Letters to the Editor
Reduce stigma by changing language
By Letter to the Editor on October 10th, 2017
Last week was Mental Illness Awareness Week in Canada, Oct. 1-7. This is one of the many times now when we focus on mental illness. We often talk now about mental health and mental illness. We talk about stigma when it comes to mental illness. I think the first step to reducing stigma is our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public health care in Alberta should be governed locally by elected board
By Letter to the Editor on October 10th, 2017
The October election of trustees for school boards in Alberta underscores a significant gap in Alberta’s democratic institutions: our lack of elected, regional trustees to oversee public health care. Currently, while Alberta Health (the ministry) makes policy, Alberta Health Services (AHS), South Zone (East), makes all operational decisions and runs public health care in our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fiscal conservatives will be the downfall of ‘divided’ party and Notley’s New Democrats will win re-election
By Letter to the Editor on October 6th, 2017
Re: “New party still has lots left to do,” Aug. 26 According to Faron Ellis and George Rigaux, the federal and Alberta conservative parties are out of power because populists and social conservatives destroyed them. They say that the first thing the United Conservative Party must do, in order to get elected, is to purge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters grateful for youthful Good Samaritans who exemplified ‘kindness and diligence’
By Letter to the Editor on October 6th, 2017
I would like to share the story of seven awesome people. Last Friday, my husband Keith and I decided to take our last camping trip of the year. At the time, going to Elkwater in late September didn’t seem to be a bad idea. The fire ban was still on but we were now allowed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!This city council doesn’t deserve a second chance
By Letter to the Editor on October 6th, 2017
When the sitting council was first elected four years ago, there was much optimism in Medicine Hat and we expected big things from them. They certainly made some big waves! One of their very first priorities was to fly a rainbow flag over city hall in order to persuade residents of the wonderful benefits of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Can’t vote for anyone on mayoral ballot
By Letter to the Editor on October 5th, 2017
For the first time in 43 years I can not vote for a mayor. I will not vote for a mayor who knowingly drove his vehicle while under the influence, who uses his cellphone while driving, without regard for the safety of our children and who lied to the people of this city, when he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amazing scenes and views to be appreciated in Medicine Hat
By Letter to the Editor on October 4th, 2017
I spent some time Sunday, Sept. 24, just walking along. It was a great day, wasn’t it? And as I walked I began to realize, once again, just what a great country, great province and, most definitely, what a beautiful city Medicine Hat actually is. The new areas, with their double and triple garages being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters deserve a great but affordable transit system
By Letter to the Editor on October 4th, 2017
As a member of the Transit Advisory Committee, I feel the need to clarify the intent of the motion that I made that was brought to the Public Service Committee meeting on Sept. 20. My intention was not to “fight” for the new system or to suggest that all that was needed was minor tweaking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Make education a priority for all children
By Letter to the Editor on October 4th, 2017
You would have to be living under a rock to not know about the many global campaigns and initiatives stressing the importance of educating girls. By now, we know that in many poor countries, more boys go to school than girls. We know in some places no children go to school for reasons including poverty, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What is mayor’s stance on shelved Master Cycling Plan?
By Letter to the Editor on September 29th, 2017
When Ted Clugston was running the first time for city council in the aldermanic race, I personally asked him if he would support cycling in the community — a Master Cycling Plan, in particular, to lay the groundwork for all future development of cycling in our community. He said he would give it and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Medicine Hat citizens deserve a user-friendly transit system
By Letter to the Editor on September 29th, 2017
As election day approaches, I would like to remind the people of Medicine Hat that our city council took it upon themselves to change our transit system without any regard or respect for our seniors, disabled, people who cannot afford cars and those who choose to ride transit to reduce their carbon footprint and be ... Read More »
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