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Eye on the Esplanade: The importance of oral history
By GARETH EVANS on August 10th, 2023
As a history student entering the final year of my undergrad, the analysis of historical sources is something that occupies me daily. The popular conception of history is usually limited to the study of dusty, decaying books and yellowed manuscripts. This was a view that I held for an embarrassingly long time. However, it’s much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: STEM challenge
By Patty Rooks on August 5th, 2023
I have someone in my house who likes to play tricks and challenge me this summer! Of course, I accept! BUT my challenge has to do with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) of course! This week, I was doing some reading and I came up a rather intriguing one that involves math… Let’s get started! ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Family reunions
By Linda Hancock on August 5th, 2023
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting to meet with relatives, many of whom I hadn’t seen for more than a decade. While in the city I also enjoyed a luncheon with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: ‘For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven’
By Jeff Lackie on August 5th, 2023
Once upon a cynical time, I operated under the assumption that ‘life was hard, and then you died.’ It was a widely held assumption among people I worked with, and it became the simplest way to make sense of what I (and others) imagined was a senseless world. The world hasn’t changed – but I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Screaming balloons
By PATTY ROOKS on July 29th, 2023
What a wonderful (yet busy) week it has been. I have enjoyed seeing all of the stores decorated for Stampede, the pancake breakfasts, the amazing parade and being part of the Methanex Kiddies Days in Pioneer Village once again really topped off the week for me. In case you were not able to make it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Communication land mines
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on July 29th, 2023
When people retire or start medical leave it is often very difficult. This is not just because they can easily slide into a life without routine but also because they might not have an understanding of how their communication style is lacking. You see, when you are in an organization, you have a policy and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A veterinarian for assessing weakness
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on July 28th, 2023
Readers of a great age face a common problem. It’s called frailty or general weakness. The frail elderly are at risk of falls that require hospitalization, often leading to palliative care. As the condition progresses, independent living at home can become impossible. For people who have reached the end of their desire to continue, frailty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Never a dull moment
By MELISSA STOCKTON on July 27th, 2023
I’ve been working at the Esplanade for several years now and one thing I never feel is bored! I’ve been lucky enough not only to work in a few different roles in my time here, but being where I am today, promoting all the amazing events, experiences and exhibitions each one of my colleagues is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Stories told in bones and stones – Part 2
By JoLynn Parenteau on July 26th, 2023
“Experience the solitude of the wide-open grasslands as the prairie wind whispers stories of the land. Evidence of those who came before us is at your feet.”– message to visitors, Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan In Cree, the name for bison is paskwaw mostoswak; in Blackfoot, it is iinii, very closely tied to the Sacred Teaching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Cool off
By PATTY ROOKS on July 22nd, 2023
I was just listening to the weather report for this weekend and oh my it is going to be a HOT one; perhaps even record breaking temperatures. To be honest, it has been so hot for so long, I am running out of ways to cool off on these long hot summer days. Thanks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Therapy doesn’t work!
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on July 22nd, 2023
I find it so interesting to hear individuals give their opinions and state how convinced they are that therapy doesn’t work. Sometimes it doesn’t and there are a number of reasons why this happens: 1. They have heard negative reports from other people – Word of mouth can have powerful influence, but it is important ... Read More »
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