Letters to the Editor
Leaders should listen to warnings about zoonotic diseases
By Letter to the Editor on May 7th, 2020
It is so unfortunate that even though zoonotic disease specialists raised the red flag on the news of a Chinese doctor warning of his suspicion of a SARS-like pneumonia in his patient, his concern was dismissed and as we now know, he contracted the disease and died. Health ministers should be cognizant of the fact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City needs to rethink its development strategy
By Letter to the Editor on May 7th, 2020
In recent weeks, as businesses have shifted from retail locations to delivery services, I have had the immense pleasure of driving throughout the city and exploring all the different neighbourhoods of Lethbridge. What an incredibly diverse and interesting city, but why is it so spread out? Developments to the west and north are massive maze-like ... Read More »
2 responsesWhy shortages if farmers are having to dump products?
By Letter to the Editor on May 7th, 2020
In the news lately it has been stated that dairy farmers have had to dump their milk to dispose of it. Yet when you go to some grocery stores there is a limit of two four-litre jugs of milk when you want to purchase it. The egg department is totally devoid of large eggs, forcing ... Read More »
4 responsesRemembering War Amps heroes
By Letter to the Editor on May 6th, 2020
This May, we remember the Canadians who sacrificed life and limb to help liberate the Netherlands 75 years ago. I had the privilege of growing up in The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program which was started by war amputee veterans. Through Operation Legacy, amputees like me pay tribute to the veterans who founded the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free downtown parking would help
By Letter to the Editor on May 6th, 2020
The April 30 Lethbridge Herald headline says “City must get creative to help business.” OK, here’s a suggestion from a guy who rarely shows himself in the downtown area for a variety of reasons (safety near the top of my concerns). Safety aside, could getting “creative” include free parking, so we don’t have to worry ... Read More »
1 responseCOVID a wakeup call for seniors care
By Letter to the Editor on May 6th, 2020
I watch with horror the anguish, fear, uncertainty and loss of life of our elders living in nursing homes. My late mother lived in assisted-living facilities and nursing homes for many years and it was not a good experience. These institutions are grossly underfunded, resulting in shortage of personal-care staff. The care staff is unable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province’s budget cuts are hurting seniors
By Letter to the Editor on May 6th, 2020
Mr. Premier, the promised cuts to some programs, the re-aligning of monetary support to doubtful venues and fully expecting inconveniences due to those actions was something I, as a senior in a small rural town, wholeheartedly supported, providing discretion, consideration and common sense were the basis for their decisions. Unfortunately, it seems they wanted to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Will common sense prevail over climate hysteria?
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2019
The Herald published three Canadian Press articles on Dec. 18 emphasizing a need to act on the so-called “existential threat” to our planet posed by the “climate crisis.” Mia Rabson, one of the writers, asserted: “A decade ago, climate change was more academic than reality, but in recent years few Canadians haven’t been touched directly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Obama’s support revived Liberal campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2019
In support of “Didn’t Obama mingle in Canada’s election?” I think he meant meddle! It was proven that Obama’s endorsement five days before the election had an immediate and huge upward effect on the polling of Justin Trudeau. Liberals were tanking and immediately after Obama’s endorsement, Obama’s comment was retweeted a few hundred thousand times, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trying to block movie is blocking free speech
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2019
Many pro-life groups fought hard to get the movie “Unplanned” to be shown in Canada, writing letters, petitions, phone calls to government MPs and distributors, etc. and finally success! The Movie Mill in Lethbridge said yes, and now a petition has been launched to pressure them into not showing it. There is no such thing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Migration is the engine of civilization
By Lethbridge Herald on June 22nd, 2019
In June 1979, I attended the UN conference in Geneva, Switzerland discussing the Vietnam refugee crisis. Canada was represented by Flora MacDonald, Secretary of State for External Affairs in Joe Clark’s Conservative government. She pledged that Canada would accept 100,000 of the so-called “Boat People.” Canada made me proud. Compared to the most recent offer ... Read More »
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