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Common Sense Health: Don’t skip screening tests that may save your life
By Diana Gifford-Jones on August 1st, 2025
In these final dog days of summer, take a moment to reaffirm the simplest and most powerful tools for staying healthy: timely, evidence-based screening tests. Forget the full-body MRI and the blood test that promises to predict your future. But remember, as if your life depended on it, the screening tests that are proven protectors ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: ‘You’ve come a long way, baby!’
By Rita Aman on August 1st, 2025
Depending on your age, you may be able to remember back to when smoking was permitted in public places. Do you remember when smoking was allowed in school? Recall the haze of smoke above the ice surface at hockey games? Or, how the last three rows on an airplane or bus were labelled the ‘smoking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Way: The One Thing Needed
By Scott Raible on July 26th, 2025
Helen Lemmel is not a household name but her hymn has circled the globe for over a century. In 1922, after losing her health and her marriage, Lemmel came across a small gospel tract that read, “Turn your eyes upon Him. Look full into His face and you will find the things of earth will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Line ’em up and knock ’em down
By Patty Rooks on July 26th, 2025
It is one of my favourite times of the summer in Medicine Hat – Stampede time! I have absolutely loved wandering the grounds and taking part in everything there is to offer. Something that has always baffled me are the games. How come I never win? I think we had better investigate this further. Let’s ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: Our Self Deceptions Are Being Watched
By Diana Gifford-Jones on July 25th, 2025
I’m writing this column with a pencil and paper, in a therapeutic affirmation that what results comes only from me and my thoughts. I’m making a point about authenticity. There is something truly cathartic – and healthy – about “being oneself”. One’s authentic self. No mirrors. No makeup. No pretenses. Authenticity is hard to define. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: The link between sugar, poor oral hygiene and tooth decay
By Kaleigh Southwell on July 25th, 2025
Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic health problems worldwide and the primary cause is excessive sugar intake and poor oral hygiene. These two factors work together to create the perfect environment for harmful bacteria to thrive, leading to cavities, gum disease and other serious health issues. When sugary foods and drinks are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Forever Grasslands
By Xanthe Isbister on July 25th, 2025
Majestic golden hills and breathtaking coulees feel infinite in Forever Grasslands, a solo exhibition by Alberta-based artist Colin Starkevich. These large-scale paintings pay homage to the wildlife that thrives within this resilient ecosystem. As the viewer steps closer, they’ll encounter every blade of grass, every feather marked within these realistic depictions of wildlife, from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letters: Bless our courageous police force members
By Nanny Hoffman on July 23rd, 2025
Dear editor, This letter is for all the brave police officers for our city of Medicine Hat. Where would we all living if not for the protection of the police men and police ladies, just think about this to all the readers, “We can go to sleep at night knowing we are protected.” We have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: The Mobile Rotarian
By Kitt Brand on July 22nd, 2025
If the words, “Round, round, get around, I get around,” start your sandaled bare feet (please, no socks) movin’ to a mental Beach Boys tune, then you’re a perfect fit for some Rotary club somewhere …or everywhere in the world. The simple reason is that Rotary was and forever is the first international service club. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Technologically Handicapped
By Dr. Linda Hancock on July 19th, 2025
I have a funny story to tell you this week. Well, it wasn’t funny when it happened, but it didn’t take long for me to see the humour in it. I have always thought about my body as being merely transportation for my brain. Sports and physical activities have never been at the top of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garden View: Insects: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
By Jeff Quinlan on July 19th, 2025
Every season, Medicine Hat yards play host to a wide variety of insects. This semi-arid climate has crawlers, tunnellers and wood borers. There are winged varieties and non-winged, long legged and no legged. Early risers and nighttime bustlers all make their home here, and to survive our extreme climate requires serious grit. This year, we ... Read More »
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