March 15th, 2025

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City Notebook: Conspiracy

By COLLIN GALLANT on September 3rd, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Did everyone enjoy Alberta Day? If not there’s still time, which might be the point. The new holiday – though not a statutory holiday, more of an official observance, really, of Alberta’s birthday – was proclaimed earlier this summer by the provincial government, but was held Thursday without much fanfare. Don’t worry though, a ... Read More »

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The Human Condition: Alberta or bust

By Daniel Schnee on August 31st, 2022

Years ago back in college I was the lead singer of a rock band. And though we eventually disbanded, we had some great times and played some great cover songs. I often think of the band’s keyboardist. As much as he was a skilled player, he was also very “soul-based”: approaching both music and life ... Read More »

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City Notebook: Dog days full of nonsense

By COLLIN GALLANT on August 27th, 2022

cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant This is the space reserved for a “dog days” of summer column, perhaps owing about this or that in the absence of big news in a holiday-hampered final few weeks of August. It’s a traditionally sleepy time, late summer, that space just before the dawn of when most people can actually accomplish things or ... Read More »

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MP Report: Here to serve you

By GLEN MOTZ on August 26th, 2022

As the days of summer come to a close and with seasonal changes in the air, there is also a shift in my commitments highlighted on my calendar. I am left with fond memories of attending parades, BBQs, pancake breakfasts, rodeos and meeting wonderful people throughout the riding. The focus is now on caucus and ... Read More »

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Just Pondering: Let’s go off the grid

By ALLYSON MCCAW on August 25th, 2022

Well summer is quickly coming to an end, and I am pondering where it went! However, I did have two major highlights, one being my sister’s beautiful wedding and the other was a cousin’s reunion at our favourite summer lake. The reunion was so special as we turned back the clock and were 12 years ... Read More »

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The Human Condition: Trudeau stickers

By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on August 24th, 2022

You occasionally see them around town: trucks with stickers on them that refer to Justin Trudeau in a vulgar manner. Since common decency dictates I not use the exact word that begins with the letter F, I will instead pretend the stickers read “Forget Trudeau.” And that indeed is a major issue for me, common ... Read More »

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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 »

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MLA 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 »

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The 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 »

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The 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 »

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Just 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 »

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