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Common Sense Health: The civic duty in our veins
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on May 16th, 2025
There’s an old quote often misattributed to Winston Churchill: “You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.” Whether Churchill said it or not, the message is true. And nothing proves it better than the simple, life-saving act of donating blood. Any doctor who has spent decades in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Virtual Tables – How food apps are redefining food security
By Amanda Hepp on May 16th, 2025
It seems like every time we go to the grocery store, prices are higher, and so is the bill. Inflation has led to skyrocketing food costs, making it harder for many of us to afford the essentials. In Alberta, 1 in 4 households experience food insecurity, with 1 in 3 children living in a food-insecure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: The payoff to volunteering is immeasurable
By Andie Wirsch on May 15th, 2025
While at Cypress County Fire Services last year I had a discussion with the wife of a crew member about how everything we do is volunteer. Being middle age, I didn’t argue with this, rather saw what she said – aren’t we all “volunteering” at every activity we choose to be part of? I’ve been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Matters: Using our gifts to help our community
By What Matters to Hatters on May 13th, 2025
What Matters to Hatters Coalition remains focused on reducing stigma related to substance use and mental illness in our community through the third annual campaign promoting the importance of kindness and connection. As part of this campaign, individuals and organizations are recognized as kindness champions for their kindness and connection consistently demonstrated in community. As ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Jesus didn’t reject, he restored
By Scott Raible on May 10th, 2025
In John 21, we witness one of the most tender and transformative moments in Scripture – Jesus’ restoration of Peter. After Peter’s threefold denial, Jesus meets him on the shore and asks him, “Do you love Me?” three times. But beneath this familiar question lies something even more profound in the original Greek. The first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JazzFest returns in June with award-winning lineup
By Dr. Linda Hancock on May 10th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The smooth sounds of the saxophone will fill the roadways and sidewalks downtown as Medicine Hat is ready to welcome a variety of local, Canadian and international artists during the 29th anniversary of JazzFest. The six-day music festival kicks off June 17 and wraps up on June 22, and includes performances at the Esplanade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Pique their interests through summer with some science fun
By Patty Rooks on May 10th, 2025
It is that time of the year, and I know it may be hard for the educators out there to keep the excitement level up in the classroom. Not just the young minds, but ours also tend to wander to the window as we look out and think about the beautiful weather out there and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commons Sense Health: A quarter-sized breakthrough in Parkinson’s care
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on May 10th, 2025
Parkinson’s disease is a thief. It creeps in quietly, often misdiagnosed or unnoticed, and steadily robs its victims of motor control, independence, and quality of life. It is the fastest-growing neurological condition on the planet, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide. But there’s a remarkable bit of hope, the size of a quarter, coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Celebrating 125 years of Fire and Emergency Services in Medicine Hat
By Chad Eakins on May 8th, 2025
This year, 2025, marks 125 years of service and dedication to the community for Medicine Hat Fire & Emergency Services. As one of the longest-standing municipal departments in the city, Fire Services has grown alongside Medicine Hat, responding to the residents’ ever-changing needs and playing an important role in shaping the safety and resilience of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: Each one teach one
By Kitt Brand on May 6th, 2025
“Each one, reach one; each one, teach one” was a rallying call of Dr. Stan Hamilton starting in the 1960s to promote reading literacy. It was used in South Africa to educate prisoners during Apartheid and then throughout the world to empower marginalized people. Yet there is another crucial literacy to which “Each one, teach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: When you feel hard done by
By Rev Dr. Nancy Cocks on May 3rd, 2025
Jesus tells a story about a business owner facing a labour shortage. He hires labourers throughout a day to get his harvest in. Four times he hires workers, promising them “the usual daily wage”. He pays them at the end of a long day. The ones hired last receive a full day’s pay – and ... Read More »
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