Commentary

Dear editor, Last week the provincial government tabled legislation to restrict Medical Assistance in Dying in Alberta. The reported goal is to “protect the vulnerable” when in reality this legislation will restrict the rights of ALL ALBERTANS to request a peaceful death if they find themselves in enduring and intolerable suffering. As doctors who assess [...] Read More »

Dear editor, The move toward universal provincial rules for municipal councils in Alberta is a troubling expansion of power that threatens the foundation of local democracy. When I moved to Bassano in 1990, the local MLA maintained an office directly within our municipal town office. While some might have seen this as a convenience, it [...] Read More »

Dear editor, The urban deer might have been a pleasant sight in Redcliff and Medicine Hat decades ago, but now are problematic. The numbers of deer born and living within the town and city has become a burden. The Bylaw admonishing feeding the deer is a good start but does nothing to solve the growing [...] Read More »

Dear editor, I have been reading updates about the province’s ADAP program and the disabled community’s reaction to it. I think about my son. It would be wonderful to believe in the province’s fantasy of training disabled people to work fulfilling jobs. However, training has already been available for the disabled for decades now. Also [...] Read More »

Dear editor, At 63, I am comfortable I’ve learned a few things over the years. It’s never been about diplomas and degrees. Call it life experience. Lessons of great value ingrained by living life. I am aware “times have changed.” Very few of us, as seniors, arrive at this stage of life without having dealt [...] Read More »

Source: Medalta FIRED UP! May 2nd Open House @ Medalta On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Medalta in the Historic Clay District invites you to celebrate a major milestone with a full day of creativity, community, and clay. As part of our “Legacy Series,” we’re celebrating 40 years of the Friends of Medalta Society. FIRED UP! [...] Read More »

Source: Medalta 2027 Community Artist Exhibition Selection The Community Artist Exhibition supports and celebrates creative voices within the artist community. The post 2027 Community Artist Exhibition Selection appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

Source: Dominics journey with AML Inked When we began this journey we had a feeling it was the most important thing we’d ever embark on in our lives.We didn’t expect the mark it would make on others. Literally, as it turns out.This past weekend, four members of the #Dominicstrong team got thumbs-up tattoos as a [...] Read More »

Source: Medalta Dinner in the Kiln @ Medalta Step inside a century-old beehive kiln for an unforgettable culinary experience. Dinner in the Kiln @ Medalta features a multi-course meal prepared by talented local chefs in one of Medicine Hat’s most unique dining spaces. The post Dinner in the Kiln @ Medalta appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

Source: GENEralities 8 Questions for Children of the Promise on the Fourth Sunday in Lent—a Sermon (With reference to Deuteronomy 15:1–11, Galatians 4:26–5:1 and John 6:5–14) Jesus and his words in the Gospel is where we’ll start this morning. Gospel verse 5—Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him… Not really our [...] Read More »

If you read my last column on why you should not get a dog and decided that this woman is full of #?*!, “I am getting a puppy!” this is the column for you. First of all, are you legally allowed to have a dog where you live and is there a size limit? Getting [...] Read More »

Financial markets have recently experienced substantial turbulence, driven primarily by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran and the subsequent impact on global oil and gas markets. Approximately 20% of the world’s daily oil consumption travels through the Strait of Hormuz which is located just south of Iran and traffic through the Strait has effectively been [...] Read More »

Have you ever noticed older people driving around with a small dog (usually a Yorkie or maybe a poodle ) with them in the front seat? Maybe the dog has a sweater on (we are not here to judge) and they are looking out the window with what I am sure is a smile not [...] Read More »

You walk through the doors of your emergency department, already clear that this day has not gone as expected. You exit the crisp air into a sterile but mundane entrance, your eyes scan the room, and your heart does a little beat of joy: six. Only six people are sitting in the waiting room. Maybe [...] Read More »

Someone once said, “The best part of your story is when it changes.” So here are the changes to my story. Things have changed since last week. At the time I wrote my column regarding what your heart needs to be healthy, my partner was awaiting another trip to the Foothills Medical Centre where he [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink That all my editorials, opinions and letters are published in the Monday editions of the Medicine Hat News. (Happy April Fools Day) Tickled Pink With all the volunteers for the MLA recall and Forever Canadian petitions. Well done. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Ticked Off That our premier never mentions the millions [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink Thank you so much to the wonderful ladies from Redcliff who offered to drive my sister to Calgary airport after her flight was cancelled once again from MH airport. Ticked Off As I suspected from the start, Adriana LaGrange and Premier Danielle Smith guilty to the tune of $49 million owed to Albertans, [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink (And still laughing) I read that the Canadian women ended up winning the silver medal after losing to Switzerland in the curling final this past weekend in Calgary. When asked for comment on this, Danielle Smith said we need another pipeline. Tickled Pink To remember the time when our groceries were packed and [...] Read More »

Ticked Off I am really upset with Danielle Smith’s actions regarding MAiD, she needs leave me the freedom to make my own decisions relating to my own body. Control of my body is between my family, doctor and myself, not the government or a religious organization. Ticked Off Lesson learned no more streets like Division [...] Read More »

Ticked Off Planning and development is so hard to deal with. I’m going to build outside of this city. Ticked Off At some of the local afternoon radio DJs here, it’s like listening to 10-year-olds. Ticked Off NE Crescent Heights is overrun with deer and nothing is being done about it as they destroy our [...] Read More »