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Common Sense Health: Stand up to read this
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on January 21st, 2022
Get up on your feet. Seriously. It will be good for you. Sitting is something we have all become accustomed to doing a lot more of lately. Just prior to the pandemic, studies showed that the average adult spent about 6.5 hours a day sitting – an hour longer than had been the case a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Worship while you work
By Weston Lundgren on January 15th, 2022
January is a month of new resolutions and goals. It may be hard to believe but a majority of Canadians have already set new year’s resolutions and if previous years are any indication a majority of us are going to have at least some success with those goals. We’re going to work hard. Paul tells the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: A message of hope
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on January 15th, 2022
In the 1982 musical “Annie” the star of the show sang a very positive song that started with the following words: The sun will come out Tomorrow Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow There’ll be sun. Now that’s faith that offers hope to listeners! During the past two years it seems that some people have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Tricky science
By PATTY ROOKS on January 15th, 2022
I think being cooped up inside due to the cold weather the past few weeks has me feeling a bit mischievous! There is nothing better than a good science experiment that not only teaches, but also plays a trick on the audience. Let’s get started! Remember to ask an adult before doing this experiment. Materials ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Close-up on Co-op Place: The Long Days – well worth it
By ASHLEY CHRISTIANSON on January 14th, 2022
As a teenager, I used to interview bands and planned to take a public relations course. In July of 2015, when the opportunity came up for a casual position at the new events centre, I knew I had to try and get my foot in the door. I remember stepping foot in the old arena ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Who has lost the logic in the vaccine debate?
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on January 14th, 2022
Why would any logical person choose to face severe medical complications of COVID if they could be avoided? Most of us have weighed the issues and decided to follow vaccine recommendations. But some flatly refuse. Why? No issue is crying out louder for resolution than this vaccine debate. Now governments could mandate COVID vaccines to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Small steps for sustainability at home
By JoLynn Parenteau on January 12th, 2022
“The Earth is our Mother. She nourishes us. That which we put into the ground she returns to us.” – Big Thunder (Bedagi) Wabanaki, Algonquin “Indigenous peoples have known for thousands of years how to care for our planet. The rest of us have a lot to learn and no time to waste.” – Prime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: It’s all downhill from here
By MALCOLM SISSONS on January 11th, 2022
The expression “it’s all downhill from here” can mean both “it’s going to be steadily worse” or “it’s going to be easy from now on.” Confusing, but it seems to apply to our local ski hill, threatened with closure but enjoying a last-minute reprieve by Alberta Parks. Skiing originated in Scandinavia centuries ago, and ski ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Outlets for Innovation
By KEZIAH LESKO-GOSSELIN on January 11th, 2022
When thinking about organizations that implement exciting new projects and ideas, parks and recreation departments may not be the first to come to mind. However, innovations in this sector are be more prominent than one might think, improving how people interact with nature and each other, exercise and play. In Medicine Hat, Parks and Recreation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Edible eruption
By PATTY ROOKS on January 7th, 2022
Often times, I get in trouble with the experiments I share. I admit they can get messy, so this week, we are going to take the experiment outside and get messy so there is less clean up in the kitchen! This is a great “explosion” type experiment so roll up your sleeves and… let’s get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Focus on your own healthy relationship with food in 2022
By RACHEL BROWN on January 7th, 2022
At this time of year it’s common to see messages in the media about how to avoid weight gain or how to start a New Year’s weight-loss resolution to get fit. These messages are printed on many ‘health’ magazines at this time of year, and January editions are often packed with articles promoting new weight-loss ... Read More »
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