Letters to the Editor
Meeting people where they are is what’s needed
By Letter to the Editor on July 10th, 2019
A recent article quoting statistics on fentanyl-related deaths is very concerning. It suggests “health officials” believe that “what we’re missing is ways for people to recover” and implies that this perspective is an expert one. It is not. The “recovery” emphasis – that abstinence is the only goal – played a significant role in our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenney only looking after himself and his rich friends
By Letter to the Editor on July 10th, 2019
Re: “Childish antics and name-calling getting old,” July 5 My senior friends and I all consider ourselves to be true Conservatives and like Travis Boser are sick and tired of the antics of these politicians who claim to be Conservatives. We thought Albertans had gotten over watching Ralph Klein make a fool of himself, and ... Read More »
3 responsesIs God’s will beyond our cognitive grasp?
By Letter to the Editor on July 10th, 2019
Re: “Rights of the conceived human life ignored,” June 28 Rev. Canon Ivor Ottrey rebuts Dr. Gifford Jones who argues women have a right to control their own bodies, including the right to safe, clinical abortions. Ottrey – as God’s mouthpiece – says Gifford Jones “…completely ignored the rights of the newly conceived human life ... Read More »
2 responsesListening is key to providing good government
By Letter to the Editor on July 8th, 2019
Dear Mr. Kenney Your job is to provide good government. It apparent that this requirement is not known to you. It is revolting that something this simple must be told to you. Good government is making the best decisions by weighting and the pros and cons of information provide. This information is often brought up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two reasons the leaders of Invest SE Alberta are confident of success
By Letter to the Editor on July 6th, 2019
Re: “New economic development group may be best served by thinking small,” June 20 Thanks so much to Collin Gallant for adding to the discussion about economic development in the region. We – the collaborative leaders of Invest SE Alberta – absolutely agree that we need to choose the right projects, and work hard to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!School leaders should be more clear about support for gay-straight alliances
By Letter to the Editor on July 6th, 2019
Re: “School rules shouldn’t affect GSA treatment here,” June 9 Collin Gallant’s article on local school boards and GSAs was excellent, but did not provide confirmation from either Mr. Mastel or Mr. Clark that principals of schools within their jurisdiction will actually follow through on the creation of student-initiated GSAs throughout the next four years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Childish antics and name-calling getting old
By Letter to the Editor on July 5th, 2019
I was appalled to see Premier Jason Kenney pull his recent earplug stunt during a rather important debate earlier – but I can’t say I’m surprised. The childish antics of this man have been on display for years. I am just as appalled, and yet still not surprised at all, to see that hypocrisy is ... Read More »
1 responseSenator’s comments crossed the line
By Letter to the Editor on July 3rd, 2019
Re: “Beyak gets unwarranted criticism for comments,” June 7 Ms. Wood’s letter defended some of Sen. Lynn Beyak’s, statements, published on the senator’s website and in a 2018 speech she made. Those statements resulted in her expulsion from the caucus of the federal Conservative Party, in 2018, and in her suspension from the Senate without ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!See it before it’s too late
By Letter to the Editor on July 3rd, 2019
There’s something very special happening around our friendly region. Due to our arid climate, Medicine Hat is the only city in Alberta where prickly pear cactus and pin cushion cactus grow in great abundance. The drought of the past few years has increased their spread many times over. To enjoy the splendid sight of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP’s use of earplugs a matter of bullying, and not at all funny
By Letter to the Editor on July 2nd, 2019
Thank you to Jason Kenney and the UCP for their stellar example of the enhanced Legislature decorum they recently insisted upon. Their two-bit stunt of wearing earplugs in the Legislature while opposition members were speaking in debate was, for me, disappointing but not surprising. It has not taken long for the old, familiar Progressive Conservative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Freedom of speech being destroyed
By Letter to the Editor on July 2nd, 2019
Another parliamentarian, Michael Cooper, has been criticized for expressing thoughts unacceptable to certain others. He had tried to point out that hatred is not a function of conservatism. His apology was not sufficient appeasement. Bigots immediately clamoured for his dismissal from the Conservative Party of Canada caucus. This was not an isolated incident. Sen. Lynn ... Read More »
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