Letters to the Editor
It’s time for Neudorf and the UCP to get back to work on crisis
By Letter to the Editor on October 8th, 2021
Editor: Everybody deserves a break, a holiday. But in times of crisis that sometimes has to give way to a greater good. In a COVID world, the government has invoked a clause in their collective agreement with nurses to allow them to direct “mandatory overtime or cancelling of pre-approved vacation time”. But what about the ... Read More »
3 responsesIt’s time to quit blaming addicts for the city’s problems
By Letter to the Editor on October 7th, 2021
Editor: The city of Lethbridge is in turmoil – the opioid crisis has taken its toll on many people, especially the addicts. Instead of being divided, I ask you to unite. We need a large support system. This is a big issue. Band aid solutions will not solve the problem. In fact, it just infects ... Read More »
11 responsesWe deserve better from our province
By Letter to the Editor on October 7th, 2021
Editor: Premier Jason Kenney recently stated that 80 per cent of Alberta’s population had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination and also reiterated that he would not be increasing any further restrictions such as the “fire break” proposal recommended by several of Alberta’s top doctors. He further stated that he would not ... Read More »
2 responsesSenate can be a powerful tool for Alberta
By Letter to the Editor on October 7th, 2021
Editor: True and lasting reform may be a long way off still but we are taking steps in the right direction This year, I reached a point in my career and life where I knew I wanted to do more, for Alberta and all Canadians. And so I decided to channel decades of governance experience ... Read More »
2 responsesPremier needs to resign over COVID pandemic
By Letter to the Editor on October 7th, 2021
Editor: According to the Government of Canada’s COVID 19 Daily Epidemiology update: Over the last 7 days, Canada’s total COVID case count was 30,335. Over the last seven days, Alberta’s total COVID case count was 11,445. Canada’s population is about 39 million. Alberta’s population is about 4.5 milion. In plain language, we have about 10 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Facts the only cure for vaccine misinformation
By Letter to the Editor on October 6th, 2021
Editor: It is a stressful time in Alberta with the current COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s a secondary epidemic that needs to be addressed – an epidemic of misinformation that’s rapidly spreading through our social and digital media platforms. There has been a tidal wave of misinformation and the people responsible for it are causing confusion, ... Read More »
24 responsesCity parks are a valued asset
By Letter to the Editor on October 6th, 2021
Editor: Since March 2020, we’ve had record use of our parks. While nearly everything rec was shut down during the COVID-19 lockdowns, our parks system has been our crutch. It has delivered on health and wellness and our connection to the outdoors. We must continue to find ways in making it more accessible. Areas of ... Read More »
7 responsesPremier not demonstrating leadership on COVID
By Letter to the Editor on October 6th, 2021
Editor: Dear Premier Kenney, As an Albertan who received both vaccine doses as soon as possible and has worn a mask consistently since last summer, I am furious with your continued refusal to take comprehensive action to stop this fourth wave. I am furious with your refusal to heed the warnings and pleadings of Alberta’s ... Read More »
6 responsesJason Kenney is captive to his UCP caucus
By Letter to the Editor on October 2nd, 2021
Editor: I would like to offer a somewhat tepid defence of premier Jason Kenny. Amid the chorus of calls for his resignation, a different view seems called for. True, under Kenney, the provincial government has hugely mismanaged the challenges of the COVID pandemic. It has been late and weak in responding to the pandemic. It ... Read More »
5 responsesBeing an Albertan an embarrassment under UCP
By Letter to the Editor on October 2nd, 2021
Editor: I am embarrassed to call myself an Albertan. My government has let me down with its mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic, its chasing of family doctors out of our communities and its disrespect for nurses and health professionals when we need them most. None in the provincial caucus will stand up to Jason Kenney ... Read More »
6 responsesICU may make people believers
By Letter to the Editor on October 2nd, 2021
Editor: Rights and Freedoms! That is what living in Canada is all about right? Let’s take a closer look shall we? I respect that everyone has the right to live free and to make their own choices on how to live their lives. I respect that you may not want to get a COVID-19 vaccine. ... Read More »
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