Letters to the Editor
History repeats itself – back to the War of 1812
By Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2025
Dear Editor, Donald Trump, US President-elect, is a narcissistic person that insists that he will take any country that he pleases including Greenland. Olaf Scholz from Germany warned him to stop picking on Denmark to purchase this country since they are part of NATO. Other countries like France and even Putin warned Trump to stay ... Read More »
23 responsesCitizens need to express opposition to Grassy Mountain
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2024
Editor: Grassy Mountain Here we go again! I read in the Lethbridge Herald (Dec. 21) that the provincial UCP government is developing a new coal policy. Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta and chief Australian coal mining advocate, and the UCP government have come up with a new policy they hope will placate opponents of the ... Read More »
8 responsesEmissions from oil and gas extraction more toxic than selenium
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2024
Editor: Finally I agree with a policy of the Minister of Energy and Mining( Brian Jean) and the UCP, the governing party of Alberta. In my reasoning, allowing coal mining with strict regulations on the process and close monitoring is only fair when you consider the huge environmental footprint the petroleum industry has. The harmful ... Read More »
11 responsesHow can humans be so focused on killing so many others?
By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2024
Editor: We do live in interesting times, a time of wars and rumors of war, Irreversible climate change, and endless political debate that resolves nothing, and the list goes on. I’m old enough to have memories of the Second World WAr. I also remember, in the 1950s, knowing young men from my community who were ... Read More »
2 responsesDanielle Smith building a wall and Albertans paying for it
By Lethbridge Herald on December 21st, 2024
Editor: How long ago was it that our premier was reporting that the U.S. airlines were releasing chem trails in the skies over Alberta? Then came the claim that the federal government was proposing a cap on oil production when in fact it is to be directed at emissions as part our due diligent to ... Read More »
12 responsesLethbridge residents need to think about the future of their water supply
By Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2024
Editor: I’m hoping to reach all the large water users and citizens of southern Alberta who read this paper. Are you watching or listening to what’s happening in regards to water and water allocation in the province? I attended the Alberta government open house in Fort Macleod on Dec. 9 and I was very disappointed ... Read More »
20 responsesCriminals haven’t been affected by bans
By Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2024
Editor: I have been interested in firearms my entire life. From the very first time I shot tin cans with a .22 on the farm with my dad I was hooked. It has been a lifelong passion of mine to learn, and share with all those I can. I have been a member or served ... Read More »
34 responsesThreatening a tariff could backfire on the U.S.
By Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2024
Editor: Mr. Trump don’t count your chickens before they hatch by threatening Canada and Mexico over the 25 percent tariff on goods from these countries. This is like a slap on the face that could backfire on you too, and the former NAFTA agreement that Trump revised and called USMCA according to his liking. These ... Read More »
18 responsesAn open letter to MLA Petrovic on non-renewable energy
By Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2024
Editor: Dear MLA Petrovic: I am writing to address a number of concerns with policies that have recently been proposed and in some cases, adopted. Are all of these issues occurring because lobbyists with tight ties to government want these changes? My primary concern: Cutting-edge science and the protection of Alberta’s precious and lauded environment ... Read More »
5 responsesNeudorf would be a great asset to Alberta if he crossed the floor
By Lethbridge Herald on December 11th, 2024
Editor: This summer I wrote a personal letter to our MLA Mr. Neudorf, suggesting that maybe he is in the wrong side of the legislature and that a short walk across the floor, would greatly enhance his image for the next election. I suggested he take a few of his colleagues with him to maybe ... Read More »
6 responsesCity administration and council are failing Lethbridge taxpayers
By Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2024
Editor: It appears City administration and city councillors are failing taxpayers. Their job, and only job, is to ensure responsible oversight when investing in projects and services for the benefit of citizens. The population is growing slowly, however management positions have doubled in the last few years. Now you want four more managers in Fire/EMS. ... Read More »
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