Opinions
Deciphering Smith’s bows to the separatist crowd
By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2025
Trevor Harrison For the Herald Since becoming UCP leader and, later, Alberta premier, Danielle Smith has subtly and not so subtly pushed for independence. Her stated patriotism for Canada has been late in coming and mostly lukewarm. More telling are her recent moves making it easier for a small but vocal group within Alberta to ... Read More »
2 responsesSpring session saw several troubling bills pass into law
By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2025
Rob Miyashiro Lethbridge West MLA After some very long nights in the Legislature in May when the government kept invoking closure of debate and pushing bills through to Third Reading, we came to the end of the Spring Session of the Alberta Legislature on May 14. This session was my first since being elected at ... Read More »
5 responsesBoreal forests could be key to climate goals
By Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2025
Troy Media Editorial Board Canada’s boreal forests may be far more resilient to climate change than previously believed, with new research showing they contain billions more trees than past estimates, potentially boosting Canada’s natural defences in the fight against global warming. Spanning from Yukon to Newfoundland, the boreal forest is one of the largest intact ... Read More »
3 responsesHousing is more unaffordable than ever
By Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2025
Lee Harding Troy Media If it feels like housing is getting more unaffordable, it’s because it is. The Frontier Centre for Public Policy and Chapman University’s Center for Demographics and Policy have released the 2025 edition of the Demographia International Housing Affordability report, authored by Wendell Cox. It confirms what many homebuyers already suspect: affordability ... Read More »
3 responsesEnergy regulator has done the bare minimum
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025
Lorne Fitch For the Herald The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has rendered its decision allowing Northback to proceed with more coal exploration on Grassy Mountain. You might remember Grassy Mountain, the zombie-like coal mine proposal that will not die and is kept on life support by the Alberta government. To get the good news out ... Read More »
2 responsesTransparency on LDE is a key issue for council
By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2025
Blaine Hyggen For the Herald We have reached the Victoria Day May Long Weekend! That of course means the unofficial start to summer – and rain in the forecast. The first items I want to delve into this month are a couple of important updates to the community regarding the Lethbridge and District Exhibition (LDE). ... Read More »
5 responses‘Energy superpower’ rhetoric requires policy
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2025
Bill Whitelaw Troy Media As Canada continues to slip in global economic rankings, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ambition to position the country as an “energy superpower” feels increasingly disconnected from reality. The idea is rooted in recent political rhetoric suggesting that Canada’s energy sector, particularly oil and gas, can drive national prosperity. But rhetoric alone ... Read More »
3 responsesFrancis was a pope for the people, even thoe who aren’t religious
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Thursday, United States Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first US pontiff in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church and took the name Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, I was still mourning the passing of the first Latin American pontiff, Pope Francis, who passed ... Read More »
1 responseSpring a season of renewal, growth and gratitude
By Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2025
Nathan Neudorf Lethbridge East MLA For the Herald Spring in southern Alberta always brings a sense of possibility. As the days grow longer and the snow finally gives way to green grass and blooming trees, our community is reminded that change can be both natural and energizing—a time to reset, reflect, and look forward. In ... Read More »
9 responsesCarney must act fast to preserve unity
By Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2025
Doug Firby Troy Media Disappointment and frustration can lead people to do foolish things. Conservatives in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, in particular, are profoundly disappointed that Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party of Canada was defeated by a coalition of progressive voters in the federal election. In their anger, many have lashed out and called for regional ... Read More »
3 responsesIndigenous equity key to unlocking energy potential
By Lethbridge Herald on May 3rd, 2025
Maureen McCall Troy Media A surprising twist in Canada’s pipeline debate emerged on Jan. 21, when Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called for a revival of the Northern Gateway pipeline. Unexpectedly, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, voiced support, warning that if Canada doesn’t act, Donald Trump will. Yet just ... Read More »
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