Commentary

Dear editor, “Canada is a Country of Immigrants,” that is what my father always said to me. Canada is rich because of it. My family on my father’s side were refugees from the United States of America and came in 1778. They were United Empire Loyalists. They fought against the Americans in the Loyalist War [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Canvassers are now collecting signatures so Albertans can vote in a referendum on Albertan independence. I hope they and the people who sign are not naive enough to believe an Alberta nation would remain independent and free for more than a short while. In December, the U.S. published its National Security Strategy – [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Re: Lack of Funding for Safelink Decision “Given SafeLink’s previous initiatives – particularly the distribution of pamphlets advising youth on how to use dangerous illicit drugs – there was not enough comfort or alignment with provincial priorities to approve the funding request,” stated Nathaniel Dueck, spokesperson for the Ministry of Mental Health and [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Re: Conservative Party of Canada leadership review later this month The Conservative Party trails the Liberals in the polls by just under four per cent. Pierre Poilievre trails Mark Carney in the national leadership polls by 21 per cent. Mr. Poilievre is, clearly, a liability – the party much less so. Mr. Poilievre [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Re: Recall Petition for Smith Made Official, Medicine Hat News, Dec. 11. On Premier Smith’s radio show, in April 2024, responding to petitioner Landon Johnston (petitioning to recall Mayor Joti Gondek), she said, “What I’ve observed from the process you’ve gone through is that it’s an extremely high bar,” Smith said. “We know [...] Read More »

Source: Medalta Reveal/Conceal: From Wheel to Sculptural Forms with Rob Froese Rob Froese’s 7-day workshop will focus on using the potters wheel as a tool to generate forms for sculptural assemblage.  The post Reveal/Conceal: From Wheel to Sculptural Forms with Rob Froese appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

Source: Medalta Fauna Figures: Sculpting Full Figures from Slabs with Jai Sallay-Carrington In this 5-day workshop Jai Sallay-Carrington will lead the participants through building a standing animal-headed, human figure of approximately 2 feet tall. The post Fauna Figures: Sculpting Full Figures from Slabs with Jai Sallay-Carrington appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

Source: Medalta Crafting Narratives with Lindsay Montgomery Lindsay Montgomery’s 10-day workshop @ Medalta students will focus on exploring the creation of personal mythologies and narratives by blending personal, historical, and pop-cultural references. The post Crafting Narratives with Lindsay Montgomery appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

Source: Medalta Making and Decorating for Cone 1 Salt & Soda with Andrew Kellner In Andrew Kellner’s 8-day workshop @ Medalta students will make work for two low-fire ∆1 atmospheric firings (salt & soda). The post Making and Decorating for Cone 1 Salt & Soda with Andrew Kellner appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

Source: Medalta Thematic Research + Accumulative Installation with Bridget Fairbank Led by artist Bridget Fairbank, this 5-day workshop is open to artists who are looking to make bigger more complicated thematic work. The post Thematic Research + Accumulative Installation with Bridget Fairbank appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

As we know, communication in all forms is something I love reading, talking, and writing about. So, when a friend suggested the novel Unsaid by Neil Abramson for our book club, I was intrigued. By definition, unsaid according to Merriam Webster is defined as something that is “not spoken aloud.” Abramson, a lawyer in New [...] Read More »

I was deeply saddened to learn of the massacre of 15 Jews at Bondi Beach, Australia. On the first night of Hannukah, more than 1,000 people had gathered to celebrate, some dancing and banging drums when two individuals opened fire on a crowded group. The incident devastated and shocked not only the Jewish community, but [...] Read More »

We’ve all heard the age-old ha-ha about not eating yellow snow, but did you know that eating snow of any colour can be trouble? A typical snowflake has a lot of jagged edges to it, says a story on Axios.com, and when it falls through the atmosphere, it collects “more airborne pollution particles.” A variety [...] Read More »

The dot-com bubble burst in March of 2000 when historically high stock market valuations (Price to Earnings ratios) combined with declining earnings growth for companies that comprise the U.S. stock market. This week’s chart examines the relationship between stock market valuations (12-month forward Price to Earnings ratio in blue) and earnings growth for the S&P [...] Read More »

I remember growing up and the importance Christmas was for my family. Grandparents would travel from Moose Jaw to Medicine Hat to spend time with us, my youngest brother sneaking down the stairs to see what Santa had left for us and a turkey dinner with home-made stuffing that was amazing. I think the best [...] Read More »

Ticked Off Where is Alberta’s premier to take responsibility for health care visibly crumbling before our eyes due to decisions this elected official made? Your solution is costing Albertans lives. You obviously have no clue what you’re doing. Ticked Off Considering the Alberta political climate, it’s asking for trouble pandering your view with decals on [...] Read More »

Ticked Off With the idiots who drive in the city with the high beams on. The lights on the newer cars are bad enough on low beam. The only place for high beams is on the highway. Ticked Off That former city manager Ann Mitchell quickly landed an administrative position with the County of Lac [...] Read More »

Ticked Off At the complacency exhibited in our community concerning a gun being fired at an on-duty police officer in a Southeast Hill apartment building. Ticked Off My Christmas candy on a stick says “marshmallow.” Health Canada stuck warning sticker “high in sugar.” The first ingredient is “sugar.” Really? Are we not teaching basic nutrition [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink To the nurse who administered our COVID and updated pneumonia vaccines the other day at the Health Unit, thank you so much. Tickled Pink A heartfelt thank-you to all the staff at St. Joseph’s for the exceptional care I received while in hospice and through my recovery. The compassion shown to myself, my [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink I love the unique gifts found at local Crestwood Pharmacy! Tickled Pink With the thoughtful gifts and cards from subscribers on my MH News paper route. Also a huge thank-you to those who fill in for me when I need time off delivering the newspaper. Merry Christmas! Tickled Pink Great article regarding generational [...] Read More »