Opinions
Reasoning behind election commission firing laughable
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 22nd, 2019
If one were to wonder why the general populace is sick and tired of politics in its lack of transparency, one has to look no further than the fallout of Bill 22 if passed in the legislature. It will see the UCP Alberta Government fire the province’s election commissioner, as his investigation into the United ... Read More »
1 responseOutside with the people may work in Notley’s favour
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 21st, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The term “unprecedented” is tossed around a lot these days, so often its lost meaning in conversations about politics. But Alberta could be heading toward unchartered water, and not because of a sea-change budget or the ferociousness of its defenders and detractors. We may well see a government opposition led from outside the legislature, ... Read More »
1 responseGuest Column: Lives could be saved by twinning highway
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 20th, 2019
On Oct. 25, 2019 a 59-year-old man lost his life on Highway 3 near Bow Island. It was a tragic death that could likely have been avoided. It’s my understanding he was heading west on Highway 3 on his motorcycle, the wind forced him into the path of oncoming traffic. He was struck by a ... Read More »
1 responseGuest Column: A green new deal
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 18th, 2019
Canadians have just been through a federal election. All the parties acknowledged and had a position on the issue of climate change, but they have very different paths to proposed “solutions.” All are woefully inadequate! Both public awareness and government action lag far behind what’s needed to avert a climate catastrophe. The fact that there ... Read More »
2 responsesResearch shows many don’t know the warning signs of diabetes
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 15th, 2019
World Diabetes Day was recognized yesterday, with this year’s theme of “Family and Diabetes” focusing on the impact that diabetes has on the family and support network of those affected as well as promoting the family’s role in diabetes management, care, prevention and education. This effort stems from 2018 research by the International Diabetes Federation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renters deserve more info on utility costs
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 14th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@collingallant The call to arms for municipal government is to help the plight of home owners in the arenas of property taxes, planning, the general cost of living and all manner of mundane day-to-day life, from garbage collection to where a bus stop is placed. Perhaps its time to expand that fight to include renters, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cherry bombed
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 13th, 2019
Classy Don Cherry has turned Canada’s national day of remembrance into a Twitter debate on racism and freedom of speech. In the process, he’s been fired by Sportsnet. “You people … you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey, at least you can pay a couple bucks for a poppy or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The anger is real
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 12th, 2019
Peter Downing, the man pushing Wexit Canada, the federal branch of the Western Canada Sovereignty Movement, may be becoming an important figure in Alberta politics. Never heard of him? According to an Aug. 25 National Post story he was a former RCMP officer and soldier who has been in politics on a provincial level. Seemingly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s the plan?
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 7th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com The United Conservatives have plans to reverse deficit spending over the next four years. Terrific. Then what? While political factions across the province are hailing the recent provincial budget as either a cruel, backward exercise or the beginning of a brand new era of fiscal responsibility, the nut of Alberta’s budget problem remains. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Canada’s energy industry being killed by misplaced virtue signals
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 5th, 2019
On Thursday, Encana Corp. dropped a major bombshell on Canada’s energy industry – the company plans to move its headquarters to the U.S. early next year, and to rebrand under a new name. Who can blame them? The new name – Ovinitiv Inc. – drops the reference to Canada in their corporate branding. Encana evolved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Division not helping
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 4th, 2019
Well that was fun. Note the sarcasm. Last week, the 2019 federal election saw the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau stay in power, albeit with a minority government. The Conservatives remain the official opposition and won the popular vote. The Bloc Quebecois edged out the NDP in terms of seat numbers, despite only taking seats ... Read More »
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