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Just Pondering: The value of friendship
By Allyson McCaw on May 26th, 2022
I was recently reminded of the value of friendship and our connection to each other. My husband has a Facebook account and usually I am berating him for spending hours scrolling through endless posts that I sometimes find offensive and quite frankly scary. However, Facebook became useful in the way it was intended and that ... Read More »
1 responseThe Human Condition: Let’s be a better model majority
By Daniel Schnee on May 25th, 2022
One of the first things a dedicated student of anthropology learns is that human relations are deeply complex, so much so that it is hard to completely measure them at any given moment. But when we see predictable patterns emerging we can start saying we know something about humanity. One of these patterns is the ... Read More »
1 responseLaying It Out: What could be worse than Jason Kenney?
By Scott Schmidt on May 21st, 2022
Whether he is leaving for good, and despite staying on as premier until a new boss is chosen, it seems safe to say a majority of Albertans approved of Jason Kenney’s decision to step down as leader of the United Conservatives. He may have received 51.4% support in his members-only leadership review, but polling for ... Read More »
3 responsesMLA Report: Let’s dump leader-centric politics
By Drew Barnes on May 20th, 2022
Much of the focus in media in recent weeks has concerned Jason Kenney’s leadership review. While I applaud the interest in provincial politics, I can’t help but think much of the debate on this topic is missing the point. Don’t get me wrong, when it comes to seeking new leadership for our province I am ... Read More »
5 responsesFor What It’s Worth: Abortion is a non-issue in Canada
By Cash Moore on May 19th, 2022
Once again, abortion has become a major topic of political discussion across the country. After a document was leaked showing the U.S. Supreme Court was in favour of overturning Roe v Wade, commentators, politicians and advocacy groups have been sounding alarm bells that the same could happen in Canada. Any worry about Canada restricting abortions ... Read More »
3 responsesThe Human Condition: Cancel culture
By Daniel Schnee on May 18th, 2022
As a general rule a thing is neither true nor false until there is at least some tiny bit of logic or evidence to go on. In the meantime we get a feeling that something may be right or wrong, based on what we know of the world so far. So if we feel there ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Sore sight for some, sorely needed revenue for others
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 14th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant This week the News reported a sixth major solar farm was proposed for the Trans-Canada Highway corridor between here to Strathmore. A re-check finds the number visible from the No. 1 is actually seven, and that’s six more than existed three years ago. As they proliferate however, taking up whole quarter-sections, the argument grows ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Human Condition: Appropriation
By Daniel Schnee on May 11th, 2022
As a cultural anthropologist I am tasked with analyzing Japan and accurately writing about it in the proper context. Beyond that I deeply love Japanese art and music, and that love drives my lifelong engagement. But with my Ph.D. and my passion comes great responsibility. My desires are not primary, thus I must avoid appropriation: ... Read More »
2 responsesGuest Column: Newspapers are not packaging
By Jamie Irving & Paul Deegan on May 10th, 2022
Across the world, municipalities and provinces have been moving their recycling programs to Extended Producer Responsibility. EPR is great in theory and in practice. It levies fees on manufacturers and retailers for the packaging that wraps everything from the food we eat to the toys our kids play with. Any parent who has helped their ... Read More »
1 responseCity Notebook: Residents expect a power play
By COLLIN GALLANT on May 7th, 2022
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@CollinGallant It would be ironic, wouldn’t it, if during a steep increase in utility bills – and a torch and pitchfork campaign by angry ratepayers – the city utility actually wound up eating most of the rising cost of natural gas? It’s a situation brewing as gas prices continue to rise beyond forecasts used to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laying It Out: Inflation got you down? Don’t worry, profits are way up
By Scott Schmidt on May 7th, 2022
With all the stories coming out in recent months showing record profits for large corporations, it’s surprising so many people are convinced inflation is entirely caused by pandemics and war. Yes, supply chain issues have an impact, and yes, spiking commodity prices made everything more expensive. But, as per usual, the entirety of added costs ... Read More »
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