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Mental Health Matters: Practising self-care in the summer
By Shelby MacPhail on July 2nd, 2022
Summer has finally arrived! We have longer days, warmer weather and, hopefully, vacation time. Despite the enjoyment that summer brings, it is important to stay mindful of the impact these changes can have on our mental health. Here are a few things you can do to practice self-care this summer! Stay hydrated There has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Faith and football balance medicine wheel for Cross Child
By JoLynn Parenteau on June 29th, 2022
Jaxin Cross Child is ready to level up. The ninth grade linebacker from Alexandra Middle School’s Junior Hawks football team is working to make his dream of playing professionally a reality. Tomorrow, Cross Child, 15, will board his first flight to travel to Langley, B.C. to join Team Alberta in Football Canada’s U16 West Challenge. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Dime worth more than 10 cents
By Ron Schmidt on June 25th, 2022
Today we are going to talk about the dime. There are not as many varieties with this coin as other coins, maybe it’s because of the size and it is harder to see. The dates are hard enough to see, let alone any errors. The “Province of Canada” came out with first dime in 1858. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: The summer of science!
By Patty Rooks on June 25th, 2022
Can you believe that summer has officially started! June 21 was the summer solstice. This means this was the day of the year where we have the most sunlight hours in a day. It seems so early in the year for this as summer is just starting! I think of it as a promising way ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: I love this country!
By Linda Hancock on June 25th, 2022
I am a proud Canadian. I love the memories of growing up in small town Saskatchewan where everyone kept an eye out for each other. That didn’t just mean congratulating us for accomplishments but also correcting us when we were out of line and mentoring so we could develop good character. I have always been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: The original medicine of stingless bees
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 24th, 2022
The American poet Emily Dickinson understood the profound gifts of nature. She wrote, “The lovely flowers embarrass me, They make me regret I am not a bee -“ If bees could speak, they might add, “Let me do my work, so that you may live.” Bees are vital pollinators, ensuring the success of a wide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Cypress Hills come Alive for Métis culture festival
By JoLynn Parenteau on June 23rd, 2022
“Right over left, with the doorway facing East to the rising sun.” Teams from Canadian Forces Base Suffield, British Army Training Unit Suffield, and Miywasin Friendship Centre staff labour carefully under the watchful instruction of Miywasin’s executive director Jeannette Hansen to lift pine poles, strong and straight, skyward to form Turtle Island’s (Native North America’s) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress Hills come Alive for Métis culture festival
By James Tubb on June 22nd, 2022
Teams from Canadian Forces Base Suffield, British Army Training Unit Suffield, and Miywasin Friendship Centre staff labour carefully under the watchful instruction of Miywasin’s executive director Jeannette Hansen to lift pine poles, strong and straight, skyward to form Turtle Island’s (Native North America’s) iconic Cree tipi. Tipi poles represent all the nations of peoples living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc: Anger, loneliness and traumatic events can lead to broken heart syndrome
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on June 22nd, 2022
A recent newspaper report said, “Two days after fourth-grade teacher Irma Garcia was killed in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, her husband, Joe Garcia, suddenly died as well. Family members attributed his death to a broken heart.” Broken heart syndrome mimics a heart attack. The exact cause of broken heart syndrome is unclear. It’s thought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Ease arthritis pain naturally
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 17th, 2022
“Why shoot a mouse with an elephant gun?” It’s a good question to ask those suffering from osteoarthritis (the wear-and-tear type of arthritis). Why is it that so many of these people have never been advised to try natural approaches before using strong drugs which can cause major side effects and complications? Vitamin C This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Name that place!
By SALLY SEHN on June 17th, 2022
Many readers may be familiar with the First Street historic walking tour I have been conducting for the last few years. This summer we are excited to launch an additional walking tour about Medicine Hat’s historic railroad district, featuring the buildings along the railway. The inspiration to develop this tour came by popular demand from ... Read More »
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