Local Life
By the Way: ‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it’
By Kristy Reimers-Loader on February 1st, 2025
Every spring I look forward to the subtle change in daylight following the long, dark nights of winter. Today, when the world feels chaotic and the news is full of dark proclamations, I yearn for light to lift my inner gloom. Light and darkness. Of the many references in the Bible to these, my personal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Reduce loneliness to improve health
By Amanda Poll on January 31st, 2025
Loneliness is the feeling of being isolated or alone. It comes from a gap in relationships you have and the ones you need or want. Loneliness isn’t always about time spent with other people. For example, a person may be married and have a family and still feel lonely. Another person might spend a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: How clutter causes problems
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on January 31st, 2025
Have you ever walked into a home, or even a single room, and wondered, “How do these people live in such a mess?” Collecting and holding onto too much stuff causes many problems – economic, social, and emotional. It is not a common way to assess your health. But having a look at your home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: 1939 to the 1990s
By Kitt Brand on January 30th, 2025
It is now the 1930s. Severe dust storms and droughts in three waves have affected the Canadian prairies. The Depression devastates all of North America. There is economic, ecological and agricultural damage resulting in migration and political change. Through the bad years, the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat actively helped the unemployed, the destitute and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Public services are a team sport
By Ann Mitchell on January 30th, 2025
I love that public sector organizations are so diverse and multigenerational in nature. It gives us an opportunity to work with a wide variety of minds and perspectives. This diversity lends itself to unique problem-solving when we are attempting to provide municipal services in a very complex world. With such a dynamic environment, the opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: A Thought about Dying
By Pastor Roland Weisbrot on January 25th, 2025
I recently finished an intensive two-week course on dying and death. Not exactly an easy topic, but an important one, nonetheless. Death is, after all, as certain as taxes, as the famous Benjamin Franklin quip goes. As a pastor, I have been invited to journey with many people during their last days on this earth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Resolutions
By Dr. Linda Hancock on January 25th, 2025
Usually, people plan resolutions to begin the New Year. They have good intentions and high expectations, but by the time they get to the end of January they might find that things have changed and their goals are no longer motivating them. By the second or third month of the year, we notice that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Science Fair Eruptions
By Medicine Hat News on January 25th, 2025
All I can say is that “Science Fair Season” is here! I am so excited to be able to go around to the schools in southeastern Alberta and assist teachers and students with their science fair projects. Schools are already planning their in school science fair days before the 50th annual Regional Science Fair on ... Read More »
1 responseViva Vitality: Benefit of fibre
By Medicine Hat News on January 24th, 2025
Fibre is a type of carbohydrate we do not digest. It comes from plant foods like vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Fibre can also be found in fibre supplements. Fibre can be in two forms: insoluble and soluble, which both provide health benefits. Soluble fibre may improve your health in a variety of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Local by Design
By Medicine Hat News on January 22nd, 2025
Built into a hill on Sixth Avenue and Fourth Street SE, stands one of Medicine Hat’s most unique commercial buildings in the downtown core. It is the Chamber of Commerce building, an outstanding example of mid-century modern architecture popular between 1945 and 1970. Characteristic of this architectural style, the building features a flat, low-pitched roof, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: To rise anew in Christ
By Scott Raible on January 18th, 2025
It was a bright Sunday morning, and the air seemed to hum with anticipation. As I stood by the edge of the baptismal tank, I could feel my heart pounding, not out of fear, but out of a strange, overwhelming sense of awe. The pastor’s words from earlier in the service echoed in my mind, ... Read More »
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