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All Psyched Up: Psychology uniqueness
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on March 4th, 2022
February is Psychology Month in Alberta. In 2006, I was asked to be a coordinator and liaison worker for the Psychologist’s Association in the province. That was the first time that my column “All Psyched Up” was published in the Medicine Hat News. Hard to believe that I have submitted weekly articles for 17 years! ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Promising breakthrough treatment for HIV using stem cells
By medicinehatnews on March 1st, 2022
We will start by understanding what is HIV and what is stem cell. Then we will talk about the new breakthrough treatment for HIV and AIDS patients. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Over time, HIV weakens a person’s immune system so it has a very hard time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: DNA
By PATTY ROOKS on February 26th, 2022
Praxis is quite excited to be celebrating our 30th annual Operation Minerva Conference on Thursday, March 10! Each and every year we have such an amazing group of Grade 9 girls from all over southeastern Alberta. I can also proudly say some of the girls that participated in the conference are now my mentors! It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the way: ‘Judge not, and you will not be judged…’
By REV. SHANE HEIN on February 26th, 2022
37Â “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; [ESV]. One of the issues of arguing from a biblical perspective is our temptation to tear bits of Scripture out of their context, robbing them of their intended meaning. Jesus’ warning to “Judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Plastic Soup can make for a disastrous meal
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on February 25th, 2022
Why is humankind so bent on destruction? Why so apathetic in the face of annihilating warfare, repeated massive oil spills and choking urban smog? Equally awful is the “Plastic Soup” in our oceans. A picture of a Hawaiian beach reveals the folly of humans. It shows a huge amount of plastic washed ashore – an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Outside the box
By PHILIP PYPE on February 25th, 2022
As an Archivist, I always get excited to see my profession portrayed in popular culture. Whether it’s Gandalf in Lord of the Rings heaving dusty ancient tomes (with an open flame beside him!), or an infallibly clean place such as the one depicted in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, in which the archivist states, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: The Seven Sacred Teachings: Love – The Eagle
By JoLynn Parenteau on February 22nd, 2022
“To feel true love is to know the Creator.” – from Seven Sacred Teachings, Tribal Community Prevention, North Dakota In this new series, the Miywasin Moment explores the Seven Sacred Teachings. Called the Tipi Teachings, Grandfather Teachings, or Seven Sacred Laws in other parts of Turtle Island (Native North America), these are values passed down ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Why wouldn’t you take care of your heart?
By DR.GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on February 18th, 2022
A discussion between Dr. W. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones Diana Gifford-Jones: You are starting your 99th year. To what do you attribute your good health? W. Gifford-Jones, MD: I’ve been fortunate, but it nearly didn’t happen. I suffered a major heart attack when I was 74. My cardiologists insisted on cholesterol-lowering drugs to fight heart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The use of emergency measures
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on February 18th, 2022
According to the Justice Laws Website of the Government of Canada, the Emergencies Act is: An Act to authorize the taking of special temporary measures to ensure safety and security during national emergencies and to amend other Acts in consequence thereof. The Emergencies Act written by the Canadian Parliament received royal assent in 1988 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Wind speed
By PATTY ROOKS on February 18th, 2022
I do not know about you, but that wind could go away. It has been exceptionally windy the past few weeks. There has been damage all over – I’ve even seen a trampoline on someone’s fence. I am going to say that is not where it should be! Well, there really is not anything you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Ribbon skirts stitch together tradition and hope
By JoLynn Parenteau on February 17th, 2022
On an otherwise quiet afternoon in downtown Medicine Hat, Miywasin Friendship Centre on Third Street was a hub of activity this past Saturday. A small number of youth and young adults gathered together to share a memorable experience. Made possible by a recent grant from the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta, seven new sewing machines ... Read More »
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