13 Oct
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The ringing of the bells

Barbara EllisOctober 13, 2021

It is not known exactly when or where the bell was invented, however, bells have been with us for millennia. One of the oldest bells discovered so far is a clay bell and is thought to be over 3000 years old. 

In ancient times, bells were rung to communicate with people over great distances. Bells were also rung to sound the alarm at the approach of enemies, or impending storms or fires. Farmers began hanging bells around the necks of their livestock. This made it much easier for the farmer to find them when they wandered away from their paddocks.

Over time,...

7 Sep
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Alberta’s most colourful mayor

Andrew McCutcheonSeptember 7, 2021

Kerby Centre has recently taken over the operation of the Veiner Centre in Medicine Hat.

But less recently — in fact, over 100 years ago — the namesake of the Veiner Centre, Harry Veiner, was born.

Harry Veiner was an enigmatic, mountain of a man — both in his personality and his literal stature. And boy was he fast.

But back to the beginning: Harry Veiner was born in Dysart, Saskatchewan in 1904, to a family of Jewish immigrant farmers. In 1930, he would move to Medicine Hat, Alberta, the town he would eventually become mayor of, and opened a hardware store.

His business...

26 Feb
Featured | Wellness & Healthy Aging

Get growing for spring!

Deborah MaierFebruary 26, 2021

It’s only days away. I know frost-free days aren’t expected until May. However, mid-March is seed starting time — even if you’re starting yours on a sunny windowsill and not under grow lights. The sun is much higher in the...

24 Feb
Featured | Money

Understanding investment account

Alberta Securities CommissionFebruary 24, 2021

Just as it’s important to select the right type and mix of investment products (e.g. cash equivalencies, fixed income securities, equities and investment funds) to meet your financial goals, so too is choosing the appropriate type of account to hold...

8 Feb
Featured | Wellness & Healthy Aging

Your brain needs exercise

Lesli Christianson-KellowFebruary 8, 2021

I sustained a concussion about 5 years ago, which challenged me and led to some big changes in my life. Before my concussion, I took my brain for granted. It was only because of my concussion, and the months of recuperation,...

3 Feb
Featured | Wellness & Healthy Aging

Gone to seed

Deborah MaierFebruary 3, 2021

Finally, that gardener’s itchy green thumb can get a workout. I know, it’s mid-winter and it will be weeks before we garden outdoors.  However, plants that require a long season to reach maturity need to be started soon. Are you...

1 Feb
Featured | Wellness & Healthy Aging

Linus and his blanket

David DarnielleFebruary 1, 2021

The holidays are now long past and we’re full steam ahead into 2021. I know I’m not the only one that’s happy to see 2020 gone and done with, but the holidays always leave trace thoughts with me long after they’ve...

27 Jan
Featured | Wellness & Healthy Aging

Friendship in the modern age

Barbara EllisJanuary 27, 2021

Friends are very special people. Over time, they weave themselves into our lives and become our other family. Sometimes they only stay for a short time, and sometimes they remain in our lives for years, even decades. Friends complete us....

26 Jan
Featured | Money

Top investment risks in 2021

Alberta Securities Commission January 26, 2021

The year 2020 will long be remembered for its challenges. Global crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic, can create great investment opportunities, but can also create emotional and stressful situations that are often exploited by fraudsters looking to scam you out...

11 Jan
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Your garden wish book

Deborah Maier January 11, 2021

Do you remember the Sears Wish Book? The arrival of the current issues of garden seed and plant catalogues is just as exciting!  There’s the breathless anticipation of what new and wonderful things are contained inside—eager to crack the catalogue...