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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 »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Facing scarcity
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on January 29th, 2022
We are living in very strange times! Over the past few weeks, we have been hearing about and experiencing supply chain issues. Waiting for delivery of items that in past days would be stocked or only a few days’ wait has affected most aspects of the economy. Empty shelves are being reported all across the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Snack time science
By PATTY ROOKS on January 29th, 2022
I am going to reveal a secret – but just for the sake of science. My favorite snack is popcorn… In my opinion there is no such thing as a bad kind of popcorn. I am pretty sure I have tried them all! Seriously speaking though, popcorn is a great snack, but have you ever ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Inheriting a stamp collection
By DENNIS VICKERY on January 29th, 2022
The inevitable has happened – a loved one has passed on and left a stamp collection. What do you do with it? I have had quite a number of people pose this question to me over the last several years. There is no real easy answer. I generally suggest a variety of options. The first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Seed starting
By ALISON VAN DYKE on January 28th, 2022
The weather outside may be snowy and cold, but now is the time to be ordering seeds and planning on seed starting times for this gardening year. Due to our shorter growing season, many plants need to be started indoors in February or March in order to have produced a harvest by the first fall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Grandma took the wrong pill
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on January 28th, 2022
Unintentional poisonings are on the rise. Deaths from poisoning occur at double the rate of motor vehicle deaths. It’s a heartbreaking fact that many deaths and injuries are completely avoidable, especially when young children are the victims. Yet, it may be surprising to know this: while children under age 5 account for about 40 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Winds of change
By SANDI REIMER on January 28th, 2022
Watching a magpie trying to perch on the top of a large evergreen during a chinook made me think of the past year. Every time the bird got settled and seemed secure, another gust of wind would scoop the branches from beneath its feet. Similarly, at the Esplanade, as per the City of Medicine Hat, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Get better!
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on January 22nd, 2022
I knew there was something wrong on Saturday. Usually I handle stress really well and am a very contented individual. But I felt out of sorts. I wasn’t really sick, but everything seemed to bother me, and I was frustrated with the simplest of things. I thought a nap might help and was shocked when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Saving snowflakes
By PATTY ROOKS on January 22nd, 2022
With all of the melting out there the past few days, I am a bit sad that there may not be any snow left very soon. Have you ever wondered how can we save these beautiful flakes of snow in order to enjoy them later on in the year? Or perhaps do some experimenting with ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: Look to the Psalms
By REV. JEFF LACKIE on January 22nd, 2022
The Psalms are where God’s people have gone for generations to find a word that suits our collective mood. Frustration. Anxiety. Fear. Loneliness. Anger. Grief. These feelings cloud the edges of every conversation these days. And the Psalms reflect those feelings back to us in a way that might just helps us through. For those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Stand up to read this
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on January 21st, 2022
Get up on your feet. Seriously. It will be good for you. Sitting is something we have all become accustomed to doing a lot more of lately. Just prior to the pandemic, studies showed that the average adult spent about 6.5 hours a day sitting – an hour longer than had been the case a ... Read More »
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