Opinions
Future democracies likely to choose more gov’t regulations, involvement in economy
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on February 12th, 2018
There’s been a valuable and (mostly) polite discussion in the pages of this paper recently about political views, ideology, and the possibility of civil discourse between folks who hold radically different opinions. I have a story that might help to put things in perspective. When I was travelling in Ontario recently, I had occasion to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Responsive ‘ripples’ bring smiles to the faces of editorial writers
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on February 10th, 2018
On Oct. 31, 1517, a writer nailed a sheet of paper on a church door, inviting anyone interested to come and speak with him about the ideas listed on the paper. There was some initial interest but things soon turned sour, and then they got worse. All the young writer had wanted was for people ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau should have been more decisive on pipeline spat
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on February 9th, 2018
Kudos to Premier Rachel Notley for her decision to ban B.C. wine imports to Alberta in retaliation for B.C. dragging its heels on the pipeline to be built through that province for our province’s oil to reach tidewater. Dialogue and persuasion have been tried for years with no actual progress and it was time for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PM’s town hall tour highlighting his weaknesses
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on February 7th, 2018
It is safe to say the prime minister is having a bad couple of weeks as he makes his way through various town hall meetings across the country. This on the heels of a bad year, as our still rookie prime minister learns what it means to govern practically instead of idealistically. The recent town ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Harassment needs to end
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on February 5th, 2018
The issue of sexual misconduct in the political realm continues to garner headlines. Last week added more fuel to the fire with Liberal MP Kent Hehr stepping down from the Trudeau cabinet after allegations of sexual misconduct, while the Ontario Progressive Conservatives saw leader Patrick Brown and party president Rick Dykstra resign for the same ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Break the awkward silence about end-of-life decisions
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on February 5th, 2018
Sharon Kaasalainen and Tamara Sussman EvidenceNetwork.ca Many people must make critical decisions for family and friends who are at the end of their lives. This can create a great deal of stress and burden. They must navigate the social and health-care systems while coping with their impending loss and grief. A large proportion of these ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: Friends mix with foes in politics
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on February 2nd, 2018
This could be awkward. Former prime minister Brian Mulroney is one of Justin Trudeau’s most effective allies on the Canada-U.S. trade front. And preserving NAFTA, or as much of it as possible, is the most significant item on the federal government’s mid-mandate plate. Now Mulroney’s daughter, Caroline, is exploring the possibility of running for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New approach to fentanyl availability needed in Alberta
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on February 2nd, 2018
Sadly the number of deaths from overdosing on an illicit substance continues to grow in our province and it is time to re-evaluate the best way to address the crisis. Alberta Health Services reported 462 people died from a fentanyl overdose between Jan. 1 and Nov. 11, 2017, compared to 293 in 2016. A new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!On a new course in the world’s history
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 31st, 2018
There is a strange signal running through the world right now. It comes from no one source or cause, but it permeates the atmosphere like the smell of ozone just before a rainstorm. It’s a kind of dread mixed with a touch of hysteria, and grounded in a defensiveness. You see this manifested on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Political leaders must exhibit higher standards
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 29th, 2018
At the beginning of the year, the Taber Times published an editorial entitled “Leaders must lead the way on sexual assault.” It argued that our representatives in legislature have a moral obligation to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment to serve as an example for their constituents. Events of the past week in Nova ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Fire disaster never to be forgotten
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 29th, 2018
Oct. 17 was a trying day for many people throughout Western Canada with strong and destructive winds across much of the Prairie provinces. Some areas in the region saw those winds fuel wildfires that burned grassland, fence lines, crop land, homes, yards, livestock, wildlife and equipment. Damage from fire is always heartbreaking, but often is ... Read More »
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