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Losing access to health care could happen here
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2025
Jason M. Sutherland Quoi Media Millions of Americans are about to lose access to healthcare. If you don’t think that could ever happen in Canada, think again. Hospital and doctor visits are free to Canadians and protected by federal legislation. But determined provincial governments could find ways to chip away at Canadian’s access to vital ... Read More »
2 responsesPipeline politics won’t save us from Trump’s threats
By Lethbridge Herald on September 25th, 2025
Jim Stanford Troy Media The federal and provincial governments are scrambling to shield Canada’s economy from U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade tantrum. But that effort is being hijacked by predictable—and predictably loud—demands from corporate Canada and its political mouthpieces. They insist this so-called crisis is the perfect excuse to push their old wish list: ... Read More »
1 responseWe need mental health supports, not more MAiD
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
David Zekved Troy Media If the law Parliament plans to roll out in 2027 had been on the books 15 years ago, Member of Parliament Andrew Lawton says he’d probably be dead. He’s not exaggerating. He’s referring to Canada’s scheduled expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to include people suffering only from mental illness. ... Read More »
7 responsesOttawa can’t cut its way to a stronger Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Katherine Scott Troy Media Canada is on the verge of repeating one of its greatest policy mistakes. Faced with economic uncertainty, the federal government looks set to revive the deep cuts of the 1990s—cuts that gutted public services, widened inequality and left lasting damage still felt today. Some business groups and conservative think tanks are ... Read More »
1 responseImplementing a responsible COVID vaccination plan
By Lethbridge Herald on September 18th, 2025
Adriana LaGrange For the Herald For the first time in four years, the federal government has made the decision to no longer fund the COVID-19 vaccination in Canada. Last year, this program cost taxpayers about $74 million. If the provincial government were to replicate that program this fall, it would mean pulling that funding from ... Read More »
9 responses‘Alberta pension’ based on faulty premise
By Lethbridge Herald on September 17th, 2025
David Carpenter For the Herald There was no dog, nor was there a pony, there might have been a bearded lady but they didn’t let me close enough to tell for sure. But the carnival entitled “Alberta Next” came to town on Thursday to discuss six topics of concern to the UCP executive. Not being ... Read More »
32 responsesHarvest Season a celebration of excellence and economic strength
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Nathan Neudorf Lethbridge East MLA As the combines begin their steady march across golden fields, and the scent of freshly turned earth fills the air, Lethbridge enters one of its most iconic and inspiring seasons: harvest. For many, it’s a beautiful sight. For our community, it’s a powerful reminder of who we are and what ... Read More »
5 responsesSupport for disabled entrepreneurs severely limited
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2025
Margaux Wosk Quoi Media When I read the recently published report from Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, “Getting to Work: Accessible Employment in Canada,” my heart sank. Another government report on disabled workers that leaves out self-employment as a valid option. I’m Autistic, diagnosed in my late 20s. Long before that diagnosis, I struggled with learning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCP, AER have forgotten who they serve
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Lorne Fitch For the Herald Faith is fragile and it’s fading fast for governance in Alberta. For me it’s not just for the obvious reasons— politically motivated pension schemes and police forces, perverse social engineering, and the systematic dismantling of public health care. No, the lens I see Alberta through is its natural resource treasures ... Read More »
9 responsesSmarter funding means stronger schools
By Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2025
Dennis MacNeil Public School Boards Association As Alberta students return to classrooms this school year, parents and communities celebrate the excitement of learning. At the same time, schools face mounting pressures. Enrolment is rising rapidly, classroom complexity is increasing, student mental health needs are growing, and costs—from staff salaries and transportation to infrastructure maintenance—continue to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Standing up for Alberta’s interests in Ottawa
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2025
Rachael Harder Lethbridge Member of Parliament After a summer of pancake breakfasts, festivals, and kitchen-table conversations, one message stood out: Canadians are worried. Families are anxious about how Alberta is treated, the rising cost of living, and surging crime. As Parliament resumes, my priorities are clear: be Alberta’s voice, fight for affordability, and tackle crime. ... Read More »
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