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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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
1 responseWho, 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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
1 responseInjection 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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