March 29th, 2024

Letters to the Editor

What do people want freedom from?

By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022

Editor: The protesters keep yelling that they want freedom. My question is “Freedom from what, or to do what?” They live in the freest country in the world. They are free to go pretty much where ever they wish. They have free universal health care.  They are free to accept or reject the vaccine that ... Read More »

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Seven-day window makes justice unavailable

By Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022

Editor: Re: Legislative changes affecting traffic court.  I write to you as a legal professional with experience in criminal and quasi-criminal litigation of more than 50 years. I am concerned about the proposed legislative changes to traffic tickets contemplated by our provincial government. It is conceded that traffic court has taken a significant hit to ... Read More »

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When will Kenney address referendum question on Daylight Saving Time?

By Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022

 Editor: Now that Premier Kenney has COVID under control, will he find time to address the referendum question regarding Daylight Saving Time? Although the question on the referendum was ambiguous, and very misleading, I believe that many Albertans wanted two things: 1) They voted against having to turn our clocks back twice a year; and ... Read More »

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Bond between professor and student is the heart of U of L

By Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022

Editor: Letter: An open Letter to University of Lethbridge President, Mike Mahon: As a resident of Lethbridge with a child to reach university age in a few years, I have a vested interest in the university here. Although I am not a faculty member or an academic, I am well acquainted with many in Lethbridge. ... Read More »

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MP Thomas needs to be a better guest in Ottawa

By Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2022

Editor: An open Letter to Rachael Thomas, Member of Parliament, Lethbridge: I read your opinion piece in the Toronto Sun in support of the “protesters”. I’m a resident of the beautiful City of Ottawa – my adopted home since 1981! It’s an amazing city that my wife and I love dearly. We’ve raised two children ... Read More »

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Cutting costs not the way to keep U of L significant

By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2022

Editor: A letter to U of L president Dr. Mike Mahon: I am a recent graduate of the University of Lethbridge, completing my Master of Arts last year, and convocating in October. Previously, I completed my Bachelor of Arts, also at the University of Lethbridge. I am writing to you not only as an alum ... Read More »

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People on ‘freedom’ convoy need to make change legally

By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2022

Editor: I am deeply ashamed and disappointed with Canadians right now, from the top leaders of our country to the lowliest. Holding fellow Canadians hostage, breaking laws and desecrating historical monuments are beneath most Canadians imaginations. On the news, I see flags representing Donald Trump, Nazi Germany, and the U.S. Confederate flag beside signs for ... Read More »

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Both sides have to engage to find a way of ending the trucker blockade

By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2022

Editor: Here’s some advice from Eckhart Tolle. “Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it. Make it your friend and ally, not your enemy.” This will miraculously change your whole life.” Politicians, try implementing this advice; accept the blockade as if you had ... Read More »

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The greatest freedom of all is simply the ability to live on this earth

By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2022

Editor: I am writing to everyone but especially those who are outright now in a protest, blockade, rally, demonstration or a strike or are planning to join one. I am asking all of you to do one time thing – tonight at 9 p.m. turn off your vehicle, lights, radios TVs, phones and computers and ... Read More »

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Bad attitudes and behaviours make bad situations worse

By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2022

Editor: As I reflect on the events of the past two years, and in particular the past two weeks, I am compelled to share concerns about the path that we as a community and a “civil society” appear to be stumbling along in a halting and uncertain manner, unclear about whether we are forging ahead ... Read More »

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City needs to address light pollution

By Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022

Editor: If someone left the light on in your bedroom and you couldn’t turn it off, would you get a healthy sleep? If someone shined a light through your bedroom window at 2 a.m. would that be OK?  Presently you have no recourse against this from happening. And we all need a darkened space for ... Read More »

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