Letters to the Editor
Letter: Governments gouge citizens through utility fees, taxes
By Letter to the Editor on September 24th, 2024
Dear editor, Utility fees continue to rise aggressively more than the actual cost of the commodity; specifically electric energy and natural gas costs. One condominium corporation’s total electric costs, including fees (multi-resident building) year to date is $96,614. The actual energy used cost was $58,232, leaving $38,382 as fees, or 65.91 per cent of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: From the outside, it seems the pool delay at Big Marble Go Centre was unnecessary
By Letter to the Editor on September 24th, 2024
Dear editor, I see that the reopening of the pool area at the Big Marble Go Centre has now been delayed from Sept. 15 to Oct 11. The problem is, the last three visits I’ve had to the centre, I’ve seen a grand total of no more than two people working in the area each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Saamis Solar buy shows sensible foresight, despite detractors who don’t speak for everyone
By Letter to the Editor on September 19th, 2024
Dear editor, I would like to congratulate the city on its foresight regarding the purchase of Saamis Solar Park. All municipalities will be looking at extra expenses as we transition toward a zero-carbon future (Medicine Hat’s were estimated about a year ago at $300+ million). Our city has started the work of planning for these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: More testing needed before electric buses viable
By Letter to the Editor on September 17th, 2024
Dear editor, Electric buses face significant challenges in Alberta’s harsh climate, particularly in cities like Edmonton. The extreme cold temperatures prevalent during Edmonton’s long winters can drastically reduce battery efficiency and range. For instance, cold weather can decrease battery performance by up to 50 per cent, making it difficult for electric buses to maintain reliable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: You should watch what you wish for
By Letter to the Editor on September 17th, 2024
Dear editor, I have the concept of a plan to save Canadian taxpayers a lot of money. First, fire all members of the Canadian Senate and all their staff; huge savings there and would anybody miss them? Second, fire all members of the Canadian House of Commons and all their staff; more even huger savings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Feels like assumed drug users are treated like second-class citizens, even in life-and-death
By Letter to the Editor on September 17th, 2024
Dear editor, On Sept. 10 I witnessed something that is still bothering me, and I feel compelled to share the story. After leaving the Esplanade and walking through the parking lot, we came across a small group of people gathered around a man who was on the ground beside a truck. His head was partly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Did the UCP government learn nothing from the Dynalife debacle?
By Letter to the Editor on September 12th, 2024
Dear editor, What the hell is going on? Re: The UCP AHS dismantling. Did they and Alberta voters not learn anything from the Dynalife debacle? They let a private company take over our lab testing and it was a fiasco. Wait times for testing and results were completely unworkable. In response to public outcry, the ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Consider taxpaying businesses when scheduling construction
By Letter to the Editor on September 12th, 2024
Dear editor, With summer ending and road construction finishing, we can see the devastation again plaguing the downtown core. I have had discussions with a few businesses downtown and heard of the significant loss of business and associated revenue, with most even asking why they are open. The city has the right to make the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Please just stop all the bickering and get on with doing the job you were elected for
By Letter to the Editor on September 12th, 2024
Dear editor, Regarding the Medicine Hat city council situation of thinking a non-financial audit is necessary. How can we expect proper city governance when the councillors are acting like a middle school social club.? I say stop. “Unburden your selves of what had been,” and move on, forgetting about bruised egos, hurt feelings and petty ... Read More »
1 responseLetter: Enough is enough already, time to move on
By Letter to the Editor on September 4th, 2024
Dear editor, I’ve always been proud I was born in Medicine Hat and spent my first 21 years there. Wherever I’ve travelled, I’ve kept in touch through family and friends and have been impressed by the city\’s growth and progress on my occasional visits. The endless sniping and bickering between the current mayor and council ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Coun. Robert Dumanowski releases lengthy statement
By Letter to the Editor on August 22nd, 2024
Dear editor, Re: Judicial Review of City of Medicine Hat council motion to sanction Mayor Linnsie Clark, held Aug. 13, 2024) While the mayor’s legal counsel portrayed the defence in the judicial review as simple and straightforward, it is evident that there was a deeper layer of truth understood by city council that was not ... Read More »
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