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Science Smarts: Solar s’mores
By PATTY ROOKS on September 9th, 2023
I do not know about you, but I am just not ready to let go of summer yet! There are so many fun activities to enjoy with your family. One of ours is going camping. Although, it may be hard to get out camping again, so I thought I would bring one of my favoUrite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Who has the most dangerous job?
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on September 8th, 2023
We often advise readers not to be foolish – not with your health, money, relationships, or other vital aspects of life. Some risks are unavoidable, like crossing a busy intersection. Yet there’s little sense in choosing a career as a test pilot if you want to live to 100. Now, new research suggests we might ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Art in Motion
By CANDACE LUNDRIGAN on September 7th, 2023
Medicine Hat is unique for a city of its size. Hatters throughout time had to have an industrious and enterprising nature to create our vibrant and prosperous city. Our oasis in the prairie was far enough away from large city centres that our early community members had to pull together to create their own arts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Walking in wisdom
By JoLynn Parenteau on September 6th, 2023
“And in between adulthood and elderhood, learning to embrace your self is very good medicine.” — From A Little Book of Medicines, Dawn Iehstoseranon:nha (She Keeps The Feathers) Our Elders are the voices of our Ancestors. They carry the wisdom of many generations before them and pass these sacred teachings along to the next. Our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: A teachable spirit
By REV. DR. NANCY COCKS on September 2nd, 2023
I loved school back in the day, so I’ve always loved September. Though retired now, I still love reading about all kinds of things I haven’t explored before. I suppose I reflect what the founder of my tradition encouraged for every Presbyterian, “a teachable spirit.” This 16th Century teacher of the faith trusted that God’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Are you happy or needy?
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on September 2nd, 2023
Over the summer I have been taking some professional development courses on defectiveness and relationships. I always try to choose topics that will give me more insight and strategies to help my clients, and these were excellent. The instructors focused on how people often feel like they do not have any worth and spend most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Stained
By PATTY ROOKS on September 2nd, 2023
I have a new university student, and recently I had a message asking what kind of laundry detergent he should purchase as the one he has just is not working well. Of course we all have favourites, but I thought perhaps I would try out a few in order to provide an informed decision. Let’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Preventing diabetes risk due to COVID-19 infection
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on September 1st, 2023
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Be the first to comment!By the Way: Always the quiet ones
By Rev. Shane Hein on August 26th, 2023
27:Â She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” [Matthew 15:27] “It is always the quiet ones we need to worry about.” Often it is assumed that the silent, disinterested looking participant in a conversation is not really listening to what is being said. And while that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Mixing it up, or not
By PATTY ROOKS on August 26th, 2023
Do I dare say it…truly, it is hard to ignore any longer, there are signs everywhere – especially in the stores …BACK TO SCHOOL! It is that time once again, I know that many of you are busy preparing, so I thought I would share a favourite “ice breaker” to get students thinking and back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Barriers to reaching goals
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 26th, 2023
Often, I hear people state that they have set goals and worked toward them for a period of time only to give up completely. There can be several reasons for this: 1. Expectations – We are never disappointed unless we have expectations but, unfortunately, our expectations can sometimes be unreasonable. We might set a goal ... Read More »
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