Letters to the Editor
Letter: Conservatism is not at a crossroads
By Letter to the Editor on May 6th, 2021
Dear editor, In response to Alex McCuaig’s column, “Conservative politics at a crossroads in Canada,” published in the April 27 edition of the News. How interesting to analyze a socialist’s views of conservatism. Alex McCuaig does not know what a real Conservative Party would look like. Recent conservatism is not at a crossroads; It never ... Read More »
4 responsesLetter: It’s time to get real
By Letter to the Editor on May 5th, 2021
Dear editor, I am not familiar with whatever polling tool Drew Barnes used to come up with 90% of his constituents support his COVID anti-restriction stance; as one of his constituents, I do know I was never polled. And 100% of the people I polled also were not consulted by him. So, I would like ... Read More »
4 responsesLetter: People believe things that are happening to them, and by then it’s often too late
By Letter to the Editor on May 5th, 2021
Dear editor, We are seeing what democracy looks like in Alberta. Pretty cool, isn’t? People protesting the wearing of masks and getting life-saving vaccinations. And of course lockdowns, even some of our local politicians are against lockdowns. I have decided that I am through with arguing with people. Why talk about science? Why try to explain ... Read More »
2 responsesLetter: Innovations require long periods of development
By Letter to the Editor on May 5th, 2021
Dear editor, We’ve heard it again, the accusation – this time from researcher Angela Carter and others of the like mind – that Canada produces more than its share of greenhouse gas emissions in the production and consumption of oil and gas. (In the News, April 15). Reducing emissions from fossil fuel production is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: The world needs more Garys with a ‘G’
By Letter to the Editor on May 1st, 2021
Dear editor, An open letter to Gary with a “G.” I am still bewildered but also grateful for what you did on Thursday evening, April 8, at Walmart. I am 88 years old, and never before has anyone ever paid for my purchases. I do not know you, and am still wondering why you chose ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Overdose deaths a cause for great concern
By Letter to the Editor on May 1st, 2021
Dear editor, Recently the Alberta government released the Alberta Substance Use Surveillance Data for the months of January and February 2021. Of what should be great concern to the citizens of Medicine Hat is the increase in deaths due to overdose. In 2016, the province started collecting data related to substance use deaths. In that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Businesses not complying with orders should be held accountable
By Letter to the Editor on May 1st, 2021
Dear editor, Under provisions of the City of Medicine Hat Licensing Bylaw an appointed License Inspector has the authority to suspend or cancel a Business License. Section 5.2 gives the authority to a License Inspector to “refuse to grant a license or, to revoke or suspend any license if, in his opinion, there are just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Stop and take a look at this world
By Letter to the Editor on April 30th, 2021
A poem by McKayla, Grade 7 Crescent Heights High School student Look at our world In this world no one is perfect, So many riots that take us back to where we started, Suicides, deaths, we don’t support it, a global pandemic ya it’s boring, After a year’s worth of this tiring life how do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Disappointing and unfair to see Canada so low on vaccine priority list
By Letter to the Editor on April 30th, 2021
Dear editor, Disappointing and unfair that Canada would be left far down the priority list of countries receiving the COVID vaccine from Europe. Whether Trudeau and his Liberals in Ottawa were totally inept in locking in orders from suppliers or whether the European Union decided to give Canada the ‘short shift’ is immaterial. Trudeau might ... Read More »
1 responseWeekend Mailbag: April 24, 2021
By Letter to the Editor on April 24th, 2021
Weekend Mailbag is an online feature at the Medicine Hat News which includes letters to the editor that could not be fit into the paper in a timely fashion. Check out our website on Saturdays for more thoughts from the community, or share yours by submitting a letter to the editor by email at letters@medicinehatnews.com. —– ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: GraceLife not about religious freedom
By Letter to the Editor on April 23rd, 2021
Dear editor, Many Albertans have framed the closure of GraceLife Church (near Edmonton) by Alberta Health Services as an issue of religious freedom. It is not. No one is saying you can’t believe and worship as you choose. Health restrictions are simply a temporary limitation on gathering in person. They apply to all faith groups ... Read More »
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