Letters to the Editor
Time 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 »
5 responsesUnspoken issues with recycling need to be addressed
By Lethbridge Herald on August 29th, 2024
Editor: With regard to the Thursday, Aug. 15 article on the Alberta government’s implementation of EPR – Extended Producer Responsibility: The article by Al Beeber has a lot of information we Albertans need to know but it is the things not said that I feel need to be examined. Firstly: Responsibility It is all about ... Read More »
14 responsesPoliticians in charge of the health system are failing people
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2024
Editor: There’s nothing like personal experience to bring politics home. Right now, I’m paying attention to health care issues – in particular wait times for elective surgeries. I’m waiting for a hip replacement. When I share that, strangers share stories of a person in their life that needs a hip or recently received hip surgery. ... Read More »
32 responsesKamala Harris a worthy and serious presidential candidate
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2024
Editor: Re: “Harris won’t have the support of Democrats in the election”: In a recent Letter to the Editor, the writer states “Biden was dumped….Harris was selected by party insiders to replace him…” and concludes that Democrats will not support her. Today, Biden is still the American president. He chose Kamala Harris as his ... Read More »
10 responsesPrime Minister doesn’t deserve all the blame being put on him
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2024
Editor: It’s rather sad/humorous that Justin seems to have such power! Did he also start the Second World War? Or are we just ready for a “new” government, one which will take away all those benefits that we are complaining about because they cost so much? Remember, if our budget becomes balanced, where do you ... Read More »
6 responsesHarris won’t have the support of Democrats in the election
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2024
Editor: Joe Biden, the incumbent President, won the majority of party delegates last March to receive the Democrat nomination for this fall’s election. There was an actual democratic process involved; “uncommitted” took second place. No such process has yet vetted Kamala Harris. Biden was unceremoniously dumped after his disastrous debate June 27, and Harris was ... Read More »
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