Letters to the Editor
Canada is becoming a ‘repressive dictatorship’
By Letter to the Editor on October 4th, 2019
An unpleasantness which is all too common in Canada erupted recently when a new Chick-fil-A restaurant opened in Toronto. A bevy of bigots quickly gathered to protest the opening because the company’s owners held what protesters consider to be incorrect political opinions, and therefore their business has no right to operate in Canada. I deplore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Progress in breast cancer fight, but more to do
By Letter to the Editor on October 4th, 2019
Last month, new data released by the Canadian Cancer Society told us that the breast cancer death rate in women has been almost cut in half since it peaked in 1986. This incredible new statistic shows us that years of dedicated research funding are producing outcomes that are making a real difference in the lives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Why Albertans are a disillusioned lot
By Letter to the Editor on October 4th, 2019
Here are a few perspectives on why Albertans have become a disillusioned lot! Bill C69 gives the federal government veto power on oil and gas exploration. Bill 48 (the tanker ban) prevents oil from Alberta being shipped off the West Coast. Under the equalization program Alberta has put $622 billion into Ottawa since 1957. Every ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We should listen to the scientific consensus
By Letter to the Editor on October 2nd, 2019
Re: “Child abuse in the name of climate change,” Sept. 28 The recent guest column featured a statement that requires correction. In part it reads, “…most weather and climate scientists do not accept the current narrative being expounded by our left-wing politicians and our media.” This is a falsehood, the facts are clearly different as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 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!Stifling 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 responsesWe 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 »
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