Letters to the Editor
Fixing city’s social issues will take co-operation
By Lethbridge Herald on October 16th, 2021
Editor: The biggest issue in Lethbridge is that we have social problems that are making this entire community less safe and less desirable as a place to live. Everything else will come together if we solve the homeless and addiction and drug-dealing issues. Basically we are perpetuating a cycle of wash, rinse, repeat. We should ... Read More »
36 responsesCity residents need to make their votes count in election
By Letter to the Editor on October 15th, 2021
Editor: In this municipal election voters have up to nine votes – one for your choice for Mayor, and eight for your choices for Council. With six candidates for mayor and 32 candidates for council, how can you make your votes really count? By voting only for the candidates that you really want elected. In ... Read More »
6 responsesWho not to vote for should be considered on Monday
By Letter to the Editor on October 15th, 2021
Editor: Who to vote for? Maybe consider who not to vote for instead. Have you been considering who to vote for in the civic election on Oct. 18? The question should also be: “Who should we not vote for?” Even though their intentions may have been honourable and sincere, the current councillors have clearly demonstrated ... Read More »
4 responsesCo-existence between walkers and disc golfers should be possible
By Letter to the Editor on October 14th, 2021
Editor, While walking my dog at the Peenaquim off leash dog park the other day, I noticed the already cramped parking area was back-to-back vehicles also overflowing up the sides of the road. It turns out that disc golf players were parking there as well! See, the disc baskets have already been erected and there ... Read More »
2 responsesHaving prescriptions filled in Emergency a waste of doctor’s time
By Letter to the Editor on October 13th, 2021
Editor: Previously I have sent this modified email twice to my local MLA’s Mr. Nathan Neudorf and Ms. Shannon Phillips. Neither did reply, not even an computer generated reply. While I have still access to a family physician, there are several members of my family and many other people of Lethbridge who do not. This ... Read More »
5 responsesCorporate subsidies having an impact on everything
By Letter to the Editor on October 13th, 2021
Editor: Anyone who has observed events in the business world or the economy must be aware of the major drain on everything since the 1970s, by our subsidy of major corporations. Today, business has been so spoiled by their endless lobby groups that protect and coddle them with taxpayer’s money. They have lost contact with ... Read More »
4 responsesTrustees play essential role in Alberta education
By Letter to the Editor on October 13th, 2021
Editor: I would like to thank The Herald for including trustee profiles in your candidate highlight articles. These have allowed more members of our community to become aware of this role as well as some of the issues our local community is facing within education. Prior to the 2017 election, I wrote a letter to ... Read More »
2 responsesFlexibility reduces needless quarrelling among people
By Letter to the Editor on October 13th, 2021
Editor: I think that over-emphasis on accuracy, correctness, or precision is a source of unnecessary anxieties, disputes, and divisions. We waste countless hours fighting over trivial things, causing break-up of communities and relationships. Fighting could be deadly when it comes to customs, ideologies, politics, and religious doctrines. Humans have killed each other even about clothes ... Read More »
3 responsesAll the election signs are a waste of money
By Letter to the Editor on October 13th, 2021
Editor: As another civic election draws near, I feel compelled to make some comments. First off, I would like to know who decided it was OK to litter our road ways with an absolutely ridiculous number of signs letting us know who we should supposedly vote for. If the total disregard for our streets is ... Read More »
3 responsesVoters need to be selective at the ballot box
By Letter to the Editor on October 9th, 2021
Editor: Our civic election is less than two weeks away. You may have forgotten that if you’re not that interested in local politics. But if you are interested in how many people can live beside you or where parks are placed or how much you’re charged in property taxes or whether the roads are maintained ... Read More »
2 responsesVoters needs to do research before election
By Letter to the Editor on October 9th, 2021
Editor: With the city election upon us very soon it is important that you become informed about the candidates. This year’s lineup of new challengers is very impressive. Research each candidate and see who aligns with your concerns the most. You don’t have to select eight names, you can just vote for those that you ... Read More »
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