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Science Smarts: Fireworks in the kitchen
By PATTY ROOKS on July 10th, 2021
I do not know about you, but I am really enjoying the summer. One highlight for me each and every year are the magnificent fireworks displays. As I look up into the sky, I am always amazed at the beauty bursting with each and every firework that goes off right before my eyes! I know ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Navigating the journey
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on July 10th, 2021
One of the things that I was NOT looking forward to during my move to Calgary was driving in the big city. You see, Medicine Hat spoiled me by the fact that I could go pretty well anywhere in 10 minutes without facing several lanes of speeding traffic. So, after a couple days in my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye On the Esplanade: Owning our past
By JENNI UTRERA BARRIENTOS on July 9th, 2021
Sometimes, parts of the news, and parts of history, hit just a bit too devastatingly close to home. It’s easy to say things didn’t happen here, or that we personally weren’t a part of it. Yet, one of the difficult – and important – parts of working in the Archives can be seeing and helping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Be a friend on the pathways
By LAURA LUKYE on July 8th, 2021
The sun is shining and the weather is warm, and it seems like many people are getting out and using the community pathways. Pathways are safe places where people can get outside and be active, including pedestrians, cyclists, inline skaters, pets and individuals with mobility impairment. If everyone can follow some simple tips, we can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Finding truth in science is a moving target
By DR. GIFFORD JONES AND DIANA GIFFORD JONES on July 8th, 2021
Having a good debate about matters of your health is not a bad thing. As has been said, “It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.” But recently, having a difference of opinion has become too closely associated with the polarized politics that are endemic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Succession planning
By Michael Harrington on July 7th, 2021
More than $1.5 trillion in business assets is expected to change hands in the next decade. While this number might sound unbelievable, 97.9% of businesses in Canada are small businesses, and many of those are owned by Baby Boomers. Boomers were the largest demographic in history, until they were surpassed by Millennials – and Boomers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: We shouldn’t take the Delta threat lightly
By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on July 6th, 2021
When we are in a crisis situation our thinking tends to go in high gear. We tend to become innovative and look for growth opportunities. We recognize our strengths and weaknesses. We try to find solutions in a hurry. Look at COVID-19 pandemic. It has changed how we think and it has changed the future ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: An experiment in buoyancy… Happy Canada Day!
By Patty Rooks on July 3rd, 2021
It was great to see some familiar faces out at the Canada Day celebration this week. Being able to share our love of science with the community is always a welcome opportunity for Praxis! Of course, a BIG thank you needs to be extended to all of the volunteers that gave up their time and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Life’s surprises
By Linda Hancock on July 3rd, 2021
When I moved to Medicine Hat 25 years ago, I had no idea I would love this city so much. Over the years, I have been able to build good relationships with wonderful people and build a business. My first two residential purchases ever were made here. How I have loved the view of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Way: May we this Canada Day step forward and ‘dare to hope’
By medicinehatnews on July 3rd, 2021
Canada Day this year may hold a bit of mixed emotions for many people. On one hand we finally get to be rid of the restrictions that have both bound and protected us. No one is likely to miss wearing masks, I’m sure that is safe to say. And yet, at the same time, our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Fixing the leak of untold incontinence
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on July 2nd, 2021
Urinary incontinence is one of the most common problems of aging. It instills, needlessly, the prospect of embarrassment and a fear of leaving the house. Comedians quip, “If you don’t know when you need to go, by the time you find out, you’ve already gone!” But in fact, it’s no laughing matter when a sneeze, ... Read More »
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