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Collector’s Corner: Quarters through the years
By RON SCHMDIT on August 26th, 2022
Before I talk about coins I want to tell you about our Fall Coin and Stamp Show on Sept. 24 at the Cypress Centre – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy, sell or trade. You don’t want to miss this! In the last article we talked about the dime. In this article I would like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Campfire science
By PATTY ROOKS on August 26th, 2022
The last weekend before school starts is here…I do not know about you, but I am not allowed to say the “s” word quite yet in my household. Where did summer go? To be completely honest, this summer is what I needed. I had a wonderful summer, I feel rejuvenated and ready to get back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The importance of being active
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 26th, 2022
This week I was thinking about the importance of being active. For my birthday, last August I purchased a new car. There are only 1,000 kilometres on it because I seldom leave my home environment as all my needs are met in the area. Despite this, I was told by the car dealer that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Let’s get together again
By KRISTA WILDE on August 26th, 2022
Hello Medicine Hat! With fall just around the corner, events and shows are about to start back up and I’m here to help get you excited about coming together once again. Over the past 17 years, the Esplanade has offered a place for our community to come together and connect. It is a place where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Cool science
By PATTY ROOKS on August 20th, 2022
I do not know about you, but I am in desperate need to find some way to cool off on these HOT summer days! Of course, I turned to science to help me out. This experiment is a great way to cool off for a little bit as the hot summer sun continues its presence ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: What does it take to be a disciple these days?
By REV. KRISTY REIMERS-LOADER on August 20th, 2022
By the way, what does it take to be a disciple these days? When those of us in Churchland are trying to figure out how to attract more people to join us in the pews on Sunday morning, what do we have to offer them? How will they know we’re the real deal? Jesus tells ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The body-mind connection
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 20th, 2022
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse the intestine so the surgeon can see what is really going on. Even though I have had this body for 70 years I really didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Ignoring hazards leaves little hope for longevity
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on August 19th, 2022
What is the greatest hazard to your longevity? Ask around and you will get a variety of answers: heart disease, cancer, genetics, or humankind’s own folly with warfare and planetary destruction. But it has become taboo to mention obesity. Yet, for decades, this column has stressed that obesity is the greatest health hazard of them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc? Ten things to know about monkeypox
By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on August 16th, 2022
In July, the World Health Organization classified the escalating outbreak of the once-rare disease monkeypox as an international emergency. The outbreak marked the first time monkeypox has spread widely outside central and west Africa. The initial cluster of cases was found in the United Kingdom, where the first case was detected on May 6 in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: It’s only a number
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 13th, 2022
On Sunday I celebrated what the Bible would describe as “three score and 10” years. It was a lovely day and I enjoyed contact with many who offered greetings. I also invested some time thinking about the many ways in which I have been blessed. It is interesting to consider the rules and expectations that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Up close and personal with feathers
By PATTY ROOKS on August 13th, 2022
This week, I thought I would get you outside exploring nature. There is so much to explore in southeastern Alberta if you have the time. Not to mention how very fortunate we were this past week to have beautiful weather to enjoy. Before you know it, the temperatures will begin to get cool, and dare ... Read More »
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