Letters to the Editor
Applause 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 »
1 responseAttacks on K-6 curriculum are partisan
By Letter to the Editor on April 14th, 2021
The ferocity of attacks against the Alberta K-6 curriculum is due partly to their partisan nature. The critics are largely connected to the previous NDP government: with that government out of office, they – including the ATA as a whole – were locked out of the curriculum development process. They could be expected to say ... Read More »
5 responsesVolunteer Week celebrates efforts of those who support our communities
By Letter to the Editor on April 14th, 2021
Editor: Every year we dedicate a little time to highlight and honour individuals and groups who seek to make the world a better, brighter place. This year is no exception, although we aim to be louder and bolder than ever before when we praise and recognize the millions of people around the globe who are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hope is not an actual plan
By Letter to the Editor on April 14th, 2021
You’ve seen the ad. One young man, a Questrade investor, has invited his friend to his apartment. The envious guest says he hopes he can afford a down-payment someday. The investor-bro says, “Dude, c’mon. Hope is not a plan.” (Cue the Questrade logo.) Perhaps he could sit down with Premier Kenney. Following yet another humiliating ... Read More »
2 responsesLocation matters for facility to help addicts and homeless
By Letter to the Editor on April 10th, 2021
Editor: The Mustard Seed (MS) has twice tried to set up services in Lethbridge and twice has been defeated. For many, this was welcome news. While we recognize the importance of helping the homeless, drug addicts and alcoholics it’s important to ensure that whatever organization comes in, that we don’t end up with variations of ... Read More »
28 responsesJustice minister needs to cool it on threats
By Letter to the Editor on April 10th, 2021
Editor: To Kaycee Madu re: “Justice Minister Kaycee Madu says he is prepared to follow through on a threat to disband the Lethbridge police if changes are not made.” I suggest that such threatening remarks, especially from a Minister of Justice, are not acceptable. Last year, as Minister of Justice you made some harsh and ... Read More »
5 responsesCoal policy must consider all effects of mining
By Letter to the Editor on April 9th, 2021
Editor: The proposed Grassy Mountain and Tent coal mine areas are the headwaters of the Oldman River which supplies much needed water to the semi-arid southwestern Alberta and Saskatchewan regions. Cities, farms and animals depend on this water. Open pit mining exposes toxic elements and dust. Residual rock slurries are produced as tailings. Toxic elements ... Read More »
1 responseFreedom needs to have some limitations
By Letter to the Editor on April 9th, 2021
Editor: Many people hate wearing masks. They say requiring masks and not allowing to gather for worship is an attack on the fundamental right to freedom. But we must remember that we wear masks primarily to prevent spreading deadly virus to other people because we don’t know if we are carrying virus or not. We ... Read More »
9 responsesWe need to take action to halt COVID-19
By Letter to the Editor on April 8th, 2021
Editor: The younger generation are front- line workers (hospital,schools, stores, grocery stores, baristas, first responders …) The younger generation often has to live in group settings to survive financially. There is no paid sick leave for many in the younger generation to survive getting sick. Furthermore, our vaccination rate cannot keep up with the infection ... Read More »
4 responsesPublic input needed on City projects
By Letter to the Editor on April 8th, 2021
Editor: The City of Lethbridge undertakes hundreds of millions of dollars in expenditures within the Capital Improvement Plan. Considering the incredible size of these expeditures and the ongoing costs to maintain projects, we would expect the greatest citizen input, transparency, and scrutiny! However, the City is only now asking for citizen input, and the ask ... Read More »
17 responsesNew Alberta curriculum is rubbish
By Letter to the Editor on April 7th, 2021
Premier Kenney: As both a father of two young children and an educator of 17 years in this province, I am writing to express my profound disappointment with the draft K-6 curriculum released this week. Although I, like so many others, have grave concerns with the Social Studies content in terms of its Eurocentric, colonialist ... Read More »
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