Letters to the Editor
Alberta’s Coal Policy review is flawed
By Letter to the Editor on April 20th, 2021
There’s one sure-fire way to anger Albertans-promise us one thing and then renege on the promise. In the midst of the rage over an extremely ill-considered plan to throw open the Eastern Slopes for coal mining we were promised an independent process to provide advice to government on the future of coal. From the terms ... Read More »
5 responsesTake a pause for the cause
By Letter to the Editor on April 20th, 2021
Editor: The Municipal Development Plan (MDP) – one of the most critical documents to impact the future of Lethbridge – is currently before City Council. The MDP sets the policy direction for everything the City does for the next 10 years, which in turn dictates where our tax dollars are spent and how services will ... Read More »
2 responsesGovernment will continue to protect Alberta’s water
By Letter to the Editor on April 17th, 2021
Editor: Water is important to our communities, our families, and our livelihoods. In southern Alberta, years of drought and a dry climate mean that access to water for all of its purposes is at the front of mind for many. Southern Alberta communities are rightfully interested in making sure that they have enough water to ... Read More »
15 responsesChildren are at stake in the battle over Alberta’s new K-6 education curriculum
By Letter to the Editor on April 17th, 2021
You may have noticed the ongoing fight between Alberta’s Conservative government and the education establishment – the teachers’ union and university faculties of education – over the government’s new humanities curriculum. And you may have noticed that the “expert” commentary in the mainstream media is uniformly damning the Conservatives: “They want to set back our ... Read More »
8 responsesCanada’s COVID bill will be stiff
By Letter to the Editor on April 17th, 2021
When the bottom line is flush and the public coffers are overflowing with milk and honey, budgets can be a relatively pleasant experience for governments which can parcel out largesse in a celebration of democratic pragmatism to nearly every department and ministry that is holding their hand out. Governments in Canada are rarely good at ... Read More »
6 responsesThree minutes is all it takes to object to a city program
By Letter to the Editor on April 17th, 2021
Editor: Waste and recycling front pick-up – apparently you like the idea?? Three minutes is all it takes to call 311 and let them know your objection to a City program. LTC heard countless objections from citizens to front waste collection, so we took action to research and open a dialogue with the City on ... Read More »
4 responsesAnti-maskers cannot expect total freedom in society
By Letter to the Editor on April 17th, 2021
Editor: All the people waving flags and shouting slogans ‘no masks, no closure of churches ‘ in the name of freedom are a bunch of irresponsible, reckless and self- centred humans who have no regard for human lives excepting their own. Do they realize that their freedom ends when their actions cause harm to others? ... Read More »
5 responsesCouncil welcoming input on CIP
By Letter to the Editor on April 16th, 2021
As the current third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s more important than ever for everyone to do what they can to prevent further spread of this virus in our community. I strongly encourage all residents who are eligible to get vaccinated. After a short delay and re-scheduling due to supply, I was able ... Read More »
2 responsesPoverty a major reason for our problems
By Letter to the Editor on April 15th, 2021
Editor: The discussion around people experiencing homelessness, addictions, and disrupted mental health continues apace both in this paper and in other venues around the city. It is worth noting the problem is largely poverty. In 2018, with a population of 99,769 (City of Lethbridge, 2018), the city had 223 unhoused people (Homeless Hub, 2021). At ... Read More »
22 responsesClosure of Edmonton church not an issue of religious freedom
By Letter to the Editor on April 15th, 2021
Editor: Many have framed the closure of GraceLife Church near Edmonton by Alberta Health Services as an issue of religious freedom. It is not. No one is saying you can’t believe and worship as you choose. Health restrictions are a temporary limitation on gathering in-person. They apply to all faith groups in Alberta, and many ... Read More »
2 responsesApplause for Newman letter
By Letter to the Editor on April 15th, 2021
ly applaud Tavis Newmen for the courage of his outstanding presentation not supporting the newly proposed Alberta school curriculum. We had previously read, with great concern and disbelief the government’s outline and are grateful for Newman’s fine expose. Sharon and Ron Hagel Lethbridge... Read More »
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