Letters to the Editor
Freedom 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 »
2 responsesAn open letter from Alberta South Zone emergency physicians
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2020
March 3, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney Health Minister Tyler Shandro Mr. Nathan Neudorf Ms. Michaela Glasgo Mr. Drew Barnes c.c. Ms. Shannon Phillips We write to you today as a united voice of southern Alberta Emergency physicians in the cities of Lethbridge and Medicine Hat to add our voices to those of physicians across Alberta ... Read More »
4 responsesGov’t must stay committed to carbon pricing
By Letter to the Editor on March 4th, 2020
Thank you for publishing Bob Weber’s Canadian Press article about Canada’s progress towards meeting its Paris goals. As David Sawyer accurately points out, regulating emissions and pricing carbon go hand-in-hand – they work most effectively when combined. Therefore, if Canada wants to be carbon-neutral by 2050, the federal government must continue increasing the price on ... Read More »
2 responsesEasing euthanasia restrictions will erode safeguards
By Letter to the Editor on March 4th, 2020
Re: “Assisted dying bill gets mixed reviews, raises fears of more restrictions,” Feb. 26. The “experts,” Jocelyn Downie, James S. Palmer, Chair in Public Policy and Law at Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, and Stephanie Green of Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers, clearly cannot be happy with the number so far of ... Read More »
14 responsesPrivate health insurance doesn’t run like a fine Swiss watch
By Letter to the Editor on March 3rd, 2020
Americans like talking about Switzerland’s private health system, where it seems everyone is blissfully buying private insurance and getting great health care. But does Switzerland’s health insurance scheme really run like a fine Swiss watch? The Swiss government guarantees health care for all of its citizens by regulating the private insurance industry; markedly different from ... Read More »
2 responsesTwo-tiered health system would be a nightmare
By Letter to the Editor on March 3rd, 2020
Over the years I have known two retired medical doctors who had worked in a two-tiered health-care system in the U.K. They were furious when Ralph Klein began promising a similar system in Alberta and their reasons made perfect sense. First, we don’t have nearly enough doctors and nurses to make it work properly. Secondly, ... Read More »
3 responsesCan you imagine what could be done to address homelessness?
By Letter to the Editor on March 2nd, 2020
Oki; I took the opportunity to attend the official announcement by the UCP provincial government, regarding the $11-million investment to help the homeless in Lethbridge. It is good to see that the UCP government, MLA Nathan Neudorf, city council and the previous government are working towards addressing the homeless and marginalized citizens in our city. ... Read More »
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