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Let us not ever forget the sacrifices of vets

By Lethbridge Herald on November 10th, 2023

LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lest we forget. Three words we read and hear throughout October and this month leading up to Remembrance Day ceremonies on November 11 – tomorrow. As clouds of war begin block the sunshine on an increasingly global scale, those words have more meaning than ever. Thousands of Canadians have ... Read More »

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Are carbon taxes a threat to our food supply chain?

By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2023

Sylvain Charlebois DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY Political desperation can be a powerful thing, as we witnessed last week in Ottawa. The Trudeau government not only put a hold on the carbon tax applied to heating oil for three years, but it also announced a doubling of the rural supplement in the carbon tax rebate program. In mere ... Read More »

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Honouring those who kept us free

By Lethbridge Herald on November 4th, 2023

RACHAEL THOMAS Conservative Member of Parliament for Lethbridge “We Stand on Guard for Thee” is not just a line from our National Anthem. It represents the tremendous sacrifice made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces for the mission of freedom and prosperity. On November 11th every year, we call to mind the legacy of our ... Read More »

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Perceptions of people change as we age

By Lethbridge Herald on November 3rd, 2023

LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald We all remember them, or maybe we were one of them: the new kid in town who never fit in, who just seemed to be a little different from everyone else. In small towns, and I’m guessing bigger cities, too, meeting new friends isn’t always easy. ... Read More »

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UCP has more pressing issues than a pension fight

By Lethbridge Herald on November 3rd, 2023

OUR OPINION In the words of Idina Menzel from Disney’s “Frozen” movie: “Let it go, let it go, turn away and slam the door.” Every Canadian premier or prime minister wants to put his or her own stamp on their province or country. Alberta’s Danielle Smith is not alone in that by any stretch of ... Read More »

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Albertans making clear they don’t want to leave CPP

By Lethbridge Herald on October 28th, 2023

AT THE LEGISLATURE Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge West “You have to be careful what you wish for. It could unravel the whole thing and a lot of Canadians could be exposed quite dramatically in their pensions.”  Those words are not mine. Instead, those words of caution came from Goldy Hyder, CEO of ... Read More »

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Halloween a night for the kids to have fun

By Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023

LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber It’s that time of year again – Halloween. A chance for little kids to play dress-up and go door-to-door trick or treating. Of course, a minority among us will claim Halloween has something to do with devil worship and it’s evil. And they’ll be praying for the salvation of ... Read More »

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Alberta Pension Plan – declaring war on seniors

By Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2023

DAVID B. CARPENTER An Alberta political sycophant suggested recently “Its so obvious that since 1966 Alberta has carried the load for the rest of the CPP provinces.” He goes on to conclude that Alberta taking half of CPP assets is a reasonable place to start. My mind immediately zapped to the movie “Independence Day” and ... Read More »

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Community Conversation great chance for feedback

By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023

FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge Are you interested in free public skating? Maybe you would like to learn about more than 40 City projects? This coming Monday, we at the City of Lethbridge will be hosting our latest in-person Community Conversation event at the ENMAX Centre from 3 p.m. to 7 ... Read More »

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Chinook matter raises questions, prompts debate

By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023

LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Well, we’ve made it to the national news once again. And not for a good reason again. The alleged sexual assault at Chinook High School by members of the school football team has gotten attention right across Canada. I say ‘alleged’ because the suspects are presumed innocent until found ... Read More »

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Fair trade products gain recognition despite price premiums

By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023

Sylvain Charlebois DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY ctober is Fair Trade Month, a period dedicated to spotlighting fair-trade products, even amid the backdrop of escalating food costs. This naturally raises the question: Why commemorate fair trade when many of its products bear a higher price tag, rendering them less budget-friendly for consumers wrestling with rising food expenses? Indeed, ... Read More »

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