Local Theatre Critique Urges Honest Review of Grease
Dave Mayer of Medicine Hat argues that reviewers and audiences should distinguish between novice and professional performances. He calls for mature critique to raise local standards and warns against overrating local actors while defending Fireball Theatre's role in sustaining the arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Caldwell
Ocal
New York
Toronto
Vancouver
Linda
Medicine Hat
Dave Mayer
3Rd St
Annexation Plea Sparks Redcliff Divorce Metaphor
A Redcliff letter questions the recent plebiscite on annexation, likening it to marriage and asking if separation is possible amid concerns over privatization of city utilities, police leadership, and privatization trends affecting residents and jobs. The writer criticizes low voter turnout and councils favoring annexation while urging accountability to both Redcliff and Medicine Hat neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redcliff
Medicine Hat
Lethbridge
Calgary
Council
Gloria
Gloria Redcliff
Glory of
R. Fischer Redcliff
Michael
Mike Warnke
Josh Mcdowell
Don Stewart
Lester Sumrall
Local Residents Oppose Alcohol Exports and Abuse
Community members voice disapproval of rising alcohol exports and alcohol abuse. Several cite personal grief and hardship caused by alcoholics, arguing existing efforts fail to curb the damage and calling for stronger action.
Readers urge united front against liquor expansion
The letter argues readers should form a province wide temperance movement to oppose Alberta's liquor outlet proposals. It urges churches youth groups health workers and media to support ADAAC principles to resist Peter Lougheed's government expansion in sports centres and parks amid concerns about drinking culture and public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
W.C
Peter Lougheed
Pensions and Liberal Heritage in Canada Politics
The piece traces Canada’s pension history from 1926 when old age pensions began at 20 dollars monthly to 1985 under a Conservative government that de indexed the OAS. It argues pensions declined with inflation and urges old voters to back John Turner to restore indexing, citing Liberal governance as historically favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Woodsworth
A.A. Heaps
Arthur Meigham
Mackenzie King
King
Meighen
Canada
Liberal
Ottawa
John Turner
Reader attacks review of Grease production
Barbara J. Shave criticizes Linda Caldwell for biased reporting on Firehall Theatre's Grease. She dense ly disputes claims about cast age, live singing, and music sources citing errors and misinterpretations in the review.
Letter to the editor praises Grease production by Firehall Theatre
Ann Mendoza objects to a negative review of the Firehall Theatre production Grease in the Medicine Hat News June 3. She commends the three months of hard work by the young cast and calls for audience and community encouragement and more theatre like this.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Caldwell
the News
Firehall Theatre
Miss Lynch
Ted Clugston
Johnny Casino
Medicine Hat News
Ann Mendoza
Dr. S.W
Dungeons and Dragons Debate Sparks Letter Charging Dangers
A reader argues Dungeons and Dragons poses no mental harm and may help, citing counterpoints to NC TV violence claims and BAD D. D. critiques. He contrasts reported dangers with Christian scripture, urges parental inquiry, and promotes occult and theology books as cautionary resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael A. Weigel
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Carol Wiedemann
Dave Redmond
Robin Schlaht
Reader’s Rights
Publc
Assonan
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
Ms. Caldwell
Barbara J. Shave Box
National Coalition On Television Violence
N.C.T.V
B.A.D.D
Christianity Today
Win Worley
Hell
God
Satan
Devil
Jesus Christ
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