Commentary

Dear editor, Every observer of the controversy in the Canada-Sweden men’s curling game at the recent Olympics is entitled to an opinion. It would help if the reports on this incident were read. The Swedish team complained to the umpire that Marc Kennedy was using an illegal delivery. After observing the action, the official reported [...] Read More »

Dear editor, The past few Saturdays have held a few surprises of a curious kind. For nigh on a year now, a group of gentle, passionate individuals have gathered every Saturday in a visible area promoting a common theme – a love for Alberta to remain as part of Canada. We cheer, wave Canadian flags, [...] Read More »

Dear editor, I was thoroughly disgusted by the behaviour of the Canadian Women’s Olympic Hockey Team when they lost the gold medal to the U.S. After Marie-Philip Poulin retuned to her team’s bench, she slammed the door and threw down her stick like a spoiled child having a tantrum. (Nice one, Captain). During the medal [...] Read More »

Dear editor, I find the furor over the upcoming Rebel News Panel at Medicine Hat College both curious and unsettling. “Thou doth protest too much, methinks.” I think so much of modern-day protest is just too over-the-top. What is the phrase? Too excessive to be credible? I am compelled to monitor the impending local media [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Is there a line our value system does not want crossed when it comes to freedom of speech? The present feeling is anyone can say anything about anybody because that is freedom of speech. Well, I’m sorry to report it isn’t quite that way. There are libel laws preventing me from calling my [...] Read More »

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On Jan. 29, 2026, something I promised the people of Cypress-Medicine Hat three years ago became real. The Family Medicine Maternity Clinic at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital opened its doors once more – and is now accepting new referrals. I have been asked many times over the course of this journey whether we would actually [...] Read More »

Let me fill you in on what transpired since my last submission. On Sunday afternoon, a full 48 hours since my partner’s surgery, he was so swacked (my word) out on drugs they were feeding him through his IV that he did not know which end was up. He had a roommate who at 45 [...] Read More »

A major issue brewing slowly but firmly in Alberta is that of Alberta separating from Canada. This should alarm everyone not only in Alberta but throughout Canada. Here we are living in the wealthiest province of a peaceful and wonderful country, yet we have some people amongst us who are determined to break our marvellous [...] Read More »

It is Sunday afternoon and I am sitting at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary and it’s been a full 48 hours since my partner had surgery to remove a lesion from the outer part of his liver. I want to take a few paragraphs to reflect on what those hours have looked like for [...] Read More »

In Alberta today, the sign of a broken social contract isn’t hidden – it’s in the line at the local food bank. That line now regularly includes working families with two incomes, people who play by the rules but are being crushed by the affordability crisis. When hard-working households cannot cover groceries, the idea that [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink By the young lady at the Superstore Customer Service Desk who helped me with a points issue Monday afternoon. What a pleasant young lady, very helpful and a wonderful representative for your store. Thank you. Tickled Pink By the lady at the City of MH Utility Accounts on Monday afternoon who helped get [...] Read More »

Ticked Off Floor crossing in the political arena shouldn’t be so easy. You were elected by the platform you represented when elected. Crossing the floor is not fair play to voters. New rule, sorry no floor crossing, you need public opinion. Get back in your lane and on your soapbox and let the voters decide [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink That Ash Wednesday was this week, marking the beginning of Lent for many Christians in Medicine Hat, Redcliff and around the world. As a season of reflection, repentance and renewal, may these 40 days be a time of prayer, service and drawing closer to God for all who have begun their Lenten journey [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink It has been great to see the coverage of local curling bonspiels in our newspaper. Thank you to all the people involved in organizing and participating in these events. Ticked Off Medicine Hat College supporting separatists? There was hope at one time, but we have receded. This is further evidence. No wonder there [...] Read More »

Ticked Off The Alberta advantage is clearly a myth. Highest unemployment in Canada, Smith’s own riding has the highest unemployment in Alberta. Nice work. Tickled Pink International Epilepsy Day was Monday, Feb. 9. It helps the public learn what epilepsy is, dispel myths and better understand the challenges faced by 50 million people worldwide living [...] Read More »