Letters to the Editor
Friends of Medicare has questions for AHS about closing of Six West
By Letter to the Editor on November 23rd, 2017
The closing of Six West at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital raises far more questions than answers. When only 50 per cent of its palliative beds are occupied, why is closure the only solution? Why did AHS not consult with our local hospice, palliative providers and other health care professionals in the Palliser region to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why the rush to legalize marijuana?
By Letter to the Editor on November 21st, 2017
Why is the federal government in such a hurry to pass its marijuana legalization legislation when there are still so many questions and so few answers? Just last week, the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police said that the legislation is coming too fast, stating that, “There is insufficient time to prepare the necessary legislative ... Read More »
1 responseA reward goes counter to the spirit of volunteering
By Letter to the Editor on November 21st, 2017
Re: “MLA Report: The strength of communities is the true Alberta Advantage,” Nov. 17 I read the clumn by Drew Barnes, MLA and I agreed with everything he had written — until the last part where he stated volunteers should be thanked by rewarding them with a tax deduction. My husband and I have volunteered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Closing 6 West a major loss
By Letter to the Editor on November 20th, 2017
Re: The AHS decision to close Ward 6 West at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. On that unit are 12 palliative care beds. Reading this article saddened me. Several years ago the Palliative Care Unit opened on 6 West. It had been a dream for many health care professionals in Medicine Hat and it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Evolution remains an unproved idea
By Letter to the Editor on November 20th, 2017
True science is not in conflict with the Bible. The Bible declares “Inthe beginning God spoke creation into being. An amazing claim but the God of the Bible is Almighty, all wise and present everywhere. The alternative is the idea of evolution that everything happened by chance, that life suddenly came to be and through ... Read More »
2 responsesFace coverings: Time for change rather than hollering ‘intolerance’
By Letter to the Editor on November 16th, 2017
Canada has developed over the years its code of laws, and we have also experienced an evolution of generally accepted customs and traditions. This system will unquestionably set parameters for conduct. And, new Canadians have been able to fit in into our society with minimal stress for their adjustments over the years. The open face, ... Read More »
1 responsePrecedents being followed and set with Bill 24
By Letter to the Editor on November 15th, 2017
In 2015, Premier Notley issued an apology, conceding, assumedly, child-raising is the jurisdiction of everyday parents. UNICEF’s Rights of the Child states: “Governments must respect the responsibility of parents for providing appropriate guidance to their children — the Convention does not take responsibility for children away from their parents and give more authority to governments.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Consider bus ridership incentives
By Letter to the Editor on November 15th, 2017
Gillian Slade’s recent News editorial (“Return to former transit system will be welcomed,” Nov. 10) was right on with her parallel demographic analogy, referring back to the minimal response to Mayor Ted Clugston’s challenge to the mayor’s breakfast attendees, (mostly business owners and public sector officials as reported by Collin Gallant previously). The question was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not a fan of hospital food
By Letter to the Editor on November 13th, 2017
The NDP will never ever have my vote for anything. When the PCs were in power hospital food was eatable. Now it’s at best third world slop. I would not slop pigs with hospital food because they deserve better. The NDP have no use for the people that built this province because they were not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anniversary of Battle of Passchendaele significant to champion of farmworkers’ rights
By Letter to the Editor on November 10th, 2017
An unexpected visit to the Alberta Legislature recently provided a very moving moment for me and brought thoughts of my grandfather Daniel Dunlop. Alberta’s beautiful Legislature Building was being guarded by First World War Mounted Cavalry to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele. This anniversary has profound significance to Canada and it ... Read More »
1 responseThe new niqab ban: not so Canadian
By Letter to the Editor on November 10th, 2017
Being an Imam of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Canada, as I hear the news about the niqabban in one of our provinces, it truly saddens me. I have always felt that Canada is a role model for the entire world, exemplifying values of tolerance and inclusiveness. Yet with this recent ban, however it may be ... Read More »
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