Letters to the Editor
Statistics on carbon tax called ‘magic’
By Letter to the Editor on May 18th, 2018
Re: “Data doesn’t support Kenney,” May 16 Denis Hoffman uses the magic of statistics and averages to make his point about the benefits of the carbon tax. For example he estimates the carbon tax will only cost $13.65 for a cold winter month for an average sized house. Well Mr. Hoffman, I’m still waiting for ... Read More »
3 responsesLet’s get all the data out to the public
By Letter to the Editor on May 17th, 2018
Re: “Data doesn’t support Kenney,” May 16 Mr. Hoffman presents a lot of data points in his letter, but omits one key piece. We live in a sparsely populated, giant country mostly covered by forests. The rest is grasslands or grain. How much carbon does this oversized sink swallow versus how much we emit? I ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat Blue Jays have a rich history here
By Letter to the Editor on May 16th, 2018
There was a time when plaques listing all the names of Medicine Hat Blue Jays graduates who made it to Major League Baseball hung on the walls of Athletic Park. Those plaques no longer exist, as if the Blue Jays were never even here. I think the biggest Medicine Hat Blue Jays moment came when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Data doesn’t support Kenney
By Letter to the Editor on May 16th, 2018
Jason Kenney’s contention the carbon tax has been an enormous economic burden on Alberta is not supported by recent economic data. According to Statistics Canada real GDP growth for Alberta in 2017 was 4.9 per cent. This was higher than 3.3 per cent for Canada and 2.3 per cent for the United States (according to ... Read More »
1 responseTerm-limit question should be put to the people
By Letter to the Editor on May 16th, 2018
Let me say right at the start I am in favour of term limits at all levels of government. That said the same rules for all levels government would, in my opinion, be very hard to enact. So I will contain my comments in regards to term limits at the municipal level. My opinion is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finding other energy sources is a must
By Letter to the Editor on May 14th, 2018
Re: “The case for repealing Suzuki’s honorary degree,” May 5 Ms. Johnston’s column assumes that her alma mater could not be wrong in its choice of values or that it would have to look at new evidence such as global warming to assess the impact of those values on the larger community. David Suzuki has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PM’s marijuana legalization arguments don’t add up
By Letter to the Editor on May 12th, 2018
Justin Trudeau is the most radical and socially destructive prime minister the Liberal Party has ever saddled the west with. His arguments for marijuana legalization just do not add up. Trudeau says he wants to make it harder for children to access marijuana. However his plan is to let adults grow up to four plants ... Read More »
1 responseMotivation for World No Tobacco Day
By Letter to the Editor on May 12th, 2018
On May 31, the World Health Organization and its partners around the world will mark World No Tobacco Day. The purpose of this day is to globally highlight health effects and other risks associated with tobacco use. The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is Tobacco and Heart Disease. To the World Health Organization, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council’s blue bin decision called ‘reprehensible’
By Letter to the Editor on May 12th, 2018
I just found out, through Environmental Utilities Medicine Hat, that city council mandated that each home currently in possession of a residential waste cart has to have a recycling bin. And, that whether we use it or not, we will still be charged monthly. I think that is reprehensible! We pay our taxes, our utilities, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rosebud a ‘real treasure’
By Letter to the Editor on May 10th, 2018
We have many under-appreciated treasures in Alberta. One such treasure is the little town of Rosebud. Thirty-five years ago the small town became home to an educational fine art’s program. Over the years the town has converted their many businesses into a theatre, a dining hall, an art gallery, a sound studio and a residence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate marijuana report promoted racism
By Letter to the Editor on May 9th, 2018
Re: “Reserves not ready for legal pot: Senate,” May 2 Can someone please explain to me why the Canadian government and the Senate in particular is promoting racism in 2018? Marijuana legalization and the July 1 date seem to be up in the air due to concerns from various groups. One of which is the ... Read More »
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