The Gift of Laughter and Its Healing Power
This column argues laughter as therapy against fear and pain, citing Norman Cousins and Mark Twain. It notes laughter's dual nature as both a relief and a social weapon, and offers practical tips to cultivate daily humor including humorical media, sharing with others, and time for creative play. Dr Bharwani’s weekly column runs Thursdays.
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Generosity helps hitchhiker meet needs on highway
Police officer Const. Trevor Humphries aided a 63-year-old hitchhiker on the Trans-Canada Highway at 11 p.m. The man, aiming for Regina then Toronto, spoke of bad luck and rainy weather, and a local woman’s generosity provided relief and support.
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Hitchhiker kindness spurs shelter help and bus to Regina
Dispatchers arrange shelter and a Regina bus ticket for a stranded man after a local resident and a former loan officer freely offer aid. Liz Church, who covered the bus fare, reflects that the gesture restored faith in humanity as Humphries praises the unexpected act.
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Extended regional forecast from Alberta and Saskatchewan
Swift Current Cypress Hills expect sunny Friday with a high of 28 and a low of 10. Saturday remains mainly sunny with clouds. highs near 23 and lows around 9. Central Alberta and Waterton Park share similar patterns with variably cloudy days, highs in the low 20s, and nightly lows near 5 to 7. Sunday to Monday show continued sunshine in most areas. Banff and North Central report mixed cloudiness and mild temperatures, with highs around 18 to 23 and lows 4 to 7. UV index prompts time to burn.
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