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Stampede Roundup: It might take all four days to get it all in this year!
By Ryan McCracken on July 4th, 2025
Ever wanted to see pigs fly? Well now’s your chance! New to this year’s Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Summer Fair, July 23-26, Aces Flying Pig Races will be held three times daily just outside Pioneer Village. So what are Aces Flying Pig Races? I’ll admit they lack wings, but these little critters sure can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Fireworks still cause tragedy
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on July 4th, 2025
This was the last column received before Dr. Gifford-Jones’ passing. It came on Tuesday, July 1, the day he died. We are not setting out to be killjoys. In fact, living it up with special celebrations is a good thing for most people. But every year, we witness foolish people setting off fireworks, ignorant of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Lighting the way to safety – National Injury Prevention Day shines bright on July 7
By Lisa Doyle on July 4th, 2025
Get ready to see landmarks across Alberta glowing green on July 7 as communities join together for National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD), a day to reflect on how we can all make safer choices and protect those we care about. Led nationally by Parachute, Canada’s leading injury prevention charity, and supported in Alberta by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: High Voltage, Higher Dedication – A tribute to lineworkers
By James Stefanuk on July 3rd, 2025
Every July 10, we take time to recognize the people who help keep our communities running – our lineworkers. These are the individuals who work behind the scenes (and often high above or deep below ground) to make sure the power stays on, no matter the conditions. A typical day for a lineworker starts early. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched up: Silence
By Linda Hancock on June 28th, 2025
If there is truth to the old adage that “silence is golden,” why do we surround ourselves with noise and distraction? I have recently had a couple of clients who had lost most of their hearing. They were really looking forward to getting hearing aids, but the tables quickly turned. One woman was tormented by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Recreate those explosive Canada Day fireworks with a little oil and water
By Patty Rooks on June 28th, 2025
I know many of us will be celebrating Canada’s 158th birthday this long weekend. It is always an exciting time to share with family and friends. The best part of the celebration in my opinion is always the fireworks show! Just in case you cannot get out and enjoy a celebration for yourself, here is ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: True confessions
By Rev Dr. Nancy Cocks on June 28th, 2025
True confession. I watch a lot of mysteries on BritBox. Recently a character remarked: “The opposite of truth isn’t lies, it’s chaos.” That got me thinking about these rather chaotic times in world affairs. It’s hard to know who’s telling the truth – or if leaders present their own “truth” to disguise self-interest and hidden ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Connections
By Taniel Zanidean on June 27th, 2025
You are not alone in wanting more connection. In fact, 1 in 4 Canadians say they feel lonely often or always. Dr. Jeremy Nobel says, “Just like thirst is a signal you need hydration, loneliness is a signal you need human connection.” People are social creatures by nature and our relationships are important to our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: When is surgery the right move for a pain in the knee?
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 27th, 2025
Osteoarthritis comes on slowly. But with time, it steals your comfort, your mobility, and eventually, your independence. For those living with bone-on-bone agony in their knees or hips, the prospect of surgery can feel like a lifeline. But be cautious. Sometimes, the best scalpel is the one that stays in the drawer. Orthopedic surgeons are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The elusive Ben McCord
By Malcolm Sissons on June 26th, 2025
Ewart Duggan House, a Provincial Historic Resource, has a high profile, next to the Esplanade. In addition to the showpiece volunteer garden, June tours have been on-going of the oldest brick house in the province, built in 1887. The 60,000 brick were handmade by B.C. McCord and Company beside Ross Creek, hauled by horse and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Old crafts and new skills
By Tom Hulit on June 26th, 2025
We live in a changing world. It seems almost every day I see people staring at their phones, thumbs madly tapping away, looking, reading, searching. To be honest, I’m often guilty of this myself. It seems hard to remember a time when we didn’t have a phone in our hands. While many people would instantly ... Read More »
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