Letters to the Editor
Coal mining – when ‘no’ means ‘no’
By Letter to the Editor on April 1st, 2021
When does “No” mean “No”? For most Albertans, it appears to be when a rookie government decides to open our Eastern Slopes for coal mining. The Kenney government’s secretive agreement with Australian coal companies to revoke Alberta’s coal policy took Albertans by surprise. Then it was the government’s turn to be taken aback when Albertans ... Read More »
7 responsesWe can do better at reducing emissions in Canada
By Letter to the Editor on March 31st, 2021
Editor: We can do better at reducing carbon emissions. We must continue to try to. Canada has emissions standards for vehicles. Many countries do not, such as Brazil, China, India. Alberta has (had?) five coal-fired electric generating plants. China has thousands. India has hundreds. China and India are building more. Our cities have a minor ... Read More »
13 responsesDoctors have concerns about rising numbers of COVID cases in the area
By Letter to the Editor on March 31st, 2021
A Message from Southern Alberta Doctors: We are writing to publicly express our concern about the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Alberta, and specifically Lethbridge and the surrounding area. As of March 27th, we have 508 active cases in the City of Lethbridge, and the numbers have been generally increasing. At the height of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf’s statements about new Canadians wrong
By Letter to the Editor on March 27th, 2021
Editor: I was utterly appalled at the claim made by Mr. Nathan Neudorf in the Lethbridge Herald article of 19 March 2021 (https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2021/03/19/province-taking-notice-of-high-city-covid-numbers/) that the sharp rise in cases is specifically due to “socio-economic factors, multi-generation families and the number of people for whom English is a second language”. This claim on his part flies ... Read More »
12 responsesPhillips overstepped her position
By Letter to the Editor on March 27th, 2021
Editor: I’m astonished at the audacity of Shannon Phillips. After reading her Facebook posting regarding a Standing Committee meeting, I cannot keep silent any longer. Phillips is the Committee Chair of Public Accounts. Their mandate is to review the reports of the Auditor General of Alberta and the public accounts of the province. She badly ... Read More »
16 responsesColonies not to blame for COVID
By Letter to the Editor on March 26th, 2021
Editor: In a letter to the editor on March 16, there was some information being spread about the colonies and outside people bringing the COVID-19 virus into Lethbridge, which is totally false. I would like to have Pat Berthelot check the numbers that The Herald prints in every paper breaking up the South zone Covid ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Patrick’s Church decision could bring tears and sadness
By Letter to the Editor on March 26th, 2021
Editor: read the news about the Apostolic Signatura’s decision in relation to St. Patrick’s in Lethbridge, and the letter from Josephine Aristone, with interest. With Catholic churches closing across the country for financial and pastoral reasons, and likely to be moreso at an even quicker rate in a post-Covid world, I agree with Josephine’s comment, ... Read More »
1 responseKenney standing up for coal companies
By Letter to the Editor on March 25th, 2021
Editor: Re: “Coal industry lobbied hard to change Coal Policy” – Lethbridge Herald, March 9. In a March 15 pronouncement Jason Kenney, speaking from a lectern inscribed with the slogan “Standing Up for Albertans” made this statement: “At the end of the day ordinary Alberta voters are the boss in our democracy”. But before that ... Read More »
7 responsesDoes Harder support Kenney attack on Netflix kids movie?
By Letter to the Editor on March 25th, 2021
Editor: On 12th May 2020, MP Rachael Harder produced and shared a FaceBook assault on the then Heritage Minister’s attempt to stifle COVID 19 misinformation (according to Harder). Her main point was to defend free speech. I am not questioning the correctness of her position, rather I am wondering whether she supports Premier Kenney’s recent ... Read More »
12 responsesGovernment’s attack on ‘Bigfoot’ eases fears
By Letter to the Editor on March 25th, 2021
overnment used my tax money to fund a war room to battle the environment and apply conversion therapy to people and groups who are under the mad delusion that oil and gas development has negative impacts on the environment. But I worry no longer, now that I see the Alberta War Room warning parents and ... Read More »
8 responsesArt changes the world
By Letter to the Editor on March 20th, 2021
Editor: I am not a Liberal Party supporter; never voted for them. But I dislike the way some people call Justin Trudeau a “former drama teacher” to mock him. Drama, as in many forms of art, is important for the quality of life. It forces us to advance our skills in thinking. Also it teaches ... Read More »
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