Commentary

Dear editor, In discussions about medical assistance in dying, access is often framed in legal terms: whether it is permitted, and who qualifies. But in practice, access depends just as much on where care is delivered. This includes hospitals, as well as continuing care, hospice, and long-term care settings – where policies and practical constraints [...] Read More »

Dear editor, We are blessed to have deer in our communities, knowing they offer a positive aesthetic experience and a connection to nature. One has only to know about the harmful effects social media and the internet have on our vulnerable young people to realize how they would benefit from seeing something like the ‘gentleness’ [...] Read More »

Dear editor, I am tiring of the name and defence of Bill 18 as “assisted death as a last resort,” as if current or planned MAiD regulations provide for anything else. MAiD is not “death on demand.” No one is an advocate for death, but what currently exists is choice when life without overwhelming suffering [...] Read More »

Dear editor, Last week the provincial government tabled legislation to restrict Medical Assistance in Dying in Alberta. The reported goal is to “protect the vulnerable” when in reality this legislation will restrict the rights of ALL ALBERTANS to request a peaceful death if they find themselves in enduring and intolerable suffering. As doctors who assess [...] Read More »

Dear editor, The move toward universal provincial rules for municipal councils in Alberta is a troubling expansion of power that threatens the foundation of local democracy. When I moved to Bassano in 1990, the local MLA maintained an office directly within our municipal town office. While some might have seen this as a convenience, it [...] Read More »

Source: Medalta FIRED UP! May 2nd Open House @ Medalta On Saturday, May 2, 2026, Medalta in the Historic Clay District invites you to celebrate a major milestone with a full day of creativity, community, and clay. As part of our “Legacy Series,” we’re celebrating 40 years of the Friends of Medalta Society. FIRED UP! [...] Read More »

Source: Medalta 2027 Community Artist Exhibition Selection The Community Artist Exhibition supports and celebrates creative voices within the artist community. The post 2027 Community Artist Exhibition Selection appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

Source: Dominics journey with AML Inked When we began this journey we had a feeling it was the most important thing we’d ever embark on in our lives.We didn’t expect the mark it would make on others. Literally, as it turns out.This past weekend, four members of the #Dominicstrong team got thumbs-up tattoos as a [...] Read More »

Source: Medalta Dinner in the Kiln @ Medalta Step inside a century-old beehive kiln for an unforgettable culinary experience. Dinner in the Kiln @ Medalta features a multi-course meal prepared by talented local chefs in one of Medicine Hat’s most unique dining spaces. The post Dinner in the Kiln @ Medalta appeared first on Medalta[...] Read More »

Source: GENEralities 8 Questions for Children of the Promise on the Fourth Sunday in Lent—a Sermon (With reference to Deuteronomy 15:1–11, Galatians 4:26–5:1 and John 6:5–14) Jesus and his words in the Gospel is where we’ll start this morning. Gospel verse 5—Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward him… Not really our [...] Read More »

Are you familiar with the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series created by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen? Since its inception in 1993, more than 112 million books have been sold in the U.S. and Canada. These books are a collection of motivational and uplifting stories submitted by readers for readers like me [...] Read More »

Last Sunday morning, in a windowless hall in downtown Winnipeg, illuminated only by giant screens glowing New Democratic Party orange, Avi Lewis secured a decisive, first-ballot victory to become the new leader of a beleaguered federal party. Unapologetically democratic socialist, the anti-Zionist Jew and environmental activist, who ran on a bold platform that included a [...] Read More »

If you read my last column on why you should not get a dog and decided that this woman is full of #?*!, “I am getting a puppy!” this is the column for you. First of all, are you legally allowed to have a dog where you live and is there a size limit? Getting [...] Read More »

Financial markets have recently experienced substantial turbulence, driven primarily by the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran and the subsequent impact on global oil and gas markets. Approximately 20% of the world’s daily oil consumption travels through the Strait of Hormuz which is located just south of Iran and traffic through the Strait has effectively been [...] Read More »

Have you ever noticed older people driving around with a small dog (usually a Yorkie or maybe a poodle ) with them in the front seat? Maybe the dog has a sweater on (we are not here to judge) and they are looking out the window with what I am sure is a smile not [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink If the Alberta separatist gang on Dunmore Road would move elsewhere so we can visit the food trucks again now that spring has arrived. Ticked Off Dear management and condo board: The only way to entice owners to attend the AGM is to offer free coffee and doughnuts. I guarantee you there will [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink The letter to the editor from doctors regarding MAiD Track 2 was full of facts and points necessary to understanding how the UCP government is simply wrong. The only other item missing was the rather misleading statement made by Inclusion Canada in a previous article about this provincial legislation. Ticked Off Once again [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink That all my editorials, opinions and letters are published in the Monday editions of the Medicine Hat News. (Happy April Fools Day) Tickled Pink With all the volunteers for the MLA recall and Forever Canadian petitions. Well done. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Ticked Off That our premier never mentions the millions [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink Thank you so much to the wonderful ladies from Redcliff who offered to drive my sister to Calgary airport after her flight was cancelled once again from MH airport. Ticked Off As I suspected from the start, Adriana LaGrange and Premier Danielle Smith guilty to the tune of $49 million owed to Albertans, [...] Read More »

Tickled Pink (And still laughing) I read that the Canadian women ended up winning the silver medal after losing to Switzerland in the curling final this past weekend in Calgary. When asked for comment on this, Danielle Smith said we need another pipeline. Tickled Pink To remember the time when our groceries were packed and [...] Read More »