Opinions
Diversity, equity and inclusion about recognizing that merit can take many forms
By Lethbridge Herald on August 5th, 2023
GUEST OPINION Marc Roussel In a Guest Opinion published in the July 26th edition of the Lethbridge Herald, Brian Giesbrecht builds an argument against Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives on two main pillars: First, that the West became dominant in world affairs due in large part to meritocratic practices, an argument he attributes to ... Read More »
4 responsesCelebrating the legacy of Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on August 5th, 2023
FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative MP for Lethbridge On Monday we will celebrate Heritage Day, an annual holiday set aside to commemorate Alberta’s heritage and the diverse traditions, thoughts, beliefs, and ways of life that shape our identity today. Before European settlement, our region of southern Alberta was known as the home of ... Read More »
2 responsesNew reporters covering underserved beats
By Lethbridge Herald on August 4th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Readers have in recent weeks noticed that we have two new bylines appearing regularly in the pages of The Herald. Steffanie Costigan, who along with fellow Lethbridge College journalism student Justin Sibbet, joined us this summer doing freelance work, has since been hired as our Local Journalism Initiative reporter ... Read More »
2 responsesDanielle Smith’s agenda coming to light
By Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2023
AT THE LEGISLATURE Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge East The summer is already flying by! From community events in Lethbridge to the Calgary Stampede, there’s been lots of activities to keep us busy. During my time at the Stampede, I was able to attend a wide range of events, from the Canadian ... Read More »
15 responsesElected officials sometimes can’t get a break from attacks
By Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2023
OUR OPINION Sometimes city council – or any elected officials – can’t win. Other times, well, they can’t win. Members of the public will blame city council if there are potholes on city streets in the spring, if drifts are piling up on their blocks during a winter blizzard and if parks aren’t being watered ... Read More »
4 responsesSafety study ranking good news for the city
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2023
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge If you’ve happened to look at the current 14-day forecast, you know it’s about to get very hot in our city. While this can be enjoyable for many, sustained high temperatures can also very quickly become quite dangerous. As temperatures are expected to reach 32 C ... Read More »
21 responsesAll of us are victims of the impacts of mental illness and addiction afficting the city
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The summer is half over but with the airshow coming up and a long weekend ahead, the fun is just getting into high gear. But with the scorching heat we’ve been enduring, I honestly don’t see much fun in being out in the sun all day if ... Read More »
5 responsesEmergency gate policy needs to be reopened for discussion
By Lethbridge Herald on July 14th, 2023
OUR OPINION Once again, commuters have endured frustration and long waits to get home to West Lethbridge because of incidents that blocked both Whoop-Up Drive and the Crowsnest Trail. The matters that had residents stranded for hours on the east side of the river a couple of weeks ago has prompted a huge amount of ... Read More »
2 responsesColumn moving to Friday pages
By Lethbridge Herald on July 14th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Managing Editor I’m back. And it hasn’t been intentional that this column is running sporadically lately. For the last few years, it’s been printed on Saturdays but with tight space, I’ve been holding the column back and occasionally just deleting it when the content gets stale. ... Read More »
1 responseMLA for Lethbridge East committed to serving the city
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023
NATHAN NEUDORF UCP MLA for Lethbridge East On May 29th, the people of Lethbridge and all Albertans were presented with a choice between two different visions for our province. After a long month of campaigning, Albertans re-elected the UCP to another majority government, while here in Lethbridge the two seats remain split between the UCP ... Read More »
2 responsesReflecting on the Parliamentary session
By Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2023
RACHAEL THOMAS Conservative MP for Lethbridge As the clock struck 12:12 am ET on Thursday, June 22nd, Parliament adjourned till September, concluding a year filled with fervent debates and passionate advocacy on behalf of the Canadian people. As His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, my Conservative colleagues and I fought hard on Parliament Hill for the interest ... Read More »
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