Letters to the Editor
Dear COVID: We’ve had enough of you
By Letter to the Editor on July 20th, 2020
Dear COVID, As the months keep going by without any word at your true intentions in our lives, I’m writing you in a desperate attempt to have you listen. I’m getting extremely tired of the ups and downs. I never know exactly what to do around you and feel angry and frustrated. I want to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finding ways around corporate barriers
By Letter to the Editor on July 18th, 2020
About three decades ago, we began to see more women in theological schools overtaking men. We see the same trend unfolding in law and medical Schools. The result is apparent at the press conferences on COVID-19. Many women appear as Chief Medical Officers representing provinces. The same is true of other professions like law and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outcome in unauthorized surveillance matter too swift?
By Letter to the Editor on July 18th, 2020
Anyone who read the lead story in the Lethbridge Herald of July 15 might conclude that the surveillance of the then Minister of the Environment by two members of the Lethbridge Police Service calls for more than a slap on the wrist. This is an important community issue. Throughout history, dictatorships have depended heavily on ... Read More »
8 responsesSCS caused more harm to the community
By Letter to the Editor on July 17th, 2020
This letter is a collaboration by a few people who have been concerned about the goings on of the SCS here in Lethbridge. Little too late – they had two years to do something. And instead of building community connections and partnerships they were more worried about funding and to rake in money on behalf ... Read More »
26 responsesComments display ignorance, bigotry
By Letter to the Editor on July 16th, 2020
I am often saddened by statements made in the Roasts & Toasts page. June 15 had many roasts that displayed both ignorance and bigotry toward certain members of our community. Homeless people were accused of theft, of being in places they didn’t belong. What makes this even more disturbing is that the roasters are nameless. ... Read More »
9 responsesToo locked into oil and gas?
By Letter to the Editor on July 16th, 2020
In response to the letter by John Calpas (“Request to shut down oil industry is misguided”). Perhaps it is not a question of the university or the prime minister shutting down the oil industry. Could it be the “market” that is shutting down the oil industry? Are we so locked into oil and gas that ... Read More »
2 responsesARCHES story misleading
By Letter to the Editor on July 16th, 2020
Your July 9 front-page article, “Report paints adverse picture of ARCHES,” is out of date, misleading and lacks proper context. It is unfair to both the staff at ARCHES and to your readers. The central “leaked report” is old, several weeks so. It refers to issues that are currently resolved or are being addressed. By ... Read More »
14 responsesForgetting Tories’ prorogation
By Letter to the Editor on July 15th, 2020
Dear Ms. Rachael Harder, MP: I delighted in your “Happy Canada Day” flyer and positive message about celebrating Canada Day. However, I was surprised by your negativity around the suspension of Parliament and insistence that Parliament meet in person during this continuing COVID-19 crisis. I would think that the federal government should continue to work ... Read More »
7 responsesCaregiving is harder than it appears
By Letter to the Editor on July 15th, 2020
Mr. Tarleck (re: letter to the editor, “Ways to improve long-term care,” June 30 Herald): As a 17-year veteran of caregiving, trained in a long-term care facility, I came home in the evening after that training believing I had been run over by a Mack truck – this after coming from 10 years in a ... Read More »
1 responsePension change would threaten Albertans’ interests
By Letter to the Editor on July 15th, 2020
The UCP government and our premier are intent on Alberta withdrawing from the Canada Pension Plan. This follows the release of the Fair Deal Panel report which echoes exactly what Jason Kenney wanted to hear prior to him creating the panel. The same Fair Deal Panel report cited a telephone poll of 1,000 Albertans and ... Read More »
8 responsesHow about free pass for seniors?
By Letter to the Editor on July 11th, 2020
Dear Honorable Speaker of the House Anthony Rota, I have written this letter before (about 10 years ago) but no response. In my conversation with new Canadians they have let me know that along with their citizenship they get a pass to the federal parks in Canada. I think that is a very nice gesture, ... Read More »
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