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City Notebook: Go jump in a pool
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 1st, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It’s Canada Day today, though, really, it’s been July since April. But with the silence of school bells and browning of grass comes musings about summer activities, and with Canada Day, some discussion of community… hopefully. On cue, the Kinsmen Club and the city announced last week that the local service club will again ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mansoor’s Musings: U.S. fails to evaluate Modi’s record
By MANSOOR LADHA on June 29th, 2023
Politics make strange bedfellows. I couldn’t believe that U.S. President Joe Biden rolled out the red carpet hosting Indian Prime Minster Narendra Modi, the person who was banned from travelling to the U.S. on allegations of complicity of murdering Muslims when he was chief minister of Gujarat, at a lavish state dinner and inviting him ... Read More »
1 responseLet’s Chat: Benefits of cats outweigh any risks
By Linda Tooth on June 28th, 2023
If we have learned anything from COVID-19 it is that hand washing is crucial in fighting germs and disease. So, in response to the June 9 Medicine Hat News article ‘The health consequences of cats’ by Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones, we get hygiene is important when dealing with not only cats but all animals. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: Where’s the beef? Alberta government action to fight for a fair deal is long overdue
By Drew Barnes on June 28th, 2023
Albertans have repeatedly called on their provincial government to fight for a fair deal with Ottawa. These wishes have been expressed democratically not once, but in three consecutive occasions in general elections and referendums. Every step of the way, provincial government conservatives have promised action. But, to quote my favourite Wendy’s commercial of 1984, “Where’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Power profit confusion long a city tradition
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 24th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council wants to see options to flow at least some of the huge profits the power plant is making off the Alberta grid on to local utility bills. They also want some better strategy to promote the benefit of municipally owned power to customers. But, and this is a huge but, it’s a ... Read More »
1 responseJust Pondering: The value of neighbours
By Allyson McCaw on June 22nd, 2023
June 17 was Good Neighbours Day and I am so very happy to say that I embraced this wonderful idea. As you may know, hubby and I made a very big move two years ago and downsized to a smaller abode and basically started again. There was some trepidation about how we would fit into ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: Thank you, Cypress-Medicine Hat
By JUSTIN WRIGHT on June 21st, 2023
I am writing this first MLA Report for the Medicine Hat News with immense gratitude and humility to express my deepest appreciation for your support in the recent provincial election. It is with great honour and a profound sense of responsibility that I accept the role you have entrusted me with as your elected representative. ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Provincial power
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 17th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Danielle Smith is most upset about “Just Transition” legislation that passed the House of Commons this week with the stated goal of training workers for a changing energy sector. Smith and many Albertans, of course, argue the unstated goal is to phase out petroleum production, and the thinly veiled threat to break out the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A farewell: A short stint has become a lifetime of love and memories; but it’s time to say goodbye
By KENDALL KING on June 17th, 2023
kking@medicinehatnews.com When I arrived in Medicine Hat almost two years ago, I had no idea the adventure which awaited me. Born and raised in southwestern Ontario, I never intended to move west. When people ask how I ended up in Alberta, my response is often ‘by accident.’ I landed in Calgary in July of 2021 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Behind the numbers
By COLLIN GALLANT on June 3rd, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Quick: Who got more votes? Michaela Frey or Danielle Smith? The answer might provide some friendly jabs at the water cooler in the premier’s office in Edmonton, where the former MLA for Brooks-Medicine Hat is a special adviser to Smith. For the record, Frey won the riding with 13,606 votes in 2019. Smith took ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Alberta election a ‘look in the mirror’ moment
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 27th, 2023
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant There’s a well developed school of thought in politics that the winner of a U.S. presidential election is the candidate who provides a more transformative vision of that country. Sure it goes back and forth, and it may be simply reversing the vision of the last guy, but they make big promises, paint big ... Read More »
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