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Insurance Understood: RRSPs are like carrots
By Steve Meldrum on February 1st, 2020
steve@swellwealth.com Have you ever done something good so much that it actually created a negative outcome? Let me tell you about my little brother’s experience with carrots. He loved eating carrots and would eat them any chance he could. With a garden in the backyard he had unfettered access and approval from my parents to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Christ is who attracts people
By Pastor Roland Weisbrot on February 1st, 2020
I am often asked the question, how do we as Christians effectively evangelize? Well, I would argue that it is less difficult than people think – but first some background. Many people see evangelism as an intellectual endeavour, which takes the form of what we call modern apologetics. Effective, highly intelligent, apologists like William Lane ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: The season for loving science
By Patty Rooks on February 1st, 2020
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat It is hard to believe that January is finished! I was in the store the other day and it reminded me that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. This holiday can get a bit expensive with giving all of your loved one’s a little something to show them all you care for them. Of course, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Go outside, I promise it’s good for you
By Desirea Agar on January 31st, 2020
desirea.agar@ahs.ca I know, it’s winter and it’s cold! The last thing we want to do is spend time outside. But, what if I told you it only takes one hour per week of outdoor activity and engagement with nature to have big time benefits! A recent report titled Nature Nurtures Children has found that when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Routine
By Dr. Linda Hancock on January 31st, 2020
office@drlindahancock.com I remember when I had my first child. We lived in a basement suite in Tisdale, Sask. Our landlady told me that the secret to having healthy and happy babies is to keep their stomachs full and their bottoms dry. That sounds simple but there was a lot of wisdom in that advice. Babies ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collectors Corner: A banner year in coins
By Ron Schmidt on January 28th, 2020
medhatcsc@live.com I hope everyone is off to an excellent new year, and I hope 2020 is just as exciting in the coin world as it was last year. I would like to take the time to review some of the coins that came out in 2019. The year started out with the normal releases of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on January 27th, 2020
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!Financial Focus: Early 2020 tax tips
By Craig Elder on January 25th, 2020
When the end of the year approaches, many individuals place a greater focus on tax planning to minimize their income tax liability. Beyond the end of the year, however, there are some areas of tax planning that often get overlooked. For example, there are tax planning strategies that may only be available early in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: We don’t always see His prints, but they are there
By Darlene Cahill on January 25th, 2020
I am visiting my parents and sitting in their cabin, deep in the woods of Central Newfoundland. Earlier today, my dad and I powered around on the ski-doo to enjoy the beautiful scenery that surrounded us. We stopped at a high point so I could take a few panoramic pictures; I would love for you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Buds and Blooms: Two months until spring
By Bev Crawford on January 25th, 2020
bevcrawford99@hotmail.com Brrrr, it was cold. It is quite a relief to feel that weather gone. Above zero temperatures are certainly welcome. We should never complain when we observe the spirit of the Newfoundlanders and the people from Labrador enduring their winter snow blizzard. Or we could look to our west coast to see the miserable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Melt that pesky ice without turning up the heat
By Patty Rooks on January 25th, 2020
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I am extremely happy this week with the much warmer weather. It appears as if I am slowly starting to defrost! What is not thawing out though is that dreadful buildup of ice EVERYWHERE. Quite a number of people I know have fallen and hurt themselves. Of course, this has made me think of ... Read More »
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