Letters to the Editor
We need to start caring about each other
By Letter to the Editor on September 15th, 2021
Editor: Â I have just read the vaccination figures for areas around Lethbridge – 38 per cent, 42 per cent, etc. and it breaks my heart. So many people are suffering and unable to get treatment because the unvaccinated are taking up the hospital beds; unvaccinated folks are costing the province millions of dollars in health ... Read More »
1 responseAnti-vaxxers disrespectful of our freedoms
By Letter to the Editor on September 11th, 2021
Editor: The conduct of the people who are protesting COVID vaccinations, is disgusting,to say the least. They are exhibiting not only a lack of civility but also a severe deficiency in brain power. Don’t they understand that in a civil society, no one has a right to absolute freedom? Our freedoms end when our actions ... Read More »
30 responsesWhy has western democracy failed so badly?
By Letter to the Editor on September 11th, 2021
Editor: I don’t like Communists nor Islamic fundamentalist rule in Afghanistan. But that’s not the point. I was shocked and surprised how fast the Afghan government collapsed even after 20 years of the involvement of the world’s wealthiest countries to support it. It cost billions of dollars and sacrifices of thousands of lives. It reminds ... Read More »
6 responsesMortgage letter contained inaccuracies
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2021
Editor: Writer D. Ryane’s letter to the editor of Friday, Aug. 27 contained some inaccurate information on mortgages. The writer is obviously confused about amortization and term and is likely to inflict hs confusion upon some readers. Very simply, when the writer refers to a 40-year mortgage, he believes it has a 40-year term. Not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Anti-maskers should be fined
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2021
Editor: Where are the protests? No smoking in public places – why? Seatbelts in a car are the law – why? No shirt, no shoes, no service – why? I am so tired of arrogant, self-centered, uniformed anti-mask, anti-vaccine people. Don’t get a vaccine if you don’t want but you don’t have to scream about ... Read More »
19 responsesWe have an opportunity to shape our communities
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2021
Editor: Every year on Labour Day, Canada’s unions celebrate the contributions of workers across the country. In past years, the Lethbridge and District Labour Council hosted a community BBQ to mark the day. In light of COVID restrictions, this year we have chosen to contribute our labour and money to the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, YWCA, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence policy of Vietnam worth studying for peace
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2021
Editor: All we see in the paper is praise for the new CityLINK. How to sweep the truth under the rug. I am so disgusted with the system and I don’t even have to ride on the bus. Here are the stories that I know having been a witness to them or having them told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New CityLINK is not working for everyone
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2021
Editor: All we see in the paper is praise for the new CityLINK. How to sweep the truth under the rug. I am so disgusted with the system and I don’t even have to ride on the bus. Here are the stories that I know having been a witness to them or having them told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unvaccinated need to reconsider choices
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2021
Editor: Kenney’s come out of hiding! After weeks of silence he’s finally emerged guns a-blazing, backing advice given to him by Dr. Hinshaw, who has the worst record of any Provincial health officer in Canada. In fact, it is dismal and under any other circumstances, would justify a resignation or dismissal. Kenney must realize that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge a dumping ground
By Letter to the Editor on September 9th, 2021
Editor: As our group sat and discussed the current state of Lethbridge streets, we all agreed it is now the dumping ground for other cities and communities. Last September, we all had a sigh of relief: the SCS was finally closed with 56 fatal overdoses to date. For several months we saw a decrease in ... Read More »
2 responsesGov’t needs to implement vaccine passports for safety of everyone
By Lethbridge Herald on September 4th, 2021
Editor: So here we are, approaching the two-year mark since COVID-19 began affecting our lives in an extreme way. We have ridden the ups and downs of quarantines, mask by-laws and demonstrations both for and against health protocols. Then came along vaccines against COVID-19 and most of us felt a sense of relief that maybe ... Read More »
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