Local Life
Heritage in the Hat: A Day to Remember
By Malcolm Sissons on June 27th, 2024
With the Calgary Stampede impending, we forget that a Medicine Hat rancher is largely responsible for its success. Without Addison Day, it might never have achieved lift off. Addison Perry (“A.P.”) Day came from a ranching background in Texas, where he was a successful college football player and judge of stock. As the Texas range ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Walk the Block
By Sally Sehn on June 27th, 2024
Historic Walking Tours are back every Saturday, all summer long. And, if I say so myself, they’re better than ever! My longtime favourite tour, the Historic First Street SE tour, has been revitalized this year by adding interactive performers in period costumes. This idea was sparked last spring, when as part of the Afternoon Teas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: Sharing life interests to help around the world
By Medicine Hat Rotary Club on June 25th, 2024
When you enter many cities, you often see the familiar Rotary wheel welcoming you. The symbol reminds you that Rotarians work around the community, around the province, the country and the world. This month, we’ll see how three individuals used their interests and experiences to help internationally. Meet Alain Guerard, retired logistics specialist. He knows ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: In and Out
By Linda Hancock on June 22nd, 2024
Many years ago, when I was an employee at Alberta Mental Health, I attended a seminar by speaker David Irvine. His background as a therapist and great insight challenged registrants to think about our lives from a unique perspective. David showed a slide of the Dead Sea and then one of the Jordan River. What ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Bon appétit
By Patty Rooks on June 22nd, 2024
I can hardly believe we are approaching the end of the school year already! Where does the time go these days? I do not know about you, but as the school year draws to an end, I find myself a bit more tired on the weekend and perhaps sleep in a little bi. The fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Surgical Rule No. 1: If it’s not broke, don’t fix it
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 21st, 2024
The most important lesson is often taught in the first class. This was the case at Harvard Medical School where a professor of surgery gave sound advice to students aspiring to hold the scalpel. He told them, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Another professor echoed this advice when he said, “There is no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Include ‘superfoods’ in a balanced diet
By Julia Rowland on June 21st, 2024
The term ‘superfood’ is used to describe a food that is claimed to have health benefits because of its high nutrient density. Some foods labeled as superfoods are blueberries, acai berries, dark green leafy vegetables, green tea, legumes, garlic, turmeric, pomegranate seeds and others. Nutrition experts, generally, do not agree with idea of a ‘superfood’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: A leap of faith – From Ghana to Medicine Hat
By Andrea Webb on June 21st, 2024
Municipal Matters is a regular column by the City of Medicine Hat. Here you will find a rotating list of authors sharing about a variety of City Initiatives, municipal services, staff profiles, education, and more! On a rainy Saturday in May, a new resident arrived in our city, exiting a plane from our local Airport ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Growing strong
By Linda Hancock on June 15th, 2024
Just because I have four university degrees, people tend to think that I am smart and can do anything. Not true! I live in a community at the south end of Calgary called Westman Village. It is the only adult resort in Alberta and offers pretty much anything a person would ever need or want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: An experiment in honour of dad
By Patty Rooks on June 15th, 2024
There is a big day fast approaching this weekend – Father’s Day of course. In celebration of all the fathers out there, I thought I would share one of my favourite experiments. Allow those young scientists at home to surprise you with this activity – you can ask them, is it science or is it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Why C is the forever vitamin
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 14th, 2024
There’s an irony about the advertising woman who, in 1948, penned “A Diamond is Forever” to signify the enduring love of two people. Her name was Frances Gerety and she spent the bulk of her life alone. Diamonds do sparkle, but there’s a better “forever” companion. Longtime readers will know I’ll choose vitamin C over ... Read More »
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