Local Life
Viva Vitality: 5 reasons for a break from screens
By Taniel Zanidean on August 9th, 2024
Disconnecting from screens can be difficult but the benefits can be endless! Here are five reasons why taking a break from screens can be so important. Present moment awareness. Our moment-to-moment experiences are fragmented by the near-constant presence of our cellphones – incoming texts, emails, and countless notifications. Although cellphones are a link to all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Should the other breast be removed after cancer surgery?
By medicinehatnews on August 9th, 2024
Some patients you never forget. One woman told me she had a breast cancer on one breast removed. But her surgeon refused to remove the remaining breast. I told her then that her doctor may be right. There was little research or clinical data to help in determining if this was a prudent decision. Her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Ever evolving culture
By Sandi Reimer on August 8th, 2024
The Earth Harp, invented just over 20 years ago, adapts to its surroundings. On its first iteration the strings ran about 300 metres from one side of a valley to the other, where four large resonators and bridge about the size of two grand pianos were mounted to the ground. Since then, the Earth Harp, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Try?
By Linda Hancock on August 3rd, 2024
In the popular Star Wars Series there is an episode called “The Empire Strikes Back.” In this movie, the star Luke Skywalker finds his X-Wing stuck in a swamp and is frustrated trying to levitate it out. The wise character Yoga confronts Luke and states the now-famous quote from which we all can learn. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Patty Rooks
By Patty Rooks on August 3rd, 2024
I think that in order to truly experience science you need to get messy. Yes, really messy. Not to mention messy often means fun! This week, I thought I would share one of my favourite messy experiments – be sure to do this outside to save on clean up. Let’s get started! *Remember to ask ... Read More »
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By Roland Weisbrot on August 3rd, 2024
This summer, my wife and I decided to build a small wooden deck on the front of our house. Initially, we were excited about the project – until we looked into permits, that is. Now, both my wife and I are well-educated and, in our better moments, somewhat intelligent; however, after hours of pouring over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: A lesson in the body’s building blocks
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on August 2nd, 2024
Not everyone needs to have the knowledge of today’s biochemist. What’s important to know is that there have been extraordinary advances in what scientists now understand about the way the human body works. Their discoveries show it’s the little things that matter. Fifty years ago, the focus was at the level of the cell, understanding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede Roundup: The Exhibition is over but the Stampede fun rides on
By Ryan McCracken on August 2nd, 2024
Hold onto your hats, the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede ain’t done yet! After another successful Summer Exhibition, the Stampede is shifting sights to a pair of new events on our grounds this month – Cars & Guitars on Aug. 10 and Indian Relay Racing on Aug. 24-25. If you somehow didn’t get your fill ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: What does the city manager do?
By Ann Mitchell on August 1st, 2024
Local governments are not simply providers of municipal services; they are builders and sustainers of communities. I would further contend that they are the framework of our country. The statement above formed part of the research for my Master’s Degree in Leadership through Royal Roads University (2021). My thesis question: How do we enhance the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: Powerful partnerships
By Medicine Hat Rotary Club on July 30th, 2024
There are partnerships – and there are noble partnerships! The Rotary Club of Medicine Hat is weaving a noble one with Saamis Immigration Services Association, one that results in a demonstrable impact on the lives of newcomers to our city. All Rotarians in more than 35,000 clubs in 220 countries are strongly encouraged to build ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: If you need to go inside to escape this heat…
By Patty Rooks on July 27th, 2024
I do not know about you, but I have been finding ways to escape the heat this week! I am up bright and early if I have to work outside in order to escape the intense heat of the late afternoon. Of course, it is hard to be inside for extended periods when it is ... Read More »
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