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All Psyched Up: Thanksgiving
By Linda Hancock on September 28th, 2024
It isn’t easy to think of new things to say in my column that has been published for almost three decades. In fact, it’s almost thirty times that I have written about Thanksgiving and what can you say that is new? Ancient scriptures state: “There’s nothing new under the sun”. The lack of uniqueness and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: In case you can’t make it downtown to our booth at Art in Motion
By Patty Rooks on September 28th, 2024
It is a busy weekend in Medicine Hat! I hope that you have time to stop by the Art In Motion Street Fair downtown/Esplanade today as it is going to be absolutely amazing and I am sure there will be something for everyone there. Praxis will also have a booth; do not forget to stop ... Read More »
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By Ron Schmidt on September 28th, 2024
The penny has been gone for about 12 years now and there has been no sharp increase in the price of the penny. The biggest thing I have found is that for the people that are looking for the pennies it is much harder to find. There are several pennies that are worth while mentioning. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Be wary of the wolves
By Scott Raible on September 28th, 2024
The BBC once ran a story entitled “Sheep to warn of wolves via text message.” Though our imaginations provide us with a humorous image of a sheep texting “help” to their shepherd, the reality is a Swiss biologist developed a collar that monitors a sheep’s heart rate and sends out a text automatically when it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: When push comes to shove in health care
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on September 27th, 2024
Many factors determine who gets what care when fighting illness. It makes a difference where you live, what kind of insurance you have, and what health problem you face. But the bottom line is that there are only so many healthcare dollars to spend, and people are making decisions on our behalf about where the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Oral health for overall health
By Kaleigh Southwell on September 27th, 2024
Many people think of oral health as merely just brushing and flossing their teeth. But it is much more than making your teeth sparkle. Good oral hygiene is crucial for your overall well-being. And our oral health affects so much more than our mouths, it affects our quality of life. A healthy smile contributes to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Walking the path of truth and reconciliation in Medicine Hat
By Shona Dickie on September 26th, 2024
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, introduced in 2021, was established in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action. Its purpose is to honour the survivors of residential schools, along with their families and communities, and to ensure the tragic history of these institutions is never forgotten. For the City of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: End Polio Now
By Medicine Hat Rotary Club on September 25th, 2024
People are tragically aware of “long COVID,” but even older horrors are “late effects of polio.” As a quick reminder, Poliomyelitis is a virus spread person-to-person usually through water contaminated by human waste. Polio attacks the nervous system. There is no cure, but there is now, after many years of development, a safe and effective ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Get a head start on those oozing, frightening Halloween potions
By Patty Rooks on September 21st, 2024
Everywhere I look lately, I see signs of Halloween! It is a fun time of the year, especially when it comes to science, in my opinion. What other time of the year can you make oozing, bubbling, gooey potions and mixtures to frighten people with? I have to so many to share and such little ... Read More »
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By Linda Hancock on September 21st, 2024
This week one of my clients stated that he doesn’t like the word “routine”. Instead, he said that he prefers to state that he has “rhythm”. When I asked him to describe his rhythm, it seemed very much like a routine but, to him it had a more positive connotation. This is a man who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Takeout meals are rarely healthy
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on September 20th, 2024
Picking up an order of takeout food is a convenient way to get a meal without doing the cooking. Although there are more options all the time, even in the best of circumstances, meals-to-go have never been considered a nutritional boon. But with the changing lifestyles of each generation, a clear trend continues toward convenience. ... Read More »
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