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NDP deserved to lose its party status, period

By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2025

Michael Taube Troy Media Rules are rules. That, in a nutshell, is why the NDP wasn’t granted official party status in the House of Commons on Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals, to their credit, made the right decision. Let’s examine why. The 1963 Senate and House of Commons Act passed an amendment ... Read More »

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Blame culture has fractured trust in each other

By Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2025

Faith Wood Troy Media We didn’t lose trust in each other overnight. It happened slowly, over decades, as we shifted from a culture of responsibility to one of blame. Now, in a world drowning in outrage, mistrust has become the default setting. Everywhere you look, on social media, in politics, in the news, the tone ... Read More »

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Deciphering Smith’s bows to the separatist crowd

By Lethbridge Herald on May 27th, 2025

Trevor Harrison For the Herald Since becoming UCP leader and, later, Alberta premier, Danielle Smith has subtly and not so subtly pushed for independence. Her stated patriotism for Canada has been late in coming and mostly lukewarm. More telling are her recent moves making it easier for a small but vocal group within Alberta to ... Read More »

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Spring session saw several troubling bills pass into law

By Lethbridge Herald on May 24th, 2025

Rob Miyashiro Lethbridge West MLA After some very long nights in the Legislature in May when the government kept invoking closure of debate and pushing bills through to Third Reading, we came to the end of the Spring Session of the Alberta Legislature on May 14. This session was my first since being elected at ... Read More »

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Boreal forests could be key to climate goals

By Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2025

Troy Media Editorial Board Canada’s boreal forests may be far more resilient to climate change than previously believed, with new research showing they contain billions more trees than past estimates, potentially boosting Canada’s natural defences in the fight against global warming. Spanning from Yukon to Newfoundland, the boreal forest is one of the largest intact ... Read More »

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Housing is more unaffordable than ever

By Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2025

Lee Harding Troy Media If it feels like housing is getting more unaffordable, it’s because it is. The Frontier Centre for Public Policy and Chapman University’s Center for Demographics and Policy have released the 2025 edition of the Demographia International Housing Affordability report, authored by Wendell Cox. It confirms what many homebuyers already suspect: affordability ... Read More »

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Energy regulator has done the bare minimum

By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2025

Lorne Fitch For the Herald The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has rendered its decision allowing Northback to proceed with more coal exploration on Grassy Mountain. You might remember Grassy Mountain, the zombie-like coal mine proposal that will not die and is kept on life support by the Alberta government. To get the good news out ... Read More »

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Transparency on LDE is a key issue for council

By Lethbridge Herald on May 17th, 2025

Blaine Hyggen For the Herald We have reached the Victoria Day May Long Weekend! That of course means the unofficial start to summer – and rain in the forecast. The first items I want to delve into this month are a couple of important updates to the community regarding the Lethbridge and District Exhibition (LDE). ... Read More »

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‘Energy superpower’ rhetoric requires policy

By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2025

Bill Whitelaw Troy Media As Canada continues to slip in global economic rankings, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ambition to position the country as an “energy superpower” feels increasingly disconnected from reality. The idea is rooted in recent political rhetoric suggesting that Canada’s energy sector, particularly oil and gas, can drive national prosperity. But rhetoric alone ... Read More »

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Francis was a pope for the people, even thoe who aren’t religious

By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2025

Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On Thursday, United States Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the first US pontiff in the 2,000-year history of the Roman Catholic Church and took the name Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, I was still mourning the passing of the first Latin American pontiff, Pope Francis, who passed ... Read More »

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Spring a season of renewal, growth and gratitude

By Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2025

Nathan Neudorf Lethbridge East MLA For the Herald Spring in southern Alberta always brings a sense of possibility. As the days grow longer and the snow finally gives way to green grass and blooming trees, our community is reminded that change can be both natural and energizing—a time to reset, reflect, and look forward. In ... Read More »

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