Letters to the Editor
Council is ‘pillaging a park,’ ignoring concerns of residents
By medicinehatnews on June 19th, 2019
If you’ve driven along College Drive lately you will have noticed the park is for sale! The city will not use the word “park” in any of their land sale proposals, preferring “vacant lot” instead. Do they think the citizens are blind or brainless? Every member of the council received the originating park document where ... Read More »
1 responseGrateful for coverage of Ralph Browne appreciation concert
By medicinehatnews on June 18th, 2019
Re: “‘A night I’ll never forget’: Hatters pack MHC theatre for Ralph Browne appreciation concert,” June 17 I was very grateful to read all of the articles and mentions of Ralph Browne’s appreciation concert in the Medicine Hat News recently. Mr. Browne has given much of himself these many years, and having experienced several Selah ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Another study will mean more people will die before supervised consumption site is opened
By medicinehatnews on June 17th, 2019
It seems to me a question of the supervised consumption site comes down to who has “skin in the game.” That is, those who have lost loved ones to addiction, those who are in active addiction and those who live in the downtown core close to where the site location is. There are those of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Did pesticide program kill off leopard frog population near Stampede grounds?
By Letter to the Editor on June 17th, 2019
I am a regular walker (20-plus years) on the trails around the Stampede grounds. Off the northeast corner of the grounds is Leinwebber Park and its little pond. The pond has a nice sign beside it telling about the protected leopard frogs. Every spring for years one would be greeted by the “frog song” of ... Read More »
1 responseFour years of public mistakes proves you’re the NDP
By Letter to the Editor on June 17th, 2019
Re: “Sketchy numbers from local representatives,” May 8 Wow, Fred Lewis, that’s quite a letter you wrote. The title of the letter above yours was “Resist the hatred.” Maybe the News can tell you next time so it doesn’t seem too ironic. We all get it. You don’t like Mr. Barnes or Mr. Clugston. Fair ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reader found ‘high level of prejudice’ in letter
By Letter to the Editor on June 13th, 2019
Re: “Public-private economic split evident among Alberta voters, Leath Johnston,” May 29 I found Leath Johnston’s recent letter to the editor very educational, not previously having realized it’s possible to possess broad knowledge on a variety of relevant political and socioeconomic topics while exhibiting a high level of prejudice. Thank you, Mr. Johnston, for that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Data shows GSA participation only buffers risk for suicide attempt for some
By medicinehatnews on June 10th, 2019
Re: “Standing with the LGBTQ community,” June 3 Colette Smithers claims she’s not interested in responding politely or civilly when her rights, safety, and well-being are threatened (how it is, exactly, that she’s willing to … but she’s happy to pursue a GSA policy that threatens the rights, safety, and well-being of marginalized students, so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada should value life as the U.S. is doing
By medicinehatnews on June 10th, 2019
I applaud the recent actions by some U.S. States banning almost all abortions. This measure is encouraged by the pro-life stance of the current federal administration. It’s one thing that President Trump has done right. Canada also should value life more highly. It’s good that at least a few positive-thinking Canadian politicians are willing to ... Read More »
2 responsesCouncil’s boycott decision looks better now
By Letter to the Editor on June 4th, 2019
Some people poo-pooed Medicine Hat City Council’s stand for not attending the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Well lo and behold, look what transpired at the conference. Other Alberta attendees hoped to win over those leaders in Eastern Canada who have ignored or rejected Alberta’s pleas for help. However, a panel discussion on energy was scheduled ... Read More »
1 responseWhat will we do now about climate change?
By Letter to the Editor on June 3rd, 2019
We have been told that Canada is warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world and northern Canada is warming at three-times the rate. Our forests are burning and yes some of the reason is that people are living closer to forests and some of the reason is because there is fuel ... Read More »
1 responseStanding with the LGBTQ community
By Letter to the Editor on June 3rd, 2019
The provincial election campaign was an inspiring and illuminating experience. I would like to share one experience in particular that reinforced my passion and responsibility to advocate and be a voice for vulnerable people in our community. I attended the UCP rally in Medicine Hat on April 8 when leader Jason Kenney came to town. ... Read More »
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