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Rio will always be remembered for the unique dog he was
By Lethbridge Herald on June 3rd, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER He was picky about the dogs he liked and the humans, too. He spent a lot of time at the veterinarian for one reason or another – porcupine quills in the nose, dew claws ripped off and ear infections ad nauseum until he was finally diagnosed with a thyroid condition. He’d ... Read More »
1 responseMay long weekend brings back memories
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Well, it’s the May long weekend and time to relax. Or choke in smoke. I’m sure most southern Albertans didn’t have gagging on their to-do lists this weekend which is traditionally considered the start of the planting season. Instead, many were – or maybe still are – getting ready ... Read More »
1 responseMore cataract surgery on the schedule next week
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Bieber – Lethbridge Herald Here we go again – time to see a doctor about a cataract. On Monday, I’ll be having a cataract removed from my left eye so will be out of the office for a few days. This time around I won’t be taking an entire week ... Read More »
1 responseFrank Slide memorial will be a sombre event
By Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD Today as many readers grab their morning coffee and read the Herald, I was planning to head west to Frank for a memorial ceremony remembering the victims of the Frank Slide on April 29, 1904. But a battle with health issues this week has changed my mind; ... Read More »
1 responseDad’s wish to reconnect with family fulfilled
By Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald I don’t know about any of you but life seems to be getting way too seriously lately. There is so much conflict in this world that it seems we are constantly bombarded with negativity from every angle. I try to be an upbeat, positive guy but sometimes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reflections on a Good Friday that was really bad
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber As I ruminate at the computer with coffee at hand and Hair Nation on the satellite radio in the darkness before other staff arrive on Good Friday, I truly feel lucky to be here at The Herald. Three years ago on Good Friday, I worked my last shift before ... Read More »
1 responseNewspapers offer the best bang for advertisers’ bucks
By Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A few weeks ago I asked readers after I accepted the honour of the managing editor’s job to offer ideas on how we can improve the content of the newspaper. Readers and advertisers, after all, are the reason we exist. And I felt it was important to ... Read More »
1 responseCataract surgery sheds new light on the world
By Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD I’m back! And glad to be here talking to you again after two weeks. As I wrote in my last column, I took a week off due to cataract surgery and have one more session of it to go in coming weeks. I didn’t know what to ... Read More »
1 responseCataract surgery prompting a week away from the office
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald After months of enduring, and worrying about, my diminishing vision I’m going for cataract surgery Monday morning. When I first heard last spring I had cataracts growing, I never thought much of it. I felt it wouldn’t be a problem but within months, my vision in both ... Read More »
1 responseThis column isn’t disappearing with new role
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald In the past two weeks since taking over my new position of managing editor, I’ve heard from many readers directly and indirectly asking if I will keep writing my weekly column. The questions about – and appreciation for – this column have really touched my heart in ... Read More »
1 responseSuper Bowl Sunday has football fans’ attention
By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Before I get into the meat and potatoes of this week’s column, I want to first thank everyone who responded to last week’s lengthy missive and took the time to provide your thoughts about what we can do better here. For those of you who missed that ... Read More »
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