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All Psyched Up: Christmas meaning

By Linda Hancock on December 24th, 2022

Not everyone likes Christmas. In fact, some people dread it. They might have difficult relationships that they want to avoid. Others may be suffering from ill health or are still grieving the loss of a loved one. Those who have been financially stressed might not be able to pay their bills let alone purchase any ... Read More »

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Collector’s Corner: 50 cent coin still exists

By Ron Schmidt on December 24th, 2022

Many people have thought that the mint does not make the 50 cent coin any more except for in mint sets. That is not true, the mint has made the 50 cent coins for circulation in every year since 1921, and even before that, but they were not minted each year. The 50 cent coin ... Read More »

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Common Sense Health: A fast for the Holidays

By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on December 23rd, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, grave existential questions loom. Is the doomsday clock ticking louder? Have we harmed our planetary home beyond repair? Is the global economy headed for collapse, or will a reckless war end all things? These are some of the debates that friends and families will have when they gather in ... Read More »

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Eye on the Esplanade: A Year in Review – 2022 brought us together again

By Aaron Nelson on December 23rd, 2022

As you pass by the south and west sides of the Esplanade you may have noticed the portraits of fellow Hatters. These 122 portraits offer a glimpse into the depth and breadth of our community. Artist Kat Valenzuela has captured the history, the future, the wisdom, the energy, the struggles, and the light that is ... Read More »

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Heritage in the Hat: The school that never was

By MALCOLM SISSONS on December 20th, 2022

On the hillside above Altawana Drive and Parkview Drive, Medicine Hat had its own “Indian residential school”, built between 1890-98. The building was 38-by-40 feet, two storeys high, and constructed partially by H. Yuill. A pamphlet stated it is “substantially built of concrete”, one of the few buildings on the north side of the river, ... Read More »

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What’s Up Doc?: Is surgery the best way to handle obesity?

By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on December 20th, 2022

Much has been written and discussed about obesity but we are nowhere close to solving the problem. In fact, the problem is getting worse. Many factors can contribute to excess weight gain including genetics, a person’s eating pattern, physical inactivity and sleep routines. A person whose BMI (body mass index) is greater than or equal to ... Read More »

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Common Sense Health: All stuffed up for the Holidays

By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on December 16th, 2022

There’s a lot of “stuff” this time of year – the stuffing in the turkey, for example, or all the meaningless commercial stuff we buy for the Holidays that ends up in landfills. The Holidays are a good time to look around and assess what is good stuff and what is bad. It might disappoint ... Read More »

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Mental Health Matters: Mindfulness

By Michelle Deminick on December 16th, 2022

Is your mind full or are you mindful? There are many stressors, challenges and problems in the world and most people tend to pay attention and worry about those stressors and problems of day to day life. Instead of being present and experiencing the moment, on average people either live in the past or the ... Read More »

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All Psyched Up: Be well

By Linda Hancock on December 10th, 2022

Often people tell me that they are doing “poorly”. They don’t have any diagnosis and can’t identify a reason for their malaise. This situation can go on for days, weeks or even longer. When I question them and offer suggestions, many reply “I know but I don’t want to do that”. Sometimes in life, we ... Read More »

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Science Smarts: Secret science Santa letter

By Patty Rooks on December 10th, 2022

I just looked at the calendar and cannot believe how fast Christmas is approaching. With Christmas just around the corner, I hope that all of the young scientists out there have written their letter to Santa so they will not be missed on Christmas morning! Just in case you are worried your letter will fall ... Read More »

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