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Clubs Calendar Oct. 21-27, 2019
By Medicine Hat News on October 21st, 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!Heritage in the Hat: National Porcelain
By Malcolm Sissons on October 19th, 2019
Did you ever wonder about that concrete foundation and couple of buildings located across the CPR spur from Medalta? National Porcelain was another of our industrial clay products industries located in the heart of the Historic Clay District. The recent passing of former manager Frank Weidel prompted me to remember my early employment there. National ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: Boost your knowledge of the legal side of commercial loans1
By Les Scholly on October 19th, 2019
lscholly@pritchardandco.com If you are a business owner, you might reach a point with your company where you need to obtain financing from a financial institution, in order to purchase land or new equipment, provide cash flow for growth, or to remove some of your own cash investment. Whatever the reason, obtaining a commercial loan has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: A sneak peek at what’s in store at the Family Science Olympics
By BYLINE on October 19th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat Oh my what a busy week it has been. I was pretty fortunate to have a sneak peek at the activities being prepared for our upcoming Family Science Olympics on Oct. 26! I can absolutely guarantee that there will be fun and learning for all that come out to this annual free event. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Why I look for organized religion
By Rev. Jim Hillson on October 19th, 2019
Whether I am at home or away, when it is Sunday morning I nearly always find my way to church. I observe that everywhere I go the congregations are becoming smaller and older. That seems to be true in Shediac, N.B. and Penticton, B.C., in Saskatoon and Calgary. The world is changing and churches are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Preventing injury and illness in small children
By Amanda Poll on October 18th, 2019
Amanda.Poll@ahs.ca Small children are busy! They are gaining many new skills, and they feel more and more independent. They may be curious, want to explore the world around them, and can act without thinking. They overestimate what is in their control, and are often unaware of the consequences of their actions. This can lead to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Are you content?
By Dr. Linda Hancock on October 18th, 2019
office@drlindahancock.com Often, I have people tell me that they just want to be happy and think that I can give them a formula! My first response is that first you have to decide to be happy! Sitting and worrying about what you don’t have or the problems in your life will not resolve anything. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: AI in medicine has benefits and challenges
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on October 15th, 2019
@drbharwani Artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is a problem-solving computerised program. It is like science fiction, something out of “Star Trek.” AI, robotics and big data are the future of medicine. It is expected to revolutionize patient care. AI has capacity of a machine or computer to mimic intelligent human thought processes and learn new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bark up tree knowledge Monday
By Medicine Hat News on October 12th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Horticultural Association will feature a local ISA certified arborist at a presentation on Monday. Whitney Renney will present “What’s Bugging My Tree,” covering everything that could possibly be wrong with your trees. In Whitney’s words: “With our ever changing climate, introduction of invasive species (plants and insects) and the burden of drought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Picking up good vibrations
By Patty Rooks on October 12th, 2019
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I am quite excited about the upcoming holiday this weekend – Thanksgiving! What a great time of the year to sit back and reflect on what we are thankful for. I hope that everyone out there takes just a minute and is able to reflect on how lucky we are; especially for the little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Happy Thanksgiving
By Darlene Cahill on October 12th, 2019
Happy? Is it? Those are two questions that have been repeating in my mind over the past month. I mean, can one be thankful apart from experiencing happiness? And can one be part of a community to celebrate being thankful, apart from being happy? This weekend droves of people are travelling and visiting family and ... Read More »
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