Letters to the Editor
Numerous downsides make nuclear a terrible option for energy
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Editor, In âNuclear power vital to future of clean energyâ (Lethbridge Herald, August 28), authors Kishawy and Ali argue that climate change is an urgent problem that Canada needs to address. They advocate for more nuclear energy, particularly Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Addressing climate change is urgent, but any consideration of future energy technology depends ... Read More »
2 responsesPoilievreâs byelection win offered no lessons in democracy
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2025
Editor, What can we learn from Pierre Poilievreâs win in the Battle River-Crowfoot by-election? Not too much, despite all the speculation and verbiage by numerous media talking heads. Party members and all the major media have told us this is one of the safest seats in Canada. Voters would have voted the same for anyone ... Read More »
11 responsesTrip to B.C. for COVID shot cheaper than paying in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2025
Editor: Here we go again, the premier, anti vaxxer in Chief of the 51st State of North Montana – oops, sorry I meant the Province of Alberta, the land of the fee and the brave – has decided that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Alberta that they should pay $100 ,for the ... Read More »
15 responsesAlbertaâs government seems to be sorely lacking in compassion
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2025
Editor, Who among us would steal from their childrenâs piggy bank? Is this an act that makes us, or our children better or wiser? Is it our pride that makes us brag that we are the richest resource province; yet we pay the lowest minimum wage to our coworkers and children? Something is amiss in ... Read More »
32 responsesStronger communities begin with respect for workers
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2025
Editor, Labour Day is a time to celebrate workers and the gains we have made. On Monday, people in Lethbridge will gather in Galt Gardens for our annual Labour Day BBQ. It will be an opportunity to share food, connect with people from across the city, and reflect on the struggles and victories of workers ... Read More »
2 responsesYour donation can help schools teach children to read
By Lethbridge Herald on August 28th, 2025
Editor, Michael Swaagstra (Aug. 23 Herald) shared that âitâs up to parents to lay the foundation for their childrenâs success by choosing the right school and staying engaged with teachersâ and âfollowing the proper channels when you want your concerns addressed.â Sept. 8 is International Literacy Day. âResearchers now estimate that 95 percent of all ... Read More »
6 responsesMunicipal election a good time to weed out âtermitesâ
By Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2025
Editor, Alberta has been a conservative province for many years. This all changed when Jason Kenney and Brian Jean campaigned to merge the Progressive Conservative Party and the Wildrose Party in October of 2017 to form the United Conservative Party of Alberta or UCP. This was done in part, to unseat the ruling NDP. Fast ... Read More »
6 responsesIt takes some effort but you can free yourself from anger
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2025
Editor, Scott Sakatchâs column talking about angry people (Aug. 13) was interesting. I think COVID shutting everyone in for almost two years continues to spill out residue with regard to loss, loneliness, lack of family celebrations etc. Sometimes spouses or family members have health issues that take their toll on the family and very worrisome. ... Read More »
1 responseUCP just keeps doing things Albertans never asked for
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
 Editor, I am writing this to express my dissatisfaction with the present Alberta UCP government and Premier Danielle Smith. This government continues to ignore the majority of Albertans by attempting to appease the minority base of the party. They continue to further and/or invent asinine ideas and projects even when the courts and the populace ... Read More »
20 responsesWhat does one gain by venting their negative thoughts?
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2025
Editor, Wow! Scott Sakatchâs column in the August 13 Herald was a âcomeuppance article.â Well-written, insightful, intelligent, unbiased and hard-hitting.  Finally, somebody stating the way of the world today and how people are choosing to inhabit it. It was so refreshing to read this perspective from an individual and from different points in his life. Good on ya, ... Read More »
5 responsesCOVID shot plan is typical UCP policy
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2025
Editor, Last time we had a major COVID vaccine campaign, the vaccinations were free. Now, each shot costs $100. Even health care workers – nurses, doctors, hospital staff – must pay for their own shots. Last time, vaccines were provided in pharmacies and Lethbridge has about 30 pharmacies across the city – so easy access. ... Read More »
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