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Science Smarts: Some science is for the birds!
By Patty Rooks on July 6th, 2024
I had a wonderful long weekend camping! One of the highlights was a family of woodpeckers in my campsite. Once I found out what this strange sound was, I enjoyed observing and watching the momma woodpecker interact with the babies deep up in the hole in the tree. Now that I am back home, I ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: A call to care for parents
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on July 5th, 2024
On the growing list of health pandemics – COVID-19, obesity, diabetes, liver disease, dementia, heart disease, and stroke – there is another one. It’s called benign neglect, and it is a product of our times. It happens when children don’t make sufficient effort to help aging parents understand and manage their medications. There’s a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: National Injury Prevention Day – Protecting lives together
By Lisa Doyle on July 5th, 2024
What comes to mind when you think of the word ‘injury’? A slip-on ice, a motor vehicle collision, or a playground incident? Injuries can happen anywhere at any time. However, the reality is that most injuries are predictable and preventable, and there are steps individuals can take to reduce their risk. Whether at work, home, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede Roundup: The wait is almost over!
By Ryan McCracken on July 5th, 2024
Break out the boots, Stampede season is back in Medicine Hat! With new acts, annual favourites and food options as far as the eye can see, there really is something for everyone at this year’s Summer Stampede. Summer Jam, hosted by Mahoney & Friends, will again kick off Stampede Week in Medicine Hat on Monday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: What do we do in Economic Development?
By Selena McLean-Moore on July 4th, 2024
As the Director of Economic Development at the City of Medicine Hat, people often ask me, “Selena, what do you actually do?” We can all agree that reliable services, community amenities, a variety of housing options and job opportunities help a city thrive. Our team focuses on all these things. But how exactly do we help ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Canal zone
By Dennis Vickery on June 29th, 2024
The Canal Zone is a strip of land 16 kilometres wide, extending through the Republic of Panama, between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. From 1904 until 1979 it was a U. S. Government Reservation which issued its own postage stamps. Several hundred different stamps were issued in the Canal Zone from 1904 until 1978. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Life according to early Christian thinkers
By Roland Weisbrot on June 29th, 2024
Recently I had the opportunity to attend a five-day theological seminar on the topic of early Christian views on human nature-that is, what makes a human a human. Inspired by Genesis 1, several early Christian thinkers made a big deal out of God breathing life into Adam. In their mind, this sharing of breath was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Pleasing others
By Linda Hancock on June 29th, 2024
So often I deal with individuals who are not mentally well because of their belief that they have to do what other people think they should do and don’t want to be judged for non-compliance. At the start of the 20th century, an American sociologist named Charles Horton Cooley said: “I am not who you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: An old science favourite to cure any summer boredom
By Patty Rooks on June 29th, 2024
We did it, the end of the school year is officially here. I am so excited for the summer to begin as there is so much I want to do (as always). Of course, I love to kick off the summer by sharing an old time favourite of mine – you will need to keep ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: How you breathe affects your health
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 28th, 2024
An old Chinese adage goes, “If you know the art of deep breathing, you have the strength, wisdom, and courage of ten tigers.” When a kung fu master takes a meditative moment before delivering the kiss of the dragon, these powers are summoned, and woe be the opponent! But is this practice of deep breathing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Safe for your kids – all year round!
By Chloe Trautman on June 28th, 2024
‘Safe For Your Kids’ was the theme for this year’s Safe Kids Week at the beginning of June. Although this date has passed, the theme is relevant year-round. Children live in a world that is built for adults and they can be exposed to hazards that can cause serious injury and even death, all of ... Read More »
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