Letters to the Editor
If Tories want to lead on climate change, they must embrace a price on carbon
By Letter to the Editor on August 27th, 2018
A recent headline read, “World class leader embraces carbon pricing.” Open debate is healthy for democracy so kudos to Andrew Scheer for this move. I see a soupon of hope in that on top of one priority list is a resolution that the party should recognize the importance of climate change and be a “World ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Immigration policy needs common sense
By Letter to the Editor on August 27th, 2018
The theme of recent CFL games has been “diversity is strength.” Apparently the strength is to be in the multi-ethnicity, the multi-racial and the physical attributes and talents of the teams’ players and staff. Yet in a recent game Edmonton pounded Montreal 40-24. Why such a score if diversity is strength? Evidently Edmonton players have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police have been professional, compassionate
By Letter to the Editor on August 23rd, 2018
I hear a lot of people speak poorly of the Medicine Hat Police Service. People talk of being unfairly treated when receiving a ticket, being pulled over without just cause or have some other rant. I know people who hate the police, fear them or are just annoyed when they see them. Over the course ... Read More »
1 responseB.C. needs your sympathy
By Letter to the Editor on August 22nd, 2018
Can you imagine the uproar if Alberta was polluting British Columbia air to the extent that B.C. smoke is polluting all of Alberta! This isn’t a maybe in the next 100 years; this is happening now. Enlarge your thinking to include the area polluted in all of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northern Ontario. The left-wing kooky ... Read More »
8 responsesWe are our own worst enemy
By Letter to the Editor on August 22nd, 2018
We have engineered our march toward collective suicide since global warming was first identified in 1896 by the Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius. Most of the world sits on its tushie and doesn’t demand governments take charge now and make drastic changes to turn things around now, and then expects more increased harsh weather and with ... Read More »
1 responseAre firearms the real issue or just the easiest target?
By Letter to the Editor on August 22nd, 2018
Are firearms the real issue, or are firearms the easiest target to blame a failing system on? Canadians seem to forget that firearms both non-restricted and restricted are inanimate objects, a tool that if used in the correct manner can feed families, provide a sense of enjoyment and accomplishment at a firearms range and protect ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residents incensed by ‘stupid’ decision
By Letter to the Editor on August 22nd, 2018
Re: “Major screwup on Southlands Drive,” July 23 Loretta Pollard has this right. The City of Medicine Hat in all its wisdom has made the most inane decision I have ever seen in letting a developer erect a 24-unit apartment on the edge of this beautiful park. The building is taking away from the design ... Read More »
1 responseKenney 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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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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