Letters to the Editor
Coaldale priest’s preaching and humour will be missed
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2025
Editor: We have known Fr. Ian Gagne for the past nine-and one-half years since he came to St. Ambrose church in Coaldale, Alberta. We took him and his parents to Chef’s Hat restaurant for dinner when he first arrived and to get to know them better. Lisa, the owner, was generous with her hospitality and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Urban hen proponents have a right to be heard
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Editor, I would like to thank Councillor Mark Campbell for his motion to allow the Citizens of Lethbridge Urban Chicken Club, to speak to city council. The motion was passed by a 7-2 vote and CLUCC will present to the Safety and Social Committee. CLUCC will demonstrate that a one year pilot project to help ... Read More »
6 responsesDenying right to speak isn’t democracy
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2025
Editor, During the June 24 city council meeting, a motion was put forward by councilor Campbell to allow a local organization the opportunity to present on a topic important to them to the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee (SPC). This motion was necessary because previous requests to present to the SPC were denied by ... Read More »
3 responsesBrian Jean has zero credibility when it comes to coal mines
By Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2025
Editor, On June 11, Premier Danielle Smith and several ministers held a town hall in the Fort Macleod Community Hall, the topic, coal mines and our water. During that event, Brian Jean can be seen literally shouting over objecting constituents instead of interacting like an intelligent person might. Feb 8, 2021, Brian Jean wrote an ... Read More »
9 responsesAnti-vaxxers should be charged premiums for health care insurance
By Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2025
Editor, An open letter to Danielle Smith: I am not going to disagree with your decision to charge for certain vaccines but I have a better idea. Treat vaccines like automobile insurance. You have the choice not to carry collision insurance on your car (unless financed). You back into a fire hydrant and do not ... Read More »
8 responsesProvince bends over backwards for Northback, not Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2025
Editor, I was appalled at Danielle Smith’s presentation at the Fort Macleod Town Hall the other week. She just doesn’t get it. She implied that the Northbank Mine must go ahead as otherwise if rejected, it would deter all future mining in the province. She stated that the future prosperity of Alberta included mines extracting ... Read More »
6 responsesSeparation talk distracting from real issues in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2025
Editor, I don’t think I am alone in saying that I am tired of reading about the separation of our province from Canada. The people who are pushing this venture, along with our esteemed premier who is out of touch with reality and the people of Alberta certainly haven’t considered or reported the downside. One ... Read More »
9 responsesUCP is pandering to its base, not the majority of Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2025
Editor, So, a guy says to the building superintendent: “Hey, Super, I notice you’ve allowed some termites to set up shop down in the basement. Isn’t there some risk here to the integrity of the structure?” Super says: “It’s outta my hands. Wudderya gonna do? There’s rats in the dumpster and bats in the freaking ... Read More »
6 responsesPremier, ministers did an excellent job handling coal town hall
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2025
Editor, Congratulations and apologies are due to the ministers and premier who participated in the coal town hall meeting held in Fort Macleod. Congratulations because they had the courage to speak clearly and expressed determination to modernize the Provincial Coal Policy Apologies because of the rude nature of the opponents of mining who demonstrated that ... Read More »
16 responsesCity needs more long-range planning to avoid significant debt
By Lethbridge Herald on June 21st, 2025
Editor, As a Lethbridge resident who follows our city’s finances, I read the June 14 article, “Council to vote on borrowing bylaws,” with growing concern. The proposed cost increases for the essential upgrades to our water treatment plant are staggering. While the need for a modern and resilient water system is clear, I believe an ... Read More »
15 responsesAlberta’s changes to COVID vaccinations will backfire – unless you’re anti-vax
By Lethbridge Herald on June 20th, 2025
Editor, Here we go again, anti-vaxxer Premier Smith has decided that Alberta residents will have to pay for the COVID vaccine come fall. No surprise here, coming from a confirmed anti-vaxxer and member of the anti-vax conspiracy theory gang. The Government has ordered approximately 500.000 vaccines and if you want one, you need to book ahead and they ... Read More »
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