Local Life
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 »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Tattoos, piercings still come with risks
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on August 12th, 2022
Jack London, the American novelist who wrote Call of the Wild in 1903, said, “Show me a man with a tattoo and I’ll show you a man with an interesting past.” But in 2022, with tattoos found on more than a third of North Americans and on nearly one-in-two young people, what is the great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Nurturing creativity
By JENN DEMKE-LANGE on August 12th, 2022
In my role as an art educator at the Esplanade, I work alongside children and get to observe them in their process of creative thinking. It has me constantly thinking about the value of nurturing our creativity as adults. I think creativity can be one of our greatest assets. We so often limit the idea ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Post-pandemic social skills
By ROLAND WEISBROT on August 6th, 2022
In the past few weeks, I have heard several individuals comment that people are seemingly less kind, patient and otherwise sociable in our post-pandemic world. Now it is not uncommon for folks, particularly among those of an older vintage, to bemoan “how bad things have gotten” and then go on to explain “how good they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Semi-postal stamps
By DENNIS VICKERY on August 6th, 2022
A semi-postal stamp (also known as a charity stamp) is a postage stamp used to raise money for a particular purpose and sold at a premium over the postal value. Canada issued its first semi-postal stamps in support of the 21st Olympic Games held in Montreal in 1976. On July 7 of this year, Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Change and rest
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 6th, 2022
There is an old adage that claims “A change is as good as a rest” but I believe that both change and rest are very important. We live in a busy world where it is easy to keep pushing and pushing to become more productive. Extended shopping hours have made the work day longer than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: A bubble inside of a bubble
By PATTY ROOKS on August 6th, 2022
With the hot temperatures we are experiencing this week, I am sure many of you are outside taking in some fun summertime activities. One of my absolute favorite activities is making bubbles. We do all kinds of bubbles from small normal bubble blowers to giant bubbles; often making it into a contest to see who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Know and love a woman? Protect her heart
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on August 5th, 2022
How many people realize women’s coronary arteries are understudied, underdiagnosed and undertreated? The Cleveland Clinic, a leading cardiology centre, says heart disease is seven times deadlier for women than breast cancer. Build up of plaque in the heart’s arteries contributes to the death of one in every three women, more than all cancers, chronic respiratory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Buckle up! Car seat safety with AHS
By CHLOE TRAUTMAN on August 5th, 2022
Parents and caregivers can make a life-saving decision by making sure children are properly secured in their car seat, booster seat, or seatbelt on every trip. When children use car seats they are less likely to be injured if involved in a car crash. So what are the best tips, tricks and timely information about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
