Letters to the Editor
Laws need to be changed to keep drug dealers off the streets
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
Editor: Politicians now have a chance to change the law. But none of them want to do the right thing to fight the drug overdose deaths by changing the laws. Almost 35,000 people have died from drug-related crimes and addiction since 2016 while only 2,500 have died from gun violence since 2009. Drugs are what’s ... Read More »
10 responsesWe all need to differentiate between fact and opinion
By Lethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2023
Editor: At first, I thought this was a good topic to send to the new editor when he was asking for suggestions. And yes, I realize this is an opinion piece, but I have felt this way for a long time, and it needs to be said. One of the reasons newspapers and mainstream newscasts ... Read More »
5 responsesMoratorium on solar and wind projects ignores climate change issue
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
Editor: Topsy-turvy. First, the UCP government suddenly imposes a six-month moratorium on wind and power projects over one megawatt (in other words, almost everything other than small private projects). Instead of establishing a few needful regulations on the fly regarding wind and solar energy development, they propose to shut it down, which will in effect ... Read More »
27 responsesMoratorum on Alberta projects means a loss of jobs to other provinces
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2023
Editor: I read in the Lethbridge Herald (Aug. 4) that Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government is pausing all approvals for new renewable energy projects due to rural and “environmental” concerns. Not mentioned, this is also likely at the behest of the fossil fuel industry. Nathan Neudorf, Lethbridge East MLA and Minister for Affordability and Utilities, ... Read More »
4 responsesHumanity’s attempts to avoid death is a denial of the natural order
By Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
Editor: I am working on a paper for the event that is being planned titled “WAKING DEATH” from Sept. 9 to Oct. 28 at Casa, Galt Museum, SAAG, and at the University of Lethbridge. Hopefully I will get helpful comments from the readers. To deny the inevitable is delusional. I must admit that I had ... Read More »
3 responsesHerald still available online at the public library
By Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2023
Editor: I just wanted to let everyone know that while Meta is blocking access to the Lethbridge Herald that a Lethbridge Public Library card will give you access. The card enables you to read newspapers through PressReader. As far as I am aware LPL cards are still free. In addition using a platform like PressReader ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown music festival demeaning to the city’s marginalized
By Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
Editor: I stood outside the Park-N-Ride for five hours protesting the Wide Skies festival. I had no choice. Geomatic Attic booked three nights of paid music on the roof of the bus terminal. I co-habit this same neighbourhood with many vulnerable and marginalized people, including many unhoused people. Many people in Lethbridge barely afford to ... Read More »
11 responsesCaution needed before accepting optimism of biofuels plant
By Lethbridge Herald on August 11th, 2023
Editor: Words of caution with regard to the Aug. 3 article in the Lethbridge Herald on Canary Biofuels: This article is full of optimism , win-win projections and practically no information on the so called, flagship facility that is piggy backed on the Kyoto Fuels biodiesel facility that back in 2013 was a $40 million ... Read More »
1 responseCity council catering to a small group with fencing decision
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2023
Editor: Catering to poor provincial policy (whether UCP or NDP) does not make Lethbridge a better or safer place. The only reason you apply for and get Guns and Gangs money is because you now have them. Did they suddenly appear mysteriously or did they appear as a result of no policy on drug addicts? ... Read More »
30 responsesFocus of the Downtown BRZ shouldn’t just be on Festival Square
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
Editor: Shame on the BRZ for not putting as much effort into promoting all their members’ businesses as they do those of the members in the Festival Square area. Every time a function is held it pulls customers and clients from other areas of the BRZ. For example, bringing in food trucks to keep the ... Read More »
5 responsesCouncil should be commended for drinking water stations
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
Editor: Re: City testing new drinking water stations in parks. Congratulations to city council on implementation of the pilot project to install drinking water stations in parks around Lethbridge. This initiative will benefit our community not only by allowing easy access to clean water for park users throughout summer and fall, but also by reducing ... Read More »
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