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Science Smarts: It’s always more fun when it gets a little messy!
By Patty Rooks on April 26th, 2025
I do not know about you, but I love making a mess when I am experimenting! This week, we are going to get messy so prepare yourself as it is all in the name of learning. Let’s get started! Materials – Cornstarch – Vegetable oil – Mixing bowl – Spoon – Balloon – Measuring cups ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: The gift of life and endless possibility
By Oz Lorentzen on April 26th, 2025
Have you ever held a baby, and been struck by the sheer potential? It seems, and it is mostly true, that anything is possible for this child. The future is of course uncertain, but anything humanly possible is a possible future for this child! This is the gift of (and the nature of) life – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Inner child
By Dr. Linda Hancock on April 26th, 2025
I have taken so many courses about trauma that my resume has increased and increased drastically. During the past few weeks, however I have learned a lot of things about trauma at a personal level and wanted to share with you. First of all, think about what you might say to a four-year-old who is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Thank you to all who helped make this the best Coin and Stamp Club Spring Show yet
By Dennis Vickery on April 26th, 2025
T he Medicine Hat Coin and Stamp Club recently held its Spring Show in the Grandstand Room at the Medicine Hat Stampede grounds. I believe this show may have been the most successful the club has ever hosted. Attendance was up substantially and public interest and participation were fabulous. All tables were sold and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense health: Infections – Friend or foe?
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jone on April 25th, 2025
Infections can change the trajectory of a life – and not always in for the worse. Patsy Cline, the celebrated country music singer, attributed her remarkable voice to an infection. “In childhood,” she said, “I developed a serious throat infection, and my heart stopped beating. I recovered from that illness with a voice that boomed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Flower power
By Malcolm Sissons on April 24th, 2025
Who knew that the combination of the best sun in the country, readily available natural gas and good transportation links would lead to a major greenhouse industry in Medicine Hat and Redcliff? Well, Edward Ueberrhein did. Born in Posen, Prussia (now Poland) in 1869, Edward Carl Julius Ueberrhein trained as a gardener and moved to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Rooted in purpose – The passion driving urban forestry
By Cole Lanski on April 24th, 2025
Urban forestry teams play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing green spaces within communities. The City of Medicine Hat’s Urban Forestry team may be small in numbers, but our passion looms large for the 20,000 public trees we care for and manage. Our team consists of approximately six members – three of which are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Easter always brings so many opportunities for some fun science experiments
By Patty Rooks on April 19th, 2025
It is a long weekend, and I know that many of us will be looking for some “eggciting” things to do with family and friends. This “eggcellent” activity will definitely surprise you. Hopefully you will have some extra eggs around the house just in case things do not work out. I hope you have an ... Read More »
1 responseAll Psyched Up: Easter
By Linda Hancock on April 19th, 2025
Things have changed quite a bit since I was a child. Easter used to be focused on church activities and the way that Christians viewed God as well as His son. I remember how, in my youth, women would purchase a new bright hat and outfit to wear to the Sunday morning service as a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Easter – He is risen, just as he said
By Scott Raible on April 19th, 2025
“He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.” – Matthew 28:6 These words echo through history and shake the very foundations of death. The angel’s announcement at the empty tomb wasn’t just a report-it was a revolution. Easter is not a myth or a metaphor. It’s a miracle-a moment that changed everything ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: From faded background, brought forward
By Philip Pype on April 17th, 2025
Some of the most sought-after documents in the Archives are historic photographs of homes, often requested by current owners who want a record of what their house once looked like. People did not often intentionally photograph their abodes although they were where families made their memories. If residences do appear, it is often only a ... Read More »
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