Letters to the Editor
History repeats itself once again
By Letter to the Editor on November 27th, 2020
Dear editor, The Calgary Herald has reported how little control Kenney and Co., have. “Also deeply alarming is how contact tracing has cracked under the weight of COVID-19. If you tested positive 10 days ago and received a text saying so, your case will not be traced for origins and spread. On Monday, Hinshaw said ... Read More »
5 responsesThe democratic process has spoken… thankfully
By Letter to the Editor on November 27th, 2020
Dear editor, The potential tyrant and proven dog has been defeated by the democratic process which, though imperfect, has proven its worth. His defeat shows that his extreme brand of conservatism of personal freedom and unfettered capitalism will not fly. The last four years of irrationality and chaos unfortunately emboldened a huge portion of the ... Read More »
2 responses‘Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead’
By Letter to the Editor on November 27th, 2020
Dear editor, As a casual observer of political systems, one line of questioning often occurred to me these last four years: Why does this American Senate, dominated by Republicans, do nothing to disarm and harness this runaway Frankenstein of a president? Is it not the constitutional duty of Congress to ‘check and balance’ the powers ... Read More »
3 responsesStable bolted. Horse gone.
By Letter to the Editor on November 24th, 2020
Dear editor, As I write this letter it is Sunday Nov. 22, and the people of Alberta have learned of more than 1,500 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. I hope by Monday that Premier Jason Kenney will have abandoned his partisan indifference, step up and finally lead. He should not have ... Read More »
4 responsesKeeping it simple in difficult times
By Letter to the Editor on November 24th, 2020
Dear editor, In midst of the pandemic we have now tangible hope that the recent successful trials would lead to mass public vaccinations against COVID-19 over the next few months. Our community – especially small businesses, children, the elderly and vulnerable – have gone through a great deal of suffering over the last eight months. ... Read More »
1 responseThe many reasons why I wear a mask
By Letter to the Editor on November 20th, 2020
I felt it was time to voice my pro mask stance. I wear a mask inside any businesses I enter. I do it for you…all of you. I wear a mask because I don’t want to be responsible for causing others to suffer. I wear a mask so I will be able to see my ... Read More »
2 responsesLest we fail to comprehend
By Letter to the Editor on November 18th, 2020
Dear editor, Lest we forget, the U.S. fought World War II over four years suffering about 405,000 military deaths. It has suffered, with no effective government response or defence under Donald Trump, more than 242,000 deaths from the pandemic in just eight months. And if excess and indirect deaths are counted, the U.S. pandemic death ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wear a mask before it’s too late
By Letter to the Editor on November 18th, 2020
Dear editor, I am deeply troubled by the lack of action by Albertans and, on a local level, Hatters regarding COVID-19. I am one of three registered midwives in this city, and I care for some of the most vulnerable. It is an absolute joy to catch babies in this community, both in and out ... Read More »
2 responsesWorld COVID prevention needs Canada’s help
By Letter to the Editor on November 13th, 2020
Dear Editor, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief public health officer, recently announced that, “This pandemic has demonstrated that inequities in our society place some populations – and ultimately, all Canadians at risk. No one is protected from the risk of COVID-19 until everyone is protected.” This doesn’t mean only within Canada: as long as the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Phony’ cons worse than National Energy Program
By Letter to the Editor on November 13th, 2020
Dear editor, While those of us from the world of finance, who fully supported the Alberta Conservative Party, and who had ties to the oil industry certainly know what a financial disaster the National Energy Program was, we aren’t dumb enough to ignore what these phony conservatives have done to us since. As economist Trevor ... Read More »
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