Letters to the Editor
Need RCMP action to stop rural thief
By Letter to the Editor on February 22nd, 2018
Area business and ranchers are not happy with the local RCMP detachment. There is a prowler breaking into rural property. Reported with a very clear description, Dodge truck, white with black passenger door and fender, diesel, flat deck, dually with one odd tire tread on rear. Suspect is about 6-foot, larger build, tattoos around neck. ... Read More »
1 responseFederal gov’t summer employment program is discriminatory
By Letter to the Editor on February 21st, 2018
In my view, the federal government is discriminating against those who do not share its moral values in the Summer Employment Grant Program. I think it is an assault on freedom of religion and freedom of conscience in Canada. Val T. Felesky Medicine Hat... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Early tribes were, in fact, well organized
By Letter to the Editor on February 21st, 2018
Thank you to this newspaper for publishing letters to the editor. It is always interesting and educational to read different people’s points of view. I find it much more interesting to read those than the reprinted editorials. I also enjoy the articles written by the local writers on your staff. I read Mr. Mueller’s recent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Snow removal should be a priority
By Letter to the Editor on February 21st, 2018
It is little wonder that a fierce debate is raging in Calgary at the moment over snow removal. It’s a debate that should be local as well. “Clearing” only pushes snow off the roads É and usually onto our sidewalks. The usual pattern of freeze-and-thaw results in icy and treacherous sidewalks when the mounds at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Construction industry a key cog in driving Alberta forward
By Letter to the Editor on February 19th, 2018
Alberta Construction Association (ACA) recently sent MLAs a copy of our Capital Plan Recommendations ahead of the 2018 budget. With the development of schools, funding to various municipal public transit projects, and increasing need for expansion or construction on hospitals the province continues to have infrastructure needs that must be met regardless of economic circumstances. ... Read More »
1 responseReckless to allow anyone under 18 to use cannabis
By Letter to the Editor on February 16th, 2018
I just spent the morning reading Bill C-45, the new cannabis law. I discovered under the section for possession, it states that a youth (12 to 18) who possesses more than five grams of dried marijuana will be charged under the Youth Criminal Justice Act but does not mention anything about amounts under five grams ... Read More »
2 responsesPipeline feud between Alberta and B.C. not about oil, it’s about destroying rights
By Letter to the Editor on February 16th, 2018
The Alberta-B.C. pipeline feud isn’t about oil, it’s about destroying your rights. Oh, and getting votes. Remember the Exxon Valdez because with increased tanker traffic in constricted waterways, it’s when, not if. Millions of people rely on the waterways for drinking water, the beaches, ecosystems, and infrastructure, and there’ll be devastation for years to come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Movie manners
By Letter to the Editor on February 14th, 2018
Did you attend the 1:40 p.m. showing of the movie “15:17 To Paris” on Saturday, Feb. 10? Did you sit on the back row? If you did, perhaps you will have the manners to explain to those other patrons (who went to watch the movie without distraction) why you found it necessary to keep making ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!If it was humour, the setup was missing
By Letter to the Editor on February 14th, 2018
Re: “A grumpy old man, but with a sense of humour,” Feb. 6 Certain skills are required to be an effective writer, as well as a compelling comedian. In stating the last line in his previous guest column — “If you do not agree with my opinions, you are probably wrong. But that is just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Clash of ideas’ offer made
By Letter to the Editor on February 14th, 2018
Re: “A grumpy old man, but with a sense of humour,” Feb. 6 I wonder if Paul McLennan realizes the daunting task he has, perhaps inadvertently, undertaken. His most recent letter outlines (again) his view of those he loves to hate — “the left” and their supporters. Presumably he (and perhaps his supporters) are different. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hospital parking cartoon reflects ‘ungrateful residents’
By Letter to the Editor on February 14th, 2018
If the cartoon on page D4 of the Feb. 10 Medicine Hat News is intended to attack parking charges at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, you should be ashamed of yourselves. It reflects one of the more base aspects of this city of ungrateful residents. Unfiltered, whining cheapness. For crying out loud, do you really think ... Read More »
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