Opinions
Guest Column: The political necessity of Morneau’s tax reform plan
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 20th, 2017
Justin Trudeau’s agenda has stalled. On issues ranging from peacekeeping to climate change, the prime minister’s Liberal government is treading water. It needs to show it can get more done. Hence the government’s stubborn insistence on pushing ahead with Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s modest — albeit controversial — tax reform plans. In the first months ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fair Entry program misses the mark
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 19th, 2017
Imagine if the Esplanade was built without wheelchair accessibility. Because let’s face it, that sort of design costs extra money, and only a few people out of the city’s whole population require that sort of assistance to access the site. After the fact, the city announces they have a plan. If you have a disability ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How can NDP, under a new leader, make its biggest impact?
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 16th, 2017
With the vote for the national NDP leadership beginning Monday, now is an appropriate time to reflect on how the party can make its biggest impact on the federal scene. It must be recalled that the party lost its Official Opposition status largely by allowing the Liberals to outflank them on the left. Then-leader Thomas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: Summertime coffee talk centres on required solutions for Alberta’s future
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 15th, 2017
Jerry Seinfeld said something like “this coffee thing is getting so crazy, we are stopping for coffee on our way for coffee.” I mention that because I love how Cypress-Medicine Hatters drink large amounts and I just had the summer to drink many cups with friends and constituents. Almost everyone mentioned their concern for our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candidates must answer the transit riddle
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 14th, 2017
One month after new transit routes were unveiled and one week after they were redrawn, the issue is threatening to become quicksand ahead of a municipal election. Seemingly simple on the surface, there appears to be depth to the controversy beyond bus stop locations. Whether the changes are good or bad, right or wrong, those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appalling display by complaining vacationers
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 13th, 2017
In a display of appalling tone deafness and selfishness some Canadians trapped at holiday resorts in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma complained loudly and bitterly about the Liberal government not sending them emergency exit flights sooner. Listed among their complaints, according to some of the stories, was service levels declined at the luxury resorts where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lower speed limits could save lives
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 12th, 2017
An exasperated “finally!” was the reaction of many Hatters when the city increased the speed limit on Parkview Drive from 50 km/h to 70 at the end of August. At the time, councillors said they hoped that the change will show progress is being made on a greater speed limit review through the city, although ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Most Albertans skip dental visits because the price is too high, and they aren’t alone
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 11th, 2017
Last year, a provincial government report found that dental procedures cost up to 44 per cent more in Alberta than in neighbouring provinces. Does this inflated cost have an impact on dental health? You bet. A staggering 62 per cent of Albertans reported limiting dental visits due to cost concerns.That’s most Albertans skipping basic dental ... Read More »
1 responseFour-part series little more than ‘partisan talking points’ for United Conservative Party
By Medicine Hat News on September 9th, 2017
After wading through the last four Saturday editions of The News featuring the unabashedly one-sided sales pitch for the UCP by Faron Ellis, I am happy for the opportunity to provide a respite. Dr. Ellis is, reportedly, an outstanding and inspirational teacher, a winner of teaching awards who, sadly, built his professional life on little ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s the real reason for leadership entry fees?
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 8th, 2017
All Albertans should be asking what the real purpose is of a $75,000 entry fee to run for leadership of the United Conservative Party and, for that matter, any political party. It is being sold as a means of weeding out those that are not really serious but want the exposure, or a way to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Standard Time a recipe for unnecessary confusion
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on September 7th, 2017
Public hearings into whether Alberta should scrap Daylight Saving Time are scheduled, meaning that Albertans may actually have to discuss this ill-conceived idea. A subcommittee of the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future will visit four cities this month to discuss MLA Thomas Dang’s idea to create “Alberta Standard Time.” Critics of the private member’s ... Read More »
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