January 12th, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Just the facts: Never stood as a candidate for the Wildrose party

By Letter to the Editor on August 18th, 2018

Re: “Only one stepped up to apply for the nomination,” Aug. 15 My letters in the News are fair game for criticism. If my political history and involvement are included, it is hoped that they are at least factual. I never was a nominee for any candidate nomination in the Wildrose Party. When a few ... Read More »

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Who, exactly, is inciting hatred?

By Letter to the Editor on August 18th, 2018

Re: “Demonstrators outside courthouse greet man accused of inciting hate,” Aug. 11 Apparently Mr. Hulgaard is a very bad man. He is accused of inciting hatred. Outside the courtroom, I see Mr. Hulgaard standing before the public, showing his face, and identifying himself. He states, “I have no hate for anyone.” Outside the courtroom I ... Read More »

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Safe consumption site an emotional topic for many

By Letter to the Editor on August 18th, 2018

The topic of a safe consumption site in Medicine Hat is becoming an emotional one for lots of people. We must not lose sight of the fact that the fentanyl crisis is a public health crisis and it is going to get worse before it gets better. It has probably touched people we all know ... Read More »

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Forgotten that some people still insist that the Old Testament author is God

By Letter to the Editor on August 17th, 2018

As democracy is perfected, the office of the president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. “On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and The White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissisist moron” wrote ... Read More »

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Albertans won’t be left on ‘side of the road’

By Letter to the Editor on August 16th, 2018

Re: “In Greyhound’s wake, gov’t should stay off the bus, Aug. 13 Greyhound Canada’s decision to cut services in Western Canada this fall will have a major impact on many rural Albertans, contrary to what Lee Harding wrote in his recent letter to the editor. Many Albertans — particularly those living in rural, remote, and ... Read More »

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Changing governments, changing agendas

By Letter to the Editor on August 15th, 2018

As this letter may create a public uproar I want to state I am entitled to my opinion just as anyone else is entitled to theirs. In response to the environment minister of Alberta regarding Hatters being aware or unaware of what a Conservative government will do about an NDP agenda that the Conservatives had ... Read More »

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Rumoured location of safe consumption site comes with too much potential harm

By Letter to the Editor on August 15th, 2018

Lately, there has been extensive discussion regard the proposed safe consumption site for Medicine Hat. Based upon the rumours, the site is to be located in the former Captain’s Cabin pub. It is my understanding that the site must be approved by Health Canada, and the local community has no say in the location. Further, ... Read More »

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Only one stepped up to apply for the nomination

By Letter to the Editor on August 15th, 2018

This is not so much of a letter as it is a short clarification response to a letter published on Aug. 3, “Cypress-Medicine Hat voters face interesting question at the polls,” by Mr. Larry Samcoe. There are a few, unintentional I am sure, inaccurate claims made in his letter regarding the UCP’s candidate selection process ... Read More »

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Injection sites column offers ‘ignorant view’ on drug debate

By Letter to the Editor on August 13th, 2018

I just received a copy of an article, entitled: “Doug Ford is dead right, injection sites are dead wrong,” written by somebody calling themselves Dr. Gifford Jones, written in The News on July 16, 2018. It is just amazing that in 2018, such an ignorant view could still have a place and a platform to ... Read More »

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God behind Trump’s attempts to slow down New World Order’s ‘evil agenda’

By Letter to the Editor on August 10th, 2018

The Toronto Star editorial (Trump’s attacks on free press, Aug. 7 News) proves how far some will go to discredit the U.S. president. A more honest headline would have revealed an attack on a very biased press. In the first paragraph, alone, there were four examples of fake news: Trump’s Helsinki meeting with Putin was ... Read More »

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Liberals not putting the safety of Canadians first with firearms legislation

By Letter to the Editor on August 10th, 2018

Canada’s Conservatives believe the safety of Canadians should be the No. 1 priority of any government. In light of Statistics Canada’s recently released 2017 crime report, it is evident that too little is being done to keep Canadians safe. Conservatives are troubled by growing crime rates and a government that puts the rights of criminals ... Read More »

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