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Municipal Matters: Public services are a team sport
By Ann Mitchell on January 30th, 2025
I love that public sector organizations are so diverse and multigenerational in nature. It gives us an opportunity to work with a wide variety of minds and perspectives. This diversity lends itself to unique problem-solving when we are attempting to provide municipal services in a very complex world. With such a dynamic environment, the opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: A Thought about Dying
By Pastor Roland Weisbrot on January 25th, 2025
I recently finished an intensive two-week course on dying and death. Not exactly an easy topic, but an important one, nonetheless. Death is, after all, as certain as taxes, as the famous Benjamin Franklin quip goes. As a pastor, I have been invited to journey with many people during their last days on this earth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Resolutions
By Dr. Linda Hancock on January 25th, 2025
Usually, people plan resolutions to begin the New Year. They have good intentions and high expectations, but by the time they get to the end of January they might find that things have changed and their goals are no longer motivating them. By the second or third month of the year, we notice that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Science Fair Eruptions
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2025
All I can say is that “Science Fair Season” is here! I am so excited to be able to go around to the schools in southeastern Alberta and assist teachers and students with their science fair projects. Schools are already planning their in school science fair days before the 50th annual Regional Science Fair on ... Read More »
1 responseViva Vitality: Benefit of fibre
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2025
Fibre is a type of carbohydrate we do not digest. It comes from plant foods like vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Fibre can also be found in fibre supplements. Fibre can be in two forms: insoluble and soluble, which both provide health benefits. Soluble fibre may improve your health in a variety of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Local by Design
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2025
Built into a hill on Sixth Avenue and Fourth Street SE, stands one of Medicine Hat’s most unique commercial buildings in the downtown core. It is the Chamber of Commerce building, an outstanding example of mid-century modern architecture popular between 1945 and 1970. Characteristic of this architectural style, the building features a flat, low-pitched roof, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: To rise anew in Christ
By Scott Raible on January 18th, 2025
It was a bright Sunday morning, and the air seemed to hum with anticipation. As I stood by the edge of the baptismal tank, I could feel my heart pounding, not out of fear, but out of a strange, overwhelming sense of awe. The pastor’s words from earlier in the service echoed in my mind, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: What colour is snow?
By Patty Rooks on January 18th, 2025
This may seem like a silly question, but is snow really white? I am sure the winter season is not over yet, and there will be plenty more of the white stuff, or is it white? Hmmm…I do not know about you, but I have been wondering why does snow look white? Water is clear, ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: Get up at night less frequently
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on January 17th, 2025
Getting up often to pee at night is called “Nocturia” and it’s the great sleep disturber as we age. Frequent peeing could also signal conditions that need medical attention. So you shouldn’t ignore the problem. It’s not polite to go around asking friends how many times they pee at night. But if you did, you’d ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Connecting Community – Affordable, fun and essential support for Medicine Hat residents
By Leah Prestayko on January 16th, 2025
For many in our community, making ends meet has become increasingly challenging. The post-Holiday Season often amplifies financial strain, leaving little room for events and activities that foster connection and joy. Recognizing these challenges, the City of Medicine Hat offers a variety of programs and services designed to assist residents in meeting their basic needs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Matters: Creating kindness, fostering connection and acting with compassion – Bullying facts and solutions
By What Matters to Hatters Coalition on January 14th, 2025
In partnership with the Medicine Hat Drug Coalition, What Matters to Hatters is aiming to reduce stigma related to substance use and mental illness in our community through our third annual kindness campaign. This month’s column encourages you to think about the impacts of bullying in our society, and how kindness, connection and compassion are ... Read More »
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