Hancock on December 13th, 2025
The other night I was so blessed to meet a very handsome young man named Benjamin Wills. He has worked as a model and now serves as executive director of the Toronto Fashion Academy and fashion stylist for individuals in various parts of the world. We only had a few minutes to visit as we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Holiday hosting this Festive Season
By Michelle Sauvé on December 12th, 2025
Gatherings with friends and family to celebrate the holidays? Maybe you’re hosting this year. There are a few things to think about before the big event. Maybe you’ve never really thought about it, but how will alcohol fit, if at all, in your planning? For many of us, alcohol is a part of our celebrations. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Caring for a parent with dementia
By medicinehatnews on December 12th, 2025
Last week I shared thoughts on aging parents. Many of you wrote asking for more, particularly about the challenges of caring for a parent with dementia. It’s not an easy assignment, but here is a list of practical advice. 1. Start legal, financial and medical planning now, not later. The experts are emphatic on this: ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Celebrating the box office teams behind Medicine Hat’s cultural and entertainment experiences
By Cathy Sehn on December 11th, 2025
Medicine Hat is home to two of southern Alberta’s most vibrant destinations: the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre and Co-op Place. Each offers a unique experience – intimate cultural programming at the Esplanade and large-scale concerts and sporting events at Co-op Place – but both rely on the same essential foundation: the exceptional box office/tixx.ca ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Matters: Choosing happiness – how small actions can boost well-being
By What Matters to Hatters Coalition on December 10th, 2025
The Holiday Season brings joy for many, but for others it can create an unspoken pressure to “be merry.” That expectation can be difficult to navigate and may even dampen your happiness. The good news is that with intentional practice you can learn how to be happy, or at least happier, not just during the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: A novel idea to stomp out loneliness
By Linda Tooth on December 10th, 2025
When I started my book club a few years ago my goal was to bring friends together, share some food and discuss books we have read. Being a very social person with like-minded friends, this type of activity is a win for us, but as I mentioned last week, loneliness is affecting many Canadians and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: A little more for those who need it, a little less for those who have it
By Bruce Penton on December 10th, 2025
There are rumblings in Ottawa about possible changes to the Old Age Security system. The changes would pull back some money from wealthy Canadians and direct it toward the poor. One could call it the Robin Hood plan. Currently, OAS is paid monthly to Canadians 65 and over, but payments begin to be pulled back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Freeze
By Patty Rooks on December 6th, 2025
I have appreciated the break in the weather the past few days. The cold snap on the weekend was a bit of an eye opener that winter is officially here! Of course, with the melting and freezing, it has created some slippery conditions out there. I know I went for a bit of a slip ... Read More »
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