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Work together for a constructive solution
Since I was not born many millennia ago I can’t verify nor deny who the original human custodians of our planet were. Were they cavemen, Aztec, Inca? It doesn’t matter. Our modern Indigenous people are descendants who worshipped whom they believed to be their creator. To this day they consider where they buried their dead ... Read More »
Heat causing problems for Alberta crops
Medicine Hat News Crops in the southern region of the province continue to be under stress due to high temperatures and lack of precipitation, according to Alberta’s weekly Crop Report. “Precipitation amounts were down 30 per cent in May and 20 per cent in June from average. July rainfall only 30 per cent of normal ... Read More »
Firefighters handle kitchen fire with ease
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Fire Service responded to a small kitchen fire Sunday evening in the Ross Glen neighbourhood. The fire, which was on the stove, was quickly put out, with smoke ejectors and a gallon of water used, the fire service told the News... Read More »
Mike Gillespie no longer with the college
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat College is confirming vice president academic Mike Gillespie is no longer with the college. Gillespie was chosen to take on the role of VP academic in 2015 after serving for a year as dean of science in 2014. No reasons were given for Gillespie’s departure... Read More »
Busy weekend for pickleball
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat’s pickleball club held a tournament this past weekend, with lots of competitors enjoying the sport at the Strathcona courts. In open singles Mike Yee beat Naveed Butt for the men’s title while Nancy Dick defeated Leona Stock. Mixed doubles saw Yee and Diane Abrahamson beat out Butt and Carrie Irwin ... Read More »
Mavs-Bulls playoff series a toss-up
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney Here we go again. Medicine Hat and Lethbridge will open the Western Major Baseball League playoffs against each other for the second straight season, in a toss-up of a series after they finished with identical regular season records. Add in a bench-clearing incident a week ago and some players who are all-too-familiar with ... Read More »
Impaired, dangerous driving charges for driver who smashed into two houses on Saturday
Charges for impaired and dangerous driving have been laid against a 41-year-old Medicine Hat man who police say are responsible for driving his vehicle into a fence, house, vehicle, and then another house Saturday evening. Police have charged the man with impaired driving, driving over .08, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified. He was released ... Read More »
July 31, 2017
1933 ~ AGNES BISCHKE ~ 2017 Agnes Jean Bischke of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Reuben Bischke, passed away on Friday, July 28th, 2017 at the age of 84 years. Agnes leaves to cherish her memory three children, Lloyd (Betty) Bischke of Medicine Hat, Jeanette Reschke of Medicine Hat, and June (Andrew) Ketel ... Read More »
Doctor Game: The $1,000,000 surgical error
Many years ago I wrote, “The problem with laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery is it leaves the impression that tiny incisions mean a simple, uncomplicated way to perform an operation. Unfortunately, this is not always the case as catastrophic complications can happen.” Recently, a Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) survey confirmed the potential dangers of keyhole surgery. ... Read More »
To Your Health: You can’t replace human touch
Technology is creating pathways to make it possible for seniors to stay in their own homes as they age but great danger is lurking too if we deprive them of the human touch. There are devices that can prompt someone to take their medication at the right time. There are mechanisms to tell someone, some ... Read More »
Clubs Calendar July 31-August 6
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the August long weekend. Check with the club. 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 ... Read More »
