Letters to the Editor
Face-to-face talks are far more respectful
By Letter to the Editor on March 17th, 2018
Re: “‘Clash of Ideas’ offer made,” Feb. 14 I’m pleased to see other readers of the Comments page extending coffee invitations. I had the pleasure of coffee with Mr. David Condon recently. Although I believe we are polarized politically I believe we found we shared some common ground. For example, we both believe there is ... Read More »
1 responseAn oversimplification in the Middle East?
By Letter to the Editor on March 17th, 2018
Negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians — at least this or another of bloodily feuding Palestinian factions — would be once more underway, but for the decision by the somewhat “erratic” leader of our neighbours down south, to name ancient Jerusalem again the capital of Israel. Many, many years ago it had been the spiritual and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The stigma for addicts should be a thing of the past
By Letter to the Editor on March 16th, 2018
Some people wonder why their taxes are paying for a drug addict’s next fix. It is called harm reduction. Instead of an addict getting their next fix alone where they might die they do it with a replacement drug therapy and wraparound services. This way the government hopes fewer people will die. However if there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barnes, Kenney shallow on carbon tax
By Letter to the Editor on March 9th, 2018
In his February MLA Report, Cypress-Medicine Hat’s Drew Barnes states Alberta’s carbon tax is “job-killing” and is “on the backs of everyday Albertans.” He and United Conservative Party Leader Jason Kenney parrot the “job-killing” description when they speak of this tax because attitudinally and terminologically they are still stuck in Harper-think and Harper-speak. The former ... Read More »
4 responsesA glimmer of financial hope for the Canalta Centre
By Letter to the Editor on March 9th, 2018
No offense intended to the artist, but I just couldn’t resist this opportunity to share my view of that frequently empty arena, the Canalta Centre. So, in my tongue-in-cheek opinion, although I have no problem with the buffalo artwork, three large white elephants, (one for every year of the new arena’s existence) would more appropriately ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Closure of palliative care unit distressing
By Letter to the Editor on March 8th, 2018
It’s unfortunate the palliative care unit has shut down at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and that there are layoffs. The sad reality seems to be that there are those who are older and uncomfortable with the idea of hospitals and nursing homes. Yet the hospitals are there for those who are ill. In the case ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Make time for the Rotary Music Festival
By Letter to the Editor on March 7th, 2018
Sunday I had the distinct pleasure of listening to some very accomplished young singers at the start of the 63rd Annual Rotary Music Festival. The day’s entertainment reminded me of a video clip that a friend had recently sent me. It showed an experiment by The Washington Post which arranged for the renowned violinist, Joshua ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The importance of locally-elected school boards
By Letter to the Editor on March 7th, 2018
Nova Scotia’s decision to dismantle its seven English school boards as per the recommendations of the Glaze Report “Raise the Bar” is not only disappointing, but gravely concerning. “Raise the Bar” was developed following a scant three week consultation last fall, and contains a number of concerning comments. For example, the report states that lack ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why are people blaming the NRA?
By Letter to the Editor on March 6th, 2018
With the editorial cartoon on March 2, I have to wonder what you are trying to blame the NRA for. Having never heard an NRA official ever promote mass shootings, mass murder, etc., how is it that people blame the NRA for such goings on? The NRA lobbies to protect Second Amendment rights, as granted ... Read More »
1 responseDemanding equality for Alberta
By Letter to the Editor on March 5th, 2018
There are rumblings in Alberta the Federal Equalization Formula which absolutely screws Alberta should be re-negotiated. Currently the federal government (powered by Ontario and Quebec) collect taxes from Alberta and distributes those taxes to so-called “have-not provinces.” The only way Alberta will ever be treated fairly in Confederation is if Alberta collects its own taxes. ... Read More »
1 responseAnnual vote is just a popularity contest
By Letter to the Editor on March 2nd, 2018
It’s that time of year when Medicine Hatters get an opportunity to vote for the best businesses in our city, and in the past I have diligently voted for all my favourite businesses. Unfortunately this contest can’t really be considered a legitimate way to judge various businesses. Without any criteria or standards to make a ... Read More »
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