Opinions
When the Ivy Tower is a fishing hole
By Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
OUR UNIVERSITY Daniel O’Donnell One of the great things about being president of the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) is the people you meet. Normally when you are a professor, you work with people who are interested in the same topics you are. Physicists work with other physicists, historians work with other historians, sociologists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The voices of rural Albertans matter
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022
Dr. Angela Grace – guest columnist Dear rural Albertans: As a rural Alberta-raised girl, I know what it is like to have one school, one hospital, and a single RCMP detachment in the area, or perhaps a couple within a reasonable driving distance. We make do with the services we have in more remote areas ... Read More »
2 responsesSome think taking away their rights is unwarranted
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022
Lorne Fitch – Guest columnist In a land not far from here but in a mental galaxy far removed from the orbit of reasonable people are some who think stop signs are unnecessary, even punitive. This is apparently government overreach, to take away the freedom of unimpeded travel. It is, in the opinion of the ... Read More »
6 responsesA better tomorrow starting today
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022
Rachael Thomas Member of Parliament for Lethbridge “In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” In his Inaugural Address on January 20, 1981, President Ronald Reagan charted a path forward that realigned the balance of power in the United States. With this speech, President Reagan drew a ... Read More »
7 responsesHoarders of rapid COVID tests should face punishment
By Brian Hancock - Herald publisher on January 5th, 2022
If we’ve learned one thing through the COVID craziness it’s this: the worst of times will bring out the true character of people – and it’s not always good. The vast majority of us have accepted there will be ups and downs. This type of pandemic has never happened in our lifetimes; our leaders were ... Read More »
4 responsesAny wonder why this pandemic never ends?
By Rich Glennie on December 29th, 2021
I give up. At this point, nothing said now will ever change anyone’s mind. So let’s move on and accept the consequences. I’m talking about the COVID-19 pandemic that still has many Americans believing it is either a hoax or over-hyped melodrama nearly two years in the making. Not sure if it will take a ... Read More »
34 responsesMany in the community make Lethbridge a better place to live
By Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2021
Shannon Phillips MLA Lethbridge West It’s hard to believe, but another year has ended. There can be no doubt that 2021 was challenging for so many of us. From our province’s continued existential fight with COVID, to our city’s troubling doctor shortage and the ever-increasing cost of living, this year stretched many of us to ... Read More »
14 responses2021 has been a year full of notable items
By Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2021
Blaine Hyggen Mayor of Lethbridge Saturday is the big day! Last month, I issued a community challenge to help out local food banks – and you responded! This weekend, the stage is set to welcome a group of community partners to play against City staff in a hockey game for a good cause. The Mayor’s ... Read More »
2 responsesFall session has been a productive one in legislature
By Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2021
Nathan Neudorf MLA – Lethbridge East Merry Christmas, everyone! To say 2021 was an exciting year with twists and turns is a little too cliché and a vast understatement. All I can say is that I feel incredibly blessed, yet again, to represent the great people of Lethbridge as we navigate the excitement together. The ... Read More »
3 responsesMaybe we need to start demonstrating again
By Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2021
Welcome to “Our University,” a new monthly column in which we’ll profile events, issues and people from our city’s university, the University of Lethbridge. I’m the president of the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association and a long-time teacher and researcher at the U of L. Our university has some great stories to tell, and I ... Read More »
3 responsesWhen the government spends, you pay
By Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2021
Rachael Thomas Member of Parliament for Lethbridge Breakfast is by far my favourite meal of the day. My go-to menu item is eggs and bacon, or an omelette with a side salad. I love a classic breakfast! I used to be able to eat at a local pub or breakfast spot for as little as ... Read More »
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