Letters to the Editor
Politics are at play
By Letter to the Editor on September 5th, 2018
Re: “B.C. needs your sympathy,” Aug 22. Yes, Mr. MacLaren, I can imagine the uproar from B.C. if they were dealing with Alberta smoke. Protesters of all description would no doubt be on the move, financed by who and how we know not. Our lovely, unbiased media, especially CBC would certainly drone on. Unfortunately the ... Read More »
1 responseUnity turfed in favour of ego
By Letter to the Editor on September 5th, 2018
Unity. For most members of the Conservative cause it is the vehicle for achieving our goals, it is our greatest strength to have a united consensus voice, all opinions heard and debated, and one combined vision to prosperity. I remember the recent leadership elections in the CPC and UCP, stronger together, do not recklessly split ... Read More »
1 responseAn insult to McCain
By Letter to the Editor on September 4th, 2018
Let me try to understand. Your first issue after the death of Sen. John McCain features sheepdogs on the front page, above the fold. Please tell me you were on a weekend long bender. I can try to tolerate the abysmal spelling and grammar, but this sets a new low. I won’t soon forget this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Non-sensical tirade on safe consumption sites
By Letter to the Editor on September 1st, 2018
Re: “Injection sites column offers ‘ignorant view’ on drug debate,” Aug. 13 Anyone who wanted a good laugh should have read the non-sensical tirade by that clown from Kelowna about safe consumption sites. According to him those who oppose “safe” injection sites are the same kind of “uneducated, hateful, self-righteous bigots” who approved Brexit in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Companies producing fossil fuels should pay 100 per cent
By Letter to the Editor on August 31st, 2018
Re: “If Tories want to lead on climate change, they must embrace a price on carbon,” Aug. 27. Carol Lavallee has written an excellent commentary regarding worldwide climate change. I’d like to add that it ought to be the companies producing fossil fuels that pay the highest percentage — 100 per cent — on each ... Read More »
1 responseDisappointing Barnes embraces Trump
By Letter to the Editor on August 31st, 2018
Re: “Carbon taxes and hiding from reality,” Aug. 17. Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Drew Barnes is correct that American policies, including the lack of addressing greenhouse gas reduction, has put economic pressure on Canada, forcing a change to carbon pricing. But it’s disappointing that Mr. Barnes disparages our prime minister, whose policies are in line with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The value of green spaces in urban areas
By Letter to the Editor on August 31st, 2018
The proposed re-designation of the open green space along College Drive to medium density is ill conceived. Increasing urban density was a trend over the past several years mostly to save money on infrastructure needs and to increase the tax income per acre. Now this direction is reversing as worldwide studies show this urban planning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amazing reclamation results at new school
By Letter to the Editor on August 29th, 2018
How heartwarming to see so many families enjoying the beautiful park and playground facility at the Ecole St.John Paul II School this weekend. As a resident and habitual walker in the neighbourhood of this new school, I have watched the total destruction of much of the established park over the course of the past two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trying to make sense of what’s closing and opening
By Letter to the Editor on August 29th, 2018
Re: “Local Heart and Stroke office closes its doors,” Aug. 25 The world we live in no longer makes sense. The local office of the Heart and Stroke Foundation shuts its doors in the Hat. The city and provincial government want to open a supervised consumption site. How in anyone’s world do the funding cuts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What has happened to education in Alberta?
By Letter to the Editor on August 29th, 2018
In the 1990s and into the early 21st century the Alberta education system was recognized as one of the best in the world. It was so successful that other provinces and countries sent delegations to see how they might replicate this model in their jurisdictions. Parents and newly formed parent councils can take much credit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pining for the days of registering bikes
By Letter to the Editor on August 28th, 2018
I’m a member of a Facebook Neighbourhood Watch group. It is a community-based group that tries and inform the members of suspicious activities and property stolen in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas. I and many more have noticed that bicycles are being stolen at epidemic proportions. Most of these bikes taken are not because it’s ... Read More »
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