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Putting politics over people no way to serve a country
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2022
Rachael Thomas Conservative Member of Parliament for Lethbridge The history of a nation is always composed of some great decisions and some not-so-great decisions. This is the nature of humans leading humans. Mistakes are made. But generally, those who take on the responsibility of leading a democratic country do so with the desire to serve ... Read More »
5 responsesCanada Day should perhaps be a time for reflection
By Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2022
Alica Mistaken Chief and Jason Laurendeau As July 1 approaches, it is worth reflecting on the state of affairs on these lands we occupy. Perhaps Canada Day should be not a celebration, not a moment to honour Canada’s past, but a moment for deep reflection. Perhaps it can be a moment to ask ourselves what ... Read More »
9 responsesSummer kicking off with much to celebrate
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2022
Blaine Hyggen Mayor of Lethbridge With Lethbridge PrideFest, National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival and the grand opening of Festival Square, among other events – what a week this has been to kickoff summer in Lethbridge! Wednesday’s grand opening event, the first day of a three-day festival called ‘Lighting Up Festival ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP education system failing kids and their families
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2022
Shannon Phillips NDP MLA for Lethbridge West The spring rain is slowly but surely making way for a hot prairie summer, while yet another school year winds down for students and teachers across the province. Many Albertan kids are rejoicing for the end of what has been a third pandemic year, one full of uncertainties ... Read More »
1 responseFirst Nations clinic will cut health-care wait times
By Lethbridge Herald on June 23rd, 2022
Joseph Quesnel Frontier Centre for Public Policy Indigenous communities across Canada should learn from an Alberta First Nation that’s establishing a private health clinic to provide services that will reduce the pressure on the public system. The Alberta government recently approved a plan by the Enoch Cree Nation, close to Edmonton, to build a private ... Read More »
6 responsesProvince seeking input on enhanced definition of elder abuse
By Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2022
GUEST COLUMN Josephine Pon Minister of Seniors and Housing As Minister of Seniors and Housing, I feel great responsibility for the safety and security of seniors. It is critically important that Alberta’s government raise awareness of the need to prevent and address elder abuse in Alberta. Because we all need to take strong action on ... Read More »
3 responsesFROM THE HILL
By Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2022
FROM THE HILL – Rachael Thomas, MP for Lethbridge The heartbreaking news of the Texas school shooting has devastated families around the world. To respond appropriately at the legislative level in Canada, would be to put policy in place that cracks down on the illegal acquisition and use of guns, organized crime groups, and cross-border ... Read More »
44 responsesOnly profitable corporations benefit from UCP policies
By Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge West The spring clouds are finally clearing, with the sun earning pride of place in our bright prairie skies. Families are beginning to enjoy more and more outdoor activities and are admiring the hopeful growth in gardens, while local festivities begin to fill up schedules. Yet some pre-summer ... Read More »
12 responsesAre European models for health care a red herring?
By Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
GUEST COLUMN Doreen Barrie PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY In the battle for hearts and minds on health care, invoking “American-style health care” is kryptonite. When NDP leader Rachel Notley accused Jason Kenney of seeking a U.S. style, privatized system, the premier shot back that he had no intention of adopting the “deeply flawed” American model ... Read More »
1 responseAirport a major component of city council action plan
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2022
Blaine Hyggen Mayor of Lethbridge Last month, Lethbridge city council outlined its first quarterly report for the Gateway to Opportunity 2022 Action Plan – which outlines the status of each initiative Council has identified as priorities. See a video recap, sign up for future newsletters and read more information here: https://www.lethbridge.ca/City-Government/City-Council/Pages/City-Council-Action%20Plan.aspx A major component to ... Read More »
2 responsesKnow your facts before you draw conclusions
By Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022
If you haven’t seen the heartwarming video and story of the Blue Jays fan who caught a ball and handed it to a young Yankees fan I’d suggest you do so. A gentleman, and I mean true gentleman, named Mike Lanzillota catches a ball hit into the stands by Yankees player Aaron Judge and takes ... Read More »
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