Local Life
Common Sense Health: Are non-alcoholic beverages the better choice?
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 7th, 2024
Do we enjoy alcoholic drinks? We do! A relaxing drink before dinner with our loved ones is standard practice. We are supported by a landmark study involving 490,000 people involving the American Cancer Society, World Health Organization, and Oxford University that found one alcoholic drink daily decreased the risk of death by 20 percent. Moreover, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Local government primer
By Ann Mitchell on June 6th, 2024
It is often said that local government is the government closest to the people. The majority of revenue that gives municipalities the ability to provide services comes from property taxes. Each province in Canada sets legislation that governs municipalities, in Alberta it is the Municipal Government Act. The MGA states that municipalities in Alberta: – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Seems like an appropriate time to take a look at rainbows
By Patty Rooks on June 1st, 2024
We have been so very fortunate to have some rain the past few weeks. Whenever it rains, the most enjoyable part is searching the sky for the rainbow that follows. This week, I thought I would investigate these rainbows a bit more. Let’s get started! *Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment. Materials ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Environmental concerns
By Linda Hancock on June 1st, 2024
There has been a lot of talk lately about collecting taxes to try to deal with the environment. Funny how we all live on the same globe with different countries treating this issue in different ways. Don’t we ultimately share the same air, water and land? Makes me wonder how one country can expect to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Celebrating World No Tobacco Day
By Megan Burland on May 31st, 2024
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), recognized annually on May 31, is a chance to raise awareness about the impacts of tobacco use. This might make you think of a loved one that you wish would consider quitting tobacco or a tobacco-like product. Have you ever got the impression that these well wishes were not well ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Get fit in virtual reality
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on May 31st, 2024
Lao Tsu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, said, “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” Unfortunately, a lot of people are speeding to the wrong destination, each year putting on extra pounds and becoming more sedentary. But people do have choices. Make a change now to be more active, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: Stop and look at the daffodils
By Medicine Hat Rotary Club on May 28th, 2024
So, the snow has finally melted for the next little while. Beneath it, all to often there is litter. The city encourages residents to take part in a litter blitz from now until May 22. Sure would be nice if we could keep Medicine Hat litter-free all year for a more robust community! So, you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Karma
By Linda Hancock on May 25th, 2024
Often my daughter makes a statement about the word “karma” implying that when it occurs, the person who gets it will suffer. I have recently been thinking about this concept and have tried to put the idea into a simple narrative. Those who present as victims might feel that the world is out to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Somthing to do with those spare parts
By Patty Rooks on May 25th, 2024
With spring in full swing, I know many of us are fixing up those bicycles that have been sitting in the garage over the winter months. A couple of mine I think are no longer fixable – so I came up with a fun science activity to use the spare parts. Let’s get started! *Remember ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Silver dollars
By Ron Schmidt on May 25th, 2024
The silver dollar was not produced in Canada as early as some of the other coins. The first dollar made in Canada was in 1935, and along with the 1936 were the only two coins under the rule of King George V. When King George VI came into power they only made coins for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: ‘Spirit of the age’
By Rev. Oz Lorentzen on May 25th, 2024
I’ve been thinking of a great German term coined in the 1800’s, zeitgeist, the “spirit of the age.” I’ve been thinking of this because the term was developed to articulate the sense that there is a “force” or pervading impulse/drive that characterizes certain periods or eras of time (both globally and more locally). I am ... Read More »
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