Letters to the Editor
Separatists should think twice and have hope
By Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2026
Editor: Separatists in Alberta want to form their own country. They argue for benefits like no federal taxation, control over energy resources and keeping billions in tax revenue within the province. We would become a nation of 4.5 million people, the same population as Moldova ( Alberta has 20 times larger land mass) Croatia ( ... Read More »
7 responsesTerms that can’t exist together in imaginable worlds
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2026
So the Alberta separatists are looking to the Trump government for a FIVE HUNDRED BILLION line of credit to finance their “independent” micro state. That’s all you need to know to get a glimpse of these peoples’ grasp on reality. “Five hundred billion” and “line of credit” and “independent “ are not terms which can ... Read More »
4 responsesAlberta separatists, be careful what you wish for
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2026
Editor: First of all if you were successful in separating from Canada the most likely outcome is that the new Alberta state would be rather quickly annexed by the USA. Two facts to support that statement are: The USA, particularly the Trump administration, has a hearty appetite acquiring Alberta, especially for her oil and water. ... Read More »
11 responsesThe power of the powerless in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026
Editor, There were two interesting developments lastw week which I hope will inspire many to reflect on their role in society. In Davos, Prime Minister Mark Carney invoked Vaclav Havel’s example of the greengrocer in Havel’s essay “The Power of the Powerless” who dutifully displays a sign in his shop window stating “Workers of the ... Read More »
7 responsesThe public deserves results of local school divisions’ bookshelf clearing
By Lethbridge Herald on January 22nd, 2026
Editor: In the first week of January, the UCP’s battle with school libraries ended. Following the ministerial order, schools in Alberta yanked all so-called “graphic” visual materials from their libraries. The results were varied. While the Calgary Board of Education tossed 44 titles, the Edmonton Catholic School Division pulled only 6 from their collections. Edmonton’s ... Read More »
8 responsesAlberta will not be made an island
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2026
Editor: When reading posts on social media these days concerning our province of Alberta, the separatist’s movement continues to reference change. The “take back our province from Ottawa and bring about change” narrative is so out to lunch because their agenda is to join the US. We have been voting for the same political party ... Read More »
16 responsesIs Alberta’s separation really the UCP’s priority?
By Lethbridge Herald on January 15th, 2026
Editor: On January 3, 2026 I emailed the following to Mr. Neudorf, MLA for Lethbridge East. Mr. Neudorf, as you know a bunch of separatists have been given the go ahead to collect enough signatures for a referendum for the Province of Alberta to quit Canada and become an independent state.Obviously your Government made it much easier for ... Read More »
23 responsesSupporting Trump’s lawlessness impacts average people
By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2026
Editor: In the last seven days, the United States kidnapped a criminal foreign leader (the ends justifying the means), threatened Greenland and Venezuelan sovereignty, and ordered the Ice “Agent” into Minneapolis who then executed someone for trying to leave. 20 to 25% of Albertans support Trump to some extent. Are you ready to get off ... Read More »
32 responsesAlbertans should seek fiscal responsibility answers
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2026
Editor, Albertans are repeatedly told that fiscal responsibility requires restraint and tough choices. If that is true, then replacing the RCMP with a provincial police force demands a serious business case—not slogans. Under the current RCMP contract‑policing model, Alberta receives between $250 and $300 million per year in federal funding. If the province exits that ... Read More »
18 responsesSakatch will be missed for his dedication to media industry
By Lethbridge Herald on January 2nd, 2026
Editor: It is with mixed feelings that I learned of the retirement of Scott Sakatch, the editor of the Lethbridge Herald. I am saddened that our community is losing an employee who dedicated his career to the news media industry, but I am also supportive of Scott’s decision to open a new door and embark ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Justin playbook, rebranded in Lethbridge East
By Lethbridge Herald on January 2nd, 2026
Editor: In previous public statements, Nathan Neudorf, MLA for Lethbridge East, has expressed views discouraging recall efforts, including referencing earlier recall attempts involving his own seat. That makes his current inaction all the more troubling. If an MLA genuinely believes in the integrity of the democratic process, one would reasonably expect them to intervene when ... Read More »
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