Letters to the Editor
Norwegian family looking for info on ancestor
By Letter to the Editor on October 1st, 2019
We are looking for information about Ola Steinsland (Stensland, or Hestad), who in 1929 emigrated to Canada. He was born April 26, 1904, in Lyngdal, Vest-Agder, Norway, He may have changed his name to Ola Andresson, since his father’s name was Vilhelm Andreas Steinsland. Ola Andresson is on Canadian Voters List in 1949, occupation City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Voters should demand more from politicians
By Letter to the Editor on September 30th, 2019
I am sick of this childish bickering during elections. Today’s politics and governing is like some school student council. No, that’s not right because student councils operate with more maturity than the ones we elect and make policy that impacts all our lives. I want to hear about pipelines, restoring and maintaining health care. What ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Destruction of Tweed House a tragic loss
By Letter to the Editor on September 27th, 2019
Re: “Historic home brought down,” Sept. 24 It is a profound sadness for us and to the many people of this city ro see the Tweed House come down. It appears all the efforts and the coverage were in vain. It is a sorry state when the City of Medicine Hat does not have a ... Read More »
2 responsesStifling opinions not an aid to democracy
By Letter to the Editor on September 25th, 2019
I am disappointed by Conservative leader Andrew Scheer’s stance on abortion. Scheer may personally hold whatever views he wishes but preventing his future parliamentarians from addressing that or any other issue is not an aid to democracy. Principled legislators should be able to introduce motions on whatever matters concern them or their constituents. Are we ... Read More »
3 responsesLibraries should be thought of as an essential service
By Letter to the Editor on September 25th, 2019
If I understand it correctly, the new UCP government’s coming budget will include, among many other targets for serious cutbacks, the library systems. I believe libraries are very much an “essential” service, like fire departments, police services, hospital emergency services and some other services that should and are felt to be very essential. I cannot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We must stop throwing rocks at those we don’t agree with
By Letter to the Editor on September 24th, 2019
Last week Time Magazine sparked another political brouhaha when it printed a 2001 picture of Justin Trudeau in costume with his face and hands blackened with makeup. I’m not condoning what Trudeau did, nor justifying his actions in the least. Was it poor judgment? Of course. Was it malicious intent? Who knows? We’ve all done ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A new hobby found following grandma’s death, a starry night
By Letter to the Editor on September 24th, 2019
When my grandma passed at the end of July it was sad because I had spent time helping her with personal care in her home. She passed away in the morning and that night I was with some friends outside. I asked God in my heart if she was with Him. Shortly after we saw ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta needs revised equalization status
By Letter to the Editor on September 21st, 2019
Re: “MLA’s flawed argument made before by some on Alberta’s political right,” Sept. 13 Letter writer Greg Cote has, unfortunately, fallen into the dilemma of leaping to criticize political opponents of his socialist, “ilk” before thinking it through carefully. I use the word ilk because it was used by him. It refers to a “type ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposal doesn’t meet stated redevelopment plan objective
By Letter to the Editor on September 21st, 2019
As a long time resident of First Street S.W. I have concerns regarding the proposed changes to the corner of First Street SW and Division Avenue South. Firstly, I am opposed to the demolition of a house that has been a landmark in Medicine Hat since the early 1900s. Our history is precious, easily changed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Give inmates a better chance upon release
By Letter to the Editor on September 21st, 2019
There is a problem within the parallel of our justice system. Inmates are mistreated in most institutions and food is scarce, not to mention we are the less fortunate province when it comes to things such as programming and education within our remand Centres. I think every province in Canada has an individual television in ... Read More »
11 responsesMLA’s flawed argument made before by some on Alberta’s political right
By Letter to the Editor on September 13th, 2019
Re: “MLA Report: Alberta deserves a fair deal,” Aug. 30 Brooks-Medicine Hat MLA Michaela Glasgo tells us that “Through federal taxation, Albertans have contributed over $620 billion to the federation since 1957.” I will accept that number as accurate, even though Glasgo does not tell us its source. I do submit, however, that the figure ... Read More »
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