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Dog and Tail: Conservatism’s Alberta problem
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2026
It was no surprise the federal Conservative party held its January convention in Calgary. The city is Pierre Poilievre’s hometown. More importantly, Alberta is the party’s most secure beachhead in any election battle. How important is Alberta to the federal Conservatives? Conservative parties, under various names, have owned Alberta since the Diefenbaker years of the ... Read More »
1 responseCIC framework to increase opportunities
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2026
FROM THE HALL- Mayor Blaine Hyggen A belated Happy Family Day to everyone – a day all about stepping back from the busy pace of life and spending quality time with your family and loved ones. Whether it’s sharing a meal, getting outside together, visiting relatives, or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!When AI screws up and argues back
By Lethbridge Herald on February 20th, 2026
MORNING JOE-Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald I’m typing at my computer, arguing with an algorithm that insists it never drew the three-armed, university-aged version of me, and thinking that the HAL-9000 would be proud. “HAL” for anyone unfamiliar, is the eerily calm, hyper-intelligent computer from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey — who refuses to follow ... Read More »
2 responsesA thoughtful conversation about immigration and southern Alberta’s workforce
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2026
AT THE LEGISLATURE- LETHBRIDGE EAST MLA NATHAN NEUDORF Conversations about immigration in Canada have become increasingly loud, and often polarized. While opinions vary widely, there is broad agreement that this is not a simple issue with an easy or singular solution. As the MLA for LethbridgeEast, my role is not to set federal immigration policy, ... Read More »
3 responsesNo Water, No Oil, No Way: The Treaty Reality of Alberta Separation
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2026
Our First Nations neighbors may be the greatest allies to those opposed to “Wexit.” To understand why, one must look past the political rallies and into the courtrooms. The battle for Alberta’s independence will not be won or lost solely in a voting booth; it will be fought in the judiciary. On December 5, 2025, ... Read More »
4 responsesSingles Strike Back: Valentine’s Day your way
By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2026
MORNING JOE- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Every February 14, the world divides neatly into two camps: those posting photos of roses arranged like they’re auditioning for a royal wedding, and those quietly Googling things like, “Is it too early to eat the emergency chocolate?” This is not bitterness. This is Singles Awareness Day — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insights on the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2026
Lorne Fitch For the Herald As Northback provides more information on their proposed Grassy Mountain coal mine, the truth behind their promotional hype gets clearer. This was demonstrated in a public information session hosted by Northback in the Crowsnest Pass recently. Coincidentally, this took place just a few days before the deadline closed for people ... Read More »
2 responsesWhen half an hour proves the justice system has failed
By Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2026
From The Hill- MP Racheal Thomas Half an hour. That’s how long it took for Skye Atoa, a high-risk sex offender, to violate his release conditions after walking out of custody in Lethbridge. On January 13, Atoa was released on bail after being charged for human trafficking of minors and other sex-related offences. He ... Read More »
3 responsesU of L risks students and reputation by replaying past labour mistakes
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2026
Next week marks four years since the University of Lethbridge began its Seinfeld job action. Seinfeld, as in the long-running television show that was famously about nothing. The job action was long-running as well: six weeks — among the longest work stoppages in Canadian post-secondary education. It was also extremely damaging. The U of L’s Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Current UCP government is the farthest thing from the Lougheed-led progressive approach
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2026
Ken Moore For the Herald The current UCP government is not one which could be headed by Peter Lougheed. Their policies are anything but progressive. To understand the depth of the current identity crisis in Alberta politics, one must look back at the “Progressive” half of the Progressive Conservative dynasty that Lougheed built. For Lougheed, ... Read More »
9 responsesCanada has a policy-driven food inflation problem
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2026
Sylvain Charlebois TROY MEDIA Food prices in Canada are rising faster than in any other G7 country, and the reason is no longer a mystery: domestic policy failure is driving food inflation, not global shocks or corporate greed. In December alone, food prices rose 6.2 per cent year-over-year, with grocery costs up five per cent ... Read More »
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