Letters to the Editor
Letter: Why do seniors keep buying lies told by (non) conservative politicians?
By Letter to the Editor on September 29th, 2022
Dear editor, You would think these phony Conservatives, Reformers had cost Albertans enough, yet we still see many of our fellow seniors believing every lie they feed them, while they continue to help the rich steal our oil and tax wealth, in an attempt to buy votes. How can you ignore what they have done ... Read More »
4 responsesLetter: Medicine Hat’s wealth of supports is a positive, not a negative
By Letter to the Editor on September 22nd, 2022
Dear editor, I am writing in response to a recent post in Ticked/Tickled regarding the role of the Mustard Seed and Root Cellar in our community. The writer believes the Root Cellar should donate its food to the Mustard Seed. Both of these agencies, as well as the Salvation Army, many local churches and other ... Read More »
3 responsesLetter: Secondiak’s story inspiring others to do what they can to make life better for those around them
By Letter to the Editor on September 21st, 2022
In response to “Compassion over charges” published Sept. 16 in the News Dear editor, Thank you, Insp. Brent Secondiak, for showing your compassionate and caring nature in the aftermath of the theft of your shoes from your front doorstep. Even more than that, thank you for sharing this heartwarming story with the rest of us. ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Maybe it’s time to take a page out of Edmonton’s book on overnight shelters
By Letter to the Editor on September 20th, 2022
In response to the article “Overnight shelter future remains undetermined by city” in the Wednesday, Aug. 31, edition of the News. Dear editor, It seems a solution to finding a suitable place to have a shelter in Medicine Hat is difficult to find. I do understand that businesses and neighbourhoods find the impact of having ... Read More »
3 responsesLetter: Thoughts on trash and the rising cost of food
By Letter to the Editor on September 17th, 2022
Dear editor, Referring to the ‘new’ trash situation and the latest articles in the News regarding the cost of food. I remember a more recent time when the more prevalent ‘trash’, in ditches, on our streets – well, anywhere – consisted of mostly ‘coffin nail butts’ and their empty packages. The cig butts and their ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Notley’s NDP was effective in management, did not burn down pillars of industry
By Letter to the Editor on August 4th, 2022
In response to Marty Malmgren’s July 13 letter to the editor. Dear editor, I would like to point out a few misleading arguments, hysterical language and downright misinformation. A sad and weak argument of some (maybe only a few at this point) conservatives. Mr. Malmgren bandies about the title of socialism in contemptuous tones in ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: Stampede a success thanks to community support
By Letter to the Editor on August 4th, 2022
Dear editor, On behalf of the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Board of Directors, we would like to thank the citizens of Medicine Hat and surrounding area for your support for 2022 Exhibition and Stampede. We would also like to thank our sponsors, food trucks, businesses who had booths at the Stampede, rodeo competitors, livestock ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: A candle to brighten the day
By Letter to the Editor on August 3rd, 2022
In response to Kathleen Beierbach’s July 19 letter to the editor. Dear editor, Ms. Beierbach, that was such an inspirational letter… the best I’ve read for some time. I would like you to know that I and many others fully agree with you, in every thing you wrote. “If everyone lit just one little candle… ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Smith not necessarily front-runner
By Letter to the Editor on August 3rd, 2022
Dear editor, Following the UCP leadership debate this week, I was disappointed by the News’s July 29 front page headline “Smith deemed front-runner.” In the article several political analysts are quoted to have reached the conclusion that Smith is leading the race due to the fact that the other candidates focused most of their attacks ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Recent letter’s assertion of Emergencies Act and how it was implemented is false
By Letter to the Editor on July 14th, 2022
Dear Editor: Re: July 13 letter from Mr. Ken Pirie Mr. Pirie was inaccurate calling the Emergencies Act the “Emergency Measures Act,” which has never existed. The Emergencies Act was passed by Mr. Mulroney’s government in 1987 to replace the old War Measures Act. As for loss of rights under our Charter of Rights and ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: Liberals need a train straight out of Ottawa
By Letter to the Editor on July 14th, 2022
Dear editor, More Liberal arrogance and ignorance. The orange romper clad convicted eco terrorist Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has yet again shown the arrogance we expect from Liberal politicians. He announced in Glasgow Scotland he would be touring Canada by Via Rail. Problem is Via Rail, a federal Crown corporation, stopped service to five ... Read More »
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