Letters to the Editor
The chickens do come home to roost
By Letter to the Editor on January 15th, 2021
Dear Editor: A politician’s most reliable pals are the universality of an electorates short and forgiving memory. In the Jan. 12, 2021 Herald front page item “Spearman wants Shandro fired,” our departing mayor cries he’s “very concerned” that prevailing UCP health minister Tyler Shandro “is not listening”, he “is ignoring best practices” and “choosing to ... Read More »
8 responsesHappiness comes when acknowledging others rights
By Letter to the Editor on January 15th, 2021
Dear Editor: Civil war, attacks on democracy, and breaching national offices are often associated with countries of the ‘developing world’. However, what we saw (in Washington) was the population of the “greatest country in modern day history” acting lawlessly. As a young Canadian citizen, I never imagined that my neighbours across the border would act ... Read More »
4 responsesPositivity is a pick-me-up
By Letter to the Editor on January 14th, 2021
Letter: It was a pleasure reading the commentary in the Jan. 2 edition. It provided thought-provoking and optimistic viewpoints for 2021. This positive outlook was reinforced in the results of Saturday’s poll where over 60 per cent of respondents said they were optimistic for 2021. I’m glad to read that most people take a mature ... Read More »
1 responseBiological warfare a quiet frontline plan
By Letter to the Editor on January 14th, 2021
Letter: Mel Godlonton’s strawman attack on Arlene Butler (Jan. 6) just proves that wrath feels right. The problem for Mel is that Arlene is right. Thanks to the leak of a speech delivered by China’s military to its Communist Party masters, we know biological warfare’s been a quiet frontline plan in Beijing for decades. It’s ... Read More »
2 responsesKenney needs to take the lead
By Letter to the Editor on January 14th, 2021
Mr. Jason Kenney: You are our leader of this beautiful province. You tell people no Christmas celebration with family, no New Year’s party with friends and you have people in your caucus who travel to warmer climates, one even went to the U.K. where COVID-19 is very bad and this could travel. And you, our ... Read More »
3 responsesWater allocations for coal development in SW Alberta
By Letter to the Editor on January 13th, 2021
I am writing in appeal to Alberta ranchers, farmers, and perhaps primarily those who irrigate, with respect to the imposed development of the open pit coal mines endorsed by our current Provincial Government. I don’t wish to provide lengthy commentary so I’ll get right to the point. I have been reading many of the submissions ... Read More »
2 responsesGuaranteed income needed here
By Letter to the Editor on January 13th, 2021
Mr. Neudorf: There has been much bragging about Alberta’s resources, both natural and human. Albertans might be the most wasteful of both. Over 40 years ago, food banks were started in Edmonton. A recognition that a large part of our population was not able to participate in our economy. Forty years later, the need for ... Read More »
1 responseFreedom of religion is sacrosanct
By Letter to the Editor on January 13th, 2021
Jacob Van Zyl in his opinion piece from Saturday’s Herald (Dec. 19) asks the question if divine interference with a person’s hereditary profile is “impossible.” That is “David’s corrected DNA” being now devoid of original “sin.” This would be part of the “greatest of miracles,” a “cosmic event” according to the writer. The only “cosmic” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pandemic has caused other issues of concern besides not wearing masks
By Letter to the Editor on December 31st, 2020
Re: Really pulling together during a time of crisis (a rebuttal). To preface things I’ll state I wear the mask, as does everyone I know. We don’t like it, and are convinced more than a little hypochondria is behind their mandate, but it isn’t the hill to die on either with COVID anxiety through the ... Read More »
7 responsesLet’s stop focusing on the Grinch
By Letter to the Editor on December 30th, 2020
A few years ago, my then 87-year-old mom told a story of Nazi occupation in Holland as a young teenager. She spoke of strangers walking up to their family’s home asking for something to eat, and how the family often fed those folks. While they had little for themselves, they still found some to share. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID protection doesn’t only involve Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on December 26th, 2020
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief public health officer, recently announced that: “This pandemic has demonstrated that inequities in our society place some populations — and ultimately, all Canadians at risk. No one is protected from the risk of COVID-19 until everyone is protected.” This doesn’t mean only within Canada: as long as the virus circulates, ... Read More »
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