Opinions
Business Beat: Reflecting on past challenges
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 13th, 2021
Reflection is always an essential part of planning for the future. What has given us strength? What have we overcome? What milestones have we reached? As we put 2020 behind us, what will help us to move forward and embrace new opportunities? What values and experiences have defined us? What has shaped our behaviours and ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Navigating the Donald
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 9th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Was it only four years ago that this column stated that sooner or later people would have to figure out a way to deal with Donald Trump? That was aimed at the Democrats, who’d been shocked they could lose to such a man in late 2016, and to protesters, who were generally well behaved, ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: The year that was – 2020
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 8th, 2021
Undoubtedly, the past year will be remembered as a difficult one. Difficult for workers, employers, agricultural producers, the energy sector, small business operators, seniors, students and families. With added restrictions and loss, we’ve all had a tough time. For Alberta, the pandemic was another blow to our economy and our hopes. Throughout the hardships of ... Read More »
1 responseNational Affairs: Pandemic changed the game for politicians
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 2nd, 2021
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Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Agroecology brings careers and innovation
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on December 31st, 2020
Agriculture is a foundational element of our regional economy and I’m proud to be part of the team bringing Medicine Hat College’s new Agroecology program to life. Sometimes overlooked and underappreciated, agriculture provides jobs and business opportunity today and I’m confident the future holds increasing investment and success. Our new diploma program will serve individual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dahlman: Conspiracy, fighting ‘big brother’ while ignoring the professionals
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on December 26th, 2020
This time should be a celebration of all that we are thankful for from the past year, no matter what your spiritual beliefs are. However, this year has been anything but a celebration for most. We can try to learn from all that we have been through but for many this year, it has been ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: Shop local this Christmas
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on December 18th, 2020
Christmas is just around the corner, and it will be very different this year for many of us. In the run up to Christmas, shopping is often on the “to do” list. This year, more than ever, I would ask Cypress Medicine Hatters to Shop Local. Support Medicine Hat and support Albertans. We should always ... Read More »
2 responsesCalling all columnists
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on December 18th, 2020
The News is seeking new voices from across the political spectrum to contribute to our Comments section on a regular basis. If you’re interested in sharing your thoughts with the city through a weekly column, submit a sample of your work to letters@medicinehatnews.com... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business Beat: Supporting a Local First Holiday Season amid challenging times
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on December 17th, 2020
The Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce has been steadily involved in assisting businesses with supports and information since the start of the pandemic and particularly now with the new announcements on Dec. 8. The closures and reduced capacity that took effect Dec. 17 will inevitably impact many businesses and will create significant challenges, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: Have yourself a merry little Christmas
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on December 12th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant As the song says, “have yourself a merry little Christmas,” and I guess that’s what we’ll have to do this year. “Little” due to new health orders to keep the one-in-six Albertans, totalling 700,000 who have “comorbidities,” from suffering grave illness or death from the coronavirus. “Merry” because, well, it’s Christmas. In a year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying It Out: What’s in an empty gesture?
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on December 12th, 2020
“So many Albertans are struggling right now, and I think this move – if his colleagues accept it, if the top bureaucrats accept it – will really show taxpayers that our elected officials and the top of the bureaucratic pyramid are willing to share in the tough times and that they understand the difficulties that ... Read More »
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