Letters to the Editor
Letter: Using taxpayer money for hate-filled, nonsensical ad campaign is ridiculous
By Letter to the Editor on October 17th, 2024
Dear editor, Looks like the newspaper has sold out to the separatist-leaning Alberta government. They have accepted two full page ads starting on the front page that is the most fear-mongering, federal-government hating and pure propaganda nonsense from a sitting government ever. This is not the way to spend $7 million of our tax money. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: The future of K-12 education in Alberta?
By Letter to the Editor on October 10th, 2024
Dear editor, The Alberta Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides, recently advised of the government’s intention to change the funding model for K-12 education. This proposal should be viewed in the context of the UCP Annual General Meeting scheduled for early November. Much has already been said about the premier’s need to appease the Take Back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Let us sleep: Either enforce the bylaw for ‘Jake brakes’ or build a ring road
By Letter to the Editor on October 9th, 2024
Dear editor, Well, time is up to think about a ring road or do something about Bylaw No 4353. It does say, “No person shall use retarder brakes to slow down or stop a motor vehicle at any time…” This bylaw is a farce and as far as I can tell is not enforced at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: Imperative for government operational funding to align with women’s shelter realities
By Letter to the Editor on October 9th, 2024
Dear editor, In response to the article ‘Children and Family Services Ministry says it does provide funding for Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter.’ The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society has not received an operational funding increase from the Government of Alberta in over 10 years. Despite the growing demand for services and rising operational costs, our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Letter: If the United Kingdom can get off coal, so can Alberta
By Letter to the Editor on October 9th, 2024
Dear editor, Again: What the hell is going on here? Re: Provincial Restrictions on Renewable Energy Development vs. Approval of Australian Coal Mine. Today (Sept. 30), I was thrilled to hear that the United Kingdom has just become the first developed nation to be completely coal free for energy production. This is a country that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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: 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: 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 »
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