Letters to the Editor
World in need of expertise on new types of battlefields
By Letter to the Editor on June 8th, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic – with its devastating effect on life and livelihood – may be a dress rehearsal for future biological and economic warfare. The number of fatalities worldwide as well as the high unemployment rates and paralyzing slowdown of national economies are staggering. Never before have factories, businesses, restaurants, sports, conferences, churches, schools, colleges, ... Read More »
1 responseStop gouging seniors
By Letter to the Editor on June 5th, 2020
I am not a senior demanding more during the pandemic. I live in Alberta and am a senior demanding that the UCP stop gouging us. First, I am paying more Alberta tax than last year. Second, I will have to pay $85 for my doctor to initial a form to say I am fit to ... Read More »
9 responsesWe’re hostage to resources
By Letter to the Editor on June 5th, 2020
Suppose I inherit a rich uncle’s money: Common sense tells me that I should invest it, and dip into the capital only in an emergency. You live with what you earn. Savings account is for rainy days. Do not plan to live on it. Canada is wealthy thanks to natural resources. But we are taking ... Read More »
3 responsesClarifying items in proposed firearms ban
By Letter to the Editor on June 4th, 2020
I would like to clarify a few items in the proposed firearm ban. The AR15 rifle is currently a restricted firearm in Canada. It can only be fired at a firearms range, period. The firearm is restricted by law to five rounds. You need a permit just to transport it to and from a range ... Read More »
1 responseRural Alta. ready for full relaunch
By Letter to the Editor on June 4th, 2020
In this time of COVID there is a reality that has been completely ignored by key players in public health, government and media: rural Alberta is ready for a full relaunch. As presented in Alberta COVID statistics, the overwhelming majority of rural municipalities have had extremely limited or zero cases of the virus, and most ... Read More »
2 responsesTruths and lies about new firearms regulations
By Letter to the Editor on June 4th, 2020
Some truths regarding the new firearms regulation by our government: Fully automatic firearms have been banned since the 1970s and are prohibited in Canada. The AR-15 semi automatic, that Trudeau calls a gun not needed to take down a deer is outright lie. This firearm is a restricted firearm that can only be used only ... Read More »
1 responseSeniors strength of Alberta
By Letter to the Editor on June 3rd, 2020
Seniors’ Week 2020 will, in some ways, be different than any other in the 34 years of this wonderful Alberta tradition. Although COVID-19 will change the way we celebrate this year, it won’t change the spirit of Seniors’ Week. That spirit is as strong as ever and, as ever, it is about recognizing and celebrating ... Read More »
1 responseLet’s ensure clean air for everyone
By Letter to the Editor on May 30th, 2020
Near the start of the pandemic, my son and I saw a “We are all in this together” sign in the front window of a long-term care residence, on an evening when that neighbourhood’s air was permeated with toxic smoke from backyard fires. An April 24 Lethbridge Herald article reported that “City Council encourages residents ... Read More »
22 responsesThanks for the laughs
By Letter to the Editor on May 30th, 2020
I want to thank the good citizens of Lethbridge for the best laugh I’ve ever had in a long time – that is the “Roast and Toast” page. While the rest of the world is worrying about real crisis, you all are complaining about people who do or do not watch Fox News! I was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraiser to provide PPEs for health-care workers
By Letter to the Editor on May 29th, 2020
I received permission from the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) to make the public aware to donate to a COVID-19 fundraiser for the purpose of providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to front-line health-care workers in Canada. IDRF has partnered with Conquer COVID-19 to accept donations that will be used to purchase PPE for Canada’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID creates potential problem for consumers
By Letter to the Editor on May 29th, 2020
Everyone from Mayor Spearman to the Chamber of Commerce has requested consumers “buy locally,” something I have taken to heart. We all need to support local merchants, doing everything we can to aid recover from the devastation of COVID-19. However, I recently found, quite by chance, a fly in the retail ointment that could be ... Read More »
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