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Eye on the Esplanade: The written word
By TOM HUILT on June 3rd, 2022
person taps a text message on their phone. An office worker types an email. The familiar clicking and clacking is the sound of the modern “written” word, but for many centuries it was the scratch of a nib on paper. Time and technology may change, but the importance of the written word does not. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Wellness Matters: Ride, Don’t Hide
By KALLYN HEIDINGER on June 2nd, 2022
After a busy month of May, the Canadian Mental Health Association – Alberta Southeast Region (CMHA-ASER) is gearing up for more activity in June! As we move into the summer months and nicer weather, we are excited to take advantage of the season and continue promoting mental wellness in our communities. This year on Fathers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Cartesian divers under pressure
By PATTY ROOKS on May 28th, 2022
I have been busy planning some of the hands-on activities for our 30th anniversary celebration coming up on June 18 at the Carriage House. This has to be one of my favorite things to do – it is so much fun trying out activities to see if they will work for a variety of age ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Bush aircraft
By DENNIS VICKERY on May 28th, 2022
In November, 1979, Canada Post issued the first series of four stamps commemorating aircraft in Canada. A commemorative stamp is a postage stamp, often issued on a significant date such as an anniversary, to honour or commemorate a place, event, person or object. Commemorative stamps are usually printed in limited quantities and sold for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Curb your consumption!
By ROLAND WEISBROT on May 28th, 2022
Those who are familiar with the Seven Deadly Sins know one of those sins is gluttony (cf. Philippians 3:18-19). Of course, gluttony usually refers to the over-consumption of food and drink; however, it can encompass much more. Every day the average North American spends hours and hours watching movies, television shows, or YouTube videos, scrolling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Episodic problems
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on May 28th, 2022
This spring, the Queen had her 96th birthday and is still working! Over the past months, however, she has been doing this in a different way than in the past. During the pandemic, she continued to review documents in the daily “red box” that she received, and conducted business by phone when it was feasible. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Bend so you don’t break
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on May 27th, 2022
Getting older takes a toll. Weakening bones, increasing aches and pains, and failing balance, flexibility and strength can make the body feel like worn-out baggage. But there’s a curious truth in an ancient Hindu text that states, “Everyone else is conquered by the body, but the body is conquered by yogis.” For centuries, yoga has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: MHPS Be The Change Award honours First Nation mentor
By JoLynn Parenteau on May 25th, 2022
On International Women’s Day this year, the Medicine Hat Police Service made a pledge: to celebrate the achievements of individuals in the community who lead, inspire and motivate women and work to break the bias toward advancing gender equity. On May 16, longtime Medicine Hat-area resident Brenda Mercer was bestowed with that honour surrounded by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Facing the end of life cannot be easy
By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on May 24th, 2022
Right now, I know three individuals who are terminally ill. Two are my close friends and one is a close relative. I have known them for many years. It is hard to write how I feel about this. Sometimes, I wonder why some people die suddenly (like my dad, brother and sister died) or die ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Curveball science
By PATTY ROOKS on May 21st, 2022
I have spent a great deal of time lately in the stands at outdoor events. After the past few years, I am completely enjoying getting outside and taking part in various sporting events with friends and family. Most recently, I was at a softball game and we were talking about the “ins and outs” of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Motivate yourself
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on May 21st, 2022
Have you ever tried to push a rock toward the edge of a cliff? Before you begin, you might actually think the task is impossible. In fact, at times projects might seem so overwhelming that you might just not even try. Often, I catch myself waking up and thinking it would be nice to just ... Read More »
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