Opinions
Albertans’ views on coal mining haven’t changed
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2025
Chris Spearman For the Herald As I write this update on the status of the coal mining issue, the Chinook winds are gusting at 102 kph. I’m reminded of the recent Alberta government science report on wind blown coal dust, just one of four Alberta government research studies that document the harm done by active ... Read More »
1 responseIt’s time we talked about the Roasts and Toasts
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2025
Scott Sakatch Herald Editor Whenever I speak with Herald readers about the paper, at some point the discussion usually turns to the Roasts and Toasts section of our Reader Forum page. Love it or hate it, there’s no arguing with the fact that it’s very well read. But after almost a year as the Herald’s ... Read More »
1 responseNorthback’s ‘new’ mine proposal isn’t new
By Lethbridge Herald on November 18th, 2025
Lorne Fitch For the Herald Grassy Mountain is a defunct coal strip mine trying, like a phoenix, to rise from the rubble. The Australian owner, Gina Rinehart of north back Holdings, knows well the time-tested technique of “heads you win, tails you flip again” for keeping her dream of a mine proposal alive. This is ... Read More »
3 responsesAttempt to negate a riding is grounds for recall
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2025
Dan O’Donnell For the Herald Is it time for a recall petition against Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf? Some might say it’s overdue. Across Alberta, recall politics are gathering momentum after Premier Danielle Smith’s government invoked the notwithstanding clause to override the civil and human rights of more than 55,000 teachers. Under its legislation, the ... Read More »
4 responsesCanada holds the upper hand on canola deal
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2025
Doug Firby Troy Media Canada appears to be closing in on a trade détente with China, which could once again open that market to our canola products. As tantalizing as that prospect is, our negotiators should not forget they don’t have to give away the farm to get this deal. Canola is Canada’s most valuable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!We need more wars like the First World War
By Lethbridge Herald on November 13th, 2025
By Trevor Harrison For the Herald Every year on Nov. 11 we remember those who died during the First World War and by extension those who have died in numerous wars since. By most estimates, that early conflict resulted in 11 million military and perhaps 13 million civilian deaths. Many millions more were injured. Photos, ... Read More »
1 responseA pale likeness of compassionate conservativism
By Lethbridge Herald on November 12th, 2025
Peter Heffernan For the Herald In 1979, Progressive Conservatives (PCs) in the government of long-serving Peter Lougheed, introduced legislation creating a program called AISH, the first of its kind in Canada. Having shown the way of more equitable treatment of its disabled and among its most vulnerable fellow citizens, generous-spirited Albertans supported this and then ... Read More »
12 responsesNew crosswalk joins Cenotaph as a way to honour our veterans
By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2025
Nathan Neudorf Lethbridge East MLA Each November, as the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, the people of Lethbridge pause to remember. We gather in solemn reflection to honour the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of those who served our country in times of war and peace. This year, a meaningful tribute is taking ... Read More »
2 responsesRemember: war is hell for the enemy as well
By Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2025
Tad Mitsui For the Herald Remembrance Day is the day to remember the war dead on both sides of conflict and be grateful for their sacrifice. He must promise never to repeat the folly of war. My father once spoke about navy Lieutenant Paul Hideo Katayama of the Japanese Imperial Navy in his sermon. He wanted ... Read More »
10 responsesUCP needs some serious scrutiny lately
By Lethbridge Herald on November 6th, 2025
Scott Sakatch Lethbridge Herald Editor One of the guiding principles of journalism is that, when it comes to government, watch what they do, not what they say. That old aphorism has been on my mind quite a bit in the last 10 days or so since the UCP government passed Bill 2 to force striking ... Read More »
9 responsesSeparatists should be careful what they wish for
By Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2025
Tom Johnston For the Herald On July 1, 2026, we will celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday. For much of that time Montréal was Canada’s largest city and top dog in terms of economic power. Fast forward to today and Toronto is now at the top of Canada’s economic hierarchy, Montréal is second, Vancouver third, Calgary fourth, ... Read More »
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