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By the Way: We are not alone in the work of change
By Rev. Kristy Reimers-Loader on May 8th, 2021
Spring on the prairies comes suddenly, with budding trees and newborn bees. Creation awakens from winter’s slumber and all manner of life quickens around us as we emerge into lengthened days of light and warmth. This time of rapid change is undeniably lovely, but can also be unsettling. It makes us restless and antsy, reaching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Ice cream for Mother’s Day
By Patty Rooks on May 8th, 2021
I hope you have not forgot that this weekend is Mother’s Day? Many of us have someone special in our lives and it is always nice to show them how much we care about them. I always say it is the little things that people do for me that I greatly appreciate. This week, I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Is your lack of energy due to anemia?
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford Jones on May 7th, 2021
William I of Germany remarked on his death bed, “I have no time to be tired.” But often people suffer from being tired and having low energy years before they leave this planet. For some with fatigue, a prescription for eight-hour daily use of a pillow is the best treatment. But over 3 million Americans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: Escaping isolation via outdoor recreation
By Keziah Lesko-Gosselin on May 4th, 2021
The arrival of Canadian summer – AKA consecutive days with temperatures above freezing – has many of us changing into shorts, prepping our camping gear and setting out patio furniture. Despite the social restrictions causing many to change their plans, we are fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world with countless ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Spirit of the Age or Holy Spirit?
By Roland Wiesbrot on May 1st, 2021
One of the most important practices for a Christian is that of discernment. This becomes even more clear when applied to the spiritual realm. Unfortunately, our fallen world is filled with an awful lot of grey areas, and since the Bible does not address every single issue and circumstance exhaustively, the only way to know ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Choose health
By Dr. Linda Hancock on May 1st, 2021
Think about driving down the highway. You are going the speed limit but all of a sudden, unexpectedly there is a red light right ahead of you. You hit the brakes and think “Wow. I didn’t know I was going so fast.” Life can be like that. In fact, we have allowed society to ingrain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Create your very own lava lamp
By Patty Rooks on May 1st, 2021
This week I have been doing a lot of research for our next Zoom Science evening with the Redcliff Public Library. These evenings are sooo much fun and the next one is a bit special as we will be celebrating the week of Science Odyssey in Canada. On our Zoom science evening, we are very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Bridging generations online for health
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on April 30th, 2021
Everywhere, people are fed up with enforced isolation. While adhering to stay-at-home orders at the urging of public health officials and in empathy with frontline health care workers, the restrictions are taking a toll on the physical and mental wellbeing of all. While senior citizens can be especially impacted, it is less commonly acknowledged that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Arts and Heritage is still available – celebrate!
By medicinehatnews on April 30th, 2021
As I was lining up to receive the vaccine last Friday, I realized we all deserve the biggest kudos for our resiliency and adaptation over the past year. It is obviously all relative to the experiences in our own world; some have it worse, some have it better … However, no matter how good or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 and increased used of cannabis
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on April 27th, 2021
Cannabis is a psychoactive drug used for recreational and medical purposes. It is a product of the cannabis sativa plant that is used for its psychoactive and therapeutic effects. The cannabis sativa plant is native to tropical and temperate climates, but is cultivated around the world. On the streets, cannabis has many names and comes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: How do puddles disappear?
By Patty Rooks on April 24th, 2021
I do believe that spring is finally arriving! This week we’ve had a bit of nice weather followed by a little rain and snow (which I am welcoming with open arms!). Despite it being so terribly dry recently, I do have a few puddles in my yard. I don’t care how old you are, who ... Read More »
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