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Collector’s Corner: How to start a stamp collection
By DENNIS VICKERY on March 25th, 2022
Part 1 of a two-part series The best way of course is to inherit one from your grandfather. Most of us, however, have to start from scratch. Probably the most important factor is to determine if the hobby is something that you would like to do. Talk to people who you know are collectors, have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: A day in the life of my new job
By JOSIE DOLL on March 24th, 2022
Back in October I transitioned to my new role with the City of Medicine Hat – a dream job, for sure! I went from selling sponsorships to booking talent; a huge change, but one I was so excited for. Over the previous three years as corporate partnership coordinator, I had become familiar with both the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Common sense in end-of-life choices
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on March 24th, 2022
Few want to think about it. But there are choices to be made about death. Doing nothing is one option. Life will, inevitably, one way or another, come to an end. But making common sense decisions about personal preferences for end-of-life should not be taboo or disallowed. And politicians should get out of the way. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Haunting history unveiled at Native American museum
By JoLynn Parenteau on March 23rd, 2022
The Miywasin Moment presents Part 2 in a series of Native American history gleaned from the columnist’s travels. “[Boarding schools] were started to stamp out the Indian from the Indian, [to] make us all into white people, and it didn’t work. Actually … it was the exact opposite: it made us stronger as Indian People. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Stretchy water
By PATTY ROOKS on March 18th, 2022
Water, what an amazing substance. Yes, I know I have said this before, but is so much fun (not to mention inexpensive and often messy) to investigate the properties of water. Did you know water has the ability to stretch itself out and not break? How can that be…well, we better investigate further. Let’s get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Wellness Matters: Human services and mental health
By TRACY BAHLER on March 18th, 2022
We find people working in the field of human services in every facet of a community, including schools, HR and mental health educational services. Human services help with human issues, such as inadequate housing, food insecurity and mental wellness, to name just a few. Human service work is an ever-changing field due to society evolving. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Healthy boundaries
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on March 18th, 2022
Many years ago, Kenny Rogers made famous a song called The Gambler. Its wise lyrics offer good advice for all of us when it comes to relationships. “You got to know when to hold ’em. Kenow when to fold ’em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run.” Often, we find ourselves in toxic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Building up bones for a lifetime
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on March 18th, 2022
What’s one of the worst errors young people make early in life? It’s the failure to practice preventive medicine. So, let’s have a talk with young people about how to protect their bones for a lifetime. We know kids of all ages break bones playing sports. It’s annoying when this happens, leaving them sidelined from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: ‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’
By REV. OZ LORENTZEN on March 18th, 2022
I suppose I am getting old enough now that there is some meaning to the old saying: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” What with pandemics and aggressive and acquisitive behaviour by nations, it seems to me we would have all been better able to weather the demands and challenges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Communities unite for healing and reconciliation conference
By JOLYNN PARENTEAU on March 16th, 2022
“Our stories and experiences become part of our bundle that we carry with us on our journey for life.” — Lori Calkins, Indigenous Birth of Alberta What is the ‘truth’ in Truth and Reconciliation? Whitney Ogle, Winyan Waste (‘Good Woman’ in Lakota) addressed a virtual audience last week about the need for shared truth as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’ Up Doc?: Treatment can control symptoms of myasthenia gravis
By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on March 15th, 2022
Recently, I was talking to a lady who told me she has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect people of any age. It is more common in women younger than 40 and in men older than 60. It can occur at any age but is most ... Read More »
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