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Common Sense Health: Fighting cancer with precision
By Diana Gifford-Jones on April 2nd, 2026
In my work with universities, I meet an array of Canada’s leading researchers. This week, it was Arghya Paul, Canada Research Chair in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Chemistry at Western University in London, Ontario. Professor Paul and his team of young researchers are investigating new ways to fight cancer. For decades, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: A dramatic impact – Youth in performing arts
By Dayna Walls on April 2nd, 2026
This past year has marked my tenth anniversary of being a Medicine Hatter. Moving across the country to a place I had never before visited was no easy decision, but wow, am I grateful I did. Coming from a larger centre, I was pleasantly surprised to find Medicine Hat packed full of engaging public events ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The King in the minivan
By Scott Raible on March 28th, 2026
Palm Sunday is God’s way of reminding us that He rarely shows up the way we expect. Imagine you’re waiting for a VIP to arrive; maybe a celebrity, a billionaire, or even the prime minister. You picture a sleek black limousine, tinted windows, a security detail, maybe a police escort with sirens blaring. Red carpet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: When batteries end up in the landfill, risks follow
By Kelli Ireland & Shane Briggs on March 28th, 2026
Most residents don’t see what happens after a garbage truck leaves their street. Waste is collected, transported, and managed through systems designed to keep the city clean and operating smoothly. But occasionally, hidden within everyday trash are items that can create unexpected challenges for city crews working in garbage trucks and at the landfill. One ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Uncirculated sets: What a collector should look for
By Ron Schmidt on March 28th, 2026
I have told you about circulation coins that are more valuable because of low mintage or varieties, but now I would like to tell you about sets that you need to look out for. In the uncirculated or proof like sets the first one that comes to my mind is the 1973 Large bust. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Naked egg
By Patty Rooks on March 28th, 2026
This week, I thought I would put together some egg-cellent experiments as Easter is fast approaching. If you are like me, you overdo it and purchase an abundance of eggs. This experiment will help you use them up. Let’s get started! *Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment. Materials – Small jar or ... Read More »
1 responseViva Vitality: Celebrating World Oral Health Day
By Kaleigh Southwell on March 27th, 2026
March is the beginning of spring, but also a time to celebrate one of your greatest assets: your smile! March 20 marked World Oral Health Day, a global campaign that reminds us how important it is to care for our mouths and, in turn, our overall well-being. The mouth and body connection Your mouth is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sensed Health: Leading the life you want
By Diana Gifford-Jones on March 27th, 2026
There’s something quietly heartbreaking about waiting too long to start living the life you might have had all along. An 83-year-old reader wrote to me recently. For decades, this person lived with social exclusion, low self-esteem, and fear. Then, just last year, they did something about it. They signed up for modern line dancing at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: Child and maternal health – Good news, really bad news
By Kitt Brand on March 24th, 2026
So, which do you want first, the good news or the bad? OK, good news first. Child mortality (death) and morbidity (near death) in children have improved greatly since 1830, when one third of all children born in Alberta failed to live to their fifth birthday. That’s 333 deaths per 1,000 births. With vaccinations and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Check it out
By Rev. Nancy Cocks on March 21st, 2026
I’m one of those annoying people who ‘googles’ topics mid-conversation in case ‘facts’ can inform our chats. When I checked a health topic recently, the AI assistant admitted “AI is not always accurate.” Such humility! This footnote called to mind a prominent investigative reporter who explained that she had to document everything reported as ‘fact’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Hold on!
By Linda Hancock on March 21st, 2026
When I was growing up my uncle had what we thought was a big boat with a 60 hp motor. His three children were all wonderful skiers, and I wanted to learn how to ski like them. I tried and tried and tried without success. My uncle instructed me to sit in a fetal position ... Read More »
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