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Hatters, take reconciliACTION!
By JoLynn Parenteau on September 30th, 2021
“It is quite within the mark to say that fifty per cent of the children who passed through these schools did not live to benefit from the education which they had received therein.” – Duncan Campbell Scott, Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs, 1914 “Let us put our minds together and see what life we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Family, faith and fancy footwork Motiv-ates local business owner
By JoLynn Parenteau on September 29th, 2021
Aaron Melanson could be Medicine Hat’s most multifaceted man. A husband, father, successful small business owner, award-winning breakdancer, a man of Indigenous descent and also of powerful faith, he is surprising at every turn. “I’ve been breakdancing my whole life,” recalls Melanson. “I’m fully involved in the breaking, hip-hop scene in Alberta, and was blessed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Vaccine benefits far outweigh any risks
By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on September 28th, 2021
“There is solid medical and scientific evidence that the benefits of vaccines far outweigh the risks. Despite this, there have been concerns about the safety of vaccines for as long as they have been available in the U.S,” says the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on its website under the title of Vaccine Safety. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Dealing with tigers
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on September 25th, 2021
Pretend you are sitting quietly and all of a sudden, the door opens and in comes a fierce tiger from the jungle. What would you do? Would you: 1. Run away as fast as your legs would carry you? Perhaps you would try to hide behind an object with the hope that the tiger won’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Let’s get started with science fair projects
By PATTY ROOKS on September 25th, 2021
I know I am deviating a bit from my Halloween theme the past few weeks, but I almost forgot that we are celebrating National Science and Technology Literacy Week. This is a great week, and if you have kept an eye on our social media we have been sharing some great tips about how to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The other pandemic – A challenge to news media
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on September 24th, 2021
Last week’s column claimed, “Wars are too important to be left to generals.” And “the Type-2 diabetes pandemic is too important to be left to doctors.” We asked whether there was a difference between millions of North Americans dying quickly of COVID-19 and millions of people dying slowly of diabetes. In this week’s column, we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Kookum’s Kitchen: Bannock on a Stick
By JoLynn Parenteau on September 22nd, 2021
Where do our memories live? You might say in our minds, and in our hearts. But it is also our senses that hold so much memory. We can recall the touch of a loved one, long after the warmth of a hand has faded. You could recognize the sound of someone special’s voice anywhere, years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: ‘Life is hard; it’s even harder when you’re stupid’
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on September 18th, 2021
I came across a quote the other day that caused me to laugh right out loud. John Wayne nicknamed “the Duke” was a rough and tough character who was often seen in cowboy and war roles during what was known as the “Golden Age” of films. I have heard several interviews in which he used ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: The ancient art of lying fallow
By REV. OZ LORENTZEN on September 18th, 2021
I’m thinking of lying fallow, probably a product of the encroachment of fall – a season that signals the coming slumber of the earth. I am also thinking of COVID as a time of enforced “rest,” as a season of lying fallow, for our culture. Since, however, the value of rest (of lying fallow) is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Create your own witches brew
By PATTY ROOKS on September 18th, 2021
Once again I was browsing the shops as I was running errands this week, and I found the best little Halloween themed Erlenmeyer flasks. I thought these would make the best container to hold my “witches brew” for Halloween. This could get messy, so make sure you cover the table with a disposable tablecloth for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: The other pandemic that keeps killing
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on September 17th, 2021
Want some good news about the current viral pandemic? Vaccines are taking effect across global populations and will eventually end this horrible nightmare. But we’ve yet to face, let alone resolve, the truly catastrophic health crisis plaguing humankind. It’s a disease for which there are no vaccines. Worse still, it is a completely unnecessary health ... Read More »
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