Letters to the Editor
Long-term thinking demands more than slogans
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2025
Editor, On Oct. 2, the Lethbridge Herald published an Opinion by Doug Roth, Andrea Seale, and Sarah Butson, the heads of three Canadian health groups, calling for provinces to dedicate a large portion of the $32.5-billion tobacco litigation settlement to prevention and control of tobacco and nicotine use. Their arguments sound compelling, but they leave ... Read More »
2 responsesNot investing in education today will have consequences in future
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2025
Editor When a government curtails funding for education, it is a sure sign that they have lost their minds . Anyone with a sound intellect understands that progress in any society/ nation depends on the intrinsic power of its erudite minds. Thought precedes action; therefore, we need a thoughtful, skilled populace whose decision-making capabilities are underpinned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Belittling a child at Alberta Next meeting was un-Christian
By Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2025
Editor, On Sept. 30, I made the mistake of checking social media first thing in the morning. I was greeted with a video from the Alberta Next panel in Calgary, where a teenager — a child – began to ask a question about the teacher strike, only for his mic to be cut. There is ... Read More »
7 responsesIt was a great summer for the Lethbridge Historical Society
By Lethbridge Herald on October 3rd, 2025
Editor, With school back in session and the leaves falling, I would like to take an opportunity to share some feel-good stories with our community. It is an oft-spoken cliché that history will repeat itself until we learn from it, but history is not filled only with terrible lessons, but rather it is rich ... Read More »
1 responseSpend money on education, not battling teachers
By Lethbridge Herald on October 2nd, 2025
Editor, In the context of the ongoing conflict between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the current UCP provincial government, it is crucial to scrutinize the financial practices of various school divisions. Divisions are tasked with the responsibility of allocating resources in a manner that meets the urgent demands of both educators and students. As teachers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charlie Kirk fought for free speech; is that not a Canadian value?
By Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2025
Editor, I am compelled to offer my comments after once again seeing Charlie Kirk described as a fascist in a Sept. 26 letter to the editor headlined “Charlie Kirk’s values didn’t represent those of Canadians”. Charlie Kirk was undeniably a man of strong Christian convictions, and Christian principles stand in opposition to the ideas of ... Read More »
30 responsesAlberta Next town hall was nothing more than a rally for UCP
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2025
Editor, I attended the Alberta Next Panel here in Lethbridge on Sept. 11 because I felt it was my civic duty to get informed and to participate. I had already watched the videos on the website, so I had some idea what to expect. What I did not expect was that the audience consisted mostly ... Read More »
37 responsesCharlie Kirk’s values didn’t represent those of Canadians
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2025
Editor, As a Canadian, Rachael Thomas has absolutely no business eulogizing an American fascist influencer like Charlie Kirk in the House of Commons. On what basis do I use the term fascist? Trust Kirk’s own words, not mine. His list of objectionable, offensive beliefs is lengthy. He advocated for hatred and violent protest on many ... Read More »
65 responsesHand-counting ballots in election increases time and cost, not security
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Editor, In response to your survey question “Is hand-counting ballots necessary……” the answer is no! As a result of the paranoia of the UCP, “voting machines” are no longer allowed. I understand the scepticism related to voting machines, although would think that through proper technology, security issues may be addressed. However, this decision by the ... Read More »
14 responsesDon’t be fooled by the term ‘Alberta sovereignty’
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2025
Editor, Danielle Smith has often spoken often of an “sovereign Alberta in a united Canada”. And if you are not paying attention, you might think that she is saying that she has no desire for separation from Canada. But if you look closer, you will see that the word “sovereign” also means “independence” which is ... Read More »
9 responsesTime to implement a ‘Democracy Aknowledgement’ at events
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Editor, Many of us are deeply troubled by the erosion of democratic values in our society. The recent assassination of Charlie Kirk—a husband, father, and outspoken advocate for free speech—was not merely an attack on a man, but an assault on democracy itself. Kirk devoted his life to engaging young people in political dialogue. His ... Read More »
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