Letters to the Editor
Another wave of COVID-19 coming in fall as Smith promises to end lockdowns
By Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
Editor: Danielle Smith has stated there will be no more COVID-19 lockdowns when she becomes premier on Oct. 6. Medical researchers and doctors agree there will be a wave of the COVID-19 variant BA 5 in the fall when people spend more time indoors. Our vaccines are less effective against infection from this new variant ... Read More »
28 responsesThe real criminals in society may not be who you think they are
By Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
Editor: I do not know all the facts, nor do I claim any expertise, however I am grateful for those who might find a “thought experiment” of interest, and share any kind thoughts. My brother and I follow the homeless problem with the interest of a couple of old men with too much time on ... Read More »
7 responsesWhat are the problems a ward system should address?
By Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2022
Editor: Re: The $297,000 solution in search of a problem. City council gave direction to proceed with the establishment of a Ward Boundary Commission at the June 7 city council meeting. The purpose of the commission is to provide a detailed written report and recommendations to city council on an electoral ward system for the ... Read More »
2 responsesTeen donating money for new cat ranch home due to volunteer rules
By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2022
Editor: My name is Rowan and I have volunteered at Last Chance Cat Ranch as often as I could. The city’s choice to put a limit on the number of volunteers has stoppedmy chances of going. I am 14 years old which means I need a parent with me. We have only done the sanctuary ... Read More »
22 responsesCurling club shelter will be a permanent home to squatters
By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2022
Editor: I propose the City Of Lethbridge make the Civic athletic field available to the so called “homeless tent people.” We should provide portable toilets and bottled water to the inhabitants and wait for Mr. Winter to roll in. Once Mr. Winter comes, the real homeless will use our current indoor shelters and the pretenders ... Read More »
6 responsesMany willing to mitigate the homeless situation
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2022
Editor: Several years ago, I wrote a blog (that a few people read) about the long historical evolution of the idea of the “deserving” as opposed to the “undeserving” poor. In the Middle Ages and Early Modern periods in England, parish and poor taxes helped alleviate somewhat the plight of the “wandering poor” without rigidly ... Read More »
27 responsesProvincial police force should stay part of the past
By Lethbridge Herald on August 4th, 2022
Editor: This summer, I had the pleasure of introducing new Canadian residents to the Fort Museum at Fort Macleod – exploring the fort, absorbing the history of the world-renown RCMP through engaging film, storyboards and unique displays, culminating in the delightful musical ride – a truly Canadian cultural icon. This brings to mind Alberta’s UCP ... Read More »
7 responsesEnabling drug addicts isn’t helping them
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
Editor: I don’t understand, and I never will, how there is a portable SCS bud right in the middle of where tent city used to be and yet “do gooders” continue to hand out needles by the handfuls to the occupants. The same “do gooders” were behind starting an SCS the first time because it ... Read More »
41 responsesTaxpayer dollars shouldn’t be used to fund an RV park
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
Editor: In regards to Alvin Shier’s letter, “Lethbridge needs a city-owned RV Park to accommodate visitors”, the author is only half right. Yes, there is a shortfall in the number of RV spots available. The unnecessary loss of facilities at the Lethbridge Exhibition grounds has left a hole in the marketplace that has yet to ... Read More »
1 responseCity council needs to address homeless situation better
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
Editor: As expected, there was approval from our city council to throw another bucket of money at the “homeless” situation and tent encampments. What are we doing? Mike Fox, Director of Community Services stated that $195,000 of the $230,000 allotted so far is going for wages. This includes cleaning up areas with a recent cleanup ... Read More »
4 responsesNeglecting people with severe drug addiction isn’t an acceptable or preferable option for society
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
Editor: Re: “Society is not helping drug addicts by pampering them,” Readers’ Forum, July 27. Neglecting people dealing with debilitating drug addiction should never be an acceptable or preferable political option. But the callous politics typically involved with addiction funding/services likely reflect conservative electorate opposition, however irrational, towards making proper treatment, which may include ‘harm ... Read More »
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