Opinions
For What It’s Worth: Listen to opposing viewpoints
By CASH MOORE on August 18th, 2022
From my perspective and from what I hear from others, political discourse is becoming increasingly polarized and hostile. Over the past couple of years, the country has been faced with an array of deeply divisive issues. Vaccine passports, COVID restrictions, abortion, racial injustice, etc. have all been major focal points in political discussion. These issues ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: Hypocrisy is political dynamite
By DREW BARNES on August 12th, 2022
“Practice what you preach.” It’s one of those traditional adages designed to help us steer our lives in the right direction. If your actions do not match up with the beliefs you espouse, you are either lying to the world or lying to yourself. When you are in a position of leadership but fail to ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Human Condition: Hinshaw revisited
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on August 10th, 2022
Having been raised by a doctor and a nurse I have been a kind of ‘insider’ to the medical profession. Thus, it certainly is no secret to me how medical professionals have to work, and the challenges they face in dealing with both provincial and corporate health initiatives. Yet with all doctors having literally sworn ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Food and culture
By Daniel Schnee on August 3rd, 2022
In the process of celebrating Heritage Day recently I had the chance to enjoy the best homemade cheeseburgers around, a yearly indulgence thanks to some extremely generous friends. The recipe of the meat alone is simple and so well blended it can stand on its own in terms of flavour, texture and consistency. Hamburger patties ... Read More »
1 responseJust Pondering: Respect for Mother Nature
By ALLYSON MCCAW on July 29th, 2022
Well, Mother Nature decided to wake us up and let us know she is unpredictable and no matter how advanced our technology is, she sneaks under the radar and shows her force. The tornado that hit last week was destructive and overwhelming in terms of cost but more importantly the emotional toll to those directly ... Read More »
1 responseMP Report: Canada can’t wait
By GLEN MOTZ on July 29th, 2022
“Hope springs eternal” A line coined by poet Alexander Pope in his poem ‘Essay on Man’ is as relevant today as when it was written in 1732. I believe, as Pope did then, that it is human nature to find fresh cause for optimism. Having participated in many community events across the riding so far ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Human Condition: The seed for ongoing anarchy
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on July 27th, 2022
Recently United Conservative leadership contender Danielle Smith promised to put forward sovereignty legislation that would give Alberta the power to ignore federal law and court rulings. And though it is illegal and irresponsible, this idea consistently resurfaces throughout the years, and is rightfully rejected. But why does it persist? Because lying within antifederalism is the ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Weeds in the garden
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on July 20th, 2022
It is an oft-repeated accusation against conservatives that we are overly interested in “culture wars,” in other words, we are considered guilty of overreacting to what others think are benign aspects of society. While I will admit some of us have made moral outrage a reflex, our concerns are not as flawed as one might ... Read More »
2 responsesCity Notebook: Grants roll in for jobs strategy
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Economic development is the height of hurry up and wait, and that extends to the city’s carbon capture and hydrogen attraction strategy. A recently released report on the clean burning fuel states a strong market could be developed in the region, but needs to be fostered over the next several years. A $2.5-million grant ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: Dumping money on inflation is like dumping gas on a fire
By Drew Barnes on July 15th, 2022
With the summer now underway, Alberta’s political class is finally emerging from the legislature and reconnecting with the public. Far too many professional politicians and their staffers are just now realizing something I have been begging them to take seriously for more than a year now: regular, working class folks are struggling to make ends ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Apple Pie
By Daniel Schnee on July 13th, 2022
On any particular sunny day I am inclined to think of other such days that I enjoyed while living in Western Japan. Often, I spent a leisurely weekend in Nara, home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue, which itself is not far from “Narahaku” (the Nara National Museum) filled with the world’s most stunning ... Read More »
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