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All Psyched Up: Like or love?
By Linda Hancock on February 15th, 2025
Many years ago, I was teaching an adult Sunday School class in a large church. One of the older members reported me to the Pastor because I had made a comment about how I loved my sister but didn’t always like her. The wise Pastor came to talk with me about it. He said that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede Roundup: Friends of the Fair ensure we honour tradition while embracing the new
By Ryan McCracken on February 14th, 2025
Here at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, we strive to honour our heritage while evolving for an ever-changing future, and the Southeast Alberta Friends of the Fair Society sits at the centre of that strategy. Established in 2021, Friends of the Fair aims to achieve this goal of weaving the old into the new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Facts and myths about kidney stones
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on February 14th, 2025
Margaret Thatcher, the resolute British Prime Minister known as the “Iron Lady” famously said, “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” But for the millions who endure the excruciating torture of passing a kidney stone, just once is enough. About 50 per cent of those who form one stone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Celebrate heart month this Valentine’s Day!
By Erin Lawson on February 14th, 2025
February is heart month and a great time to raise awareness of the importance of cardiovascular health and how we can improve our heart health. Heart disease is the second leading cause of death for both men and women in Canada, but there are things we can do to reduce our risk. Prevention plays an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creating kindness, fostering connection and acting with compassion: Random Acts of Kindness Week almost here
By What Matters to Hatters Coalition on February 11th, 2025
In partnership with the Medicine Hat Drug Coalition, What Matters to Hatters is focused on reducing stigma related to substance use and mental illness in our community through our third annual kindness campaign.  “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca Did you know – performing kind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: It’s complex!
By Linda Hancock on February 8th, 2025
I remember years ago when a client was talking about her ex-husband. She asked me,” What do you get when you take control away from a control freak?” The answer was “A freak.” Funny but sad. Over the years I have learned a lot about how people handle themselves and it’s complex. First of all, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Sharing some sweet science for those special someones
By Patty Rooks on February 8th, 2025
I have been so busy with our 50th annual Science Fair preparations and visiting all of the young scientists in the classroom lately that I ALMOST forgot about the upcoming “holiday” this week! In case you are as forgetful as I am, here is a sweet treat to whip up and share with all those ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: Gum disease increases risk of dementia
By medicinehatnews on February 7th, 2025
Have you become lax lately in brushing your teeth? Possibly not flossing as much as before? Or putting off seeing your dentist for checkups and teeth cleaning? If you’ve become careless, you could be playing a risky game with your brain. Studies show that older adults suffering from periodontal gum disease, having difficulty chewing food, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: A Season for Inspiration – Art, culture and community at the Esplanade
By Candace Lundrigan on February 6th, 2025
I grew up in a rural area. Our town was too small for population statistics to matter much. At best, it was quiet and peaceful, at worst, sleepy. I remember complaining about boredom to my grandparents, who would then prescribe a solution – like seeing how many times I could run around the house. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Just the right experiment for first-timers
By Patty Rooks on February 1st, 2025
It has been a busy month helping out the students in southeastern Alberta prepare for their school science fair as well as the 50th annual Regional Science Fair on March 22, 2025. This is an exciting anniversary for all of us but has a special meaning for me, as I remember being one of the ... Read More »
1 responseAll Psyched Up: Positive change
By Linda Hancock on February 1st, 2025
I have a confession to make! My condo has been workable – for me – but not for others. At least I made it work without considering how it could be better. When I moved into Westman Village in Calgary over three years ago, I had wonderful help from my family members. Three moving trucks ... Read More »
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