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Science Smarts: Two eyes are better than one
By Patty Rooks on August 9th, 2025
It is that time of the year as we all get ready to go back to school – checkups! These often include a trip to the optometrist or eye doctor. Of course, this always gets me to thinking just how do our eyes work? Well, we had better investigate this further. Let’s get started! *Remember ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: Rebuilding belonging
By Rev. Heather Carlson on August 9th, 2025
“I retired after teaching at MHHS,” said the fellow guest at a backyard barbecue several weeks ago. “Maybe we overlapped?” I inquired, having been a Hat High graduate myself. Sorting through the dates we discover an overlap of one year. Did you know this person, or that? Remember the skywalks, cafeteria fries and shop classes? ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Causes worth carrying on
By medicinehatnews on August 8th, 2025
One should never use the word “crusade” lightly. But if you’ve ever watched someone battle against deeply entrenched systems, close-mindedness, or worst of all, indifference, then there’s no better word for what needs doing. There is unfinished business that I must pick up. And sure as night follows day, there will be fresh challenges too. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Marvels of the map collection
By Hannah White on August 7th, 2025
As the archives summer student this year, it has been my job to reorganize the estimated 3000 maps and oversized documents we have in our collections. During this process, I have found quite a few items that were interesting or unique. Some I had a personal interest in as a history student, and others were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Science is magic, magic is science: A fave from Stampede Kiddies Day
By Patty Rooks on August 2nd, 2025
What a busy weekend we just had. I am sure that many of you also participated in the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede. Once again, Praxis was fortunate to be invited to the Methanex Kiddies Day. I absolutely love putting together the activities as I need to have such an array of science experiments so ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: A Culture of Prayer
By Roland Weisbrot on August 2nd, 2025
My wife and I recently had the opportunity to travel to Egypt this past June. Although there is much I could say about the pyramids, tombs, mummies, temples, and other such wonders of antiquity, I want to focus on prayer. Egypt is a highly religious country. The largest religion is Sunni Islam, but there is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Escape room
By Linda Hancock on August 2nd, 2025
Last week some volunteers at our village set up a fun outing for residents in our Amenities Building. I am not sure if this is true, but someone said that it took over 600 hours of planning. Here are the things that I learned doing this activity that can be applied to all of our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede Roundup: If you thought Stampede was it for summer, think again!
By Ryan McCracken on August 2nd, 2025
We had an unforgettable week of fun here at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, and it’s thanks to the support of people like you – from our valued volunteers and sponsors to our staff and attendees. The weather was beautiful, the crowds were huge, the performances were fantastic and our amazing volunteers kept things ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Don’t skip screening tests that may save your life
By Diana Gifford-Jones on August 1st, 2025
In these final dog days of summer, take a moment to reaffirm the simplest and most powerful tools for staying healthy: timely, evidence-based screening tests. Forget the full-body MRI and the blood test that promises to predict your future. But remember, as if your life depended on it, the screening tests that are proven protectors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: ‘You’ve come a long way, baby!’
By Rita Aman on August 1st, 2025
Depending on your age, you may be able to remember back to when smoking was permitted in public places. Do you remember when smoking was allowed in school? Recall the haze of smoke above the ice surface at hockey games? Or, how the last three rows on an airplane or bus were labelled the ‘smoking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Way: The One Thing Needed
By Scott Raible on July 26th, 2025
Helen Lemmel is not a household name but her hymn has circled the globe for over a century. In 1922, after losing her health and her marriage, Lemmel came across a small gospel tract that read, “Turn your eyes upon Him. Look full into His face and you will find the things of earth will ... Read More »
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