Opinions
Laying it Out: Choose each other before it’s too late
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 18th, 2020
Austerity measures and service cuts have clearly just begun, with another “ambitious legislative agenda” set to begin Feb. 25 – as if Albertans needed more proof of what the UCP’s plan is to deal with so-called financial problems. We could contemplate the true intent behind it all – a move to sabotage the public sector ... Read More »
2 responsesMLA Report: Seeking your thoughts and ideas
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 17th, 2020
The definition of the word fair: As an adjective, “in accordance with the rules or standards.” As an adverb, “without cheating or trying to achieve unjust advantage.” I mention this because today at 5:30 p.m. in the Grandstand room at the Medicine Hat Stampede grounds, Alberta’s Fair Deal Panel is holding our 10th meeting. Please ... Read More »
2 responsesLaying it Out: If you can’t beat him, make him a distraction
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 11th, 2020
All eyes on me, and I don’t know what to say. Typical. If I didn’t suffer from crippling anxiety every time more than a dozen people are looking at me, I would probably be using this space this week to thank the United Conservatives. What they have given the Medicine Hat News in a little ... Read More »
19 responsesOpinion: What are the true costs of renewable energy?
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 10th, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The accumulation of plastic waste that is polluting our environment could have been predicted decades ago, before we all embraced plastic without thinking about the possible consequences. The same could be said about our embrace of renewable energy. It may seem to be the sensible thing to do but we should be asking ourselves ... Read More »
2 responsesGuest Column: Money invested by Children’s Services must go to those who need help the most
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 10th, 2020
Re: Laying it Out: In a world of spin and lies, you can still see the truth,” Jan. 4 In response to Scott Schmidt’s opinion column, I would like to provide some clarity around the improvements we are making to the prevention and early intervention services provided to vulnerable families. I read Schmidt’s column with ... Read More »
1 responseOpinion: Solution on natural gas is needed soon
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 9th, 2020
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@collingallant The Alberta government appears to be making the best of a bad situation when it comes the natural gas sector. But make no mistake, it’s a bad situation and one which will require a delicate dance and perhaps more than a few painful steps on the way. Troubles for Alberta oil are well documented, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opinion: Canada should stay away from Trump’s dangerous charade
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 7th, 2020
jappel@medicinehatnews.com@MHNJeremyAppel In an apparent effort to change the channel from ongoing impeachment proceedings, U.S. President Donald Trump has created a diversion with potentially very dire consequences for the Middle East. Trump ordered the assassination in Iraq of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s effective second-in-command, Gen. Qassem Soleimani after a week that saw attacks on U.S. ... Read More »
1 responseLaying it Out: In a world of spin and lies, you can still see the truth
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 4th, 2020
If 2020 is going to be the year of perfect eyesight we need to start sifting through a whole lot of nonsense. There seems to be a belief that journalism is about balance, that a reporter is obligated to provide commentary from all sides. While there are certainly subjective stories requiring that approach, the only ... Read More »
11 responsesOpinion: Changes to compensation could lead to an exodus of doctors
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 3rd, 2020
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade Changes to physicians’ compensation in Alberta is in the cards and it could dramatically impact Albertans. It is an established fact that having a family doctor goes a long way in maintaining your overall health and reduces your need to go to the emergency department. About 10 years ago it was almost impossible to ... Read More »
1 responseMP Report: Canada’s fiscal reality
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 3rd, 2020
Optimism should be the key economic perspective for Canada as we enter a new decade. Unfortunately, the weight of enormous and growing federal debt, increased taxes and regulatory red tape are driving investment away. Combined with massive job layoffs, low incomes and the rising cost of living, the future economic outlook is less than rosy. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Putting an end to Quebec’s energy vulnerability
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on January 1st, 2020
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has suggested to Quebec that pipelines would prevent events like the recent propane shortage caused by the CN Rail strike. The lack of propane hampered harvest for Quebec farmers, and endangered users of propane heating in seniors residences, hospitals and mobile homes. Critics have noted pipelines don’t usually carry propane. But ... Read More »
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