Opinions
Thank you for your optimism, Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2025
Blaine Hyggen Lethbridge Mayor I want to begin this December column with a sincere Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our Lethbridge residents and column readers! Family and friends always help to spark the magic of the holiday season and I hope you and your loved ones can share in this joy. I know ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All I want for Christmas is Ryan Tanner’s phone number
By Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2025
Scott Sakatch Herald Editor This past Wednesday marked three weeks since the recall petition for Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf was approved by Elections Alberta, and nine days since I wrote a column specifically calling out petition “organizer” Ryan Tanner to come forward and own up to the fact that he’d been actively ignoring dozens ... Read More »
17 responsesWhy I continue to celebrate two Christmases
By Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2025
Lubomyr Luciuk For the Herald Every year, I celebrate Christmas twice: once on 25 December, when I go to church, sing carols, and share a good meal with my Canadian friends; and again on 6 January, when I mark the ancient Holy Supper of my ancestors. On the 25th, the greeting is the familiar “Merry ... Read More »
1 responseYour government has a gambling problem
By Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2025
Conrad Eder Troy Media The odds of winning Lotto Max are about 1 in 33 million. You’re statistically more likely to be struck by lightning than to win it. But your government is betting that statistics won’t hold you back; they’re counting on it. Across Canada, provincial governments not only regulate gambling, they also maintain ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s time for sweeping health care reforms
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2025
Jason Sutherland Quoi Media The federal government’s pledge of $5 billion over three years in this year’s budget for a dedicated Health Infrastructure Fund is a much-needed investment that will aid provinces and territories in building and upgrading hospitals, medical schools and other healthcare facilities. While the funding addresses health infrastructure needs, it still leaves ... Read More »
2 responsesUCP government doing the opposite of what Albertans want
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2025
Lorne Fitch For the Herald When Albertans have said: • we don’t want to lose the Canadian Pension Plan • don’t want a provincial police force • don’t want to harm gender diverse kids • don’t want to see books banned • don’t want to separate from Canada • don’t want private health care • ... Read More »
20 responsesA season of gratitude, progress and hope
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2025
Nathan Neudorf Lethbridge East MLA Dear friends and neighbours, As Christmas approaches, it’s a time to reflect on the year behind us and look forward to the opportunities ahead. This season is a great reminder of the strength and resilience of our Lethbridge community and the importance of coming together in generosity and kindness. Lethbridge ... Read More »
4 responsesWhy so many forecasters get it wrong
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2025
Roslyn Kunin Troy Media Most forecasts fail for one simple reason: they assume people won’t change their behaviour when circumstances change. That mistake keeps producing dramatic but misleading predictions. One example appeared recently in a news story warning that food costs for the average family will rise by $1,000 in the coming year. Prices for ... Read More »
1 responseCarney’s pipeline deal hits a wall in B.C.
By Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2025
Rashid Husain Syed Troy Media The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has opened a political hornet’s nest, exposing deep divisions within the Liberal Party and forcing a national debate that has been avoided for years. Carney was under mounting pressure to respond to U.S. tariffs that ... Read More »
6 responsesRule of law must be part of any democracy
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2025
Christopher J. Nicol For the Herald Before May, 2015, many public sector collective bargaining units in Alberta included language in their agreements precluding strike and lockout. In 2015, however, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruled on an appeal by the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) against the Government of Saskatchewan. It was held by ... Read More »
1 responseCarrying forward the gift of giving at Christmas
By Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2025
Rachael Harder member of Parliament for Lethbridge Christmas began with the greatest gift ever given—a baby who would save humanity. When He was born, wise men traveled great distances to honour Him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Since that day, Christians around the world have fostered a spirit of generosity and kindness to commemorate His ... Read More »
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