Opinions
UCP has more pressing issues than a pension fight
By Lethbridge Herald on November 3rd, 2023
OUR OPINION In the words of Idina Menzel from Disney’s “Frozen” movie: “Let it go, let it go, turn away and slam the door.” Every Canadian premier or prime minister wants to put his or her own stamp on their province or country. Alberta’s Danielle Smith is not alone in that by any stretch of ... Read More »
3 responsesAlbertans making clear they don’t want to leave CPP
By Lethbridge Herald on October 28th, 2023
AT THE LEGISLATURE Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge West “You have to be careful what you wish for. It could unravel the whole thing and a lot of Canadians could be exposed quite dramatically in their pensions.” Those words are not mine. Instead, those words of caution came from Goldy Hyder, CEO of ... Read More »
22 responsesHalloween a night for the kids to have fun
By Lethbridge Herald on October 27th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber It’s that time of year again – Halloween. A chance for little kids to play dress-up and go door-to-door trick or treating. Of course, a minority among us will claim Halloween has something to do with devil worship and it’s evil. And they’ll be praying for the salvation of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta Pension Plan – declaring war on seniors
By Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2023
DAVID B. CARPENTER An Alberta political sycophant suggested recently “Its so obvious that since 1966 Alberta has carried the load for the rest of the CPP provinces.” He goes on to conclude that Alberta taking half of CPP assets is a reasonable place to start. My mind immediately zapped to the movie “Independence Day” and ... Read More »
13 responsesCommunity Conversation great chance for feedback
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2023
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge Are you interested in free public skating? Maybe you would like to learn about more than 40 City projects? This coming Monday, we at the City of Lethbridge will be hosting our latest in-person Community Conversation event at the ENMAX Centre from 3 p.m. to 7 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinook matter raises questions, prompts debate
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Well, we’ve made it to the national news once again. And not for a good reason again. The alleged sexual assault at Chinook High School by members of the school football team has gotten attention right across Canada. I say ‘alleged’ because the suspects are presumed innocent until found ... Read More »
5 responsesFair trade products gain recognition despite price premiums
By Lethbridge Herald on October 20th, 2023
Sylvain Charlebois DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY ctober is Fair Trade Month, a period dedicated to spotlighting fair-trade products, even amid the backdrop of escalating food costs. This naturally raises the question: Why commemorate fair trade when many of its products bear a higher price tag, rendering them less budget-friendly for consumers wrestling with rising food expenses? Indeed, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada has only ever been an extra on the global stage
By Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2023
Bill Whitelaw GEOLOGIC SYSTEMS In 2023, Vaclav Smil, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba, quietly assembled a 33-page PowerPoint deck entitled “Oh, Canada … Facts (and Only Facts) Every Canadian Should Know.” One such fact: Canada has plunged from being number one in 1985 to number 16 on the global Human Development Index ... Read More »
1 responseWorking to ensure you have reliable and affordable electricity
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2023
AT THE LEGISLATURE Nathan Neudorf – UCP MLA for Lethbridge East As we head out of summer and into fall, I know everyone is bracing for their power bills to go up as the temperatures drop. Coming off a period of record-high prices for the Regulated Rate Option, this is not what anyone wants to ... Read More »
11 responsesFriday the 13th nothing to fear
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor Today is Friday the 13th. Yes, the dreaded day upon which supposedly bad luck can befall us. Sorry but in my experience, that’s every day that ends in “y” regardless of the number beside it. I’ve read that the superstition behind it came from Christianity and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Money has paved the way for huge coal mining lobbying effort
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LORNE FITCH Money talks. It says, “Bend over.” The persistence of Benga, now renamed Northback, an Australian mining company owned by mogul Gina Rinehart is testament to never accepting no for an answer. Money has paved the way for an intensive lobbying effort with Alberta politicians and bureaucrats, only exceeded by the effort displayed by ... Read More »
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