Letters to the Editor
Credentials of climate change deniers should be examined
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2022
Editor: Re “There needs to be room for debate in the climate discussion” (Sept.14). To begin on an observational, but largely unscientific note: There certainly seems to have been an increase in “once in a century” weather disasters in recent years. Massive floods, fires, droughts, and deadly heat waves – and all on a global ... Read More »
31 responsesThomas’ statement about Trudeau an exaggeration
By Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2022
Editor: In her most recent column (Sept. 3), our Member of Parliament, Rachael Thomas, states: “From day one, the Prime Minister’s strategy was to divide Canadians, stigmatize anyone who failed to hold his ideals, and pit regions of our country against each other.” Surely this can’t be true! What would it gain Trudeau or the ... Read More »
9 responsesChanges in world climate based on human behaviour
By Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2022
Editor: Dear Shaun Ward, I am not sure if the “correct thinkers” you mention are more likely people that realize that we have a climate issue. All the weather extremes are not happening coincidentally. The extreme heat repeating every year, the fires every year, the high amount of strong storms in the U.S., droughts in ... Read More »
3 responsesDo Canadians want a government leader who breaks the law?
By Lethbridge Herald on September 17th, 2022
Editor: Mr. Poilievre got elected as the leader of the Federal Conservative Party and is now the leader of the official opposition in Ottawa. In February of this year the truckers convoy paralyzed downtown Ottawa and Mr. Poilievre said he was OK with that. So here is a hypothetical situation: I block an intersection ... Read More »
56 responsesEducation would fit in downtown
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
Editor: Bob Dylan said “The times they are a changin’.” And so they are in our downtown. I remember when hardly anyone lived downtown – it was a place to go too – to shop, to bank, to work, for entertainment, to dine or frequent a pub. Over the years all that has changed – ... Read More »
1 responseFarmers keep going because they love what they do
By Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2022
Editor: When you meet new people at a function what’s that first question you ask… What do you do? My answer is usually, I’m a bookkeeper by trade. Depending on the group or setting I might also say, I’m a mother of three. This is my 28th harvest. I have never once in any of ... Read More »
6 responsesThere needs to be room for debate in the climate discussion
By Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2022
Editor: There appears to be among some of us a tendency towards domination and control. It is evident in today’s society where self-appointed “correct thinkers” attempt to dominate the thoughts and opinions of their peers. Recently, Lethbridge citizens had a close encounter with this type of domination by those who are confident that the planet ... Read More »
10 responsesLetter writer didn’t support convoy’s long stay in Ottawa
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2022
Editor: I made it very clear that I didn’t support the convoy staying in Ottawa for as long as they did, nor did I approve of the blockage of the Ambassador Bridge. Most of those in the convoy, as well as those protesting at the Coutts border, were angry with the few who made threats ... Read More »
73 responsesKenney out of line speaking out on Sovereignty Act
By Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2022
Editor: I was appalled that Jason Kenney would speak out on one of the key issues in the current leadership campaign. Surely with his lengthy tenure in the political arena he should know that it is totally unethical for a person in his position to speak out on proposals by any candidate in a leadership ... Read More »
26 responsesFreedom Convoy caused economic hardship and grief
By Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2022
Editor: I am appalled at the letter to the editor (Herald Sept. 1) from Jill Skriver who said she supports the convoy hoodlums who in my view if they had been successful in convincing Canadians not to support public health guidelines would have meant a serious blow to the freedom of many Canadians. There is ... Read More »
13 responsesEmergencies Act did need to be enacted
By Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2022
Editor: I must disagree with Jill Skriver’s view that the Emergencies Act did not need to be enacted. In my view, PM Trudeau was very patient after three weeks of allowing the Freedom Convoy to block Ottawa streets, harrass pedestrians (some of whom were just trying to get to their place of business or job), ... Read More »
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