Local Life
By the Way: Pilate’s question
By Rev. Pastor Shane Hein on November 2nd, 2019
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. – John 8:32 [ESV]. An oddity about reading Holy Scriptures, as opposed to reading a novel, is that its authors are not always very concerned with providing the mood, or the tone of a particular verbal exchange between two characters. That is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Celebrate
By Dr. Linda Hancock on November 1st, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com This past weekend I was at a wedding reception. What a wonderful event! The bride and groom who live in different countries have each travelled extensively. She speaks seven languages. He is a pilot and owns a plane for recreation. They were introduced by a mutual friend and built their romantic foundation through long ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Changing with the seasons
By Megan Burland on November 1st, 2019
Megan.Burland@ahs.ca Although the beginning of autumn in southern Alberta brought with it an early dose of winter, fall reminds us how beautiful change can be. Have you been considering making a change to your tobacco use? I want to first acknowledge that nicotine is highly addictive and that changing tobacco-use behaviours is difficult work. With ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Difficulties of diagnosing and managing headache
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on October 29th, 2019
Headache is not an uncommon symptom. Headache can be on one or both sides of the head and can radiate across the head. The type of pain one experiences can vary quite a bit. A headache may appear as a sharp pain, a throbbing sensation or a dull ache. Headaches can develop gradually or suddenly, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on October 28th, 2019
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: Glass, water, air and the blending of light
By Patty Rooks on October 26th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat Our 28th annual Family Science Olympics have finally arrived! Please do not forget to stop in to Medicine Hat College from 10 a.m-3 p.m. today to enjoy some fun hands on science experiments for all ages. am excited to see what the Education Students have put together for all of us to do. They ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collectors Corner: Bear with us and learn about Medicine Hat’s famous grizzly
By Dennis Vickery on October 26th, 2019
medhatcsc@live.com Earlier this year Canada Post launched a series of four stamps dealing with bears in Canada. Bears are some of the most intelligent and formidable predators in the Canadian wilderness. The four stamps include the grizzly bear, a very powerful species found only in the western and northern regions of Canada. Two-thirds of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The power of prayer
By Kristy Reimers-Loader on October 26th, 2019
“Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.” (Luke 18:1) In this brief sentence, the author of Luke’s Gospel says so much about Jesus and what was important to him. We need to pray. We need to pray always; that is, we need to make prayer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Making emotional choices
By Dr. Linda Hancock on October 25th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com Have you ever watched those television shows where individuals give up their lives to move to another country to be with a person they met online? They do all this in the name of love. I have been thinking about some of the story lines and the common themes that lead them into bad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Creeping it real on Halloween safety
By BYLINE on October 25th, 2019
Amanda.Andrew2@albertahealthservices.ca It’s that time of the year again! Halloween is quickly approaching as October comes to an end. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and our ghouls and goblins are ready to head out for trick-or-treating. Although it’s an exciting time, the enthusiasm and eagerness of children at Halloween can pose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEAWA educational forum upcoming
By Medicine Hat News on October 23rd, 2019
An educational forum set for next month offers people the chance to learn about restoring the local streambanks and get information on stream water quality. The free event is being presented Nov. 1 by the South East Alberta Watershed Alliance. It takes place at St. Barnabas Church from 1-4 p.m. A flyer for the forum ... Read More »
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