Letters to the Editor
Belittling a child at Alberta Next meeting was un-Christian
By Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2025
Editor, On Sept. 30, I made the mistake of checking social media first thing in the morning. I was greeted with a video from the Alberta Next panel in Calgary, where a teenager — a child â began to ask a question about the teacher strike, only for his mic to be cut. There is ... Read More »
5 responsesIt was a great summer for the Lethbridge Historical Society
By Lethbridge Herald on October 3rd, 2025
Editor, With school back in session and the leaves falling, I would like to take an opportunity to share some feel-good stories with our community.  It is an oft-spoken clichĂ© that history will repeat itself until we learn from it, but history is not filled only with terrible lessons, but rather it is rich ... Read More »
1 responseSpend money on education, not battling teachers
By Lethbridge Herald on October 2nd, 2025
Editor, In the context of the ongoing conflict between the Alberta Teachersâ Association and the current UCP provincial government, it is crucial to scrutinize the financial practices of various school divisions. Divisions are tasked with the responsibility of allocating resources in a manner that meets the urgent demands of both educators and students. As teachers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlie Kirk fought for free speech; is that not a Canadian value?
By Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2025
Editor, I am compelled to offer my comments after once again seeing Charlie Kirk described as a fascist in a Sept. 26 letter to the editor headlined âCharlie Kirkâs values didnât represent those of Canadiansâ. Charlie Kirk was undeniably a man of strong Christian convictions, and Christian principles stand in opposition to the ideas of ... Read More »
30 responsesAlberta Next town hall was nothing more than a rally for UCP
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Editor, I attended the Alberta Next Panel here in Lethbridge on Sept. 11 because I felt it was my civic duty to get informed and to participate. I had already watched the videos on the website, so I had some idea what to expect. What I did not expect was that the audience consisted mostly ... Read More »
37 responsesCharlie Kirkâs values didnât represent those of Canadians
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2025
Editor, As a Canadian, Rachael Thomas has absolutely no business eulogizing an American fascist influencer like Charlie Kirk in the House of Commons. On what basis do I use the term fascist? Trust Kirkâs own words, not mine. His list of objectionable, offensive beliefs is lengthy. He advocated for hatred and violent protest on many ... Read More »
65 responsesHand-counting ballots in election increases time and cost, not security
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Editor, In response to your survey question âIs hand-counting ballots necessaryâŠâŠâ the answer is no! As a result of the paranoia of the UCP, âvoting machinesâ are no longer allowed. I understand the scepticism related to voting machines, although would think that through proper technology, security issues may be addressed. However, this decision by the ... Read More »
14 responsesDonât be fooled by the term âAlberta sovereigntyâ
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2025
Editor, Danielle Smith has often spoken often of an âsovereign Alberta in a united Canadaâ. And if you are not paying attention, you might think that she is saying that she has no desire for separation from Canada. But if you look closer, you will see that the word âsovereignâ also means âindependenceâ which is ... Read More »
9 responsesTime to implement a âDemocracy Aknowledgementâ at events
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Editor, Many of us are deeply troubled by the erosion of democratic values in our society. The recent assassination of Charlie Kirkâa husband, father, and outspoken advocate for free speechâwas not merely an attack on a man, but an assault on democracy itself. Kirk devoted his life to engaging young people in political dialogue. His ... Read More »
36 responsesWhy bring up Charlie Kirk in the House of Commons?
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2025
Editor, An open letter to MP Rachael Thomas: I was deeply troubled by your decision to use time in the House of Commons to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk. I want to be clear: I agree that political violence must always be condemned, and I support protecting freedom of expression. But I cannot accept the ... Read More »
45 responsesLicence change a solution in search of a problem
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2025
Editor, The Alberta government has announced it will add a citizenship marker to every driverâs licence and provincial ID card starting in 2026. The stated goal is to âstreamline access to programsâ and âprotect election integrity.â On the surface, this might sound like a minor change. In reality, it is a dangerous and poorly planned ... Read More »
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