Letters to the Editor
We should all wonder about the next election
By Letter to the Editor on February 26th, 2020
Re: “What will it take for Albertans to be concerned?,” Feb. 10 I read the letter to the editor and want say there are likely very many Albertans who feel very much like Lester Landry does. I agree with everything in his letter including when he wonders how anyone can “go to church on Sunday ... Read More »
2 responsesBlockades a perfect distraction for Kenney, UCP
By Letter to the Editor on February 26th, 2020
Don’t follow the distraction by Energy Minister Sonya Savage that Alberta’s war room is under attack by organized activists and “green left.” This message was very intentional and is a smoke and mirrors puppet show they want people to follow. First, the war room has nothing to do with oil and gas, it is a ... Read More »
6 responsesSprinklers raise questions about city management
By Letter to the Editor on February 26th, 2020
The recent news on the Coulee Ridge development makes you question on how well the city is being managed. The reasoning for the subsidy of sprinklers is that the development is to far from existing fire stations which cost over $16 million to construct with the justification of better response time. This seems to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One good thing for Alberta
By Letter to the Editor on February 25th, 2020
In response to the question in the Feb. 20 Ticked Off and Tickled Pink column, one thing the Kenney government has done to benefit Albertans can be summed up in these three words: They got elected. G.H. Anderson Medicine Hat... Read More »
2 responsesThe squeaky Quebec wheel gets the grease yet again
By Letter to the Editor on February 25th, 2020
I hate to be smug, but isn’t it rather nice to see Via Passenger Rail Service halted in Central Canada? What a hue and cry from those poor souls that are affected! Welcome to life on the southern Prairies for the past 50 years. CP Rail was given every other 1/4 section of land across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sprinkler inspections should be the first priority
By Letter to the Editor on February 24th, 2020
When the Cottonwood area was developed we were advised by the fire department and city council that we were required to install fire sprinklers (at our own expense). The story was that we were more than eight minutes away from the nearest fire station (not six minutes). At that time the powers that be knew ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changes to bidding process would be welcomed
By Letter to the Editor on February 24th, 2020
I was pleased to read in the News recently that the City of Medicine Hat is reviewing its procurement process and will provide more clarity. The process the city used prior to the Second Street debacle which ultimately led to the out of town contractor being held in breach of contract, worked well. Contractors submitted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Keep an eye on city charges
By Letter to the Editor on February 21st, 2020
The City of Medicine Hat has put a Municipal Consent and Access Fee (MCAF) on utility bills; this line item first appeared November 2016 with a zero amount and became an ongoing charge on January 2019. Municipalities charge electricity and gas providers for access to city land and infrastructure. For example, the City of Calgary ... Read More »
6 responsesEnough is enough, the demonstrations are crossing the line, breaking the law
By Letter to the Editor on February 19th, 2020
I have never had any issues with peaceful demonstrations or protests across our great country. Things like picket lines, peaceful demonstrations, etc. have always been useful for us to get our concerns heard. A lot of these demonstrations/protests are going over the line and starting to impact the livelihood of many Canadians. I have a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Changes need to be made at Medicine Hat hospital
By Letter to the Editor on February 19th, 2020
In 2012 a wing at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital was closed. When the addition to the hospital was built I recall arrangements were made with seniors’ facilities that had extra (respite) beds to send patients to them and also in some cases to St. Joseph’s. What about the general public? The new addition has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s no wonder province, feds are in the mess they’re in
By Letter to the Editor on February 19th, 2020
So between myopic left and right wing think tanks, politicians who waste their time and our money trading hypocritical cheap shots, is it no wonder that Alberta is in such a mess and the feds are not much better. More than 20 years ago the provincial government of the time at the bidding of think ... Read More »
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