Local Life
Stampede Roundup: Rodeo season back in the Hat
By Ryan McCracken on April 11th, 2025
The Broncs & Honky Tonks Indoor Spring Rodeo returns to the Cypress Centre Fieldhouse April 25-27, bringing with it some of the best cowboys, cowgirls and stock the world has to offer. This annual Canadian Professional Rodeo Association event will feature saddle bronc and bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, tie-down roping, junior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Quit smoking – testimonials for inspiration and motivation
By Rita Aman on April 11th, 2025
If you are looking for information to help you quit smoking, you can find many glossy pamphlets, books, websites and apps that offer helpful quit tips and strategies. I have found the real-life stories from those that have successfully quit offer invaluable inspiration and motivation. As a facilitator of the Quit Core smoking cessation program, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Tax revenue and tax rates: What’s the difference?
By Lola Barta on April 10th, 2025
First reading of Medicine Hat’s 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw occurred at Monday’s City Council meeting. Property taxes support services like police, fire protection, roads, sidewalks, transit, parks, recreation, social services and more. When the City budget is approved, it includes a certain amount of revenue collected from property taxes to meet the expenses of providing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Distraction
By Linda Hancock on April 5th, 2025
I know I sound like an old lady when I talk about years ago and when I grew up, but I am old! I remember the day that we got the TV in the small apartment where we lived. It was a huge wooden box with two dials and a wire antenna on top. Of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Trouble with the curve
By Patty Rooks on April 5th, 2025
I know it may not seem like it, but I think baseball season is here. Signs have been up all over the city preparing for registration – what an exciting time to take part in some outdoor spring sports! Unfortunately, I will miss baseball season this year as I do not have any children playing ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: North Americans should replicate Japanese lifestyle
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on April 4th, 2025
The Japanese have an expression, “Effort never betrays you.” A visit to Japan this past week has been a reminder that hard work and perseverance are enduring elements of the national identity. Both of us first visited Japan decades ago – in 1962 and 1988. This latest visit has provided the opportunity for perspective. What’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Oral cancer awareness
By Kaleigh Southwell on April 4th, 2025
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month. Every hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, someone dies of oral or oropharyngeal cancer. With that in mind, this is your friendly reminder that early detection and treatment of oral cancers greatly reduces the mortality rate and many health-related problems. Head and neck cancers usually begin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: From art school to impact – Making a difference where you are
By Sierra Zukowski on April 3rd, 2025
I think everyone who goes to art school secretly hopes they’re going to change the world-or at least make it better in some tangible way. Or maybe that was only me. And maybe (probably) it’s naïve, wishful thinking. Changing the world takes a lot. But making a meaningful, positive impact on a community? That takes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Assume positive intent
By Ann Mitchell on April 2nd, 2025
Working in the public service, I have adopted the concept of assuming positive intent. I have advised both politicians and bureaucrats to assume that those that came before us made decisions for the good of the community and the organization with the information they had at the time. It is easy to cast aspersions or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: Rotary trains young leaders
By Margie Booyens on March 29th, 2025
Are you 30 years of age or younger and looking for an amazing experience? Oh, to turn back the clock! Rotary offers so many opportunities for young people, to develop leadership skills, serve communities, increase world understanding, and build friendships! Here’s a summary: Are you in the 18-30-year bracket? The New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Intention
By Linda Hancock on March 29th, 2025
In June it will be four years since I moved to Calgary from Medicine Hat. This was a huge project involving three separate moving trucks! First, we moved furniture that was sold from the condo to the office for easy pickup. Then we moved my personal goods to Calgary. A month later, the third truck ... Read More »
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