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We need to think about the true spirit of Christmas
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2022
LH EDITORIAL BOARD O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! For ... Read More »
2 responsesThere’s nowhere else better to call home
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2022
AT THE LEGISLATURE Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge West It’s December again, and with that comes a mixed bag of dramatic weather, hectic schedules, and holiday cheer. The bitter cold we’ve been experiencing in Alberta this week often elicits demoralized cries of, “Why do we live here?” But while I’ll readily admit to ... Read More »
3 responsesCERB repayment fiasco risks ruining a modern approach to federal transfers
By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2022
David Macdonald CANADIAN CENTRE FOR POLICY ALTERNATIVES When COVID-19 hit in 2020, the federal government responded by doing something it hadn’t done at scale in a long time – deliver cash transfers in entirely new ways. As the feds doled out relief funds, more government support went to businesses ($176 billion) through programs like the ... Read More »
2 responsesCOP15 proposes an extremist planetary diet
By Lethbridge Herald on December 21st, 2022
Sylvain Charlebois DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY COP15 on biodiversity brought thousands of delegates to Montreal to address critical issues our planet is facing. Regarding food systems, delegates discussed agroecology, food systems intensification, and fisheries in food security. One issue catching some people’s attention is diet and overconsumption. That’s right; food was being discussed in Montreal. Many believe ... Read More »
5 responsesReflections on the past year and a look at the next
By Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2022
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge Well, Lethbridge, we are rapidly approaching the end of another year. And as I look back at 2022, there is no question that it was certainly full of newsworthy and notable items. This week, I had the wonderful opportunity sit down individually with all of our ... Read More »
2 responsesDanielle Smith has laid out her vision for a fiction called Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2022
TREVOR W. HARRISON In the wee hours of Dec. 8, as the UCP-dominated Alberta legislature passed the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act, Premier Smith laid out her vision of a fiction called Canada: “It’s not like Ottawa is a national government. The way our country works is that we are a federation of ... Read More »
8 responsesGovernment helping Albertans weather the storm
By Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022
AT THE LEGISLATURE Nathan Neudorf – UCP MLA for Lethbridge East This time of year always fills me with so much hope, joy, and optimism. It’s the time of year where we truly reflect on where we have been, are grateful for where we are, and look promisingly to the future. 2022 has been yet ... Read More »
10 responsesAre taxpayers on the hook for lack of foresight?
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2022
LH EDITORIAL BOARD The public has spoken loudly and clearly – the approved property tax increase over the next four years in Lethbridge is unacceptable to them. From all directions and walks of life, we are hearing loudly and clearly from readers how utterly disappointed and angry they are that Lethbridge city council has approved ... Read More »
14 responsesAction needed to address homeless situation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2022
LH EDITORIAL BOARD Fires lit in doorways, drug paraphernalia scattered along sidewalks, pedestrians being harassed for money. This isn’t East Vancouver, it’s downtown Lethbridge. Our downtown core, which many try to focus efforts and money revitalizing, has some serious problems that need to be dealt with now. When the drug situation began escalating several years ... Read More »
16 responsesDanielle Smith focused on bizarre ideas, not responsible gov’t
By Lethbridge Herald on November 26th, 2022
AT THE LEGISLATURE Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge West By many accounts, Alberta should be doing well: we are beginning to emerge from the pandemic, resource prices are high and our provincial treasury has the resources to help working families and seniors with the spike in the cost of living. Our government is ... Read More »
33 responsesIncrease to city property taxes unavoidable
By Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2022
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – mayor of Lethbridge In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin once wrote. As much as we all may not love the prospect of a tax increase, it is an inevitability, as well as, for the next four years, a necessity ... Read More »
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