Letters to the Editor
The expression of critical opinions a valued part of our society
By Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2023
Editor: I am writing this before the May 29th Alberta election. Whatever the result, I predict the situation I am writing about will remain relevant. Some people complain about an opposition party member criticizing the government. “Can’t she say positive things about the government?” And I say: She must be doing a good job. To ... Read More »
18 responsesWildfires having an impact on many throughout Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2023
Editor: Our thoughts are with all Albertans impacted by the wildfires in northern Alberta, particularly with the recent evacuations. Albertans – even if not directly affected by the wildfires, may experience a sense of distress or vulnerability. As a provincial community we have been through several natural disasters in the last decade and are still ... Read More »
1 responseA minority government would be best for the province
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2023
Editor: It is election time again in Alberta and we will be casting our ballots at the end of May. Hopefully, as the electorate, we have been doing our due diligence by researching our candidates to see if they align with our vision of Alberta, moving forward. Also, do they have the same concerns that ... Read More »
12 responsesDanielle Smith can’t be trusted
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2023
Editor: Letter writer Barrie Orich seems determined to show us how qualified Danielle Smith is to continue on as Premier. Many of Smith’s supporters say she is smart. She is not. Smart leaders do not say that people who got vaccinated were like sheep in Nazi Germany. Smart leaders do not try to influence the ... Read More »
16 responsesNDP the wrong choice for Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2023
Editor: Like many I voted emotionally in 2015 opting for the NDP. I’ve regretted that ever since. Working with local business leaders and owners, we watched our economy tumble. In four years, the number of people and investors leaving our province was shocking. After seeing colleagues lose their jobs and hard-working friends lose their homes, ... Read More »
18 responsesWe need to support a more welcoming community
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023
Editor: Research shows that sexual and gender diverse (gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, two-spirited, queer, intersex, asexual +) people who experienced higher levels of family/friends support were less likely to report having suicide ideation, lower levels of depression, and lower misuse of alcohol and drugs compared with other sexual and gender diverse people from families that ... Read More »
8 responsesYoung generation of voters face challenge of finding reliable information
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023
Editor: In September of last year, I turned 18 years old and was officially eligible to vote. I had done pre-registration, so I knew this was going to happen, but I didn’t think too much of it. In addition, I was out of the province from September to April doing my first year of university. ... Read More »
6 responsesAddicts need better access to rehab, not a supervised drug site
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2023
Editor: I have a close family member who is an addict and has been living on the streets or in his vehicle for the past two years. I also have a daughter who has been fighting against addicts in her alley, and around her children because of businesses like now on 7th Avenue South that ... Read More »
9 responsesEthics commissioner’s ruling makes clear Smith not fit to be premier
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
Editor: The Alberta Ethics Commissioner has found that Premier Danielle Smith broke the law. Her interactions with the Justice Minister breached the Conflicts of Interest Act. Her call to Artur Pawlowski, who has since faced a slew of criminal charges, violated “a fundamental principle of our democracy.” Smith’s phone call to Pawlowski attempted to interfere ... Read More »
35 responsesPlease help fire victims
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
For the past five years we had to inhale the pollutants of forest fires from BC. Presently wildfires broke loose in Northern Alberta in the areas of Fox Creek, Rainbow Lake, Valleyview, and others. Mankind must be more aware of how to put out hot coals completely before they leave the park after camping Soak ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta can’t afford to lose more family doctors
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2023
Editor: Resuscitation is in your hands. Every Albertan will access healthcare at some point and our tax dollars are meant to ensure the system is there when we need it. As family doctors, we signed up to care for patients over a lifetime: we want to be there for you when you need our help. ... Read More »
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