Letters to the Editor
Volunteer groups shouldn’t be on hook for liability insurance
By Lethbridge Herald on September 28th, 2024
Editor: Should volunteer organizations working to beautify government property be required to purchase liability insurance? Agriculture and Agri-Food’s Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, formally known as the Lethbridge Research Centre, was established in 1906 as the Dominion Experimental Farm. At that time, a garden was established on the centre grounds around the house of Dr. ... Read More »
4 responsesWestJet’s Lethbridge flight changes a disservice to travellers
By Lethbridge Herald on September 28th, 2024
Editor: Re: WestJet’s changing schedule for Lethbridge. It’s nice to see a positive spin put on WestJet’s schedule changes in a recent Lethbridge Herald article. Not! Rather than renew their contract with Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet has opted to transition to a different aircraft to better serve the people of Lethbridge. I ask you how ... Read More »
9 responsesFactory farms have negative impact on massive scale
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2024
Editor: Factory farms are destroying the environment and harming animals on a massive scale. Their waste pollutes our water, harms sea life, and creates awful conditions for people living nearby. And now, these big U.S. meat companies are moving their operations to developing countries, which will hurt local farmers, food supplies, and the environment there, ... Read More »
3 responsesPetting zoos are dangerous for visitors and cruel for animals
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2024
Editor: “Coulee Fest welcomes public to Polytechnic campus” – no one should underestimate the risks associated with petting zoos and hands-on animal displays, including the organizers of the Coulee Fest. Petting zoos are hotbeds of E. coli bacteria, and numerous children have been infected with the bug after visiting such displays. Symptoms can include bloody ... Read More »
7 responsesGraffiti artists are criminals that need to be prosecuted
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2024
Editor: So the City wants to spend $51,000 on graffiti cleanup. This is the wrong approach to solving one of the perpetual problems of downtown crime and deterrence. Continuous cleaning of the graffiti only gives the criminals a clean slate to continue with their unwanted bane. And they are criminals. Vandalism and desecration of private ... Read More »
1 responseTime for government to take real action on carbon emissions
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2024
Editor: The federal government recently announced a plan to reduce carbon emissions by phasing out heating oil in new buildings. While a welcome step, the time for half measures such as these is far behind us. We must decarbonize heating and cooling in every home. Heat pumps are a proven technology that could cut our ... Read More »
15 responsesDrivers have to pay attention to pedestrians on city crosswalks
By Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2024
Editor: While out walking in the Agnes Davidson/Victoria Park area on a recent evening, my dog and I were nearly struck in a crosswalk (16 Ave. S. and 17 St.) when six cars blew through the signed and marked crosswalk, and a seventh tried to stop, only to be rear-ended, sending the car through the ... Read More »
7 responsesShould we be looking at history for lessons about the future?
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2024
Editor: We can’t eat money.” Alberta’s population is exploding. More people are crushing the “Alberta Advantage.” Our beauty, our water, our cities, our housing is inflating to the disadvantage of our people. What we love about our Alberta, blue sky, white mountains, green forests, blue rivers. All are changing the more we want, the more ... Read More »
2 responsesChallenges lie ahead for Canadian labourers
By Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2024
Editor: As we approach Labour Day 2024, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the significant strides made by workers in Canada, as well as the challenges that lie ahead. This year, Labour Day is more than just a celebration; it’s a call to action for all of us who believe in the power of ... Read More »
6 responsesAlberta condo owners have been shorted by the province
By Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2024
Editor: The fact that Minister Neudorf has any comments on using the words affordability and electricity in the same paragraph is absolutely laughable. Remember the electricity rebate package from last year that saw most home owners received a total of $500 in monthly rebates on the costs of their electricity as a credit on their ... Read More »
6 responsesAll faces deserve to be shown equal respect in the global village
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2024
Editor: One tableau staged as a part of the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony in Paris provoked some controversies. It depicted the Greek God Dionysus’ dinner table. Some Christians mistakenly thought it was making fun of Christ’s Last Supper. It shows cultures and traditions can be very easily misunderstood. Obstinate fundamentalists of all varieties are offended ... Read More »
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