Commentary

Dear editor, Graham Kelly was an outstanding example for all future council candidates in the City of Medicine Hat to emulate. His first concern was always for the City and its citizens. He had a gifted ability of persuasion to cut the red tape and bureaucracy to get things done on time and on budget. [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Just when you think that our provincial government can’t come up with any more bizarre ideas, they do. The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer being funded by the province because the premier questions its effectiveness and many doses were wasted. I would like to know what ended the COVID-19 pandemic if the vaccine [...] Read More »

Dear editor, I would like to give a big shout out to one of your own companies in Medicine Hat. My husband had the misfortune of taking out his driveshaft on our motorhome on Monday, June 30. Kelly from Tri-Co Machining went over and above on Wednesday, July 2, having our driveshaft repaired by mid-afternoon. [...] Read More »

Dear editor, I believe every municipal building in the province, including Medicine Hat, should be flying the beautiful Alberta provincial flag as well as the Maple Leaf. We should always be willing to show our allegiance and pride in our province and to the place we call home. To not show our pride is shameful. [...] Read More »

Dear editor, I feel Canada Post is an important Canadian Institution that should be preserved no matter what the cost, much like the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is what brings Canada together and what is uniquely Canadian. It is important to both rural and urban Canada. I admit I am biased. My grandfather was postmaster [...] Read More »

Source: Dominics journey with AML Superhero Night No. 7: How did it make you feel?  Numbers on a scoreboard aren’t the only way to win when it comes to Superhero Night. The better metric, in my mind, is how it made you feel.And oh, there were plenty of feelings Saturday night at Athletic Park.From reunions, [...] Read More »

Source: Dominics journey with AML A Super night is in store July 12  “There is a superhero in all of us. We just need the courage to put on the cape.”- SupermanThe Medicine Hat Mavericks will indeed don capes next Saturday, July 12, for the seventh edition of Superhero Night. We’ll be there along with [...] Read More »

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Source: Medalta July 2025 Newsletter Summer’s heating up @ Medalta – and so are the opportunities to learn, play, and explore! We’ve got a full season of classes, workshops, and hands-on adventures for all ages and skill levels. Starting July 1st, we’re open every day from 10am to 5pm with our brand-new summer hours. Add [...] Read More »

Source: Medalta Contemporary Ceramics Sale Contemporary Ceramics Sale Hosted by MIAIR Artists (Medalta International Artists in Residence) Date: Sunday, June 29 Time: 12 – 4pm Location: Shaw Centre @ Medalta This one-day sale features original ceramic works created by Medalta’s […] The post Contemporary Ceramics Sale appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

Republican politicians in Minnesota and Wisconsin want Canada to curb the amount of wildfire smoke drifting into the United States and “robbing Americans of their ability to enjoy the summer,” according to a Canadian Press report last week. Next on their list of demands will be to stop mosquitoes from crossing the border and biting [...] Read More »

Are you a fan of the Julia Quinn Bridgerton novels or the Netflix adaptation by Shonda Rhimes? If so, you know that afternoon teas and the social concept behind it was very important during the Regency and Victorian eras in England. It gave people, especially women, an opportunity to socialize in the late afternoon over [...] Read More »

@CollinGallant Immediately after I arrived in Medicine Hat 20 years ago – and then for a decade after – Hatters’ first question for me when I was out doing interviews was: How long do you think you’ll stay? After another 10 years, the answer is still the same – What do you mean? I live [...] Read More »

Many people are of two minds when it comes to self-checkout aisles at grocery stores or other retail outlets. One, if you have only a few items and the cashier-attended aisles are jammed, it can make for a quick getaway. But two, technology has taken away a job from someone. One of the stores I [...] Read More »

Are you familiar with the Stonewall Riots that took place in New York City in 1969? I was only three at the time, so it is not something I had heard of or was familiar with until I purchased the second book in the proposed banning of reading material in school libraries by the UCP [...] Read More »

Ticked Off Bylaw only seems to get involved if a complaint is made. A few doors down from me is a weed fest in the front lawn, it would be impossible for a bylaw officer to not notice the weeds. Garbage bins not brought back to property for days go unnoticed. Isn’t their job to [...] Read More »

Ticked Off That people want to ruin this country by arguing about petty differences. Just imagine to be living in other countries where freedom is gone. This country is great, and I want it to be the envy of the world. Tickled Pink If this summer people travelled a little bit to other cities. Maybe [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink So proud to sing the national anthem while attending a local golf tournament on Canada Day. Children should sing this song every day in school to encourage pride and joy in living in this great country. Ticked Off That Hill Pool was at max capacity after 5 minutes of being open due to [...] Read More »

Ticked Off When it comes to negotiations, Mark Carney folds faster than Superman on laundry day. Credit to the Simpsons. Tickled Pink I would be so happy to see fluoride put into our water, too. Edmonton and Calgary have it. We need it, too. Don’t know about you but I can’t afford those dentist bills [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink Found a gym that actually cares about getting the best out of you at fitness classes, just a short drive to Riverside, too. They may not be big but they are mighty! Ticked Off Just went through the Alberta Next panel surveys. What a joke, and multiple choice are to sway people to [...] Read More »