February 16th, 2026
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Commentary

Letters to the Editor

  • Separation is not going to make things better

    Editor, Being a former bank manager, with Peter Lougheed’s energy minister, Bill Dickie, being a brother in-law of one my uncles maybe these gullible fellow seniors can explain to me how separating from Canada will make things a lot better when we know it will mean giving these fake Conservatives, Reformers, exactly what they want? [...] Read More »

    3 days ago
  • Widdowson’s cancellation a cause of frustration

    Editor,  The University of Lethbridge’s decision to cancel the speaking engagement of Frances Widdowson is both frustrating and deeply concerning. Ms. Widdowson was prepared to deliver what many believed would be a critically needed discussion on the effects of “wokeism,” as well as raise questions surrounding the reported graves at the Kamloops residential school. Although [...] Read More »

    4 days ago
  • Education- what it is and what it isn’t

    Editor: Public Education has spent a lot of time in the spotlight here in Alberta over the past while.  All of us have memories of our own school years.  For some, these are pleasant memories; for others, they are times we would sooner forget.  My reality suggests that years of being a student is only [...] Read More »

    6 days ago
  • University of Lethbridge students deserve more respect

    Editor, The University of Lethbridge had a controversial figure show up unannounced and uninvited on Wednesday with the express intent of causing a scene to post to her followers on social media. She spouted hateful, racist rhetoric under the guise of free speech. Students gathered in protest, utilizing their own free speech to drown out [...] Read More »

    1 week ago
  • The connection between separation threats and the American state of affairs

    Editor, Dear Alberta and America,  Another sleepless night, one more lonely adventure in contemplation. Searching for clarity through deep fog and challenging times. A couple of weeks ago Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech at Davos’ World Economic Forum. The speech has been heralded around the world as a chapter break in humanities anthology. [...] Read More »

    2 weeks ago

Opinions

  • Singles Strike Back: Valentine’s Day your way

    MORNING JOE- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald   Every February 14, the world divides neatly into two camps: those posting photos of roses arranged like they’re auditioning for a royal wedding, and those quietly Googling things like, “Is it too early to eat the emergency chocolate?” This is not bitterness. This is Singles Awareness Day — [...] Read More »

    3 days ago
  • Insights on the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine

    Lorne Fitch For the Herald As Northback provides more information on their proposed Grassy Mountain coal mine, the truth behind their promotional hype gets clearer. This was demonstrated in a public information session hosted by Northback in the Crowsnest Pass recently. Coincidentally, this took place just a few days before the deadline closed for people [...] Read More »

    4 days ago
  • When half an hour proves the justice system has failed

    From The Hill- MP Racheal Thomas   Half an hour.  That’s how long it took for Skye Atoa, a high-risk sex offender, to violate his release conditions after walking out of custody in Lethbridge. On January 13, Atoa was released on bail after being charged for human trafficking of minors and other sex-related offences. He [...] Read More »

    1 week ago
  • U of L risks students and reputation by replaying past labour mistakes

    Next week marks four years since the University of Lethbridge began its Seinfeld job action. Seinfeld, as in the long-running television show that was famously about nothing. The job action was long-running as well: six weeks — among the longest work stoppages in Canadian post-secondary education. It was also extremely damaging. The U of L’s Canadian [...] Read More »

    2 weeks ago
  • Current UCP government is the farthest thing from the Lougheed-led progressive approach

    Ken Moore For the Herald The current UCP government is not one which could be headed by Peter Lougheed. Their policies are anything but progressive. To understand the depth of the current identity crisis in Alberta politics, one must look back at the “Progressive” half of the Progressive Conservative dynasty that Lougheed built. For Lougheed, [...] Read More »

    2 weeks ago