Opinions
MP Report: Canada can’t wait
By GLEN MOTZ on July 29th, 2022
“Hope springs eternal” A line coined by poet Alexander Pope in his poem ‘Essay on Man’ is as relevant today as when it was written in 1732. I believe, as Pope did then, that it is human nature to find fresh cause for optimism. Having participated in many community events across the riding so far ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Human Condition: The seed for ongoing anarchy
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on July 27th, 2022
Recently United Conservative leadership contender Danielle Smith promised to put forward sovereignty legislation that would give Alberta the power to ignore federal law and court rulings. And though it is illegal and irresponsible, this idea consistently resurfaces throughout the years, and is rightfully rejected. But why does it persist? Because lying within antifederalism is the ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Weeds in the garden
By DR. DANIEL SCHNEE on July 20th, 2022
It is an oft-repeated accusation against conservatives that we are overly interested in “culture wars,” in other words, we are considered guilty of overreacting to what others think are benign aspects of society. While I will admit some of us have made moral outrage a reflex, our concerns are not as flawed as one might ... Read More »
2 responsesCity Notebook: Grants roll in for jobs strategy
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 16th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant Economic development is the height of hurry up and wait, and that extends to the city’s carbon capture and hydrogen attraction strategy. A recently released report on the clean burning fuel states a strong market could be developed in the region, but needs to be fostered over the next several years. A $2.5-million grant ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Report: Dumping money on inflation is like dumping gas on a fire
By Drew Barnes on July 15th, 2022
With the summer now underway, Alberta’s political class is finally emerging from the legislature and reconnecting with the public. Far too many professional politicians and their staffers are just now realizing something I have been begging them to take seriously for more than a year now: regular, working class folks are struggling to make ends ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Apple Pie
By Daniel Schnee on July 13th, 2022
On any particular sunny day I am inclined to think of other such days that I enjoyed while living in Western Japan. Often, I spent a leisurely weekend in Nara, home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue, which itself is not far from “Narahaku” (the Nara National Museum) filled with the world’s most stunning ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: The story you want is probably the story you’re going to find
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 9th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant A recent column touched on the strange issue of why Hatters think City Hall is out to ruin your laundry day. The conclusion was condo boards which don’t allow clotheslines are probably scapegoating the city (which has no opinion about the practice, administrators say) when building managers deal with members upset over their own ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Sovereignty
By Daniel Schnee on July 6th, 2022
As much as they can be annoying or costly, we must pay taxes to keep our country running as smoothly as possible. They are as certain as funerals, as necessary as oxygen, and it would be nice if some corporations actually paid their fair share. But some in the U.S. and now Canada are part ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: UCP leaders debate in Hat
By COLLIN GALLANT on July 2nd, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant The road to the premier’s office will go through Medicine Hat later next month. That’s according to sources which tell the News that a leadership debate has been awarded to the Gas City. That’s one of maybe a couple-three that might be sanctioned by the party ahead of the October vote to replace outgoing ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Abortion
By Daniel Schnee on June 29th, 2022
As a cultural anthropologist it is my job to analyze humanity. This includes what rules they follow when they express their thoughts, form bonds and so on. So in light of human behaviour and law, it is rather conflicting to see how the Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled that abortion is not ... Read More »
1 responseMP Report: Canada’s affordability crisis
By Glen Motz on June 24th, 2022
Across our country, Canadians are being crushed under the financial weight of day-to-day living, with unprecedented costs for fuel, food and housing exceeding incomes. People across all economic classes are crying out for relief and there are solutions, if only the federal leadership would listen. Since February, our Conservative Opposition has been presenting reasonable solutions ... Read More »
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