Local Life
What’s Up Doc?: Does risk of stroke increase in people with COVID-19 infection?
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on February 15th, 2022
We know COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most of the time the infection is mild with fever, cough, tiredness and loss of taste or smell. These individuals recover without hospitalization. On average it takes five to six days when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The unexpected
By Linda Hancock on February 12th, 2022
Yesterday was busy! There were appointments and tasks that took me away from home for several hours. When I returned, I was hungry and tired. I had just finished eating and crawled into bed to watch a video when suddenly, the electricity went off! Everything! The video froze on my laptop and the only other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Way: On love
By Roland Weisbrot on February 12th, 2022
Jesus said in John 13:34, ‘”a new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another”‘ (NIV). Each day we choose whether we are going to treat others as we desire to be treated, or if we are going to act selfishly and hurt others with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: A Valentine’s gift with science
By Patty Rooks on February 12th, 2022
Time is running out if you are going to get your special Valentine a gift…just in case you cannot make it out to the store, I thought I could share a thoughtful gift to give that someone special in your life! Let’s get started! *Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment. Materials – ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: Do you have an inflammatory lifestyle?
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on February 11th, 2022
Chronic inflammation is unlike what happens with a cut or an invading germ when the immune system mounts a fight and then stands down. In such cases, inflammation is part of the healing response. But when lifestyle issues have the immune system active all the time, there may be no symptoms, but plenty of costs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Come down to TREX Space for local art exhibition
By Karen Ginther on February 11th, 2022
I have been volunteering weekly with the Esplanade since this past October 2021, specifically at its offsite public gallery, TREX Space located on Third Street in downtown Medicine Hat. One of the projects I have been working on is creating a database with a list of all the Alberta artists whose work has been featured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Listening key to community connection for Dowler
By JoLynn Parenteau on February 9th, 2022
“When someone is speaking to you, they are sharing a piece of their life with you. Listen.” — Blackfoot Elder Charlie Fox, Kainai Nation Tiersa Dowler is a professionally good listener. As Medicine Hat Public Library’s social worker, she hears community members’ concerns in all genres, be it romance, true crime, or autobiography. “Libraries are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Raising the roof
By Sally Sehn on February 9th, 2022
Many historic commercial buildings in the downtown core have been modernized over the years. Some to such extent that they now bear little resemblance to the original historic structure. One of the most dramatically altered structures is the Granada Block located at 517 Third St. SE. In 1912, at the height of the Edwardian building ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: A secret message for your Valentine
By PATTY ROOKS on February 5th, 2022
Can you believe it is February already? I thought January just started! I seem to be losing track of time these days… well, there is one holiday I do not want to miss this month – Valentine’s Day! You do not have to be a romantic in order to enjoy this day with friends and ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: A wave of heart disease among health-care workers?
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on February 4th, 2022
There has always been a lot of heart in the practice of medicine – literally and figuratively. Typically, the focus is on the beating heart of the patient. But has the pandemic, unlike any challenge to the medical profession before, impacted the hearts of front-line health-care workers themselves? Medicine is “a calling in which your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: A love story
By KEZIAH LESKO-GOSSELIN on February 1st, 2022
As Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, some of you may be brainstorming ideas for the perfect date night, feeling compelled to reconnect with a loved one, or interested in meeting someone new. If you’re looking for a rewarding relationship to invest in this year, look no further than one of Medicine Hat’s parks! ... Read More »
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