Letters to the Editor
What you haven’t been told about Alberta’s plan for parks
By Letter to the Editor on September 11th, 2020
Although the UCP Government announced on March 3 the plan to change parks, it actually began in October 2019. One hundred and sixty-four sites were identified for removal – a savings of $1.14 per Albertan. Land-base wise that is only .3 per cent but it equates to 37 per cent of Alberta parks and 4,000 ... Read More »
9 responsesMisplaced blame
By Letter to the Editor on September 11th, 2020
Those of us from the world of finance, who had ties to the oil industry, aren’t surprised by what U of C economist Trevor Tombe is stating. Had the previous governments continued to collect oil royalties at the Lougheed levels we would have had an additional $575 billion. Add this to the $150 billion lost ... Read More »
9 responsesUnder-representation on city council a historical problem
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2020
Historian and counsellor Belinda Crowson notes that Lethbridge’s consideration of the ward system has been going on for more than a century. She says it began in December 1907 when William Henderson made the ward system a key plank in his campaign for a seat on Lehbridge’s first city council. Henderson’s argument was that it ... Read More »
10 responsesPlenty to learn about humanity
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2020
Despite the pandemic gripping the globe, there are more positive things going on which make the age we are living in incredibly interesting. Most don’t know it yet (yet soon will), but we are living in a time where our whole worldview is about to be tossed on its head. No, I’m not talking about ... Read More »
1 responseCondo owners seek fair recycling services
By Letter to the Editor on September 5th, 2020
The Condo Owners Society of Alberta is following the recycling issue in Lethbridge with great interest. In our experience, condominiums in the province are often expected to foot a disproportionate amount of the costs of utilities and services simply because they are permitted to do so within their powers under the Municipal Government Act. While ... Read More »
8 responsesThanks for the entertainment
By Letter to the Editor on September 5th, 2020
Once again I send a heart-felt thank you to the good citizens of Lethbridge for their colourful views on the “Roasted and Toasted” page. As the world reels under economic, health and social issues, the citizens of Lethbridge continue to rant about doggie-doo, people who cut them off (on their way to Costco) to buy ... Read More »
7 responsesWe all need to be responsible in fighting COVID
By Letter to the Editor on September 4th, 2020
Some wise man stated aptly “Wisdom has its limitations but folly has no such handicap.” Here we are in the midst of a crisis that is 100 per cent in our control and yet we are waiting for a second or even third wave of infections. I am disappointed in all those people who believe ... Read More »
9 responsesDon’t wreck a system where minutes can be crucial
By Letter to the Editor on September 3rd, 2020
When I was recently discharged from the Foothills Medical Centre Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, I promised the cardiology team that I would write you about the life-saving treatment I was lucky enough to receive. On the early morning of March 24, a restless night of an aching left arm self-diagnosed as arthritis pain in this ... Read More »
6 responsesSimple solution to school dilemma
By Letter to the Editor on September 2nd, 2020
An open letter to all parties having an interest in the return to school of students in a COVID-19 world: We have listened, ad nauseam, to the objections to the reopening of schools this fall. There seems to be no end to the objections. The parties involved in these discussions do not appear to be ... Read More »
2 responsesFormer Coaldale mayor turning 100
By Letter to the Editor on September 2nd, 2020
Alan Graham, centenarian, will be remarkably 100 years old on Thursday. We met him and Nancy Rose 37 years ago in Coaldale, when we were searching for a house through a local real estate agency. Lydia and I also met him at the United Church Thrift Store before the pandemic. I would join Alan and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Appreciation for kindness shown in difficult time
By Letter to the Editor on September 2nd, 2020
Three months ago the worst thing that can happen to a parent happened: our beautiful daughter passed away. To say this is painful is an understatement! It was sudden, as she passed from blood clots in her lung, not expected at all, and the fact that she was a young, vibrant women only added to ... Read More »
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