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December 8, 2017
1926 ~ PAT STREGGER ~ 2017 Bernice “Pat” Stregger, beloved wife of Art Stregger of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, November 30th, 2017 at the age of 91 years. Besides her husband, Art, Pat leaves to cherish her memory her children, Debbie Linfoot-McLeod (Ron McLeod), Joan (Jim) Lysyk, Brenda (Marlin) Kristiansen, Ellie (Barry) Williams, ... Read More »
Viva Vitality: Stay active, stay safe
Winter is in full swing here in Alberta and that means the start of outdoor sports and activities. Staying active throughout the winter is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is a great way to socialize and get together with friends and family. To help you and your loved ones stay safe this ... Read More »
All Psyched Up: Find what you’re passionate about and keep at it
When I heard that Ian Tyson was coming to the city, I thought it would be fun to buy an extra ticket so my daughter could attend the concert with me.Her first word after I issued the invitation was “Who?” I explained that when I grew up we would look forward to the “Ian and ... Read More »
Magical Christmas important at MHWSS
prevell@medicinehatnews.com @MHNprevell Surprises from Santa and creating happy memories. That’s what Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society staff aim for when Christmas rolls around. “Kids are worried that Santa won’t find them. We hear that a lot,” said MHWSS executive director Natasha Carvalho, speaking about how staff and the greater community come together to make Christmas ... Read More »
HatSmart will align with provincial rebates
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant New rebates for city utility customers to improve their homes and conserve energy will align with a similar provincial program, a council committee was told on Thursday. HatSmart’s 2018 schedule of incentives lists money for solar panel systems, new home construction, energy-rated clothes dryers and work to seal drafty homes, according to documents. ... Read More »
Library Chat: Speaking of books
For more than 10 years the Medicine Hat Public Library and the Medicine Hat College library have partnered to bring in renowned Canadian authors, first through the One Book One Community program that included book discussions and a meal and then, for the past few years, it has been called Speaking of Books focused on ... Read More »
Military officer visits Connaught School to spread importance of honouring all Canada’s veterans
tkalinowski@medicinehatnews.com @MHNTimKal Master Warrant Officer Patrice Masse, who serves as the food services officer at CFB Suffield, spoke Thursday with Connaught School Grade 5 students about the importance of honouring veterans. He also shared many stories about his 32 years of service in the Canadian military: A career ranging from working with artillery units to ... Read More »
Memorization is a good first step in mathematics
Re: “Personal experience says progressive education — not regressive — is the best way to learn,” Nov. 18 Did Peter Mueller go all the way through school without realizing the memorized portions of the subject are useful tools which, once learned, facilitate one’s subsequent math operations? Standard items like times tables, measurements, theorems, basic arithmatic ... Read More »
National Affairs: Gender, language dash Indigenous dreams
It is a sign of the times that decisively mixed reviews attended Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s latest Supreme Court appointment. The qualifications of Alberta justice Sheilah Martin had little to do with the somewhat cool reception. Her credentials are impeccable and the court will be richer for her contribution. She also fits Trudeau’s goals of ... Read More »
Don’t let money rule you at Christmas
Many people have not recovered from the economic recession yet and that perhaps accounts for some on the anxiety we are hearing and seeing when it comes to preparations for Christmas. The average household income in Canada is about $70,000 before tax deductions. Some experts have suggest people in that income bracket should plan on ... Read More »
Christmas from the heart
With the stress of the holidays and wanting the perfect Christmas, our minds can slip back to days “before caregiving,” leaving us longing for a time where our worries and excitement were much different than they are now. It’s important to take some time, sit quietly, and listen to your heart — what does it ... Read More »
