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All Psyched Up: A time for pause
By Linda Hancock on December 28th, 2024
For over two decades I have been writing this newspaper column. Some might think that there is only so much one can say about the special holidays and important dates throughout the year but there is always a new perspective to consider. Today I write about the significance of new year that has some very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Putting a spin on crystal making
By Patty Rooks on December 28th, 2024
Once Christmas is over, I find myself looking for some fun and exciting science activities to keep those small hands busy. As I was playing around, I discovered a new spin on one of my favourite Holiday time activities – making crystals. Let’s get started! *Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment. Materials ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: Ring in the New Year, but not literally
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on December 27th, 2024
Albert Einstein once said, “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” Many doctors would agree. There are patients who willfully inflict medical problems on themselves, even when they have full knowledge of the behaviours and lifestyle habits that will end their lives prematurely. There are other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: From sketch to symbol – Behind the face of the Medicine Hat News
By Jenni Barrientos on December 27th, 2024
The Medicine Hat News logo is one of the most iconic pieces of our city’s history. More than just the News, it’s on city police cars, and flies on a flag at city hall – almost everyone has seen the effigy of the “Medicine Man” logo. Recently at the Archives, we welcomed a researcher from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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 responseBy 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!All 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 »
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