Local Life
Viva Vitality: Standing together against bullying
By Taneil Zanidean on February 27th, 2026
Bullying is an experience that is all too common. An estimated one in five young people are affected by bullying during adolescence. Bullying is a form of aggression rooted in a power imbalance, where one person exerts control or dominance over another, causing lasting emotional, social and psychological harm. As we approach Pink Shirt Day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre Euchre results for January 2026
By medicinehatnews on February 26th, 2026
Monday, Jan. 5 1. Dale Plotsky 2. Rita Myson 3. Fred McNab 4. Delaine Constant, Mike Alcock, Al Guscott, Danny Morisselle > tie 5. Marie Couch, Eva Hamerston Thursday, Jan. 8 1. Al Guscott 2. Mike Alcock 3. Norm Lodon 4. Shirley Brooks 5. Marg Partridge Monday, Jan. 12 1. Judy Love 2. Rita Myson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Duplicate Bridge results for January 2026
By medicinehatnews on February 26th, 2026
Tuesday, Jan. 6 North/South 1. Rita Langford – John Weatherhead 2. Darcy Kusler – Dave Luyten East/West 1. Cliff Bryanton – Charlotte Jobb 2. Maggie Burrows – James Van Dam Friday, Jan. 9 North/South 1. Terry Lynn Noble – James Van Dam 2. Betty Biffard – Lorena Kelly East/West 1. Marnie Burry – Cliff Bryanton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Valuing our city – Property assessment explained
By Sue Sterkenburg on February 26th, 2026
From policing to parks, property taxes are a major part of how we fund the services our community relies on every day. Each year, city council approves the total amount of money required to support city services. Other sources of revenue including licence fees, user fees and provincial grants, are subtracted from this amount. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Preserve winter
By Patty Rooks on February 21st, 2026
As I was waling my dog this morning, it was snowing so gently and beautifully. Having lived in Alberta virtually my entire life, I have come to appreciate ALL of the seasons, even the cold of winter – yes, I am sorry to those that do not like the cold – even Buddy my dog ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: ‘If you had faith the size of a mustard seed’
By Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader on February 21st, 2026
Hey, guess what came in the mail the other day? Yep, it was the spring edition of my favourite seed catalog. OK, maybe it’s no big deal to most folks, but every winter I look forward to flipping through the pages of this little booklet while I dream of fresh herbs and fragrant blooms in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Financial roller coaster
By Linda Hancock on February 21st, 2026
Those who have gold, silver, crypto or stock market investments have been celebrating – well, at least until Friday when there was a HUGE drop in value. It was hard to imagine that one gold coin was worth over $7,000 and one silver coin was worth over $150. Crypto and stocks were surging and then ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Statins, side effects and the silence about choice
By Diana Gifford-Jones on February 20th, 2026
There’s a common organizational saying: structure drives behaviour. In institutional theory, it’s called path dependence. Once a structure or pattern is established, it becomes self-reinforcing. This is a problem in medicine. Researchers and specialists become deeply immersed in their own areas of expertise. They network within tight knowledge clusters. They protect their territory. And when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Bringing the cultural community together
By Jessica Siwy on February 19th, 2026
Building a strong cultural community takes more than programs and policies – it takes ongoing conversation. This spring, we’re bringing that idea to life through a Cultural Forum designed to connect, listen, and collaborate with the people who shape Arts, Heritage and Entertainment in our community. The forum is part of our continued commitment to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Bring home the bacon
By Malcolm Sissons on February 19th, 2026
In the early 1900s, workers were needed for the rail yards, along with the new mills and clay products factories. The boom caused residential neighbourhoods to expand onto the river flats east of downtown Medicine Hat. Churches and grocery stores soon followed. As few households had a car and only an ice box, groceries sprang ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Light a candle
By Scott Raible on February 14th, 2026
When we ask why bad things happen to the innocent, we are often asking through tears. Questions like these don’t come from philosophy; they come from pain. Scripture meets us in these moments, not with cold answers, but with His living presence. Psalm 34:18 reminds us that when hearts are broken, and our spirits are ... Read More »
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