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All Psyched Up: Crisis!
By Linda Hancock on March 18th, 2023
Over the past weeks there has been considerable talk about events occurring throughout the world that many categorize as a crisis. Before you get all worked up about this, consider the following: 1. Their crisis might not be your crisis. Remember the children’s story of Chicken Little who convinced all of his friends that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The world needs a few good prophets
By Jeff Lackie on March 18th, 2023
We are not sure what to do with ‘prophets.’ The Judeo-Christian traditions around prophets give us some strange ideas about what prophets do and who they might be. Prophets (in general) are viewed with suspicion; loud and frantic and very bold in their public statements, they make us uncomfortable. They draw horrible conclusions about our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Egg-citing science from elementary fair
By Patty Rooks on March 18th, 2023
I have been to some pretty amazing Science Fairs this past week. What amazing students we have here in southeastern Alberta! Many of the projects I have judged have been elementary, so I cannot wait to see what students do for their junior and senior high projects – it would absolutely blow you away how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Wellness Matters: Social work
By SARAH WOOD on March 17th, 2023
What does social work mean to you? Many people think social workers only work for Children’s Services. While some do, the vast majority work in other areas of the community. Social workers are helpers of many kinds. Many social workers feel like social work is a way of looking at the world and making it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Don’t let food safety in the kitchen lapse
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on March 17th, 2023
It’s an age-old problem, but not one that should come with age. Yet, compared to younger culinary novices, elderly people may be more prone to making mistakes in food preparation that can lead to food poisoning. Kitchens can be a dangerous place. So no harm in having a refresher to make sure food safety in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Saratoga speaks
By JOLYNN PARENTEAU on March 15th, 2023
Stretching 80 acres along the banks of Seven Persons Creek and at the base of Scholten Hill lies Medicine Hat’s historical Saratoga Park. For more than 80 years, these lush verdant flats were home to at least five generations of Metis families and at its peak, 20 homesteads. With access to water, rich earth to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Talk of the Towne
By SALLY SEHN on March 14th, 2023
On March 1, 1956, ‘Hatters excitedly welcomed a new cinema, the Towne Theatre. At a cost of $250,000, the new theatre was built and owned by Adolph Dederer. The Towne had a seating capacity of 750 and featured a large balcony. In the early days, tickets were 75 cents for adults, 50 cents for students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: What is your risk tolerance?
By Matt Solberg on March 11th, 2023
The concept of risk is unique to each person: it depends on your stage in life, your background, your aspirations, lifestyle and spending habits. Your risk profile may change over time as you move through different life stages and as your goals, circumstances and needs evolve. Keep in mind risk can mean something different for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Caring for others
By Linda Hancock on March 11th, 2023
My friends and family often laugh about some of the things that I do to relax. Lately, I have been watching videos of goats giving birth! Now I have never lived on a farm and don’t plan to start one but have become impressed with a woman named Crystal who, along with her husband raises ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: It’s not what you think
By Patty Rooks on March 11th, 2023
I am always looking for fun and quick activities to do when I am able to visit all the young scientists in the classroom. They help me show the Scientific Method and how this is applied to the experiments that we are doing. This activity is particularly interesting as it does not do what many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Fire the cannons! It’s Daylight Saving Time!
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on March 10th, 2023
In a letter to the editor of the Journal of Paris in 1784, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” In his advocacy for people to wake up and leverage the day, Franklin joked there should be a tax on window shutters, candles should be ... Read More »
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