Letters to the Editor
Look at the effects, not perception
By Letter to the Editor on March 13th, 2020
The most telling reportage on the Supervised Consumption Site report showed up on the second page, at the very end of the article, in the March 6 Herald, where Rod Knect, the co-chair of the review panel, told a reporter: “ÉWhen people are using the site itself, they’re being supervised, they’re tended to, their street ... Read More »
5 responsesProvince’s closing of parks is shortsighted
By Letter to the Editor on March 12th, 2020
To say that I am deeply ashamed of our provincial government right now would be a vast understatement. Closing our parks and handing them over to third parties for “budgetary reasons” is one of the most idiotic and shortsighted things I’ve ever heard. Alberta prides itself on its beautiful scenery, from the untamed majesty of ... Read More »
8 responsesWhere’s the accountability in justice system?
By Letter to the Editor on March 12th, 2020
And once again there is no accountability for a criminal. The 29-year-old that was acquitted in a drug-fuelled attack was so intoxicated he was at the point of impaired consciousness from alcohol and illegal drugs. Then he did another illegal act by breaking into a 60-year-old woman’s home, then yet another illegal act by beating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fossil fuels will continue to play a vital role
By Letter to the Editor on March 11th, 2020
We must save the people on our planet from people who insist on “saving the planet” from climate catastrophe predicted for decades but never realized. Global mortality from all natural disasters has decreased by 99 per cent since 1920 while the world’s population trebled thanks to improved economies and technologies provided by our modern industrialized ... Read More »
12 responsesAlberta’s budget is no laughing matter
By Letter to the Editor on March 10th, 2020
In regard to your front page photo, Friday, Feb. 28, Mr. Toews is delivering a “red-ink budget,” (a red herring budget, more like it). Question: Why is Mr. Kenney laughing? His MLAs seem exceptionally serious over this budget. No doubt because it will be their job to explain it to their constituents. Perhaps, though, at ... Read More »
12 responsesMP should represent views of constituents
By Letter to the Editor on March 10th, 2020
The MP for Lethbridge, Rachael Harder, spoke in the House of Commons on Feb. 27 regarding Bill C-7, which deals with medical assistance in dying (MAID). She took her usual entrenched position of demanding that we keep people alive as long as possible. However, there are people who are in pain, have no hope of ... Read More »
10 responsesFreedom of the press is in trouble
By Letter to the Editor on March 7th, 2020
I believe there are many factors that can contribute to the demise of our democracy, including the deterioration of our election process, corruption throughout governments and society in general, fake news/social media and people confusing personal commentary as factual news. One of my biggest fears is the loss of an unbiased free press. This letter ... Read More »
15 responsesCoaldale should give citizens a voice via plebiscite
By Letter to the Editor on March 6th, 2020
The town of Coaldale has decided that the people of Coaldale have no voice in deciding where the new high school and recreation centre will be located. The very people who took an oath to lead the town for the best potential of the Town of Coaldale have failed since declaring “no plebiscites!” With a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blockades an extortion attempt
By Letter to the Editor on March 6th, 2020
Canadians have a legal right to do business without harassment. Blockading of highways and rail lines is a blatant attempt at extortion and those who do it should be immediately removed by law enforcement! Businesses hurt by the blockades (that are allowed to remain in place) should sue the government for failing to enforce the ... Read More »
3 responsesWhy print Fraser Institute articles?
By Letter to the Editor on March 5th, 2020
I have to wonder why the Lethbridge Herald continues to print offerings from the Fraser Institute. The institute has been questioned in the past over its methodology, for instance counting taxes twice in their “Tax Freedom Day” articles. They are also largely funded by Koch Industries, a U.S. conglomerate. Yes, the Fraser Institute that is ... Read More »
3 responsesCorporate influence over gov’t policy
By Letter to the Editor on March 5th, 2020
Although many (including me) tell our elected officials to reject the fossil-fuel industry’s new proposed projects, the governing representatives unfortunately are not so free to deny the politically potent resource extractors their profitable goals. While it’s politically much easier to sit in the Opposition’s chair, powerful business interests are pulling governmental strings regarding lands and ... Read More »
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