Opinions
Budget 2023 – More broken promises
By GLEN MOTZ on March 31st, 2023
So much for a promised ‘fiscally responsible’ federal budget. Again, it is crystal clear that the Trudeau government has no understanding of what Canadians want or need to regain their financial security or faith in future prosperity. Only a year ago the Liberals assured Canadians the deficit position they had put our country into over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Human Condition: Tuition fees
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on March 29th, 2023
The University of Alberta recently raised its tuition fees for both domestic and international students. This means that starting this fall, students will have to pay an extra 5.5 per cent, an extra 6.5 per cent being paid by most international students starting in 2024. This also includes adjustments based on whether one is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Name games
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 25th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant And the winner of the best corporate renaming contest is… Late last year, Clearstream Energy announced it would change the name of the oilfield infrastructure construction firm to… drum roll… Flint. The back story is the former company acquired the well-known pipeline and oilfield construction company in 2019 and operated it as a subsidiary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economics 101: Mortgages: fixed, floating or hybrid?
By Eric Van Enk on March 25th, 2023
Did you think you had a fixed-rate mortgage only to recently discover it was, in fact, a floating-rate mortgage? Most major Canadian banks have been selling a hybrid mortgage in recent years which allowed homeowners to pay a fixed payment, however, that payment was based on a floating interest rate which has caused substantial confusion. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just Pondering: Taking care of you
By Allyson McCaw on March 23rd, 2023
If anything good came out of the COVID years it was the importance of self care. We are now being reminded that it is “OK to not be OK.” Mental health is no longer a taboo subject that is whispered about at the water cooler. It is safe to say. “I need to talk to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mansoor’s Musings: Please save the citizenship ceremonies!
By Mansoor Ladha on March 22nd, 2023
Citizenship ceremonies are emotional and personal experiences, especially for those of us new Canadians who had the privilege of participating in one. Now the Department of Citizenship and Immigration has given notice that they were contemplating an end in-person citizenship ceremonies in favour of a “secure online solution.” In-person ceremonies could still be arranged upon request, ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: What’s in a name anyway?
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 18th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant You never can tell what’s gonna stick in people’s minds. For me, it’s from the mid-1990s when the new NHL arena in Boston auctioned off one-night naming rights for charity. One genius jokester crowd-funded enough cash and chose “The Boston Gardens.” It was the Fleet Centre at the time and the TD Gardens today ... Read More »
1 responseIn Commission: All about the AAPG
By MEDICINE HAT POLICE COMMISSION on March 17th, 2023
Last month we gave a brief description of some of the functions and duties of the Medicine Hat Police Commission. There are many important decisions commissioners must make. Fortunately, they are not alone when it comes to understanding their role and how to execute their responsibilities. The Medicine Hat Police Commission is a member of ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: International Women’s Day
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on March 15th, 2023
As it was International Women’s Day last week, I spent some time reflecting on my experiences as a musician – more specifically, I thought about the wonderful depth and variety of musical moments that occurred while working with women. It was always my dream to be an accompanist, to work with artists from a huge ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: The last word on Lich?
By COLLIN GALLANT on March 11th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Readers burned up the News lines this week wondering why we chose to focus on Tamara Lich’s appearance at last week’s provincial budget. We also got an earful about selecting her Newsmaker of 2022. But, publicity stunt or not, the event raises some newsworthy discussion. Danielle Smith was quizzed by reporters this week about ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: Provincial budget fails the middle class
By DREW BARNES on March 10th, 2023
With this year’s pre-election budget, the UCP provincial government has missed a key opportunity to put Albertans first. With sky-high projected revenues, this government had a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reset Alberta’s economy in favour of the little guy. But, once again, the UCP prioritized shortsighted spending increases and corporate handouts over working families and small ... Read More »
1 response
