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Ted Rogers Community Grant applications open until Aug. 4
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2023
Applications for Ted Rogers Community Grants are now open until Aug. 4. Ted Rogers Community Grants aim to support registered charities and non-profits which support youth aged 12-29 through education, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, health and sport. “It is imperative that today’s youth receive ongoing support and positive mentorship,” Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz says in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Experiences, stories and memories
By medicinehatnews on July 13th, 2023
“We are story. All of us. What comes to matter then is the creation of the best possible story we can while we’re here; you, me, us, together. When we can do that and we take the time to share those stories with each other, we get bigger inside, we see each other, we recognize ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Club of Medicine Hat to hold dedication ceremony for Rotary Centennial Trail
By Medicine Hat News on July 13th, 2023
The Rotary Club of Medicine Hat will officially celebrate completion of the Rotary Centennial Trail Project on Monday. More than six years ago, the Rotary Club started putting together ideas for the project leading up to the club’s 100th anniversary in 2018. That year, the club was presented with the idea to create a roadway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Wellness Matters: Bullies
By ALANA PAGE on July 13th, 2023
Bullies are just bad kids that become bad adults. That is a bold statement however every one of us has thought this at one time or another. Typically, when the topic of bullying comes up, we focus on the person being bullied and how we can develop their resiliency or coping skills. As parents we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: The communication process
By Linda Tooth on July 12th, 2023
Are you a great communicator? Many of us believe we are. Did you know human communication is a process made up of many parts. Perception and self-awareness, verbal and nonverbal, listening and responding, and diversity (the ability to adapt to each unique individual) are all parts of this process. When I started teaching communications to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The time is now
By Linda Hancock on July 8th, 2023
Over the years I have worked with people who handled life and stress well – until they couldn’t. Many had buried their problems and just tried to carry on without resolving any issues. Trouble was like an empty glass that filled and filled until finally it overflowed. No one really saw what had happened over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: The benefits of annuities
By Craig Elder on July 8th, 2023
When interest rates were low, many investors shunned GIC’s as an investment since they were paying very little in return. With interest rates on the rise, many Canadians are taking advantage of the highest rates in 15 years. Most investors are familiar with GIC’s as a secure investment. Unfortunately, they only provide a guaranteed rate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Lock in that heat
By Patty Rooks on July 8th, 2023
I know many of you are on summer break right now, but making lunches each morning is still happening at my house! I do not know about you, but I continually struggle with how to keep what I pack into the lunch warm by lunch time… well, I guess I have to turn to science ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bike Medicine Hat hosting movie night to kick off Great Big Pedal
By Medicine Hat News on July 7th, 2023
Bike Medicine Hat will kick off the Great Big Pedal will a new spin this year. On Friday, July 14, BMH will host a special presentation of the film “The Engine Inside” at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed by showtime at 7 p.m. The movie follows six individuals who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Not every pain needs a pill
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on July 7th, 2023
How we wish there were better ways to treat pain. But scientists are struggling to find them. The very nature of pain remains illusive too. Determining if pain is mild, moderate, or severe is a personal perception. Doctors and nurses ask patients to rate their pain from zero to ten. Whether the patient says 2 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poetic Paths at Police Point Park seeks inspiration from nature
By Medicine Hat News on July 7th, 2023
Nature has been the inspiration of poetry for centuries, and the Interpretive Program at Police Point Park, aims to continue that tradition with its Poetic Paths workshop on Friday, July 14. A walk through Police Point’s expansive path system to some of the park’s “natural wonders” will serve as the backdrop for the poetic creations ... Read More »
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