Opinions
What’s Up Doc?: Many challenges in overcoming COVID-19
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on July 7th, 2020
Globally, there have been more than 10 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 500,000 deaths (WHO statistics). It is estimated, more than one billion people face increased risk of severe COVID-19. Can we control this terrible pandemic? Hopefully, yes. But there are few challenges. First challenge: People with illnesses like diabetes, heart and lung problems and other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying It Out: Déjà vu all over again, but with a very sneaky twist
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on July 4th, 2020
Here we go again. The UCP is using more “bold, ambitious” action to bolster the economy and it’s going to attract all kinds of investment to Alberta when corporations fall over themselves to move here and take advantage of our competitiveness. We’re going to build, we’re going to diversify and we’re going to create jobs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Report: Parliament ‘virtually’ useless
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on July 4th, 2020
Traditional celebrations marking Canada’s confederation were side-stepped this July 1 in favour of virtual reality. I’m unsure how celebrating our nation’s significant milestone via a computer screen worked for you, but personally the experience was lackluster. What we learned this Canada Day, is that virtual replacement is a poor substitute for the real thing. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Notebook: One week we’re the worst, one week we’re the best… or so we’re told
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on July 4th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant In the same month that the City of Medicine Hat was the worst when it came to per-person spending in the province, it’s also the best when it comes to limiting wage growth in the public sector. That’s according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, which released two studies in the month, though critics frequently ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying It Out: Scattered thoughts on cops, cops, a bill and some crap
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on June 27th, 2020
Some quick hits this week because I can’t decide what to write about… “Defund the Police,” means something different to everyone, it seems, and as per usual when people get stuck on semantics, the conversation ends up leading away from the point. Last week my neighbour – a woman in her late 60s who lives on ... Read More »
2 responsesCity Notebook: Write a cheque and save the rest of us a little cash
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on June 27th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Hatters don’t have to pay their property taxes Tuesday – June 30 is the traditional due date. Tax notices won’t even be sent until July, but eventually Hatters will be able to use a credit card to cover off the amount if it’s paid in full in August. Council approved that departure by split ... Read More »
1 responseNews Editorial: Stay safe on the roads and follow the rules
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on June 26th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The thought of someone being knocked off their bicycle, even if not seriously injured, makes us wince and feel terrible for everyone involved. Cyclists are particularly vulnerable and that makes obeying city bylaws so important. This week police responded to the scene where a cyclist had collided with a motor vehicle at a pedestrian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying It Out: In all fairness, what a waste of time
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on June 20th, 2020
“Fair’s fair,” as they say. Whatever that means. You gotta hand it to the editors at the Calgary Sun for running that phrase in triple-digit font size on the front page, because they were able to describe in two words what members of the Fair Deal Panel needed 68 pages to say. Not much. Columnist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying It Out: The house is on fire… enough with the drips in the sink
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on June 13th, 2020
Listen, if you think lavish travel expenses by the UCP government is going to be the thing that sways voter loyalty toward a different party, that’s entirely your right to do. It’s just not my thing. If the NDP thinks that trying to impress conservatives with talk of monthly hotel bills is going to win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!News editorial: Incomplete information fuelling fears
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on June 12th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade A lack of information and clarity is probably creating unnecessary confusion and even fear in these COVID times. This week a national media broadcast announced that 80 per cent of COVID-19 deaths in seniors residences in Ontario took place in “privately-owned and operated” residences. The news broadcast then went on to extrapolate that it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Rec: A different take on Parks and Recreation Month
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on June 9th, 2020
While June signals the arrival of Parks and Recreation month, typically celebrated by engaging in community recreation opportunities, it goes without saying this year looks different. While it is always important to maintain proper safety procedures while recreating, there are extra measures to consider this year to keep individuals, families, and communities illness-free. Here are ... Read More »
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