Letters to the Editor
Thomas comparison appalling
By Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2024
Editor: Rachel Thomas compares our democratically-elected Liberal government to the North Korean dictatorship of Kim Jon-Un. Leadership sure does matter – and to compare Trudeau and the Liberals to the dictatorship of North Korea is absolutely appalling, dishonest, and irresponsible. Especially when it’s done by an elected Member of Parliament! This is a “dog ... Read More »
42 responsesWorld living in a strange and dangerous time
By Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2024
Editor: Here are a few thoughts on the shape of the world at the end of 2023 and hoping that 2024 will be better. Let’s start with the old saying that history repeats itself over and over again, and nothing ever changes. All through history there have been empires, the Persian Empire, the Roman Empire, ... Read More »
11 responsesAl Beeber’s had a profound impact on Herald readers
By Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2024
Editor: In less than a year, Managing Editor Al Beeber will be retiring from the Lethbridge Herald. A decision likely well thought out but deserving. Al lived and breathed newspaper from his roots in Raymond to the present. His factual reporting was at times controversial but accurate. And when he accepted the duties of editor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Task force not needed to figure out the problem in the city
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2024
Editor: I read with bemusement and some anger the article in the Lethbridge Herald with the heading, “Downtown task force to be discussed by city council.” It states a draft of terms the task force will adhere to including guiding principals. It then goes on to list them in numerical order. The more I read, ... Read More »
19 responsesPermanent indoor market would make good use of the hub
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2024
Editor: The Exhibition fiasco is front and centre as the city’s latest money pit. Not only does the new facility sit vacant on most days but the question on what to do with the other buildings is up in the air. Here’s a thought: why not turn one of the old buildings into a permanent ... Read More »
3 responsesWorld living in a strange and dangerous time
By Lethbridge Herald on January 1st, 2024
Editor: Here are a few thoughts on the shape of the world at the end of 2023 and hoping that 2024 will be better. Let’s start with the old saying that history repeats itself over and over again, and nothing ever changes. All through history there have been empires, the Persian Empire, the Roman Empire, ... Read More »
1 responseSuggestions for city council to address in the coming year
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2023
Editor: From the Grinch that Stole Christmas, some New Year’s resolutions for 2024 for city council: Gain control of the rudderless ship that the Exhibition has become and steer a course that puts money back into the taxpayers’ pockets rather than continuously taking. Use the new Exhibition building for all your retreats and those of ... Read More »
6 responsesConservative politicians don’t serve people
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2023
Editor: Listen if you want to Pierre Poilievre’s tirades for entertainment. Remember he was part of Harper’s hidden agenda. This flag waver of the right wing did not have solutions for Canada then and he does not now. In 2006 they rolled into Ottawa when Canada had a 10-year $13 billion annual surplus and Harper ... Read More »
15 responsesQuestions need to be asked about the decision to create bike lanes
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2023
Editor: I have some questions for the City: 1). Was there research, due diligence and public consultation undertaken prior to the decision to create what seems to be a traffic and congestion hazard downtown with the now, almost complete bicycle lanes? If the answer to question 1) is yes, then there should be answers to ... Read More »
12 responsesCanada Pension plan isn’t the Alberta government’s money
By Lethbridge Herald on December 26th, 2023
Editor: The Canada Pension Plan is not Alberta or federal government money. It is a fund that individuals contributed to during their working lives, and when retired, they receive monthly payments based on their contributions. Not every person contributes to it so not every person receives CPP after retirement. Only those who put their earnings ... Read More »
8 responsesWater not an unlimited commodity in Southern Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on December 23rd, 2023
Editor: For urban dwellers, water is like electricity, you turn on the tap and it’s there. Most people who are not on well water give very little thought to how the water gets there. With our current drought and winter with little or no snow, we are going to have to start thinking about it. ... Read More »
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