Local Life
All Psyched Up: Look in the mirror
By Linda Hancock on January 24th, 2026
One day I was walking from my condo, underground to the Village Centre. There was a man behind me, and I noticed that no matter what my speed, he stayed behind me. When I arrived at the elevator, he passed me and continued down the hallway. Suddenly, I felt a breeze and was horrified when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Plant-based alternatives to HRT
By Diana Gifford-Jones on January 23rd, 2026
Hot flashes, disrupted sleep, decreased sex drive, and irrational urges to kick your husband for no good reason. The menopausal transition can make life hard to manage! Many women find themselves weighing the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). But not everyone can take HRT, and not everyone wants to. Interest is growing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Closeup on Co-op Place: Good game, good eats, good vibes
By Derek Schesnuk on January 22nd, 2026
Medicine Hat Tigers hockey over the past 16 months at Co-op Place has been nothing short of remarkable. The team, the crowds, the energy; night in and night out, these games serve as some of the largest public gatherings in Medicine Hat, and we’re continually proud to welcome you inside our doors. At Co-op Place, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: I’m going with gratitude
By Rev. Nancy Cocks on January 17th, 2026
I’m glad the Christmas season is behind us. Three dear colleagues died unexpectedly this autumn, all within a year of my age. Their loss left a weight on my heart that dampened my usual sense of seasonal joy. Alongside rather ominous world events, I didn’t feel very merry. Yet, in my own life there were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: A new year of arts, heritage and entertainment in Medicine Hat
By Aaron Nelson on January 17th, 2026
As we begin a new year, we are looking ahead to a vibrant season of arts, heritage, and entertainment that reflects who we are as a community and what we value most. Medicine Hat has long prided itself on being a place where creativity, history, and culture matter. From live performances and community festivals to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Top secret messages
By Patty Rooks on January 17th, 2026
It has been a busy week preparing for all of the exciting activities I have in the weeks coming up. I think it is important to have some fun things to mix in to the serious parts of a meeting so everyone has a positive learning experience. This has me looking to the upcoming “holiday” ... Read More »
1 responsePaws-itive Perspectives: Dogs don’t think like us (and that’s OK)
By Angel Dumoulin on January 16th, 2026
If you are a dog lover, you know we have a few things in common with our furry friends. Things like the love of naps, eating foods that may or may not be beneficial to our health, a snuggle on the couch on a cold January evening, are a few common interests we share. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Snow Angels – Turning winter challenges into acts of kindness
By Shantel Ottenbreit on January 16th, 2026
Winter in our community brings beauty – but also challenges. For many residents, snow-covered sidewalks can mean isolation, missed appointments, and safety risks. That’s where the Snow Angels program comes in: a simple yet powerful initiative that transforms those challenges into opportunities for kindness and connection. The program is a collaborative initiative between the City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Matters: Resolve to be kind this new year
By What Matters to Hatters Coalition on January 16th, 2026
Happy New Year! As many of us think about resolutions for the year ahead, why not choose one that benefits both yourself and those around you? Focusing on kindness – to others and to yourself – is a simple but powerful place to start. Acts of kindness have the potential to make the world a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Stronger from the inside out
By Diana Gifford-Jones on January 16th, 2026
Why is it the face lines of aging men can make them handsome while a wrinkled female face needs improvement? That double standard should be put to bed. Nevertheless, looking and feeling younger is not a cosmetic matter, for women or men. Studies show that “feeling younger”, or perceiving oneself as younger, correlates with better ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: What is our ‘bad habit’ trying to teach us?
By Oz Lorentzen on January 10th, 2026
I’ve been thinking about New Year’s resolutions, you know, when you promise to change some bad habit. And, about the predictability of failing in these resolutions. I think one reason we break our resolutions is that we have not learned, yet, the lesson that our bad habit is “trying” to teach us. The fact, for ... Read More »
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