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UCP chasing billions of dollars away from Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
AT THE LEGISLATURE Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Every September feels like a new start, doesn’t it? While it has been a few years since I was getting excited about picking courses for the term, I still feel like September brings a renewed energy and focus to us all. It is as ... Read More »
17 responsesAutumn has officially arrived
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor Shortly after the clock struck midnight, summer was officially over. Yup, it’s done, finished. Hard to believe since it seems almost like yesterday it began. But today marks the first official day of autumn – specifically starting at 12:49 a.m. this morning. This day also marks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor provides updates on important matters
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2023
Happy nearly autumn, everyone! Outdoor pools and spray parks are closed, the leaves are changing colours and the Lethbridge Hurricanes are soon to be back in action – so, summer is over and it’s time to provide updates on some important topics. Late last year, the Intergovernmental Health Table was formed by invested partners to ... Read More »
1 responseWe’re looking to promote our Hometown Heroes
By Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor It’s easy to focus on negativity in the interesting times in which we live. Too easy, in fact. And it gets exhausting. In a community of more than 100,000 people and a region with many more than that, there have to be stories that are uplifting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Summer spent connecting with the city and province
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
AT THE LEGISLATURE Nathan Neudorf – UCP MLA for Lethbridge East It’s hard to believe it has been three months since the election, but since then our government has hit the ground running to make life more affordable in Lethbridge and Alberta. One of the big highlights has been Lethbridge’s salute to the west – ... Read More »
6 responsesCanadians the solution, not the problem
By Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative MP for Lethbridge Imagine your favourite sports team is going up against its greatest rival. Suddenly, the referee announces that for every drink of water taken by a player, the team will receive a penalty. Of course, the players protest, but to no avail. They are scolded for ... Read More »
20 responsesLocal media needs and deserves the support of local advertisers
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor I read a saying once about journalism that hits home every time I think about it and I’m sure it’s one everyone in media can relate to. It goes something like this: Journalism is a tough job with long hours and too much stress but on ... Read More »
10 responsesConstituents worry about government direction
By Lethbridge Herald on August 26th, 2023
AT THE LEGISLATURE Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Happy Whoop Up Days everyone! I walked in the parade alongside MLA Janis Irwin—the Critic for Housing—and we were delighted to greet so many of you out enjoying the festivities (especially out in the rain!). As you check things out this weekend, also be ... Read More »
8 responsesHypocrisy at the heart of Alberta’s renewables moratorium
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
Bill Whitelaw Geologic Systems lberta’s recent moratorium on renewables offers plenty of threads to tug. Let’s pull on the hypocrisy thread first. It’s one of the biggest in this bewildering tapestry we call energy politics. And hypocrisy that is now seemingly normalized is why many Canadians despise politics and politicians. We live in fascinatingly complex ... Read More »
13 responsesMayor’s community barbecue back for Whoop-Up Days
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge With Whoop-Up Days back in Lethbridge next week and hockey season right around the corner, we are now in the summer homestretch. And it is sincerely one of my favourite times of the year. I’m happy to announce the return of the Mayor’s Community Barbecue for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Tis the season once again for fantasy football leagues
By Lethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2023
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Fall is getting closer and you know what that means? Yup, kids will be going back to school and with that comes the introduction of combined playground/school zones with speed limits reduced year-round. You can read a little more on that topic in Saturday’s column by ... Read More »
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