Opinions
Cherry bombed
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 13th, 2019
Classy Don Cherry has turned Canada’s national day of remembrance into a Twitter debate on racism and freedom of speech. In the process, he’s been fired by Sportsnet. “You people … you love our way of life, you love our milk and honey, at least you can pay a couple bucks for a poppy or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The anger is real
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 12th, 2019
Peter Downing, the man pushing Wexit Canada, the federal branch of the Western Canada Sovereignty Movement, may be becoming an important figure in Alberta politics. Never heard of him? According to an Aug. 25 National Post story he was a former RCMP officer and soldier who has been in politics on a provincial level. Seemingly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s the plan?
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 7th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com The United Conservatives have plans to reverse deficit spending over the next four years. Terrific. Then what? While political factions across the province are hailing the recent provincial budget as either a cruel, backward exercise or the beginning of a brand new era of fiscal responsibility, the nut of Alberta’s budget problem remains. That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guest Column: Canada’s energy industry being killed by misplaced virtue signals
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 5th, 2019
On Thursday, Encana Corp. dropped a major bombshell on Canada’s energy industry – the company plans to move its headquarters to the U.S. early next year, and to rebrand under a new name. Who can blame them? The new name – Ovinitiv Inc. – drops the reference to Canada in their corporate branding. Encana evolved ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Division not helping
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 4th, 2019
Well that was fun. Note the sarcasm. Last week, the 2019 federal election saw the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau stay in power, albeit with a minority government. The Conservatives remain the official opposition and won the popular vote. The Bloc Quebecois edged out the NDP in terms of seat numbers, despite only taking seats ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MP Report: Strong Conservative Opposition will hold Trudeau to account
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on November 1st, 2019
With Elections Canada having officially released the final count from the Oct. 21 election, I am grateful of your support and humbled to have received nearly 80% approval from voters in the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding. Representing the best interests of everyone in this expansive riding is a privilege I take very seriously. I thank everyone ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Just be honest about it
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on October 31st, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com@MHNGillianSlade The concept of “political spin” is all too familiar but it appears details of the recent provincial budget have gone beyond that. The UCP government has de-indexed tax brackets which will affect most Albertans with the equivalent of a small tax increase. In the government’s 200-page budget document, which can be found online, you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Affairs: West finds easy scapegoat in Trudeau government
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on October 28th, 2019
@tomwalkom Alberta is angry. So is Saskatchewan. They are ticked that the Conservatives didn’t win Monday’s federal election. They feel left out of the new Liberal minority government. They think there will be no one in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet to stand up for their interests. I get the emotion. I’ve lived and worked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Liberals don’t instil a lot of confidence to fix what is truly wrong
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on October 28th, 2019
Anyone watching the 2019 federal election coverage Oct. 21 saw Andrew Scheer forcing a smile amid layers of disappointment and undoubtedly fear for his leadership role despite the fact the Conservatives increased their number of seats by 26. Well, you saw Scheer for a brief time, that is until a smiling Justin Trudeau and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Report: The Alberta I know
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on October 25th, 2019
Aside from being the home of the greatest rivalry in the NHL, Alberta has many claims to fame. For decades, Alberta has led the charge for responsible energy production, being cited in various reports as one of the best places to do business, work and support a family. Since the first oil boom and discovery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Election over, it’s time for politicians to get to work
By Medicine Hat News Opinon on October 24th, 2019
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com@collingallant Alberta’s press published editorials in 1989 arguing that year’s Stanley Cup, won by the Calgary Flames, should instead be awarded to the Montreal Canadiens in the interests of national unity. Applying new irony to that masterstroke of cynicism 30 years later, today Albertans are wondering where’s our Stanley Cup. There’s high tensions, dire predictions ... Read More »
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