Letters to the Editor
Letter: A look at the major federal parties’ positions on climate change
By Letter to the Editor on September 16th, 2021
Dear editor, The world is leaving fossil fuels behind. This is not merely my opinion. It is fact. For example, some investment funds, insurance companies, pension funds and countries are refusing to invest in fossil fuel businesses. Norway’s national savings fund, currently worth over $1 trillion and owning 3% of all publicly traded stocks in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Barnes comments out of touch
By Letter to the Editor on September 16th, 2021
Dear editor, On Sept. 10 it was reported in the News that MLA Barnes stated, “Albertans and Medicine Hatters are great at taking care of each other… and doing what needs to be done.” with regard to COVID prevention. It seems that Mr. Barnes is out of touch with reality. If all Albertans and Hatters ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: Strange was no parachute candidate
By Letter to the Editor on September 15th, 2021
Dear editor, In 2019, I had the honour to be your NDP candidate for Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner. A recent article about the 2021 candidate, the incredible Jocelyn Stenger, incorrectly states that I was a former Hatter at the time of my candidacy. I am a Hatter through and through, including during the 2019 federal election. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Get out and use your vote
By Letter to the Editor on September 15th, 2021
Dear editor, I urge everyone who has a vote to use it. That effort is much more effective than complaints over coffee. There is an urgent need for MPs who will push for meaningful action to reduce global warming. The droughts we are already experiencing threaten our food supply. There is also need to address ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: Kenney fiddling while Alberta burns
By Letter to the Editor on September 15th, 2021
Dear editor, While our premier was recharging his batteries, professional sports organizations and for-profit businesses and corporations have been operating freely. Unfortunately, many small arts and service organizations are still struggling to find consensus among their members on how to restart operations safely and without fear of litigation. I am a member of several such ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Thanks, Maestro!
By Letter to the Editor on September 10th, 2021
Dear editor, Your article about Bill Wahl was much appreciated. Bill has contributed so much to the life of this community and the lives of people who live here and away. The musicians and others associated with the Medicine Hat Concert Band Society will miss having Bill as our director more than people can know. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Schnee hits the nail on the head
By Letter to the Editor on September 10th, 2021
Dear editor, Dr. Daniel Schnee really hit the nail on the head with his column “Learn to speak English!” I am an English speaker with a smattering of high school French. I have often thought how difficult it must be for immigrants who come to this country, assimilate and work successfully. I admire anyone who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter from the editorial board: Striving for balance in election coverage
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2021
With a pair of elections just around the corner, we at the News wish to address our approach to coverage in our Comments section. Our newspaper has undergone significant change in the past two years, and particularly the past few months. Due to this state of flux, two items made it onto this page in ... Read More »
3 responsesLetter: A $100 slap in the face
By Letter to the Editor on September 8th, 2021
Dear editor, Thank you Mr. Kenney for the slap in the face, those of us who helped you out by getting our COVID shots get a slap in the face while those who defied you by not getting them are getting a reward for it. I for one will remember this at the next election. ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: It may look bad, but it’s cost-effective
By Letter to the Editor on September 8th, 2021
Dear editor, I don’t often agree with anything the UCP government does, but paying people $100 to get a vaccine a shot is a quick way to do it. If it works, good. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t cost that much money. It may look bad, but if the person doesn’t get vaccinated, gets COVID, ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Climate policy deserves serious attention
By Letter to the Editor on September 8th, 2021
Dear editor, In response to Larry Samcoe’s Sept. 2 column, “Climate Policies” The way in which our next government addresses climate change will affect all Canadians. For this reason, climate policy deserves serious attention as we make our voting choices. So I commend Larry Samcoe for raising the issue in his most recent “Viewpoint” column ... Read More »
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