Opinions
Just Pondering: The gift of time
By Allyson McCaw on November 24th, 2022
Here it is Christmas time again. Where did this last year go? Thankfully, it has returned to somewhat normal times, and we can again celebrate in our traditional ways. However, I wonder if we are going to boomerang and try to make up for lost time with extravagant gifts and over-the-top gestures? Did we learn ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Replacement theory
By Daniel Schnee on November 23rd, 2022
Within conservative media there is growing discussion of what is known as “replacement theory,” the idea that Caucasians in both North America and Europe are being replaced in some manner by non-white (ergo non-Christian) immigrants. Implied within discussion of this idea is usurpation has occurred, something that is “ours” has been taken. This would seem ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: A lament
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 19th, 2022
This week marked the 100th anniversary of the passing of Alberta’s most famous humorist, Bob Edwards, the iconoclast columnist and newspaper editor from the early 20th Century. It may be coincidence, but it’s not unnoticed that it comes just as a main avenue of satire and furious political jousting in modern days, namely Twitter, appears ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: Cutting taxes is the best way to fight inflation
By Drew Barnes on November 18th, 2022
Prior to the global recession of 2008, inflation was at its lowest rate in decades. For the last few years, inflation was holding steady. However, we have been greatly impacted over the last six months by the highest rates since the 80s once again. With the BoC drastically raising interest rates to try and combat ... Read More »
1 responseFor What It’s Worth: ‘Anti-scab’ legislation gives advantage to unions they shouldn’t have
By Cash Moore on November 17th, 2022
Imagine you have a basement suite in your home. To earn a little extra cash you put it up for rent. You find a tenant who likes the place and they sign a lease agreement, agreeing to a set price. After a while, the tenant begins making demands. They might say, “I want you to ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Human Condition: Performative language
By Daniel Schnee on November 16th, 2022
“Do not compare yourself to others. If you do so, you are insulting yourself.” This quote attributed to music superstar Taylor Swift sounds like the kind of thing one might say to their Twitter followers; a daily affirmation to encourage and uplift. It is generally inspirational, until one learns it was not spoken by Swift ... Read More »
2 responsesCity Notebook: Money talks as budgets, utilities and a new MLA dominate headlines
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 12th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant City council starts a new process to pass its next budget this week, but the debate has likely already started. Kicking it off is our new MLA promising to tackle the rising cost of living with “direct supports” for Albertans from a bonanza of a provincial surplus, and throwing in a utility rate review ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Human Condition: Effective Altruism
By Daniel Schnee on November 9th, 2022
Sovereignty and COVID-19 mandates… they are certainly hot topics around southern Alberta these days. And thanks to the ability for many people to do what they imagine is ‘research’ on the internet these days, it is hard to keep any and all voices of reason at the forefront. If all this leaves you feeling depressed ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Will underwhelming byelection end with a big bang, or a big thud?
By COLLIN GALLANT on November 5th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Come Tuesday it will all be over but the votin’ in Brooks-Medicine Hat’s surprise byelection that came among many surprises. United Conservative leader Danielle Smith set off a sort of earthquake in her own party’s efforts to renew itself after the surprise resignation of Jason Kenney after a surprise leadership review. Then, surprise, she ... Read More »
1 responseANG Editorial: Newspapers need to be exempt from province’s upcoming EPR regulations
By ANG Editorial Board on November 5th, 2022
The provincial government is set to introduce new Extended Producer Responsibility regulations on businesses across Alberta at the end of this month. While the move comes with undeniable environmental benefits, it deals a hefty blow to community journalism – which has been struggling to keep its head above water long before the term COVID-19 came ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Oil and Art
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on November 2nd, 2022
In my travels as a musician I have enjoyed visiting many of the great museums of the world. And, as a graphic score composer whose works lie somewhere between music and visual art I have been lucky enough to have my own works exhibited internationally as well. Thus, when I read of the increasing trend ... Read More »
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