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UCP, AER have forgotten who they serve
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Lorne Fitch For the Herald Faith is fragile and it’s fading fast for governance in Alberta. For me it’s not just for the obvious reasons— politically motivated pension schemes and police forces, perverse social engineering, and the systematic dismantling of public health care. No, the lens I see Alberta through is its natural resource treasures ... Read More »
9 responsesSmarter funding means stronger schools
By Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2025
Dennis MacNeil Public School Boards Association As Alberta students return to classrooms this school year, parents and communities celebrate the excitement of learning. At the same time, schools face mounting pressures. Enrolment is rising rapidly, classroom complexity is increasing, student mental health needs are growing, and costs—from staff salaries and transportation to infrastructure maintenance—continue to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Standing up for Alberta’s interests in Ottawa
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Rachael Harder Lethbridge Member of Parliament After a summer of pancake breakfasts, festivals, and kitchen-table conversations, one message stood out: Canadians are worried. Families are anxious about how Alberta is treated, the rising cost of living, and surging crime. As Parliament resumes, my priorities are clear: be Alberta’s voice, fight for affordability, and tackle crime. ... Read More »
13 responsesNation building requires nation builders
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2025
Vincent Custode Quoi Media Canada is in the midst of a potentially transformative period that could reshape both its national identity and economy. Recent threats by President Donald Trump transformed the political landscape, prompting a surge in patriotism and a growing desire for Canada to reduce its reliance on the United States, particularly with respect ... Read More »
1 responseWe need dialogue, not more tribal warfare
By Lethbridge Herald on September 4th, 2025
Tadashi (Tad) Mitsui For the Herald Scott Sakatch’s observation about the Conservative movement in Alberta reminds me of the peculiar Alberta politics. (July 29, 2025) Alberta conservatives (in small “c”) have gone through so many transformations that it looks like a coalition of several political factions with a sole purpose to keep “socialists” out. ... Read More »
2 responsesBest data centres start with foundation
By Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2025
Madison Savilow Quoi Media Artificial intelligence (AI) already has a significant carbon footprint that will only grow as the technology continues to take off. As Canada positions itself as a leader in AI and digital innovation — with 336 data centres and market growth projected at nine per cent annually through 2030 — we have an opportunity to better ... Read More »
2 responsesTrump’s Putin pivot sends oil prices sliding
By Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2025
Rashid Husain Syed Troy Media Oil markets are tumbling into bear territory, driven by a potent mix of geopolitical upheaval, weakening demand and surging supply. The latest shock came after U.S. President Donald Trump reversed his stance on the Russia–Ukraine war, easing pressure on Moscow and casting uncertainty across global energy markets. Following a meeting ... Read More »
2 responsesWho exactly is this government listening to?
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2025
Rob Miyashiro Lethbridge West MLA Last week, I had the pleasure of walking in the Whoop-Up Days parade alongside my colleagues Kathleen Ganley, MLA for Calgary-Mountainview, and Naheed Nenshi, MLA for Edmonton-Strathcona and Leader of the Opposition. It was a hot morning, but the energy was high as we chatted and shook hands with so ... Read More »
16 responsesTikTok trend of RCMP ‘chases’ has real risks
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Christopher J. Schneider For the Herald A trend on TikTok has Canadians “challenging” RCMP officers to fake foot pursuits. In one 18-second video, we see a woman knock on a police cruiser window and begin to run. A fully uniformed RCMP officer exits the vehicle and gives chase across an empty parking lot. In another ... Read More »
2 responsesNuclear power vital to future of clean energy
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Hossam Kishawy & Salam Ali Quoi Media The latest report from the World Meteorological Association paints a grim picture of the unrelenting pace of climate change. Continually rising greenhouse gas emissions are contributing to record-setting temperatures, warming oceans and rising sea levels – threatening ecosystems, lives and economic prosperity. The future of our country and ... Read More »
10 responsesCanada is falling behind on Alzheimer’s
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Andrew Frank & Catherine Pearson Quoi Media Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious and relentless loss of memory and thinking, accompanied by a gradual yet devastating deterioration in ability to function independently. It’s a terrifying diagnosis for patients and families alike. Dementia is defined as a loss of memory or thinking, which takes away daily independence. ... Read More »
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