Local Life
Eye on the Esplande: What’s Old Is New – A look at what Reuse, Reduce, Recycle has meant through the years
By Amber Hubka Cook on August 20th, 2021
The idea that initiates a museum exhibition can come from anywhere. Sometimes it’s a grand plan, sometimes it’s an offhand comment. The current exhibition, What’s Old Is New, was born from a conversation with local Redcliff collector Fred Hauck. Fred and I both share a deep interest in history, though we often approach it from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Overcoming anxiety opens doors for Cross Child
By JOLYNN PARENTEAU on August 18th, 2021
Everyone gets anxious sometimes. If there’s one thing most of us can agree on these days, we are living in an anxiety-inducing time like no other. So where do we look for comfort? Tyra Cross Child will tell you to look your worry in the face, and call it your friend. Drawing from emotions captured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Rec: A scorching summer
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on August 17th, 2021
Summer is typically a season to spend time outdoors, but this year’s hot and dry temperatures have limited peoples’ abilities to do so. Many have struggled to beat the heat this summer, and even for those who love hot weather, poor air quality conditions have affected virtually everyone in the community. The heat wave that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Is this the time to lower our guard against the threat of COVID-19 and its variants?
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on August 17th, 2021
The head of the Alberta Medical Association, Dr. Paul Boucher, in an open letter says he has significant concerns with this province’s decision to suspend almost all of its COVID-19 public health protocols. He is not alone in expressing this sentiment. Some experts believe a fourth wave is inevitable, primarily among young and healthy individuals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: A scorching summer
By KEZIAH LESKO-GOSSELIN on August 14th, 2021
Summer is typically a season to spend time outdoors, but this year’s hot and dry temperatures have limited peoples’ abilities to do so. Many have struggled to beat the heat this summer, and even for those who love hot weather, poor air quality conditions have affected virtually everyone in the community. The heat wave that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Retirement homes should include a lively bar
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES AND DIANA GIFFORD JONES on August 13th, 2021
What is the greatest loss to aging seniors? It happens when a loved one dies, and loneliness consumes the surviving partner. As the great composer Chopin lamented, “I feel alone, alone, alone.” Retirement is another benchmark for the onset of loneliness. Retirees often miss the day-to-day contact with colleagues. The impact of social isolation can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: What will the post-pandemic Christian community look like?
By ROLAND WEISBROT on August 13th, 2021
When COVID-19 came and shut down our world, it took a very heavy toll on community. Prior to the pandemic, I had observed that Medicine Hat was blessed with a vibrant and healthy community life. In fact, when I first moved here from Calgary in the autumn of 2019, I was shocked at how much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Let’s get recycling!
By PATTY ROOKS on August 13th, 2021
I made a well overdue trip to the recycling centre today which of course, got me thinking about this week’s article! In order to narrow things down even more, my helpers were asking a ton of questions such as “Why do you recycle, this is so much work?!”, and “How do they actually use these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Nothing beats family time
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 13th, 2021
Well, after months and months of social distancing, we finally were able to attend a fairly large family wedding! Justin and Kelly planned an amazing experience for everyone at her parents’ acreage near Lloydminster, Sask. But the wedding was more than just witnessing the vows. There were so many wonderful benefits to getting together including ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The art of transitioning
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 7th, 2021
The other day my daughter said, “You don’t transition very well.” This wasn’t a criticism. It was a fact. You see, from April 28, when I received the first text message from my grandson asking me to move to Westman Village, until July 28 when I physically moved to Calgary, I have been bombarded with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Guar gum slime fun
By PATTY ROOKS on August 7th, 2021
As I write my article this week, I am anticipating what the upcoming school year will look like and what students will be asking me for. Of course, I am always being asked to either “blow something up” (not safe!) or “make a mess.” Of course, I never want to disappoint, so I dug through ... Read More »
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