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Let’s Chat: Caring for your senior pet
By Linda Tooth on January 7th, 2026
I recently had my cat Lily at the vet for her vaccinations. The vet referred to my cat, who is approximately 10 years old, as being senior and asked if I was noticing any changes in her quality of life. I was briefly taken aback by the question and when I answered ‘no’ to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Discover Probus: Fun, friendship, fellowship in retirement
By Michelle Bien on January 3rd, 2026
This past October was Probus month, celebrating 38 years in Canada. Probus Medicine Hat & Region has just celebrated its third anniversary! What is Probus? Probus clubs are inclusive social clubs for men and women from all walks of life who are retired or semi-retired. It is not a service organization, but rather an organization ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: Let your voice be heard
By Kitt Brand on January 3rd, 2026
Canadians are often mocked for being quiet and polite. It is time to be vocal and loud – still polite, but firm. A groundswell is building to get the children stolen from Ukraine back home. Independent monitoring agencies estimate that 20,000 children have been taken since the Russian invasion in 2014. When the war intensified ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Let love guide our steps forward
By Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader on January 3rd, 2026
Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” Love is such a flexible concept; we use the same word for describing our feelings about our partners, our friends, our pets, and our favourite foods. We love them all! ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Welcoming the New Year with intention and grace
By Linda Hancock on January 3rd, 2026
As the calendar turns and another year comes to a close, many people feel the familiar pull toward resolutions. We promise ourselves we’ll eat better, lose weight, save money, get organized, or finally break an old habit. The intentions are sincere, but often the pressure of “fixing” ourselves becomes overwhelming. Within a few weeks, motivation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Blocking pain without breaking lives
By Diana Gifford-Jones on January 2nd, 2026
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Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Button battery safety
By Emily Gardner-Everton on December 27th, 2025
The Holiday Season can be an exciting and busy time of year. Some family’s favourite memories include being surrounded by loved ones, eating yummy food and sharing stories from the year. Highlights for children can include exciting new toys. During the whirlwind of this time of year it is important to be aware of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: I’m special
By Dr. Linda Hancock on December 27th, 2025
So, I bet you have all been wondering what I wore for the Christmas Dinner and Dance. I threw out the idea of Mrs. Claus and anything elf-like. Instead, I wanted to capture the true spirit of Christmas and therefore purchased a beautiful angel costume – halo, wings, jewelry and all. Because I go to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Striking the root
By Shane Hein on December 27th, 2025
Have you ever noticed that whenever a significant societal problem arises, whatever passes for leadership often responds to it by dealing with the symptoms of the problem rather than the actual cause? It is not at all surprising, really, given that underlying causes are usually messy, complex, costly, and most often require those affected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Christmas Seals
By Dennis Vickery on December 27th, 2025
Christmas Seals are linked to the history of tuberculosis in Canada and the origins of the Canadian Lung Association founded in Ottawa in 1900. The double-barred red cross of Lorraine, which is synonymous with lung associations worldwide became the official emblem of TB associations around the world three years later. The idea for Christmas Seals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Family history makes for a good story
By Diana Gifford-Jones on December 27th, 2025
How many of us can recall our grandfathers leaning back in a favourite chair, saying, “Let me tell you something you should remember.” What followed was usually a story that had grown larger with time, about hardship, happenstance, or a decision made when the stakes were high. On the other hand, if your grandmother was ... Read More »
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