Opinions
How much can premier-elect Kenney do, and how fast can he do it?
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 18th, 2019
Jason Kenney has created a daunting to-do list for the incoming United Conservative Party government. After this week’s celebrations and the moving of furniture in the Alberta legislature, we’ll begin to find out how do-able it is. Make no mistake, Conservatives have been champing at the bit to be back in government. After four years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: Wilson-Raybould, Philpott face both obstacles and opportunities
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 13th, 2019
Justin Trudeau’s Liberal caucus may be done with Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott, but that does not mean either of the former ministers is done with politics. Each has accumulated enough political capital over the course of the SNC-Lavalin affair to have alternative options to explore. But with a federal election looming, time is of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advance voting seems to indicate a strong turnout for election
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 13th, 2019
There is every indication that voter turnout in this provincial election could be significant and maybe even break a record. In larger cities, in particular, Albertans have protested in large numbers about the economy, lack of jobs and lack of any momentum for recovery of the oil and gas industry. If that anger is representative ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Volunteers’ value is priceless
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 12th, 2019
Sometimes, the gifts that cost nothing are the ones that have the greatest value. Such is the case with the gift of time, which is given every day by selfless people across the country, including many in our own community. These are the people being celebrated this week during National Volunteer Week. “Volunteerism really does ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Student Vote gets youth involved in democratic process
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 10th, 2019
Friday did mark the various candidates vying for an MLA seat at the provincial politics table being asked several questions from school youth at a forum held at Central School. W.R. Myers Social Studies program participates in the Student Vote program whenever an important election comes Alberta’s way, be it on the provincial or federal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: The first thing to go
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 8th, 2019
Over many centuries, populations around the world worked to find a sustainable means of governing. Some succeeded and many did not. Many are still striving to achieve democracy and others have lost what they once had. Some still struggle to maintain communist or socialist regimes even though they traditionally fail in the end. Socialism looks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: School board group produces wish list for Alberta education
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 6th, 2019
Now that Alberta is in the midst of a provincial election campaign, we would like to share our three-point wish list for K-12 public education in Alberta. Elections mean lots of promises and funding announcements, and K-12 education is no different. We appreciate all the debate and ideas, because it’s critically important to talk about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vandalizing political signs is a criminal act; make your point with a vote
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 6th, 2019
There have been several reports on social media throughout the past couple weeks of election signs being defaced. While it’s unfortunately common for people to vandalize elections signs by knocking them over or tearing them apart, many of the vandals have been particularly vitriolic this time around. In perhaps the most egregious instance, Edmonton NDP ... Read More »
1 responseLocal flavour to election seems to have disappeared
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 5th, 2019
Is it possible that we can mark 2019 as the expiry date of local politics? There are, of course, local candidates, local campaign offices, local people knocking on local doors. And, it must be considered that the current provincial election is particularly being posed by all parties as one involving “big issues.” But there is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Report: Federal budget misses local expectations
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on April 5th, 2019
With the SNC-Lavalin scandal still dragging Trudeau’s government down, details on the recent federal budget, have evaporated from the public domain. However, knowing it’s the pre-election financial map the Liberals will use to entice Canadians, I can confidently say it has missed the mark on expectations of those in the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding. Having consulted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No reason not to take advantage of your right to vote on April 16
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on March 30th, 2019
With spring in the air, it’s perfect weather for election canvassing. Regardless of which party you’re leaning towards supporting, it’s important to vote your conscience. There will no doubt be pressure to vote for the candidate with the best chance of success, perhaps compromising your principles to be on the winning team. But elections aren’t ... Read More »
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