Opinions
New energy in Alberta politics trumping previous administration
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 22nd, 2019
Call it confrontational but at least Premier Jason Kenney doesn’t want to build a wall like Donald Trump does. Too many Albertans have cottages in British Columbia apparently. However, judging by the actions of Kenney and Sonya Savage, minister of energy, and their visit to Senate of Canada’s Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!See energy investments for what they are
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 17th, 2019
The first of its kind in Canada – a solar thermal power plant in Medicine Hat that cost $10 million – is coming to an end after just five years. For those who saw this investment as more than a research project, and that probably means most people, there is disappointment that we are not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: It’s a health issue, not a moral issue
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 17th, 2019
I am very concerned about the letter that Cypress-Medicine Hat UCP MLA Drew Barnes has written to the health minister requesting a reallocation of funds set aside for the supervised consumption site (SCS) in Medicine Hat. First and foremost, these decisions should be informed by science and medicine, not decided through political sentiments. I say ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recognizing nurses’ key role
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 14th, 2019
Modern nursing began in the 19th century with Florence Nightingale, the famed “Lady with the Lamp.” Thanks to modern technology, the profession has been taken to heights Nightingale could never have imagined when she was tending to wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. But despite the long passage of time, nursing is still based on ... Read More »
1 responseMental health awareness, not illness, is everyone’s issue
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 11th, 2019
Change is slow but forward progress is forward progress. Canadian Mental Association’s Mental Health Week is May 6-12 and while there seems to be an increased and concerted effort to talk about mental health and it is now part of our consciousness, the understanding still needs some work. The theme for this year’s Mental Health ... Read More »
1 responseActions speak louder than words
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 10th, 2019
Kudos to city council for unanimously deciding to boycott the national conference of municipalities in Quebec City. Apart from sending a message to Quebec and the federal government about its opposition to pipelines and the impact that is having on us, it also sends a message to Hatters. Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi has criticized Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kenney’s cabinet picks went in wrong direction for south’s UCP supporters
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 4th, 2019
During the 2019 Alberta provincial election it was critical for Jason Kenney that he win the most seats in Calgary. Prognosticators said it was a three-pronged election … win two seats in Edmonton, win Calgary and everywhere else and that party would win. Many predicted the NDP would be strong in Edmonton and the UCP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: Maduro still in charge despite Canadian efforts
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 4th, 2019
The Canadian government’s call for peaceful regime change in Venezuela hasn’t quite worked out as planned. The country is in chaos after last week’s failed coup attempt by opposition leader Juan Guaido. Guaido himself remains free. But fellow coup plotter Leopoldo Lopez has sought sanctuary in the Spanish embassy in Caracas. As I write this, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Report: Pattern of government failures challenging for Canadians
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 3rd, 2019
With fewer than six months until Canadians head to the polls, it is crucial that voters scrutinize the Trudeau Liberals disturbing pattern of failures. In 3.5 years, Trudeau’s numerous failures on the world stage have damaged Canada’s reputation and diminished future trading prospects. His refusal to be ethical and transparent has destroyed trust in our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paradigm shift needed for Canadians to embrace electric vehicles
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 3rd, 2019
If the federal government’s rebate of $5,000 has not been enough incentive for you to afford an electric car, just wait five years. Some analysts are predicting the price of electric vehicles will be similar to gas powered vehicles within that time. If we are really only five years away from this shift, our motivation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vital for UCP to address issues that are important to southeast Alberta
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on May 2nd, 2019
After an election couched in big picture items – a major pipeline, the environment, the state of Confederation – some of the fine details should start coming into view now. We are but two days after new Premier Jason Kenney and his cabinet were sworn in, and three weeks out from a proposed spring sitting ... Read More »
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