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All Psyched Up: It’s complex!
By Linda Hancock on February 8th, 2025
I remember years ago when a client was talking about her ex-husband. She asked me,” What do you get when you take control away from a control freak?” The answer was “A freak.” Funny but sad. Over the years I have learned a lot about how people handle themselves and it’s complex. First of all, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Sharing some sweet science for those special someones
By Patty Rooks on February 8th, 2025
I have been so busy with our 50th annual Science Fair preparations and visiting all of the young scientists in the classroom lately that I ALMOST forgot about the upcoming “holiday” this week! In case you are as forgetful as I am, here is a sweet treat to whip up and share with all those ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: Gum disease increases risk of dementia
By medicinehatnews on February 7th, 2025
Have you become lax lately in brushing your teeth? Possibly not flossing as much as before? Or putting off seeing your dentist for checkups and teeth cleaning? If you’ve become careless, you could be playing a risky game with your brain. Studies show that older adults suffering from periodontal gum disease, having difficulty chewing food, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: A Season for Inspiration – Art, culture and community at the Esplanade
By Candace Lundrigan on February 6th, 2025
I grew up in a rural area. Our town was too small for population statistics to matter much. At best, it was quiet and peaceful, at worst, sleepy. I remember complaining about boredom to my grandparents, who would then prescribe a solution – like seeing how many times I could run around the house. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Just the right experiment for first-timers
By Patty Rooks on February 1st, 2025
It has been a busy month helping out the students in southeastern Alberta prepare for their school science fair as well as the 50th annual Regional Science Fair on March 22, 2025. This is an exciting anniversary for all of us but has a special meaning for me, as I remember being one of the ... Read More »
1 responseAll Psyched Up: Positive change
By Linda Hancock on February 1st, 2025
I have a confession to make! My condo has been workable – for me – but not for others. At least I made it work without considering how it could be better. When I moved into Westman Village in Calgary over three years ago, I had wonderful help from my family members. Three moving trucks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: ‘The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it’
By Kristy Reimers-Loader on February 1st, 2025
Every spring I look forward to the subtle change in daylight following the long, dark nights of winter. Today, when the world feels chaotic and the news is full of dark proclamations, I yearn for light to lift my inner gloom. Light and darkness. Of the many references in the Bible to these, my personal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Reduce loneliness to improve health
By Amanda Poll on January 31st, 2025
Loneliness is the feeling of being isolated or alone. It comes from a gap in relationships you have and the ones you need or want. Loneliness isn’t always about time spent with other people. For example, a person may be married and have a family and still feel lonely. Another person might spend a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: How clutter causes problems
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on January 31st, 2025
Have you ever walked into a home, or even a single room, and wondered, “How do these people live in such a mess?” Collecting and holding onto too much stuff causes many problems – economic, social, and emotional. It is not a common way to assess your health. But having a look at your home ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: 1939 to the 1990s
By Kitt Brand on January 30th, 2025
It is now the 1930s. Severe dust storms and droughts in three waves have affected the Canadian prairies. The Depression devastates all of North America. There is economic, ecological and agricultural damage resulting in migration and political change. Through the bad years, the Rotary Club of Medicine Hat actively helped the unemployed, the destitute and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Public services are a team sport
By Ann Mitchell on January 30th, 2025
I love that public sector organizations are so diverse and multigenerational in nature. It gives us an opportunity to work with a wide variety of minds and perspectives. This diversity lends itself to unique problem-solving when we are attempting to provide municipal services in a very complex world. With such a dynamic environment, the opportunity ... Read More »
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