Letters to the Editor
U of L faculty group vote deserves response from administration
By Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022
Dear Editor, Unlike corporations, universities operate via “collegial governance” in which faculty members (the “collegium”) are active participants in academic decision making. They typically work in partnership with an external board of governors whose role is to provide financial expertise to complement the faculty’s academic expertise. In healthy university governance, both fields of expertise are ... Read More »
8 responsesThere is an urgent need to fix a flawed system in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2022
Editor: This letter is a response to Mr. David Carpenter’s heartfelt conviction that Mr. Kaycee Madu should be punished for missing his power when he was Justice Minister. Mr. Carpenter has chosen to believe the news report that Mr. Madu contacted the Edmonton police chief, Dale McFee, to have his traffic ticket waived. Mr. Madu ... Read More »
13 responsesLethbridge fortunate to have a symphony and so much musical talent
By Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2022
Editor: I just returned home after attending an outstanding performance of Brahms’ German Requiem by the Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra with Vox Musica. What a truly uplifting experience. The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Glenn Klassen with choral music by Vox Musica directed by Joanne Collier and members of Luminous Voices and soloists, deserve a shout-out ... Read More »
1 responseCity transit department isn’t providing the service riders need
By Lethbridge Herald on May 6th, 2022
Editor: I was looking up the definition of the word ‘service.’ Amenity, resource, utility, solution, system were some of the words used to define it. The use of the word was further explained by using it in a sentence: “a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and ... Read More »
1 responseZelenskyy must give up something to end war in Ukraine
By Lethbridge Herald on May 6th, 2022
Too much destruction and death of Ukrainian soldiers and innocent civilians has already happened. This ongoing tragedy must stop. Sending weapons to Ukraine is not the answer to making peace – although we must send weaponry as long as the brutal war is on. NATO is not showing any interest in encouraging negotiations between the ... Read More »
1 responseThomas’ words reflected Europeans’ opinions of Trudeau
By Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
Editor: The front page story of a backlash over Lethbridge MP Thomas’ comments about PM Trudeau is at best an unpaid ad for the NDP/Liberal organizations. It left a number of facts unreported. Al Beeber wrote that Thomas posted a tweet by Mislav Kolakusic, Croatian member of the European Parliament and former judge that stated ... Read More »
19 responsesWhere is accountability in City administration
By Lethbridge Herald on May 5th, 2022
Editor: Who’s really running Lethbridge City Hall? Since moving to this fine city in 2008, I’ve witnessed a surprising and, frankly, disturbing, number of incidents of civic negligence, heavy-handed treatment of partners, and a shocking lack of oversight on civic contracts worth hundreds of thousands up to multiple millions of dollars. Like what, you might ... Read More »
7 responsesSupport for new condo complex well deserved
By Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
Editor: As a satisfied owner of an earlier Alvin Fritz condo development in downtown Lethbridge, which my mother lived in after relocating from Vancouver, I applaud city council’s decision to support the development proposed for 102 Scenic Drive. I can confirm the earlier Fritz developments were a credit to downtown Lethbridge, and I have no ... Read More »
1 responseParking ticket may be a violation of rights
By Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
ditor: On a recent visit to downtown Lethbridge, I parked my vehicle, paid for 30 minutes at a parking kiosk, and went about my business. My appointment took longer than anticipated and when I returned to my vehicle it had been ticketed. I guess you could say that because my time had expired, my vehicle ... Read More »
30 responsesCity Hall’s lack of consideration for cat ranch is heartless
By Lethbridge Herald on May 4th, 2022
ditor: Lethbridge City Hall’s callousness towards the homeless felines at the Last Chance Cat Ranch somewhat reminds me of the heartlessness exhibited by the city hall of Surrey, a city neighboring mine. Along with individual people, society collectively can also be quite cruel towards cats, especially ‘unwanted’ felines. For example, it was reported a few ... Read More »
13 responsesKaycee Madu must face indictment over ticket matter
By Lethbridge Herald on April 30th, 2022
Editor: At the time of his disgraceful conduct, Kelechi (Kaycee) Madu was a law school graduate, a member of the Alberta bar licensed to practice in Alberta, a Queen’s Counsel, and Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, the chief law enforcement officer in the province. As such, I am going to risk being labelled ... Read More »
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