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Common Sense Health: Don’t play with fire – A warning about skin cancer
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on May 23rd, 2025
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world. And most cases are preventable. So why are we still seeing over 5 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and 90,000 cases in Canada, including well over 100,000 cases across both countries of melanoma, the deadliest form? Don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Power over, or power with? The leadership style that shapes culture
By Ann Mitchell on May 22nd, 2025
As leaders both our actions and words have deep impact on both those we serve and those we lead. Leaders with high emotional intelligence understand the impact that this has on those who surround and support them. This includes both the intended and unintended consequences of our words and actions. Leadership can also be looked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: May long
By Linda Hancock on May 17th, 2025
When I was in high school – many, many, many years ago – everyone looked forward to the May long weekend. Some who had vehicles would plan to head for the lake in order to party! Others just looked forward to the last holiday before exams. Now that I am older, I am thinking about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Mastering the science behind water balloons to maximize chances of victory!
By Patty Rooks on May 17th, 2025
I can hardly believe it is May already. I know the weather this week has made it feel like spring is finally arriving in southeastern Alberta. In order to appreciate the great weather, I think we should take some science outside this weekend so we can get messy and officially kick off the start of ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: The season of Easter
By Roland Weisbrot on May 17th, 2025
In some Christian traditions, we follow the liturgical calendar which separates the year into various seasons that focus on different parts of Christ’s life and the life of the Church. Easter is the season of all seasons, and it represents the apex of the liturgical year. This is because, as the Apostle Paul said, “if ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: The civic duty in our veins
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on May 16th, 2025
There’s an old quote often misattributed to Winston Churchill: “You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.” Whether Churchill said it or not, the message is true. And nothing proves it better than the simple, life-saving act of donating blood. Any doctor who has spent decades in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Virtual Tables – How food apps are redefining food security
By Amanda Hepp on May 16th, 2025
It seems like every time we go to the grocery store, prices are higher, and so is the bill. Inflation has led to skyrocketing food costs, making it harder for many of us to afford the essentials. In Alberta, 1 in 4 households experience food insecurity, with 1 in 3 children living in a food-insecure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: The payoff to volunteering is immeasurable
By Andie Wirsch on May 15th, 2025
While at Cypress County Fire Services last year I had a discussion with the wife of a crew member about how everything we do is volunteer. Being middle age, I didn’t argue with this, rather saw what she said – aren’t we all “volunteering” at every activity we choose to be part of? I’ve been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Matters: Using our gifts to help our community
By What Matters to Hatters on May 13th, 2025
What Matters to Hatters Coalition remains focused on reducing stigma related to substance use and mental illness in our community through the third annual campaign promoting the importance of kindness and connection. As part of this campaign, individuals and organizations are recognized as kindness champions for their kindness and connection consistently demonstrated in community. As ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JazzFest returns in June with award-winning lineup
By Dr. Linda Hancock on May 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The smooth sounds of the saxophone will fill the roadways and sidewalks downtown as Medicine Hat is ready to welcome a variety of local, Canadian and international artists during the 29th anniversary of JazzFest. The six-day music festival kicks off June 17 and wraps up on June 22, and includes performances at the Esplanade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Jesus didn’t reject, he restored
By Scott Raible on May 10th, 2025
In John 21, we witness one of the most tender and transformative moments in Scripture – Jesus’ restoration of Peter. After Peter’s threefold denial, Jesus meets him on the shore and asks him, “Do you love Me?” three times. But beneath this familiar question lies something even more profound in the original Greek. The first ... Read More »
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