Letters to the Editor
Park closures deeply concerning
By Letter to the Editor on May 9th, 2020
I am troubled, and quite frankly confused, about the provincial government’s announcement to close and remove many of our parks in Alberta. This announcement came just before the COVID-19 crisis escalated here in southern Alberta. However, like many Albertans, I have not forgotten. I was raised in Medicine Hat and I am so proud to ... Read More »
4 responsesSmall businesses need help
By Letter to the Editor on May 9th, 2020
Medicine Hat’s small businesses are in crisis. Due to not qualifying for Federal and Provincial Government funding, many of our loved small businesses will be forced to close permanently.   As a city, we need to show our support for these businesses before it is too late.  Financial aide is needed immediately. These businesses cannot survive months waiting for financial assistance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vacation company refuses refunds, says customer
By Letter to the Editor on May 9th, 2020
It is really shameful to me that there are unscrupulous companies making money off this pandemic. I booked three trips with Getaway Vacations, totalling $2,350. They have told me their policy is “no refunds.” That’s fine if I were the one cancelling, but they did it. Since they can’t give the service, I believe there ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Small businesses need help now
By Letter to the Editor on May 8th, 2020
I am a proud Medicine Hat Small Business Owner for 9 years. The Corona Virus has affected many people, businesses small and big and is affecting all our lives. We all are in a very difficult situation. The government is doing the best they can in a very short period of time to help many ... Read More »
2 responsesAre gas well estimates accurate?
By Letter to the Editor on May 7th, 2020
Taxpayers should be concerned they are not being told the full truth with the cost of the well abandonment project the city is embarking on. T he City Natural Gas and Petroleum Resources Division should explain in detail why it estimates the cost of abandonment of the 2000 gas wells to be $90 million. Industry ... Read More »
1 responseTake life one day at a time
By Letter to the Editor on May 5th, 2020
I thought I was doing OK but now I am listening to the radio hearing about provinces wanting to gradually reopen. I think too soon, nobody knows enough about this virus. I get that people want to get back to their old life, what their used to but I have a feeling that a second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian democracy beware
By Letter to the Editor on May 5th, 2020
The Canadian Charter of Rights begins: “Whereas Canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of God and the rule of law”… Why does the first statement acknowledge “God’s supremacy”? Perhaps because all of the great minds before us recognized the fallibility and corruptness of human nature. The Bible reminds us often that “man ... Read More »
1 responseNot all of us agree
By Letter to the Editor on April 21st, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious health issue worldwide, and it also has numerous challenging ramifications. The need to have people isolate and to close non-essential businesses /services disrupts our orderly economic activity, including the flow of monies through our different sectors. Thus far, our two top levels of government have responded favourably with policies ... Read More »
1 responsePublic has a right to know
By Letter to the Editor on April 21st, 2020
It was with great interest I read Gillian Slade’s story (South Zone AHS ready for what comes) in the April 16 edition of the News. I was especially distressed however, to note the comments as made by Katherine Chubbs, chief officer for Alberta Health Services south zone. Where Ms. Chubbs stated, “We have to be ... Read More »
2 responsesLet college deal with doctor complaints, not health minister
By Letter to the Editor on April 1st, 2020
Tyler Shandro is unfit to be Alberta’s Minister of Health. He does not know the fundamental principles of our system and how our system works. If he has a complaint about a doctor, then file it with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, an organization which oversees the conduct and performance of the ... Read More »
10 responsesLots of evidence against changing clocks
By Letter to the Editor on April 1st, 2020
The Toronto Star editorial in the March 13 edition of the Medicine Hat News presented a one-sided view on the impacts of the one-hour time change in spring and fall. In the editorial they refer to studies that show five to 15 per cent increase in heart attacks and eight per cent increase in strokes ... Read More »
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