Letters to the Editor
May’s credibility challenged
By Letter to the Editor on April 18th, 2018
The photograph of Green Party Leader Elizabeth May’s arrest near Burnaby is really her whole political story. Nothing worthwhile for what taxpayers generously spend on her except her breaking of the law. A Member of Parliament who should lead in upholding and respecting the law displays her complete disregard for our fundamental principle — the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Upkeep of city’s trails this winter was exceptional
By Letter to the Editor on April 12th, 2018
I would like to offer a great big thank you and bouquet on behalf of myself and the thousands of trail users in the city to the City Parks Department for keeping the trails clear of snow and safe during the past severe winter season. With above average snowfalls and below average temperatures it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada Pension Plan: Tax or benefit?
By Letter to the Editor on April 12th, 2018
So, you’ve contributed more than $130,000 to the Canada Pension Plan program since you were 18 years old and now you’re 64 years of age and about to apply to receive your benefits. Unfortunately, you pass away suddenly. Your family contacts CPP only to learn that since you were single at the time of your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter adds to religious divisions
By Letter to the Editor on April 9th, 2018
Re: “Seeing strange behaviour by Pope Francis,” April 7 I have no idea who the writer is, but I can’t resist replying to his misguided Catholic rant in which he questioned some of Pope Francis’s statements and credibility as “even a nominal Christian.” I found the diatribe another case of fuel being poured on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seeing strange behaviour by Pope Francis
By Letter to the Editor on April 7th, 2018
Re: “Shameful decision by Pope Francis,” April 3 Peggy Revell’s criticism of Pope Francis’s refusal to apologize for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in running residential schools raises a key question. Why wouldn’t a Christian leader reach out in love to people who feel deeply hurt by his denomination? It doesn’t make any sense from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenney, Tories playing politics with rural crime
By Letter to the Editor on April 7th, 2018
I have seen the impact of crime in rural communities first-hand. Where I live in Boyle, I have had my own property stolen more than once. Albertans from one end of this province to the other have their own stories. Rural property theft has long been a concern, one the Progressive Conservatives did little about ... Read More »
1 responseFalse beliefs on equalization payments put forward as facts
By Letter to the Editor on April 6th, 2018
Re: “Demanding equality for Alberta,” March 5 John MacLaren’s letter decried the federal equalization payments to provinces. He stated the federal government “collects taxes from Alberta and distributes those taxes to the so-called ‘have-not provinces'” and that this “absolutely screws Alberta.” This is wrong. Alberta pays no tax to the federal government, nor does any ... Read More »
1 responsePlenty of blame for lacklustre attendance
By Letter to the Editor on April 6th, 2018
Re: “Dwindling playoff attendance at Canalta Centre raises eyebrows,” March 31 Hopefully the timely article will generate much feedback on numerous issues: The Tigers, Canalta Centre and the fan support. This opinion is from a season-ticket holder for more than 30 years. Unquestionably the relocation to an excellent facility at a terrible location has directly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals’ logic on guns a misfire
By Letter to the Editor on April 5th, 2018
Justin Trudeau promised he would fix the crime problem during the election campaign of 2015. Unfortunately lawful gun owners of Canada make easy targets for an easy Liberal crime control fix. C-71 targets the lawful firearm owner, leaving out the criminal use of firearms. Not a single line in the Act refers to violent criminals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mining of cryptocurrencies, data provides good news and laughs
By Letter to the Editor on April 4th, 2018
Re: “The Hat welcomes the Hut” and the editorial cartoon, March 21 A new enterprise is always good news. The Hut 8 cryptocurrency mining company — ground already being prepared on Box Springs Road — would qualify for that good news announcement, it being good for our economy, tax base, creation of good jobs. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Education is key to reconciliation efforts
By Letter to the Editor on April 4th, 2018
A recent survey found that less than half of Canadians believe they have a collective responsibility to make reparations for past injustices towards Canadian Indigenous peoples. I believe this survey accurately reflects Hatters’ attitudes on the issue. Many do not believe current generations should be punished for past governmental action and are upset that their ... Read More »
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