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All Psyched Up: It ain’t easy being green
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on September 4th, 2021
Most of us remember when the lovable Kermit from Sesame Street first sang a solo number called “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” Even though the song was very short, there were several parts to it that I think we can all personalize in our own search for self-worth: • Acknowledging – The first line of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: What goes bump in the night
By PATTY ROOKS on September 4th, 2021
I hope everyone has settled into the first few days of school. It was hard getting back into the routine of early mornings, but I think we have it figured out! We have a few days to recuperate as the last long weekend of summer is here. This also made me think, we should not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: The Spirit of St. Louis
By Malcolm Sissons on September 3rd, 2021
It looks like the original St. Louis School on Balmoral Street is on the market. Of the three century old schools in the North Flats, it is the first to be taken out of service with its future uncertain. Before World War I, Medicine Hat was booming, population was increasing and schools were bursting at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Reaching out to you
By Tobie Laliberte on September 3rd, 2021
“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” – Oscar Wilde It’s almost Fall. It feels like Fall, and even though we’re all busier than in the summer, I love it! School has started, registrations for activities are in full swing, stores have made room by clearing their back-to-school products for Halloween, maybe even Christmas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Reviving traditions shines spotlight on Saddleback
By JoLynn Parenteau on September 1st, 2021
On the hottest Saturday in August, Josie Saddleback is ordering ice cream at Moose & Squirrel Artisan Village: haskap berry ice cream, cranberry sauce, sour gummy candy and whip cream, a special flavour concoction that week. But “The Crowley” sundae isn’t the only thing that is special at the Moose & Squirrel that day. Saddleback ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Are you worried?
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 27th, 2021
Over the past months there has been a great deal of fear and confusion associated with COVID-19 and how legislators are dealing with it. Some parts of the world are completely locked down by government officials while others have had very few restrictions. Mixed messages abound regarding the importance of wearing masks and taking shots. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Summer’s last hurrah the most dangerous
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES AND DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on August 27th, 2021
Are you gearing up to have some fun? It’s the stick-in-the-mud who dulls the sense of adventure, suggesting you think twice. But the dullard may be the wise one as the summer closes out with the traditional long weekend. Labour Day weekend originated in North America in the early 1880s to recognize workers. The holiday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Catch some weed seeds
By PATTY ROOKS on August 27th, 2021
I went on a little hike in the river bottom the other day and by the time I finished my poor dog was covered in all kinds of weed seeds! Oh my, these were not easy to get out either. This made me think that I should take them home and identify what these may ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Hatter Simon creates healing Magick
By JoLynn Parenteau on August 24th, 2021
How do beads of orange jade, natural wood, white lava rock and a tiny gold feather create healing in our community? With a little small business magic – The Magick Moonstone, that is. Brooke Simon, 28, began making jewellery with semi-precious gemstones as a hobby to give as gifts. “I’ve always wanted to work with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Intertribal Smoke Signals: Finding self, finding truth through ceremony
By David Restoule on August 24th, 2021
I just want to begin by expressing gratitude for this opportunity to share some Indigenous voices and truth. I want to try to have a topic every two weeks and share some thoughts from different tribes around the area and possibly across Turtle Island. I am going to start this off with some of my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Way: Safe educational programming vital as students return to class
By Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader on August 20th, 2021
Greetings, friends, from the Ecumenical Campus Ministry at Medicine Hat College. As we experience the last of summer’s heat and fall quickly approaches, we anticipate the return of students to school. Some greet this with eagerness, while others hold lingering concerns over COVID. This is understandable in light of various conflicting truth claims we’ve heard ... Read More »
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