Opinions
Viewpoint: Breaking down the inequality of equalization
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on June 3rd, 2021
My recent article on Alberta in Confederation has been criticized that my bias lacks an understanding of this controversial federal program – equalization. Alberta’s contribution was a misleading statement because it did not explain that federal revenues are from payments by Albertans and not from the government. Thus, this essay will delve into this program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: What a difference an extra week would make
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 29th, 2021
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant This year there was a great flash of debate about abolishing the Monarchy after Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette resigned her duties and our Constitutional monarchy became theoretically rudderless. However, the ever-practical, but ever-bothered Canadian public realizes opening the Constitution to make a republic a reality is probably not worth the headache. But if Canadians really ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying It Out: Why take baby steps when you can close your eyes and sprint?
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 29th, 2021
You’d think after getting it this wrong, this many times, Premier Jason Kenney would at least use a measured tone as he lays out a third aggressive reopening plan in a year. But, I suppose when you’re crushin’ COVID spikes like a $7 lemonade on the midway, there’s no need to hold back. And so, ... Read More »
1 responseJust Pondering: Oh, the many joys of relocation
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 27th, 2021
I’m writing this month’s column surrounded by a stack of boxes and wondering who pressed the fast-forward button on our life. Yes, as you guessed hubby and I pulled the trigger and are moving. Now the fun begins! I can honestly admit that the whole process of selling our home of 31 years was almost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying It Out: Uniting just to win just means everyone loses
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 22nd, 2021
“The lesson of Alberta’s 2015 and 2019 elections is that when conservatives are united, they win. When they aren’t, they lose. It’s up to the UCP caucus members to decide which it will be.” — Katy Merrifield, National Post op-ed Former communications director to Premier Jason Kenney, Katy Merrifield, is getting pretty outspoken within her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: What’s next?
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 21st, 2021
By now you have likely heard the news. I am no longer a member of the United Conservative Party caucus. First and foremost, I want to thank everybody who has reached out to me with your kind words and support. I have received hundreds of emails and letters of encouragement, and I want you to ... Read More »
1 responseFor What It’s Worth: Trouble in the Holy Land … again
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 20th, 2021
Tensions have once again boiled over in the nearly century-long conflict between Israel and Palestine. Thousands of rockets have been launched by both sides: resulting in the obliteration of neighbourhoods and hundreds of innocent lives being lost. The events have spurred mass protests around the world, including in Canada. Like most protests nowadays, they are ... Read More »
1 responseLaying It Out: Unity like this was never going to last
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 15th, 2021
Medicine Hat News The formality of kicking two MLAs out of caucus simply makes official what all of Alberta has known for some time. There is nothing united about the United Conservative Party. When Todd Loewen resigned his position as caucus chair and asked Jason Kenney to resign his as premier, the news of dissent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Digitized Koffee: How to create unique passwords you won’t have to memorize
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 14th, 2021
The first rule of Internet safety: Create a strong password! Creating strong passwords may seem like a daunting task, especially when the recommendation is to have a unique password for each site you visit. Anyone would be overwhelmed if they had to create and memorize multiple passwords like Yt9v-43QS53^rW. You may be using one identical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCuaig: News will continue to do what it has always done
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 14th, 2021
The Medicine Hat News has reported on this region for more than 135 years, including its first 20-year period when it was part of the North West Territories. The paper reported on the formation of the province in 1905, the First World War as well as the last major pandemic to hit the region following ... Read More »
1 responseGuest Column: Why is the thought of homeless people walking down the street and finding connection such a concern?
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on May 11th, 2021
his was the first time in 10 years that I did not recognize my community. It would be unfair to say it wasn’t always there, but rather, I haven’t encountered it to this degree. Perhaps it was the stressors of the pandemic, the threat of livelihoods or businesses being lost. Perhaps it was the fact ... Read More »
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