Commentary

Dear editor, At the Alberta Next town hall meeting last week in Medicine Hat I observed a well-rehearsed dog and pony show masquerading as democracy. Slick videos with questionable statistics condensed complex ideas into tidbits designed to delight and lead the UCP base gathered there. The intent was to show how separation from Canada was [...] Read More »

Dear editor, I did the survey for the proposed ADAP program the other day. It took about 20 minutes, and everyone should do it – it is very eye opening. Like all Alberta government surveys they are skewed to the government point of view, but if you are determined you can get your point of [...] Read More »

Dear editor, On Aug. 1, with minimal announcement, the Alberta government enacted new rules ending public disclosure requirements for the premier, cabinet ministers, deputy ministers and for all their staff, all of whom were no longer required to publicly post receipts for their expenses over $100. Also, the UCP removed from public view eight years [...] Read More »

Dear editor, In response to a recent letter to the editor that appeared in the News on Aug. 21, written by Ben Moffat. First the heading of the letter described the UCP as undermining Canadian institutions; I am not aware of any “Canadian institutions” that weren’t already decimated or undermined by 10 years of Liberal [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Now that they understand their referendum on Albertan “independence” is about to be soundly defeated, the UCP, their local supporters – the Black Hats and the Governor-in-Waiting Premier Smith – are turning their attentions to threatening some of our great Canadian institutions by emulating their U.S. – often Texan – heroes. They should [...] Read More »

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Source: Medalta DINNER IN THE KILN: FARM TO FORK Step inside a century-old beehive kiln for an unforgettable culinary experience. Dinner in the Kiln: Farm to Fork celebrates the flavours of Southern Alberta with every course featuring locally sourced ingredients, all crafted by some of Medicine Hat’s finest chefs. The post DINNER IN THE KILN: [...] Read More »

Source: Dominics journey with AML Tick, tick, tick I wish you could see what I see.Pictures of you all around.Medals, plaques, and trophies for all that we’ve done in your name.Five of your stuffed animals below the clock as it tick, tick, ticks away.Jerseys you wore, now hung on the wall.You took us to the [...] Read More »

Source: Medalta “Cross the Ocean” Exhibition Discover “Cross the Ocean” @ Medalta, September 12–November 8, 2025. Artists Poul Nielsen & Yulin Wang unite Canadian prairie light with Chinese history in a stunning international exhibition. Reception opening on Friday, September 12, 2025. The post “Cross the Ocean” Exhibition appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

I had an entirely different report I was going to submit this month, but I thought it prudent to pause on that one. I have talked frequently with friends, neighbours and members of our community in casual conversation about the transition of society from the “bell curve” into the “bell and well curve.” You might [...] Read More »

You would have to have had your head buried in the sand these last few months to not know of the controversy the UCP government’s proposed book banning created for schools in this province. As you know from previous columns I have written, four semi-autobiographical graphic novels are at the centre of this government’s mission [...] Read More »

Wow, what a municipal election we’ve got coming up Oct. 20. Deadline day for nominations is Sept. 22 and already there are six people running for mayor – former city councillor Kris Samraj, current mayor Linnsie Clark and Mark Fisher are the latest three to join the race that also includes former MLA Drew Barnes, [...] Read More »

Most Hatters want to do their civic duty on Oct. 20 and cast their ballot for mayor, city councillors and school trustees to handle the affairs of Medicine Hat and area. But I see a problem. I don’t know enough about most of the 31 (at last count) city council hopefuls to intelligently make my [...] Read More »

Are you like many trying to understand how the unhoused (homeless) population came to be? It is not just Medicine Hat struggling to provide services for this population. To some extent, it is every community in Canada. Now that I am working in downtown Medicine Hat I see men and women, young and old, wandering [...] Read More »

Ticked Off Why are dirt bikes allowed on the road? You can hear them blocks away. Ticked Off I am 87 years old and really should have a medical alert device as I live alone but I can’t afford the $40 plus every month that it costs. Is there any help for the cost? Tickled [...] Read More »

Ticked Off Insurance companies are attempting to recoup moneys paid out for claims made. Tripling premiums is beyond my comprehension. Your methodology is questionable at best. How about building codes change to standardize exteriors on homes to be able to withstand hail, high winds etc? Shopping around is a necessity as many agents are really [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink The Alberta Next Panel stop in Medicine Hat was very informative explaining the issues of the day, but as each topic was introduced it was clear the federal government’s policies and ideology only exist to limit and stifle a prosperous future for Alberta. Ticked Off Traffic calming measures are not designed to calm [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink With the positive attitude of the guy we met on the Echo Dale bike path. The crank on his bike failed and he was walking it home but he was still cheerful and thinking about the other activities he can do, like running, until he gets his bike fixed. Ticked Off Completely flabbergasted [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink With Bruce Penton’s opinion piece from Aug. 27 with a mention of Bob McDonald’s perspective of having done some world travelling and how we live in extreme privilege here in Canada/Alberta/Medicine Hat. Something to remember as, ‘Do we really need to complain?’ Tickled Pink To see Stu Young, who worked in oil and [...] Read More »