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Laying It Out: Everything one could say has been said, repeatedly
By Scott Schmidt on February 12th, 2022
Listen, if your unconditional support for Ottawa protest organizers lasted one second past hearing they offered to form a coalition government with opposition parties and, like, be in it, I think we’re pretty much past reasonable debate. Can you pick out people from this convoy to show peaceful, honest interest in fewer restrictions and mandates? ... Read More »
2 responsesCity Notebook: Don’t look away
By COLLIN GALLANT on February 12th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Media typically doesn’t comment on other media outlets. It’s more the result of politeness or competitiveness, rather than a conspiracy, protecting our buddies or orders from up on high. More generally, who but the media would care for such commentary? But it’s an interesting thing that CHAT News decided to shut down social media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Human Condition: Remove hockey
By Daniel Schnee on February 9th, 2022
On Monday night, Team Canada and Team USA played a fantastic game of Olympic women’s hockey. A battle between the world’s top two teams, our binational rivalry has been the stuff of dreams for decades. But Toronto Star writer Rosie DiManno doesn’t see things that way, stating in a recent column that women’s hockey “doesn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying it Out: If the mob wins now, what happens if COVID continues to spread?
By Scott Schmidt on February 5th, 2022
Lost in the constant coverage of this Freedom Convoy is the fact none of us — not even the group occupying downtown Ottawa, nor the politicians falling over themselves to offer support — is in control here. And while people convince themselves that those who block the border at Coutts for days without consequence somehow ... Read More »
1 responseKaumeyer: World Wetlands Day
By LARRY KAUMEYER on February 2nd, 2022
What’s happening to Canada’s vanishing wetlands? Without a proper inventory, we won’t truly know. It’s time to take ownership of the multi-billion-dollar asset in our backyard – before it’s too late. Canada trails the world in a critical element of environmental planning – and our wetlands are paying the price. As nations mark World Wetlands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Human Condition: Against tyranny
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on February 2nd, 2022
I like to think of myself as a rather positive person, save for my views on the likelihood of the Kenney government doing what you might call the right thing. So imagine my shock and surprise when acting Solicitor General Sonya Savage announced Alberta’s planned cessation of traffic court on Feb. 1 was temporarily halted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just Pondering: New Year’s resoultions
By ALLYSON MCCAW on January 27th, 2022
Well, we have begun a new year and just like everyone I thought about my resolutions for this year. And just like every year I vow to lose weight, exercise more and be a better person. I can honestly say I stay focused on this for about two weeks and then everything goes south. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Human Condition: Declining religion
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on January 26th, 2022
As an anthropologist I am always fascinated by how humans create systems of meaning through values and beliefs: how religion is a significant site of this activity. And, as recent statistics reveal, the number of Albertans who seek meaning through Christianity is rapidly declining. As someone who has spent many years dealing with a variety ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: Albertans are right to question Kenney’s empty promises
By DREW BARNES on January 21st, 2022
Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government launched a public relations blitz, aimed at pressuring provinces into adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Not only is this a massive attack on civil liberties, but also it is also a complete departure from the current federal policy. Just eight months ago Trudeau himself stated, “we’re not a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Human Condition: Traffic violation
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on January 19th, 2022
Governments are in the business of taxation and finance; it is part of organizing a functional nation. Nobody likes paying taxes and such, but we do get value from having the government deal with policing and infrastructure. Building roads and catching criminals are worthy uses of such funds. So imagine my extreme dismay when I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying it Out: The con is the same as it’s always been; COVID just gives them ammo
By Scott Schmidt on January 15th, 2022
Last week’s column discussed provincial staffers complaining about a lack of hospital beds after helping brand the #BestSummerEver that broke the system in the first place. But, while those who speak when Premier Kenney pulls their string are easily refuted with the internet and a six-month memory, the end goal has been around for decades. ... Read More »
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