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Science Smarts: Screaming balloons
By PATTY ROOKS on July 29th, 2023
What a wonderful (yet busy) week it has been. I have enjoyed seeing all of the stores decorated for Stampede, the pancake breakfasts, the amazing parade and being part of the Methanex Kiddies Days in Pioneer Village once again really topped off the week for me. In case you were not able to make it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Communication land mines
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on July 29th, 2023
When people retire or start medical leave it is often very difficult. This is not just because they can easily slide into a life without routine but also because they might not have an understanding of how their communication style is lacking. You see, when you are in an organization, you have a policy and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A veterinarian for assessing weakness
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on July 28th, 2023
Readers of a great age face a common problem. It’s called frailty or general weakness. The frail elderly are at risk of falls that require hospitalization, often leading to palliative care. As the condition progresses, independent living at home can become impossible. For people who have reached the end of their desire to continue, frailty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Never a dull moment
By MELISSA STOCKTON on July 27th, 2023
I’ve been working at the Esplanade for several years now and one thing I never feel is bored! I’ve been lucky enough not only to work in a few different roles in my time here, but being where I am today, promoting all the amazing events, experiences and exhibitions each one of my colleagues is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Stories told in bones and stones – Part 2
By JoLynn Parenteau on July 26th, 2023
“Experience the solitude of the wide-open grasslands as the prairie wind whispers stories of the land. Evidence of those who came before us is at your feet.”– message to visitors, Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan In Cree, the name for bison is paskwaw mostoswak; in Blackfoot, it is iinii, very closely tied to the Sacred Teaching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Cool off
By PATTY ROOKS on July 22nd, 2023
I was just listening to the weather report for this weekend and oh my it is going to be a HOT one; perhaps even record breaking temperatures. To be honest, it has been so hot for so long, I am running out of ways to cool off on these long hot summer days. Thanks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Therapy doesn’t work!
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on July 22nd, 2023
I find it so interesting to hear individuals give their opinions and state how convinced they are that therapy doesn’t work. Sometimes it doesn’t and there are a number of reasons why this happens: 1. They have heard negative reports from other people – Word of mouth can have powerful influence, but it is important ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Are you making medication errors?
By James Tubb on July 21st, 2023
Winston Churchill said, “The only statistics you can trust are those you falsified yourself.” Unreliable statistics make it hard to know how many people die each year due to medication errors. How many more are taking harmful drug combinations or the wrong doses? The numbers are elusive because medical professionals don’t want to showcase errors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Stories told in bones and stones
By JoLynn Parenteau on July 20th, 2023
“The Great Father of Life, who made us, and gave us these lands to live upon, made also the buffalo and other game, to afford us the means of life: his meat is our food; with his skin we clothe ourselves and build our houses; he is to us our only means of life – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: It’s up to us!
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on July 15th, 2023
It’s been several years since I first began working with people and even though I long ago passed the once coveted goal that some called “Freedom 55” I continue to see clients. In fact, there have been over 8,000 of them! Many ask me why I am so passionate and devoted to helping others and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Flight science
By PATTY ROOKS on July 15th, 2023
It always amazes me at the interesting STEM careers we have right here in southeastern Alberta! I recently had the privilege of meeting a few Drone Specialists – top Engineers in their field. I was completely in awe at how they could fly those amazing little aircraft with such ease. Unfortunately, I have never been ... Read More »
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