Letters to the Editor
Evolution more like ‘science fiction’
By Letter to the Editor on November 30th, 2017
Re: “Proof of evolution found in fossils,” Nov. 25 As an amateur fossil hunter for about 40 years I beg to differ with the letter writer. The first thing to mention is a quote by the science editor of National Geographic magazine. “Everybody knows fossils are fickle, bones will sing any song you want to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada has long been a tax cheat
By Letter to the Editor on November 29th, 2017
There’s a lot in the news of late of wealthy Canadians avoiding their fair share of taxes by using offshore accounts. Ordinary Canadians are rightfully outraged, but they need to know that our own federal government has being doing the same for years. Official Development Assistance is the money that countries contribute to help the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Marijuana: Liberals should learn from Colorado
By Letter to the Editor on November 25th, 2017
Trudeau’s Liberals have beenrushing their campaign promise to legalize marijuana in Canada while medical professionals, provinces, municipalities, Canada’s policing community and the Conservative Opposition have raised serious concerns on the timeline and the impacts. This week the Liberal government released an online consultation about their new regulations. They are repeating many of the mistakes recently ... Read More »
3 responsesProof of evolution found in fossils
By Letter to the Editor on November 25th, 2017
Re: Evolution remains an unproved idea, Nov. 20, Medicine Hat News Can the writer’s imaginary friend create a stone it cannot lift? If so, it is not omnipotent. If not, it is not omnipotent. If it is omniscient, its future is immutable and therefore it is not omnipotent. If it is omnipotent, its future is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No matter the reason for drug addiction, help is needed; it’s not a life choice
By Letter to the Editor on November 24th, 2017
Why do people becomes drug addicts and why should we help them? I keep on seeing comments in our newspaper about that. I would to like know that. What makes a person want to take drugs or alcohol in the first place to try to block out the pain of living in their day to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian customs should be followed
By Letter to the Editor on November 24th, 2017
Re: “Face coverings: Time for change rather than hollering ‘intolerance,'” — Nov. 16 I couldn’t agree more with Larry Samcoe’s letter to the editor. Face coverings are not a religious requirement but rather a political stance enforced by men. Canadian customs should be followed by everyone who wants to live in this country, regardless of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!A 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!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 responseEvolution 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 responsesClosing 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 »
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