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All Psyched Up: I love this country!
By Linda Hancock on June 25th, 2022
I am a proud Canadian. I love the memories of growing up in small town Saskatchewan where everyone kept an eye out for each other. That didn’t just mean congratulating us for accomplishments but also correcting us when we were out of line and mentoring so we could develop good character. I have always been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: The original medicine of stingless bees
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 24th, 2022
The American poet Emily Dickinson understood the profound gifts of nature. She wrote, “The lovely flowers embarrass me, They make me regret I am not a bee -“ If bees could speak, they might add, “Let me do my work, so that you may live.” Bees are vital pollinators, ensuring the success of a wide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Cypress Hills come Alive for Métis culture festival
By JoLynn Parenteau on June 23rd, 2022
“Right over left, with the doorway facing East to the rising sun.” Teams from Canadian Forces Base Suffield, British Army Training Unit Suffield, and Miywasin Friendship Centre staff labour carefully under the watchful instruction of Miywasin’s executive director Jeannette Hansen to lift pine poles, strong and straight, skyward to form Turtle Island’s (Native North America’s) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cypress Hills come Alive for Métis culture festival
By James Tubb on June 22nd, 2022
Teams from Canadian Forces Base Suffield, British Army Training Unit Suffield, and Miywasin Friendship Centre staff labour carefully under the watchful instruction of Miywasin’s executive director Jeannette Hansen to lift pine poles, strong and straight, skyward to form Turtle Island’s (Native North America’s) iconic Cree tipi. Tipi poles represent all the nations of peoples living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc: Anger, loneliness and traumatic events can lead to broken heart syndrome
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on June 22nd, 2022
A recent newspaper report said, “Two days after fourth-grade teacher Irma Garcia was killed in the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, her husband, Joe Garcia, suddenly died as well. Family members attributed his death to a broken heart.” Broken heart syndrome mimics a heart attack. The exact cause of broken heart syndrome is unclear. It’s thought ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Ease arthritis pain naturally
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 17th, 2022
“Why shoot a mouse with an elephant gun?” It’s a good question to ask those suffering from osteoarthritis (the wear-and-tear type of arthritis). Why is it that so many of these people have never been advised to try natural approaches before using strong drugs which can cause major side effects and complications? Vitamin C This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Name that place!
By SALLY SEHN on June 17th, 2022
Many readers may be familiar with the First Street historic walking tour I have been conducting for the last few years. This summer we are excited to launch an additional walking tour about Medicine Hat’s historic railroad district, featuring the buildings along the railway. The inspiration to develop this tour came by popular demand from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Brides in braids: Indigenous wedding traditions, Part 2
By JoLynn Parenteau on June 15th, 2022
This week’s Miywasin Moment concludes a series exploring traditional Indigenous wedding elements from across Turtle Island (Native North America). Native American wedding attire A Pueblo bride’s dress was a cotton garment tied above the right shoulder, belted at the waist. A Navajo bride’s dress was woven with symbolic colours: white for the east, blue for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The booze embargo
By SALLY SEHN on June 13th, 2022
Well over 100 years ago, the Diamond Liquor Co. was a thriving business on North Railway Street. The Diamond was a popular and successful company which carried a vast selection of spirits including Canadian and imported liquors, French wine, cognac and champagne, ales, and beer, and at Christmas time, Guinness stout imported from Ireland. Fueled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Quebec set to assist Alzheimer’s patients
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on June 10th, 2022
How ironic that Quebec, the most Roman Catholic province in Canada, is proposing progressive legislation for Alzheimer’s patients. It’s time for other Canadian provinces and American states to show similar humanity. Quebec’s Health Minister, Christian Dube, has tabled Bill 38 that would allow patients with severe Alzheimer’s disease to receive an assisted death by allowing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Live like this night may be your last
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on June 10th, 2022
I remember a few years ago when a co-worker asked, “Do you know what I love about you?” My reply was, “No but tell me quickly for things like that are always nice to know.” She said, “You live every day as though you might die tonight.” With a smile I replied “Well, I might.” ... Read More »
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