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Service Above Self: Then and now – Back to the future
By Kitt Brand on December 24th, 2024
In the 1920s after only 15 years, Rotary was an international phenomenon having spread to the British Isles, Europe, Central and South America, Australia, Africa, and Asia. No Facebook, no Twitter, no Instagram – only radio, telegraph, and paper correspondence to tell its story, promote its philosophy. In Medicine Hat, Rotary spread as well. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The Equalizer
By Shane Hein on December 21st, 2024
5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall become straight, and the rough places shall become level ways. – Luke 3:5 [ESV] I would imagine that all of you have seen The Equalizer, starring Denzel Washington. The plot is not terribly complicated: Denzel’s character ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Snow volcanos. Enough said.
By Patty Rooks on December 21st, 2024
Oh my, what a dump of snow I received today! There are a few centimetres of beautiful snow for sure. It is beautiful outside. When it warms up a few degrees, I am going to get outside and make use of the mounds of snow I have been shovelling today. Do not delay, as you ... Read More »
1 responseAll Psyched Up: The first Christmas
By Linda Hancock on December 21st, 2024
As I sit in my warm condo when temperatures are close to 20 degrees below zero, I look out at the snow and think of the story from ancient scriptures that resulted in the worldwide holiday that we are approaching. The Christmas story tells of a time when a young pregnant woman (a virgin no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Bank on it
By Malcolm Sissons on December 20th, 2024
T he Canadian Bank of Commerce was founded in 1867 in Toronto and concentrated its activities in Central Canada until the turn of the century, when it began expansion in the Maritimes and the Prairies. In 1902, Winnipeg branch manager Sir John Aird toured the North West Territories and recommended the establishment of new branches. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: All I Want for Christmas is to be understood
By Tina Meggison on December 20th, 2024
Communication is everywhere. It’s essential to every part of life, shaping how we connect with others and even how we understand ourselves. From the moment we’re born until the day we pass, communication is at the heart of it all. But what happens when communication becomes a challenge? As a Low German kid growing up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Holiday wishes for good health
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on December 20th, 2024
What would be the one thing we’d wish for to make the world a healthier place? Unhesitatingly, it would be peace. Peace in the world and all our homes, schools and workplaces – peace everywhere. If so-called humankind weren’t so busy cultivating hate, we would have a lot more resources for taking care of ourselves ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: After the Review – Next steps for Medicine Hat’s energy business
By Rochelle Pancoast on December 19th, 2024
This fall, city council heard the results of an independent, third-party review of the City of Medicine Hat’s energy business to confirm overall strategic approach to ensure best value for the community. Following an intensive five-phase project that evaluated the current state of the city’s energy business, a strategic assessment of trends, regulations, and change ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Joy at the Esplanade
By Aaron Nelson on December 19th, 2024
There is much joy at the Esplanade. You hear it in the halls as school groups explore the latest contemporary art exhibitions or learn about the history of our region. You see it in the faces of families watching an ice carver transform a block of ice into the Grinch and a Christmas tree. You ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: You’ve heard of balloon animals, now try them with candy canes
By Patty Rooks on December 14th, 2024
The Holiday Season and shopping are in full swing by now, I am sure. I do not know if you are like me, but this time of the year I purchase WAY too many candy canes and I am not sure what I should do with them all. Well, science of course! Let’s get started. ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: Charity and love walk hand in hand
By Kristy Reimers-Loader on December 14th, 2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about charity lately. For Christians, the Christmas season is filled with songs and sentiments of faith and hope, but in the Scriptures, the greatest emphasis and highest value is set upon charity. This thought cut through my consciousness most sharply when I found myself unavoidably thrust into the midst of ... Read More »
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