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The day the world turns Irish
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2026
Morning Joe- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Every March 17, a strange transformation happens across Canada. Otherwise sensible adults put on novelty shamrock glasses, beer turns suspiciously green, and people with names like “Dave from Red Deer” suddenly insist they are one-sixteenth Irish on their mother’s cousin’s side. Welcome to St. Patrick’s Day — the one ... Read More »
1 responseThe world somehow survived another Friday the 13th
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2026
MORNING JOE- Joe Manio, Lethbridge Herald In case you weren’t paying attention, yesterday was Friday the 13th. And if you didn’t cancel any plans, avoid ladders or spend the day hoping not to encounter any black cats… congratulations. For generations, this date has carried a reputation somewhere between “mildly unlucky” and “absolutely cursed.” Some people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Budget 2026: Delivering key investments for Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2026
AT THE LEGISLATURE- Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf Budget 2026, Focused on What Matters, delivers several important commitments for Lethbridge and the South Zone, particularly in health care, education, and the infrastructure that supports our region’s growth. At a time when costs are rising and global economic pressures are affecting every province, our government has ... Read More »
2 responsesDon’t look at the label; look at the ledger
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
For many in our province, the word “Liberal” has become synonymous with a federal approach that is out of touch, expansionist, and fundamentally indifferent to our economic realities. It is a sentiment that has fueled understandable frustration and, for some, a desire to reconsider our place within the federation. But as we approach a pivotal ... Read More »
5 responsesSpring forward, stuck in time
By Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2026
Morning Joe- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Every March we participate in an unwanted archaic ritual. Clocks leap forward, sleep schedules implode and coffee sales spike. “Spring Forward” arrives like a bureaucratic prank…leaving parents negotiating with overtired children, shift workers recalculating paycheques and the rest of us wondering why we’re still pretending this charade makes sense. ... Read More »
4 responsesAlberta’s problem comes from who currently runs it
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2026
Ken Moore For the Herald In the fall of 2022, Albertans were treated to a glossy, multi-million-dollar ad campaign. “Alberta is Calling,” the posters screamed in the subways of Toronto and the SkyTrains of Vancouver, promising a land of plenty, affordable housing, and a world-class “Alberta Advantage.” People listened. They packed their bags and ... Read More »
13 responsesFreedom to Read: Why books should scare no one
By Lethbridge Herald on February 28th, 2026
MORNING JOE- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Ever since Gutenberg unleashed mass-produced books on the world in the mid-1400s, someone, somewhere has been convinced it’s their duty to save the rest of us from them. Not from fires. Not from floods. From books. Freedom to Read Week has concluded for another year, but the debates ... Read More »
3 responsesDog and Tail: Conservatism’s Alberta problem
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2026
It was no surprise the federal Conservative party held its January convention in Calgary. The city is Pierre Poilievre’s hometown. More importantly, Alberta is the party’s most secure beachhead in any election battle. How important is Alberta to the federal Conservatives? Conservative parties, under various names, have owned Alberta since the Diefenbaker years of the ... Read More »
8 responsesCIC framework to increase opportunities
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2026
FROM THE HALL- Mayor Blaine Hyggen A belated Happy Family Day to everyone – a day all about stepping back from the busy pace of life and spending quality time with your family and loved ones. Whether it’s sharing a meal, getting outside together, visiting relatives, or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!When AI screws up and argues back
By Lethbridge Herald on February 20th, 2026
MORNING JOE-Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald I’m typing at my computer, arguing with an algorithm that insists it never drew the three-armed, university-aged version of me, and thinking that the HAL-9000 would be proud. “HAL” for anyone unfamiliar, is the eerily calm, hyper-intelligent computer from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey — who refuses to follow ... Read More »
2 responsesA thoughtful conversation about immigration and southern Alberta’s workforce
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2026
AT THE LEGISLATURE- LETHBRIDGE EAST MLA NATHAN NEUDORF Conversations about immigration in Canada have become increasingly loud, and often polarized. While opinions vary widely, there is broad agreement that this is not a simple issue with an easy or singular solution. As the MLA for LethbridgeEast, my role is not to set federal immigration policy, ... Read More »
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