Opinions
Opinion: Changes to compensation could lead to an exodus of doctors
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Changes to physicians’ compensation in Alberta is in the cards and it could dramatically impact Albertans. It is an established fact that having a family doctor goes a long way in maintaining your overall health and reduces your need to go to the emergency department. About 10 years ago it was almost impossible to ... Read More »
1 responseMP Report: Canada’s fiscal reality
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 3rd, 2020
Optimism should be the key economic perspective for Canada as we enter a new decade. Unfortunately, the weight of enormous and growing federal debt, increased taxes and regulatory red tape are driving investment away. Combined with massive job layoffs, low incomes and the rising cost of living, the future economic outlook is less than rosy. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Putting an end to Quebec’s energy vulnerability
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 1st, 2020
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has suggested to Quebec that pipelines would prevent events like the recent propane shortage caused by the CN Rail strike. The lack of propane hampered harvest for Quebec farmers, and endangered users of propane heating in seniors residences, hospitals and mobile homes. Critics have noted pipelines don’t usually carry propane. But ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opinion: Many facing an uncertain future
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on December 27th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Christmas is over for another year and so are the Boxing Day sales. Some of us are breathing a sigh of relief while others are feeling a little down. The excitement and anticipation is over and there are credit card bills that will soon start arriving in the mail. We are on the cusp ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opinion: Remember the spirit of the season
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on December 24th, 2019
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel A common trope in pop culture this time of year is “the true meaning of Christmas.” With consumer culture turning the holiday season into a shopping frenzy, it’s easy for us to lose sight of what actually matters. So what does Christmas, or the holiday season writ large, mean? It’s about people coming together, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Alberta, Saskatchewan landlocked, abandoned
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on December 21st, 2019
In mocking response to those wishing to separate, some quip that Alberta would remain landlocked the day after it becomes independent. With a more respectful tone, Alberta’s premier used similar words in his recent “fair deal for Alberta” speech. Those endorsing and those opposing Alberta’s separation from Canada would benefit from a clear statement of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: Saskatchewan is an example to follow
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on December 20th, 2019
Saskatchewan, a wonderful neighbour! Like Alberta, a great provider of food, fuel and fertilizer. And they certainly support their Roughriders like no one else, even though they are not as successful as the Stampeders and the Eskimos. They also support their economy and next generations by ensuring budgets are balanced. “Sask. remains on track for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Canadian Energy Centre seeks to bring measured tone
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on December 18th, 2019
Re: “Energy war room an expensive joke at best,” Dec. 14 Since the Canadian Energy Centre’s (CEC) public launch last week, it has been gratifying to see the breadth and depth of interest in our mandate to create a new, pragmatic, fact-based narrative about Canadian energy. Like many new ideas, our website and social media ... Read More »
13 responsesOpinion: Grinches surfacing during Christmas season
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on December 18th, 2019
There appears to be a troubling trend emerging in the province from the fallout of what seems like reneging by Premier Jason Kenney on the UCP’s Health-Care Guarantee, and perceived war on public-sector workers with education feeling the bite as well. With the belt-tightening of the provincial budget which was announced earlier this year, it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No celebrating this anniversary
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on December 16th, 2019
A one-year anniversary passed Tuesday, but it isn’t one that was being celebrated – least of all by the two Canadians to whom the milestone applied. Tuesday marked one year since Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained in China in what had all the appearances of retaliation for Canada’s arrest of Meng Wanzhou, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: Resignation recalls legacy of ‘Joe Who’
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on December 16th, 2019
@susandelacourt Andrew Scheer announced his departure as Conservative leader on the eve of a significant political anniversary in Canada. Forty years ago, on Dec. 13, 1979, the Conservative minority government of Joe Clark fell, setting in motion a chain of events that would transform the two big political parties in Canada for decades to come. ... Read More »
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