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Common Sense Health: Fights over drugs have enduring meaning
By Diana Gifford-Jones on September 19th, 2025
Every so often, history taps you on the shoulder. That happened to me recently when I discovered a book on the science, culture, and regulation of drugs by Professor Lucas Richert, a historian of pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The book devotes its entire first chapter to none other than my father, Dr. Ken ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Understanding front-of-package food labels
By Heather Mathur on September 19th, 2025
Health Canada has been working to make the healthier choice the easier choice for Canadians by improving information on food packages. Starting in 2026, a new front-of-package symbol will be required on many foods and drinks. The new labels have a magnifying glass to help you quickly and easily identify foods high in saturated fat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Attention Kresge Shoppers!
By SELLY SEHN on September 18th, 2025
Joining Eaton’s, Woolworth’s and Simpson-Sears, S.S. Kresge’s became the fourth department store in the City’s business section on May 31, 1961. All four stores were within walking distance of each other. This was a time before the malls, when the downtown core was the shopping mecca for local consumers. With 13,000 square feet, Kresge’s was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Reconcili-Action through Art
By Sierra Zukowski on September 18th, 2025
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Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Living on the edge
By Linda Hancock on September 13th, 2025
It was just a month ago when I was working with a fellow professional doing my GST filing. She explained that her husband was busy golfing, and she had plans to fly to Costa Rica the next day. This was a location that the two of them have enjoyed for months at a time over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Blow me away
By Patty Rooks on September 13th, 2025
Last week we had a look at air pressure. This is a hard concept to understand because we cannot see it like we can see a chemical reaction where something turns colour for instance. When we are visual learners, sometimes it is harder to understand, so I thought I would share another favourite air pressure ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: As Jesus did, it is never wrong to stand up and speak out in defence of our fellow human beings
By Kristy Reimers-Loader on September 13th, 2025
There’s been a chill in the air lately, as a season of warmth and growth draws to a close, and the harvest is gathered within our shortened days. In this time of seasonal change, it seems right to reflect upon seasons and times. As such, one of my favourite scriptural quotes comes to mind, from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Why is information so hidden in health care?
By Diana Gifford-Jones on September 12th, 2025
Several weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of factual debates. This week let’s talk about transparency. It’s one of those words that gets thrown around in health discussions. Politicians promise it. Hospital administrators profess it. Insurance companies advertise it. But when ordinary people go looking for reliable information about their own health, we hit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Your voice, our future – Shaping recreation in Medicine Hat
By James Will on September 11th, 2025
The City of Medicine Hat is thrilled to kick off engagement for the potential development of a south side destination outdoor pool in addition to construction of sports fields in Brier Run. It’s been a multi-year journey to get to this exciting point. So, how did we get here? During thorough public engagement for our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Matters: So many ways to celebrate the strengths of our community
By What Matters to Hatters Coalition on September 11th, 2025
The What Matters to Hatters Coalition is looking forward to a busy fall with opportunities to share stories of kindness, foster connection in our community and encourage Hatters to act with compassion. We hope you will join us at these events as we work to create a sense of belonging and support for everyone in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Connection
By Linda Hancock on September 6th, 2025
I have been thinking a lot lately about energy. We hear so much in the news about 5G and use the term “making connections” when it comes to marketing and relationships. Christians talk about connecting to God and those who describe their spirituality as an “awakening” state that we are living in a 3D world ... Read More »
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