Commentary

Dear editor, Everyone needs a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. But for too long, our housing system has felt like an unfair game rigged against us all. Rents are skyrocketing. Mortgage rates are unpredictable. Buying a home is beyond reach. In our own community, there just isn’t enough housing for it to be [...] Read More »

Dear editor, I’m sure you have noticed the dusty, dirty, polluted, unhealthy springtime air in Medicine Hat caused by the thick layer of sand/dirt layered on city streets over the winter. It is terribly unhealthy for city residents with any type of breathing, sinus or allergy conditions. These layers upon layers of sand/dirt on the [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Often when elected members speak, percentages are used to support their political position, but can the facts be substantiated? MLA Wright stated in the Medicine Hat News (Feb. 18), the Cypress Courier (Feb. 25) and another local paper “more than 60% of the province does not agree with solar and wind power.” I [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Concerned citizens attended the Alberta Prosperity Project presentation held in Redcliff. The talk was an orchestrated presentation of misinformation mixed with the zeal of a Christian Nationalism rally. Hung up on the Trudeau war cry (someone please update them), they presented misleading information on COVID and vaccines, at times referring to a globalist [...] Read More »

Dear editor, The Alberta Prosperity Project, a group promoting Alberta sovereignty, held a meeting in Redcliff on April 9. They advocate for an Alberta Pension Plan. If what they state in meetings is what they have on their website, it might be worthwhile to consider the following: 1. The Prosperity Project bases its calculations on [...] Read More »

Source: Editing Luke Cadillac Ranch Along Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas As one of the most popular and recognizable roadside attractions along Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas, Cadillac Ranch continues to draw visitors, artists, and lots and lots of spray paint. Made up of 10 Cadillacs with their noses buried in the ground, this art [...] Read More »

Source: Editing Luke Cadillac Ranch RV Park & Gift Shop Located near the popular Cadillac Ranch in Texas, the RV Park and Cadillac Ranch Gift Shop has a unique display of beveled Cadillacs (in the style of the popular Route 66 attraction) to attract passing motorists on the western edge of Amarillo. [...] Read More »

Source: Editing Luke Seinfeld Restaurant in New York City Tom’s Restaurant, the location made famous as Monk’s Cafe on Seinfeld, is still attracting crowds of fans from its heyday in the 90s. Only used for exteriors on the TV show, Tom’s is still incredibly familiar and fits nicely into a pop culture walking tour of [...] Read More »

Source: Editing Luke London Underground: Mind the Gap A few snapshots from the Underground / Tube in London, England. [...] Read More »

Source: Editing Luke Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria A few visual highlights from the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, British Columbia. [...] Read More »

As a follow-up to my article titled Heroes in First Responders, I would like to talk about compassion and compassion fatigue. After my article appeared last week, I received a message from a medical professional I have known since elementary school. They believe that compassion needs to be discussed in classes instead of empathy. They [...] Read More »

Vacationing in Canada instead of the United States this summer isn’t the end of the world. True, U.S. tourist traps like Yellowstone Park, Disneyland, Disneyworld and a baseball trip to Seattle will be on the no-go list, but there are dozens and dozens of Canadian choices to satisfy people of all ages. For Dad, how [...] Read More »

@@CollinGallant Expect to hear more, or maybe not, about the Saamis Solar Park in the weeks ahead, as well as the tips of the waves regarding the idea of setting up a municipally controlled corporation to operate the city’s energy division. That’s the word from administrators at committee this week. They are preparing initial analysis [...] Read More »

Oh, how happy political reporters would be if the old-fashioned scrum became a reality again. Defined on dictionary.com as “a chaotic, rushed attempt by multiple reporters to question one or more politicians, celebrities, etc.,” a political scrum at an event featuring federal leaders would be, for the reporters anyway, the best part of the day. [...] Read More »

As we move through the first session of Alberta’s 31st Legislature, our government has introduced a comprehensive suite of legislation designed to modernize our regulatory framework, strengthen our economy, and enhance services for Albertans. These bills represent our commitment to delivering practical solutions to the challenges facing our province today. Reducing red tape, enhancing efficiency [...] Read More »

Ticked Off For many years everyone had their babies immunized against measles, scarlet fever, chickenpox. As a result the diseases were nearly eliminated. In recent years people have often failed to do that, saying it isn’t necessary anymore. Now there are outbreaks of measles starting up all over. Please have your children immunized, or we [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink Very unhealthy air in the city in spring time because of all the dirt on the roads. Plow blades on the sanding trucks would eliminate the problem, or is it a make work program? Ticked Off The mini roundabouts on Eighth Street SE are the biggest waste of taxpayer dollars by this council. [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink I think Kingsway should be closed off permanently and turned into a pedestrian mall. We did that in Halifax several years ago and everyone loved it. Businesses thrived. Tickled Pink That all the trees and flowers are starting to grow and blossom. Yay, it’s spring again! Ticked Off At dog owners. Off leash [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink Ovechkin surpassing Gretzky’s goal scoring record is a stunning accomplishment. To think that any player has to score 90 goals per season for 10 seasons, or even 45 goals over the course of 20 seasons is just crazy. Congrats, Ovi. Tickled Pink Why do people believe Canada is broken and the Liberal leadership [...] Read More »

Ticked Off Our premier seems to be the only one who doesn’t get it. Donald Trump doesn’t care what you say, think or do. I sure wish we had a provincial election much sooner before she destroys Alberta beyond repair. Tickled Pink That you are here reading this Tickled Pink! Yes, you! You are needed [...] Read More »