Letters to the Editor
While many struggle, others are taking more
By Letter to the Editor on April 9th, 2020
Frustration is the word for the current situation as many watch helplessly as their lives change forever. The business community dies. Service industry workers are without a cheque when former employers go bankrupt. We hear about essential workers like truck drivers being denied access to rest areas and restrooms as they work long hours delivering ... Read More »
5 responsesMy plea to society
By Letter to the Editor on April 9th, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is no joke. Too many people are dying from the virus because of idiots who are selfish and don’t care. They do not follow the guidelines and self-isolate. People crowd in lines to get into stores and checkouts. People go to stores multiple times in a day (one lady behind me said, ... Read More »
2 responsesDon’t cut health care, child care
By Letter to the Editor on April 8th, 2020
A brief note on the state of Alberta politics, if I may. The premier has said he’s heard and listened to the Alberta electorate but it’s apparent that he’s either had wax in his ears or heard only what Mr. Kenney wants to hear. As bright as you may think you are, Mr. Kenney, don’t ... Read More »
3 responsesTrump using pandemic for promotion?
By Letter to the Editor on April 8th, 2020
According to several reports, President Trump is insisting that his signature appear on the cheques to individuals that are part of the massive stimulus package just passed by the U.S. Congress. One has to wonder if the White House spin doctors haven’t rebranded the coronavirus pandemic “The Promotion,” if only for internal purposes. Tom Johnston ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doctors don’t need contract distractions during pandemic
By Letter to the Editor on April 7th, 2020
Minister Shandro, I heard with dismay and distress your comments about physician pay being rolled out now. You must not be aware we are in the midst of a pandemic! Doctors need no distractions; you should be thanking them every day for their efforts. Start playing nice with others, particularly those who hold our lives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No wonder Jewish people fight to keep their land
By Letter to the Editor on April 7th, 2020
Re: Letters to the editor by Larry Shapiro and Mike Fegelman, March 27, in response to Gwynne Dyer’s article of March 14 in the Lethbridge Herald. There is nobody that agrees or shows sympathy with Larry or Mike’s view of Israel in the Herald’s online comments (10 responses as of this writing). The state of ... Read More »
3 responsesLet’s not get into name-calling
By Letter to the Editor on April 4th, 2020
Having spent some of the winter south of the border, I am used to, but abhor, name calling such as “Mini Mike, Lyin’ Ted, Pocohontas.” Here in Canada, our grandchildren wear pink T-shirts in school with the words “be kind” on them to promote anti-bullying efforts. Therefore, I was particularly disturbed with a letter to ... Read More »
1 responseMessage from family physicians
By Letter to the Editor on April 4th, 2020
Dear Albertans: Your family physician is still here for you! In this COVID-19 pandemic, there are excellent, authoritative sources of information for Albertans who think they may be suffering from the virus. – If you have symptoms, use the self-assessment tool to determine if you require testing and should call 811: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/ Assessment.aspx – We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s economic vision is directed at the past
By Letter to the Editor on April 3rd, 2020
Our province is quickly moving toward a fossil fuel-spawned financial catastrophe. Our provincial government has no vision. It’s doing what it’s always done, look backwards. There is a global tectonic shift away from fossil fuels. No amount of provincial government interference or taxpayer money is going to change that fact. Fossil fuels play in a ... Read More »
29 responsesWill 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 »
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