Letters to the Editor
Canada’s military spending only satisfies Trump’s priorities
By Lethbridge Herald on November 5th, 2025
Editor, Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that Canada will increase its military budget to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, and the upcoming federal budget is expected to set the groundwork for Canada to meet this commitment (‘Defence Minister…confident budget will pass,’ Oct. 31, 2025) Currently, Canada’s military budget represents 1.37 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP’s Motion 5 is a threat to democracy in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2025
Editor, Regardless of how one feels about Alberta’s ongoing teachers’ dispute, Motion 5 should concern every Albertan. The government’s decision to grant itself the ability to introduce, debate, and pass legislation all in a single day is not merely a matter of education or labour relations — it is a matter of democratic integrity. Allowing ... Read More »
17 responsesPremier should start showing respect for all Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2025
Editor, I’ve attempted to write this letter several times over the past few months. Every time I do, a new issue arises. What to address first? Perhaps the additional fees I’ve been paying as a senior – to my optometrist? To my pharmacy? My husband and I are both on a fixed income, so I ... Read More »
3 responsesTake some time to pay your respects to our fallen veterans
By Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2025
Editor, With Remembrance Day ceremonies approaching, we reflect on the profound sacrifices made by our veterans. It is a privilege to honour those who answered Canada’s call, fighting for freedom in numerous conflicts. Thousands upon thousands responded, many not anticipating the ultimate cost of war. The 44,500 lives lost in WWII, and the many who ... Read More »
3 responsesStrikes are usually more about respect than wages
By Lethbridge Herald on October 31st, 2025
Editor, There’s an old saying in the Labour movement: “An employer gets the union it deserves…” and I suspect the UCP government is about to discover this for themselves. Now, keep in mind people do not go on strike just because they got out of bed on the wrong side that morning. They strike because ... Read More »
6 responsesIt’s easy for critics of government to hide behind anonymity
By Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2025
Editor, I am writing to share my thoughts on the recent article in Thursday’s Herald regarding the mayor reaching out to social media commentators. While I understand the impulse to address public discourse, I believe the mayor should not engage with the uninformed and often ignoble posts on social media. Elected officials at all levels ... Read More »
2 responsesWe’re all in this together, except for the ones at the top
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2025
Editor, If buying Canadian results in continued high prices to pay CEOs of these companies tens of millions, it raises a concern: Are we buying Canadian so CEOs can keep their share price up and reward shareholders with dividends. or are we buying Canadian to ensure Canadian jobs? I find this a rather two-faced marketing ... Read More »
7 responsesAfter decades of singing, it’s time for new blood in church choir
By Lethbridge Herald on October 23rd, 2025
When Lydia and I arrived in Taber in 1982, we were delighted to join the St. Augustine’s choir when they asked us to do so. Joe, the choir director, knew his music that made it easier for us to blend in. After living in Taber for over a year, I was hired as a Power ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Access-A-Ride changes hurting regular users
By Lethbridge Herald on October 23rd, 2025
Editor, To say I am infuriated is an understatement. The previous transit manager shifted resources from the Access-A-Ride service to “on-demand” buses, effectively taking away dedicated handicap buses. As a result, we are now left with only one bus operating at night. Even when there were three buses running in the evenings, it was often ... Read More »
2 responsesThe Blue Jays embody every quality that Trump does not
By Lethbridge Herald on October 22nd, 2025
Editor, Now that the Blue Jays are headed to the World Series against the L.A. Dodgers, I wish to salute them. Their victory came about because of team management pulling the strings at the right time. The field manager John Schneider would build their confidence and not panic. He would put in or pull out players for ... Read More »
14 responsesMake no mistake, Danielle Smith’s end goal is sovereignty
By Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2025
Editor, I have been a fan of the popular reality show “Survivor” for many years. The participants are encouraged to “outwit, outlast and outplay” their opponents to win the million dollars. I can’t help thinking that Premier Smith is using the this same strategy in governing Alberta. She wants to outwit Albertans with her Alberta ... Read More »
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