Local Life
Municipal Matters: Community resilience during a disaster
By Merrick Brown on August 29th, 2024
We hear the terms wildfire, evacuation, flooding, and tornado more often these days. Multiple communities across Alberta have faced hard times over the past 10 years, with the severity and frequency of these incidents on the rise. Despite the challenges, losses, and grief these events have caused, one thing remains clear: Albertans are a resilient ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: An invitation to be part of world peace
By Medicine Hat Rotary Club on August 27th, 2024
A running line in the film “Miss Congeniality” is, “What is the one thing our society needs?’ “That would be World Peace.” “World peace.” “World peace.” “Tougher sentences for parole violators … and world peace.” “That’s easy. World peace.” So, why is it not so easy? Don’t know. What we do know is that in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Stopping anger in its tracks
By Rev. Nancy Cocks on August 24th, 2024
There is so much anger in the news. From sniping politicians to campus campouts, we seem to shout in anger at each other rather than discuss the roots of our concerns. Then there are bomb threats and drone strikes. No discussion there, whatsoever. So I was curious when I found eight words naming different kinds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Just what exactly makes a cloud?
By Patty Rooks on August 24th, 2024
I had to come inside a few minutes ago and take a break from yard work because out of nowhere, a thunderstorm appeared and it started to rain! The weather definitely did not call for this today, but, I will take it as it is so very dry right now. Of course, having these clouds ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: A hot problem in the city
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on August 23rd, 2024
Do you know the new problem that is starting to kill some people? It’s not a viral disease, but it’s spreading in very hot climates. Caring pet owners protect their dogs from it, but some people are not taking the same precautions. What’s the trouble? It’s third-degree burns that result from contact with hot pavement. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Close-up on Co-op: Safety and security first
By Derek Schesnuk on August 22nd, 2024
In the sports and entertainment industry, safety and security are paramount. It shouldn’t matter if you are entering a venue for 100 people, or 100,000; you should feel comfortable and safe during your enjoyment of the event.] At Co-op Place, we take this seriously, and continue to evaluate and evolve to ensure guest safety during ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The pipes, the pipes are calling
By Malcolm Sissons on August 20th, 2024
Two separate comic strips in a recent edition of the News poked fun at the bagpipes and as a piper, my “friends” were quick to send me copies. However, Hagar the Horrible suggested to a lord of the castle that he should fiddle while his castle burned, no doubt a reference to Emperor Nero and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Who’s the pilot?
By Rev. Shane Hein on August 17th, 2024
39 – And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. – John 6:39 [ESV] Did I ever mention to all of you that I am a really, really good pilot? No? Well, that’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched up: Health care
By Linda Hancock on August 17th, 2024
My great-grandmother didn’t have a home. She had three adult children and therefore spent four months of each year in each of their homes. My uncle told me about how all of her earthly possessions were stored in a very large trunk that she transported by train as she moved from one home to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: It’s a good time to understand fire and how to put it out
By Patty Rooks on August 17th, 2024
What a hot dry summer it has been. Many parts of our province have experienced, or continue to experience dry conditions and uncontrollable fires. With there being so much in the news about the devastating fires our province has right now, I have had some questions from young scientists about how to put out a ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: What is the difference between Vitamins D, D2, and D3?
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on August 16th, 2024
How many times have we seen people in a pharmacy looking at the D vitamins. They’re standing on one foot and then the other and wondering which one to purchase. They are not alone. Let’s start with D. Vitamin D is very important for human health. One of its prime purposes is the absorption of ... Read More »
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