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Doctor Game: Emerging from the hearing loss closet
Why is it that we accept the fact that everyone should see their dentist twice a year to detect dental decay? That we should get regular eye examinations and a checkup by our family doctor once a year? But ironically we rarely, if ever, hear that we should do the same for our ears! So ... Read More »
To Your Health:Grateful to be thankful
A week ago we collectively took a day to be thankful and the benefits go way beyond just the lovely dinner and tasty treats. Thanksgiving is an ancient tradition of expressing thanks for a bountiful harvest and in Canada that includes an historical celebration of thanks for the safe return of explorer Martin Frobisher after ... Read More »
Clubs Calendar Oct. 16-22
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 »
Weird Al advises to ‘lower your expectations’ for his June concert
Medicine Hat News It’s getting weird in here. Weird Al Yankovic is coming back to Medicine Hat next year for a June 3 show at the Esplanade. The poster for Yankovic’s show bills it as ‘The Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour” and advertises no frills, obscure songs and limited commercial appeal and advises people to ... Read More »
Events Calendar Oct. 16-22
Oct. 16 — Election Day Oct. 16-17 — Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Esplanade, 8 p.m. Oct. 16 — Law at the Library:Wills, Power of Attorney, and Personal Directives, MH Public Library, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17 — The Kitchen is Open Caregiver Coffee Group, CMHA Boardroom (201-1865 Dunmore Rd. SE) 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 17 — Stitching ... Read More »
Transparency lacking at city hall
Re: “Don’t hold your breath waiting for transit satisfaction, if Veiner situation is any indication,” Sept. 22 As always from the pen of Gillian Slade, an excellent, thought provoking editorial. There is unquestionably a lack of transparency emanating from city hall with far too many decisions made behind closed doors. They number in the dozens ... Read More »
National Affairs: Canada has options if Trump kills NAFTA
If U.S. President Donald Trump deep-sixes the North American Free Trade Agreement, there are essentially three things that Canada can do. It can try to salvage a bilateral deal with the U.S. It can, in concert with Mexico, keep what remains of NAFTA on life support in the hope that Trump will eventually be replaced ... Read More »
Good habits in the midst of midterms
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel Medicine Hat College is hosting its second annual Long Night Against Procrastination Wednesday at the campus library. The night goes from 5 p.m. until midnight and will have different stations set up for students — meditation, yoga and animals to pet for stress management, as well as pizza and access to the library’s ... Read More »
Kwahommies take home the title at Crescent Heights volleyball tournament
Medicine Hat News The Hat High Kwahommies took home the title at the Crescent Heights girls volleyball tournament this weekend. The Kwahommies defeated the higher-seeded Eagle Butte Talons in straight sets to secure the championship, 25-22, 25-15. After finishing 6-2 in Friday’s group stage, the Kwahommies defeated Brooks with a dominant comeback quarter-final victory, 17-25, ... Read More »
Praxis: Tough paper
I can hardly believe that today is Praxis’ 26th annual Family Science Olympics. Trust me, I have been pulling this event together for a number of years now and I have to say it is my absolute favourite time of the year. There is nothing more exciting than seeing families participate in the hands on ... Read More »
Do you move slower? Growing your estate without undue market risk and taxes
I have always loved playing sports. One of my skills was speed. However, over the years I have noticed that I am less willing to expend so much energy when playing games. I want to be able to wake up the next day without pain. Bottom line is that I am getting slower. This made ... Read More »
