Letters to the Editor
Canada will be next to open doors to democratic governance
By Letter to the Editor on October 13th, 2017
Colonial rule is history. It went out the door with the Second World War. The Pacific Charter spelled the end of a long and ugly period of rape and plunder of resources on a global scale, and paved the way for people to exercise their right to self-determination, and to live as free people. Colonizing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fiscal conservatives haven’t had a voice in Alberta for 20 years
By Letter to the Editor on October 12th, 2017
Re: “Fiscal conservatives will be the downfall of ‘divided’ party and Notley’s New Democrats will win re-election,” Oct. 6 Mr. Egan has made up his mind, but is confused. Former prime minister Stephen Harper never actually included much for fiscal conservatives. The Flanagan doctrine he purported to follow featured measured incrementalism to get the budget ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat is made for a tourism industry
By Letter to the Editor on October 11th, 2017
I have lived in this city now for more than 20 years. I have no intention of moving on the whole it is a good place to live. I was actually visiting the city quite often during the Cold War years (1972 onwards) to train at CFB Suffield. Throughout this time and particularly since I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A challenge to candidates regarding the city’s reliance on one industry
By Letter to the Editor on October 11th, 2017
After attending last week’s mayoral debate, I was astounded at what I consider the total lack of any leadership of the candidates. What I did witness was the incumbent being condescending to the other members of the panel and everyone else stuck on bringing back the dividend. I must speak out about this since I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grateful to live in Canada and for the sacrifices some made
By Letter to the Editor on October 11th, 2017
When witnessing all the natural disasters and violence happening in the world, it makes one very grateful to live in the wonderful country of Canada. We have so much when so many other countries suffer poverty, hurricanes, sickness, etc. Next month we will celebrate Remembrance Day where we remember those who fought and many died ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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