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All Psyched Up: Personality
By Linda Hancock on May 24th, 2025
Imagine each of us is like a huge iceberg. Even though the top part can be seen, there is much more ice below the water! Our personality is like this. The top part of which we are aware is known as the conscious mind. The part just below the surface from which we can easily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: The best time of year is the hardest time to focus
By Patty Rooks on May 24th, 2025
I know this time of the year can be hard to stay seated in the classroom for students. We are all looking out the window at the beautiful weather imagining we were outside. So, I thought I would share one of my favourite experiments guaranteed to keep their attention! Let’s get started. *Remember to ask ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: Sacred ground in the heart of the city
By Scott Raible on May 24th, 2025
In the heart of downtown Medicine Hat, four churches-St. John’s Presbyterian (1902), Fifth Avenue Memorial United (1913), St. Barnabas Anglican (1912), and St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic (1912)-stand as more than just historic buildings. They are sacred spaces, rooted in over a century of worship, prayer, service, and community. Their spires rise above the city as ... Read More »
1 responseCommon 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 »
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