July 31st, 2025

Letters to the Editor

Kenney on path to leading Alberta

By Letter to the Editor on August 21st, 2018

Re: Kenney’s approach will weaken UCP and strengthen Fildebrandt’s new FCP,” Aug. 6 I take offence to some statements by guest columnist John Stanley. Stanley has asked “Where does Jason Kenney stand?” The answer is very clear. He is working toward leading the UCP to forming the next Alberta government. He would indeed be foolish ... Read More »

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Embarrassing arrogance

By Letter to the Editor on August 21st, 2018

In defense of Canada’s stand in its controversy with Saudi Arabia the foreign minister stated her opinion that Canadians expect their government’s foreign policy to be guided by their values. By whose values? Those of the political elites or those of myriad Canadians? In many cases they’re not the same. Canada’s governing Liberals have developed ... Read More »

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Guest Column: Community Link committed to maximizing benefits of safe consumption site in Medicine Hat

By Letter to the Editor on August 20th, 2018

There has been a lot of media attention recently regarding supervised consumption services (SCS). While they are controversial, it is important to recognize that SCS save lives and have significant benefits for the individual and the surrounding community. In Alberta, 733 people died from an accidental opioid poisoning in 2017. On average, two people die ... Read More »

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International university students reduce chances for Canadians

By Letter to the Editor on August 20th, 2018

The recent Saudi-Canada confrontation has exposed information I find very interesting. It helps answer a few questions I have had on university admissions. Parents who have high school grads who will not or could not get admission to the school/faculty of their choice and were met with significant competition will be interested as well. According ... Read More »

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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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