Letters to the Editor
Letter: Polarization in communities
By Letter to the Editor on March 17th, 2026
Dear editor, Many people in Alberta are clearly unhappy. Working and professional families feel distant from their government and uncertain about the future. Costs are rising, stress is high, and trust is thin. A CBC article on Mar. 13 said, “Elections Alberta is urging better behaviour when people are interacting with citizen initiative and recall ... Read More »
3 responsesLetter: Why we show up every Saturday
By Letter to the Editor on March 11th, 2026
Dear editor, From 11 a.m. to noon, a group of us stands outside MLA Justin Wright’s office or MLA Danielle Smith’s office holding homemade protest signs. We wave to passing cars, talk with neighbours and sometimes answer the same question: Why protest? The answer is simple. Because democracy only works if people show up. Albertans ... Read More »
8 responsesLetter: Rotten, rotten, rotten
By Letter to the Editor on March 5th, 2026
Dear editor, So now we suspect the former British Prince Andrew hid a rotten moral and ethical core. Ditto for high mucky-muck politicians such as Donald Trump, Bill Clinton et al and their billionaire buddies and elite party-providers, such as the now deceased Jeffrey Epstein and his imprisoned partner, Ghislaine Maxwell. Rotten, rotten, rotten behaviour ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Thoughts on Independent Alberta Tour
By Letter to the Editor on March 5th, 2026
Dear editor, For all her seasonal bluster, Mother Nature’s crummy behaviour Friday did not deter those interested in attending the Independent Alberta Tour at Medicine Hat College. I left the event comfortable an independent Alberta is at least worthy of some examination. Inside the theatre, there were strong opinions, but I continue to marvel at ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: More control for government, fewer rights for Albertans
By Letter to the Editor on March 5th, 2026
Dear editor, I find the current UCP government practice of engaging in grievance politics distressing. There are Albertans who have grievances they feel have not been seriously, or respectfully, addressed by the Federal Government. I understand that. However, I am currently more concerned about what is happening right now in Alberta. While Albertans are busy ... Read More »
3 responsesLetter: Medicine Hat needs to be a hub, not a spoke
By Letter to the Editor on March 4th, 2026
Dear editor, The departure of WestJet on June 24 is a wake-up call for Medicine Hat. For over a decade, our airport has been managed as a “feeder” to Calgary – a model that has clearly failed. While other regional airports in Canada are growing by recruiting diverse carriers like Porter or Delta, YXH remains ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Referendum questions, message drawn from MAGA playbook
By Letter to the Editor on March 4th, 2026
Dear editor, The referendum recently declared by the Government of Alberta clearly shows intent to recreate Alberta in the image of the U.S. MAGA movement. Significant portions of it are clearly drawn from MAGA’s handbook, Project 2025. Additionally, elements display population control emulating Soviet-styled internal passports and echo Brown-shirted, Jack-booted discriminatory states. If successful it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Life is a precious thing
By Letter to the Editor on March 4th, 2026
Dear editor, I had some interesting conversations recently. I have had them before. People thinking that having a mental illness is a tragedy. Sunday, Mar. 1 was Disability Day of Mourning where there were vigils for those who have been killed by their families or caregivers because they are disabled. It takes two hours to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Facts of the whole situation matter in Canada-Sweden curling controversy
By Letter to the Editor on February 26th, 2026
Dear editor, Every observer of the controversy in the Canada-Sweden men’s curling game at the recent Olympics is entitled to an opinion. It would help if the reports on this incident were read. The Swedish team complained to the umpire that Marc Kennedy was using an illegal delivery. After observing the action, the official reported ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: A lot of commotion over a few singing seniors
By Letter to the Editor on February 26th, 2026
Dear editor, The past few Saturdays have held a few surprises of a curious kind. For nigh on a year now, a group of gentle, passionate individuals have gathered every Saturday in a visible area promoting a common theme – a love for Alberta to remain as part of Canada. We cheer, wave Canadian flags, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Canadian women showed poor sportsmanship following gold-medal loss to U.S.
By Letter to the Editor on February 24th, 2026
Dear editor, I was thoroughly disgusted by the behaviour of the Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey Team when they lost the gold medal to the U.S. After Marie-Philip Poulin retuned to her team’s bench, she slammed the door and threw down her stick like a spoiled child having a tantrum. (Nice one, Captain). During the medal ... Read More »
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