Opinions
Government-controlled approach to illicit drugs needed in Canada
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 21st, 2019
The big winners from the legalization of cannabis has been federal and provincial governments. Statistics Canada has reported government revenue of $186 million in taxes in less than six months. There was $19 million in excise taxes for the federal government, and $79 million for provincial governments. The GST brought in $36 million for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: New government’s changes aimed at putting Alberta back on track
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 21st, 2019
It has been an exciting spring for Alberta and Canada! It’s been one week since Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Lowry and teammates made history by bringing the NBA championship north and now two months since the general election where Albertans gave the United Conservative Party a strong mandate to govern and implement our agenda focused on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New economic development group may be best served by thinking small
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 20th, 2019
Meetings to determine the state of the labour market in Medicine Hat and how best to target economic development efforts got underway on Wednesday night. One can only hope it goes beyond the 10-year brainstorming session that has led us here. That’s not to say that big picture thinking isn’t required, and even necessary. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just the facts, please
By medicinehatnews on June 18th, 2019
Fact or fiction? Some politicians have “a way with words,” putting forth their opinions as if they were verifiable facts. Then there’s Donald Trump. People who put any stock in what he’s saying know how he invents “facts” at the drop of a hat, then layers more misinformation on top later on. Fortunately, many of ... Read More »
1 responseOpen drink box water bottles sees credibility trickle away
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 15th, 2019
It is easy to jump on the bandwagon of bashing Justin Trudeau, but unfortunately for the federal Liberal Party strategists who are the faceless, nameless people actually running the country, the current prime minister is giving critics the keys and open back gate to that wagon. As a politician or at least a figurehead representative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hallelujah! Tax freedom day has arrived
By medicinehatnews on June 14th, 2019
Canadians have reached tax freedom day, according to calculations by the Fraser Institute. This means from Jan. 1 until now all that you have earned this year has been to pay government taxes. From now on what you earn is for your personal needs and enjoyment. The Fraser Institute, an independent, research organization with four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: Go ahead and cheer for the home team
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 14th, 2019
Canadians have reached tax freedom day, according to calculations by the Fraser Institute. This means from Jan. 1 until now all that you have earned this year has been to pay government taxes. From now on what you earn is for your personal needs and enjoyment. The Fraser Institute, an independent, research organization with four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Looking to the future
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 13th, 2019
June is the time for graduation, for reflection and for looking toward the future; the start of a new chapter. Medicine Hat College’s commencement will be held on Friday, though the mood of Tuesday’s ceremony to install and formally welcome new president Kevin Shufflebotham ran strong with similar themes. Facing and shaping the future, honouring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We should welcome the government’s plastics ban
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 12th, 2019
We’ve grown to love them. Plastic, in all its many forms, has been part of our lives for many generations. Way back at the start of the 20th century, electricians and others began using Bakelite for insulators and other safety-related applications. PVC pipes were introduced in the 1930s, and the invention of polystyrene came nearly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: PM’s mixed message sows confusion
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on June 12th, 2019
After a week’s consideration, it seems Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not completely convinced after all that Canada’s treatment of its Indigenous peoples amounts to genocide. The latter was the main and most controversial finding of the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The prime minister had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Report: A Conservative vision
By medicinehatnews on June 7th, 2019
With a fall election on the horizon, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is focused on returning Canada to its earned place as a highly-respected nation — both at home and abroad — based on ‘My Vision for Canada’ strategy. By listening carefully to Canadians, a comprehensive five-part plan addressing major issues has been developed. Concentrating on ... Read More »
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