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Science Smarts: Let’s break the ice of winter
By Patty Rooks on November 5th, 2022
Winter is always a difficult season to welcome. Many of us dread the -40 C weather, the snow and ice this season brings with it. Instead of dreading the cold and icy weather, I thought it might be exciting to learn about ice as the cold weather of December bears down upon us this week. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Breaking a leg, whistle and ghost light…
By JACK NEMO on November 4th, 2022
I’ve been at the Esplanade for just over six years, but the origins of theatre date back over two thousand years when the Ancient Greeks first held dramatic presentations. This long history has led to many traditions that have stuck around throughout the ages, while their original intents have been forgotten. I thought I would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Bright promise for the dark disease of glaucoma
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on November 3rd, 2022
Beware the “silent thief of sight”. Glaucoma sneaks up on people causing irreparable vision loss before diagnosis. Over 3 million North Americans have glaucoma – about half don’t know it. For society, the economic and social consequences of stolen sight is large. For sufferers, when glaucoma progresses to blindness, it is life changing. But is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Kookum’s Kitchen: Bison bolognese
By JoLynn Parenteau on November 2nd, 2022
Nadine Atkinson (nee Paul) is a Metis-Cree woman on a journey of cultural discovery. Based in Beaumont, just south of amiskwaciy waskahikan (Cree, “beaver mountain house”), modern-day Edmonton in Treaty 6 territory, Atkinson and her husband are raising two young daughters. In July, Atkinson began documenting her journey on Instagram as user @creator.save.the.chief, sharing road ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Adieu to the Royals
By MALCOLM SISSONS on November 1st, 2022
Two beloved Royals perished in September of this year. Queen Elizabeth II was 96. The Royal Hotel was even older at 118 when it burned down. As far as is known, no members of the Royal Family ever stayed there however. In the early 1900s, three hotels were clustered around the railway: the American Hotel, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Financial Focus: Seven psychological pitfalls of investing – and how to avoid them
By Craig Elder on October 29th, 2022
Do you get anxious when the stock markets are volatile? Or do you feel optimistic that everything will turn out fine? Both reactions – natural parts of your psychological makeup – can actually impede your progress towards your investment goals. Following are seven psychological pitfalls of investing – and how you can avoid them. 1. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Science Olympics!!
By Patty Rooks on October 29th, 2022
I am SO excited. Our 30th annual Family Science Olympics is today!! It has been so long since I have seen so many “scientists” in action face to face. The Education Students at Medicine Hat College allowed me a sneak peek the other day to see some of the hands on activities they will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Coloured quarters popular
By Ron Schmidt on October 29th, 2022
The last article we discussed the 25-cent piece until the year 2000. Today we will carry on to today’s date. As I mentioned in the last article there were millions of 12 different coins produced each year in 1999/2000. In 2000 the creativity and community coins had an error, and a “P” has been found ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Good manners
By Linda Hancock on October 29th, 2022
Life was certainly different when I grew up. I admit that this was a very long time ago and some might think that my age is showing that I am outdated. Perhaps this is true, but I am very thankful that I was taught how to have good manners. Here are some of the concepts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: The right Omega-3 reduces the risk of heart disease
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on October 28th, 2022
How many readers still neglect to reduce their risk of heart attack? Can’t cut the sugar and salt? Still addicted to tobacco? Must have those harmful fatty foods, and moderate exercise is just too tough? This column has been like a broken record repeating the same song for years. “If you keep going to hell, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Building external assets in youth
By Taniel Zanidean on October 28th, 2022
Ever wonder what contributes to a young person growing up healthy, caring and responsible? Since 1990, the Search Institute’s Developmental Assets framework has become one of the foundational frameworks in positive youth development. The framework identifies building blocks for healthy development – 40 positive supports and strengths that young people need to succeed. Half the ... Read More »
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