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Viva Vitality: Button battery safety
By Emily Gardner-Everton on December 27th, 2025
The Holiday Season can be an exciting and busy time of year. Some family’s favourite memories include being surrounded by loved ones, eating yummy food and sharing stories from the year. Highlights for children can include exciting new toys. During the whirlwind of this time of year it is important to be aware of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: I’m special
By Dr. Linda Hancock on December 27th, 2025
So, I bet you have all been wondering what I wore for the Christmas Dinner and Dance. I threw out the idea of Mrs. Claus and anything elf-like. Instead, I wanted to capture the true spirit of Christmas and therefore purchased a beautiful angel costume – halo, wings, jewelry and all. Because I go to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Striking the root
By Shane Hein on December 27th, 2025
Have you ever noticed that whenever a significant societal problem arises, whatever passes for leadership often responds to it by dealing with the symptoms of the problem rather than the actual cause? It is not at all surprising, really, given that underlying causes are usually messy, complex, costly, and most often require those affected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Christmas Seals
By Dennis Vickery on December 27th, 2025
Christmas Seals are linked to the history of tuberculosis in Canada and the origins of the Canadian Lung Association founded in Ottawa in 1900. The double-barred red cross of Lorraine, which is synonymous with lung associations worldwide became the official emblem of TB associations around the world three years later. The idea for Christmas Seals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Family history makes for a good story
By Diana Gifford-Jones on December 27th, 2025
How many of us can recall our grandfathers leaning back in a favourite chair, saying, “Let me tell you something you should remember.” What followed was usually a story that had grown larger with time, about hardship, happenstance, or a decision made when the stakes were high. On the other hand, if your grandmother was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Peppermint volcanos
By Patty Rooks on December 27th, 2025
I do not know about you, but if you have had a houseful for a few days now, you may be looking for something to keep those young scientists busy! I have just the investigation, BUT be warned, this could get messy. Let’s get started! *Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment. Materials ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Makin’ some Christmas Science
By Patty Rooks on December 20th, 2025
This week, I thought we would get a little messy as we investigate some Christmas Science. Over the years, I have been getting messier and messier with my science investigations. I really do not mind though – there is nothing better than rolling up your sleeves and getting messy – all in the name of ... Read More »
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By Dr. Linda Hancock on December 20th, 2025
I remember seeing a huge IBM computer in the 1960s that filled a whole room. It required controlled temperature and punched cards as well as an expert to feed it and keep it running. We were promised the day would come when we could each have our own computer that would save us time and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Way: Don’t forget about Joseph this Christmas
By Scott Raible on December 20th, 2025
During the Advent season, our attention is often drawn to Mary, the angels, and the shepherds. Yet it is surprisingly easy to forget Joseph-or to quietly write him out of the story altogether. I once heard a pastor tell a story about a church nativity play that made this painfully clear. On the morning of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Put Some Perspective in the Christmas Stocking
By Medicine Hat News on December 19th, 2025
How many times in 2025 did you complain about something? And with good reason! But this is the time of year for setting aside our thoughts about the issues driving us crazy. Take a step back during the holidays and reflect on what really counts. Health and happiness. That’s the bottom line. My Christmas wish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Down by the Station1
By Malcolm Sissons on December 18th, 2025
Down by the station, early in the morning…” used to be a hive of activity, with two trains each way plus dayliner to Lethbridge. My earliest memory of our train station was waiting for the Dominion to pull in and have a visit with my grandfather who was travelling between Winnipeg and Vancouver on business. ... Read More »
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