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Viva Vitality: Understanding the science behind fluoride myths
By Jenna Lannan on May 30th, 2025
Tooth decay is still the most common preventable chronic disease worldwide and one of the biggest global public health challenges. In fact, between 60-90 per cent of school-aged children have tooth decay and nearly 100 per cent of adults. Tooth decay accounts for one third of all day surgeries performed on children between the ages ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Spring awakens, and so does the 2025-26 performing arts lineup at the Esplanade
By Lauren Thomas on May 29th, 2025
Spring has arrived in Medicine Hat, bringing with it a refreshing burst of color and life. The landscape is alive with blooming flowers, fresh breezes and longer days – a time of renewal that awakens every sense. It’s a season of new beginnings, much like the exciting programming unfolding at the Esplanade. We are thrilled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: The hope for peace comes through action
By Kitt Brand on May 27th, 2025
One-hundred years ago, Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf was published to startling acclaim. The SS, his so-called protection squadron, was formed in April 1925. That same year, the Nazi Party was officially re-established. In Italy, Mussolini asserted to parliament his right to supreme power and became dictator. In Washington, D.C., the Ku Klux Klan held a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Personality
By Linda Hancock on May 24th, 2025
Imagine each of us is like a huge iceberg. Even though the top part can be seen, there is much more ice below the water! Our personality is like this. The top part of which we are aware is known as the conscious mind. The part just below the surface from which we can easily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Sacred ground in the heart of the city
By Scott Raible on May 24th, 2025
In the heart of downtown Medicine Hat, four churches-St. John’s Presbyterian (1902), Fifth Avenue Memorial United (1913), St. Barnabas Anglican (1912), and St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic (1912)-stand as more than just historic buildings. They are sacred spaces, rooted in over a century of worship, prayer, service, and community. Their spires rise above the city as ... Read More »
1 responseScience Smarts: The best time of year is the hardest time to focus
By Patty Rooks on May 24th, 2025
I know this time of the year can be hard to stay seated in the classroom for students. We are all looking out the window at the beautiful weather imagining we were outside. So, I thought I would share one of my favourite experiments guaranteed to keep their attention! Let’s get started. *Remember to ask ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: Don’t play with fire – A warning about skin cancer
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on May 23rd, 2025
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world. And most cases are preventable. So why are we still seeing over 5 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year, and 90,000 cases in Canada, including well over 100,000 cases across both countries of melanoma, the deadliest form? Don’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Power over, or power with? The leadership style that shapes culture
By Ann Mitchell on May 22nd, 2025
As leaders both our actions and words have deep impact on both those we serve and those we lead. Leaders with high emotional intelligence understand the impact that this has on those who surround and support them. This includes both the intended and unintended consequences of our words and actions. Leadership can also be looked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: May long
By Linda Hancock on May 17th, 2025
When I was in high school – many, many, many years ago – everyone looked forward to the May long weekend. Some who had vehicles would plan to head for the lake in order to party! Others just looked forward to the last holiday before exams. Now that I am older, I am thinking about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Mastering the science behind water balloons to maximize chances of victory!
By Patty Rooks on May 17th, 2025
I can hardly believe it is May already. I know the weather this week has made it feel like spring is finally arriving in southeastern Alberta. In order to appreciate the great weather, I think we should take some science outside this weekend so we can get messy and officially kick off the start of ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: The season of Easter
By Roland Weisbrot on May 17th, 2025
In some Christian traditions, we follow the liturgical calendar which separates the year into various seasons that focus on different parts of Christ’s life and the life of the Church. Easter is the season of all seasons, and it represents the apex of the liturgical year. This is because, as the Apostle Paul said, “if ... Read More »
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