Letters to the Editor
Any thoughts on the organic collections program
By Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
Editor: We are guessing most city residents have read the Calgary residential organic collection rate is increased to $10 a month. So what are your expectations of this city’s monthly organic collection rate? On reading the Waste Management report of April 13, 2022 to the City Economic Standing Policy Committee in response to Rajko Dodic’s ... Read More »
5 responsesSomeone needs to figure out how to save Mother Earth
By Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
Editor: I’m watching a very intelligent man. Tell anyone who listens all the things that are going wrong with the planet we live on. It scares the heck out of me. Why? There is a very compelling argument that we the people are on the verge of doing irreparable damage to the thing we and ... Read More »
11 responsesColumn was offensive
By Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
Editor: Having a local newspaper is important to a city the size of Lethbridge. That’s why I have been a subscriber for decades. Vigorous debate is one thing. However, if I want to read Fox News, I can choose to do that. I don’t expect to see a feature article like “Your 2023 guide to ... Read More »
4 responsesThe West needs to protect allies from Putin
By Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
Editor: The anti–Christ is here and many have come before, according to 1 John 2. 18-21. When Putin proclaimed he was Jesus Christ and Saviour for the Russian people, it appeared a bit odd when an Orthodox bishop was seated there listening intently and none of them complained about him. One wonders what right Putin ... Read More »
4 responsesThanks for helping with a move to Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2023
Editor: I wish to thank the Lethbridge Herald and the many kind people of Lethbridge that helped me with my recent move to this city. Volunteers stepped up and helped me through a rough landing just prior to Christmas. I wish to thank the many charity agencies and churches, especially City Light Church, Evangelical Free ... Read More »
1 responseGreen burials an alternative to tradition
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2023
Editor: When you die, please take one for the planet by choosing a green burial. You don’t have to be buried in concrete or cremated using fossil fuel. What will happen to your body when you step off this beautiful planet? Here, in Lethbridge, you have three options. You can choose a “full service” burial. ... Read More »
6 responsesSocial media doesn’t just censor one political view
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2023
Editor: For all the prominent conservative proclamations implying otherwise, including Elon Musk’s “Twitter Files”, I’ve found social media also silences left-wing environmentalist voices critical of the fossil fuel industry. It’s not just right-wing opinions being censored. Also, my own Facebook and Twitter accounts were disabled without any explanation a little over three years ago; the ... Read More »
5 responsesVolunteer Lethbridge deserves support from the city
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2023
Editor: Re: Municipal support for volunteerism and civic engagement. Thank you to Al Beeber for his thoughtful and fairminded “Leave it to Beeber” column on Dec. 17 titled “Council was in a tough spot with budget deliberations.” I appreciate that the author, like me, was surprised that Volunteer Lethbridge did not receive a fee-for-service agreement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grid won’t be able to handle all the electric vehicles
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2022
Editor: Another notice about the electric grid overload. What is going to happen when everyone is driving electric cars? Already we are asked not to use our ovens, clothes driers, heaters, etc. and soon it will be “don’t charge your car” as it will overload the system. This warning was issued by many when the ... Read More »
20 responsesUrban expansion needs to occur on marginal lands
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2022
Editor: Re: City growth. Wendell Cox’s letter (Dec. 23) indicates that there is no more room to densify our cities and so we must expand outwards. The need to gobble up more land is probably debatable for many cities. If we accept that this may be true for some cities or municipal areas, then we ... Read More »
1 responseWill the tax increase give condominium owners a sidewalk?
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2022
Editor: A recent letter to the Herald stated “A high quality of life is worth the extra amount of property taxes.” Will an extra 5.1 per cent on top of what I already pay for living in a condominium get me a sidewalk to walk upon? I moved into Grandview Village condominium five-and-a-half years ago. ... Read More »
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