Opinions
Defending the indefensible
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on January 1st, 2021
The recent war between Armenia and Azerbaijan made sense, in an old-fashioned way. The dispute was about territory – borders that were drawn almost a century ago by a Russian dictator, Joseph Stalin – and Azerbaijan had lost the last war and a lot of land. So the Azerbaijanis spent a lot of money (they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moving forward with hope after a difficult 2020
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on January 1st, 2021
Predicting the future is a mug’s game. No one has a magic crystal ball or even a magic 8-ball to make that future any less opaque. And yet we all look forward to 2021, leaving a mess of a year behind us unloved and unmourned. The challenges we Lethbridge residents faced in 2020 tested us, ... Read More »
1 response2021 social media resolutions
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on December 31st, 2020
Some 4,000 years ago, the ancient Babylonians were the first to make New Year’s resolutions, though, for them, the year began in mid-March when crops were planted. Being someone who doesn’t mess with tradition, I’ve made a few New Year’s resolutions regarding my social media. So you can hold me accountable, I’m sharing them with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seeking leadership for a brighter tomorrow for Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on December 30th, 2020
Dear Premier Kenney, I ain’t no kid. I’m retired. I write in request for action, and do this on behalf of future generations. I write, too, in the hope of seeing Alberta demonstrate leadership that, founded in its current wealth, enables the province to transition through tough times and create a brighter tomorrow. What you ... Read More »
6 responsesUnderpants, beards and consonants
By Lethbridge Herald on December 26th, 2020
Surely you don’t want to read about the new, faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus today, or the fourth Israeli election in two years, and I certainly don’t want to write about them. So here are a few matters of lesser import, culled from yesterday’s media. First, we have a transcript of the phone call made ... Read More »
1 responseCelebrating the difference makers
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on December 24th, 2020
As I sit down to write this column, the thought that keeps running through my head is “well, we finally made it.” There can be absolutely no doubt that 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for our community and for our province. You’ve heard from me in this space before about the challenges facing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta’s Crown land vision
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on December 23rd, 2020
For those who call Alberta home, we are blessed to live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. It doesn’t matter where you hang your hat in this great province. Whether you live in the south along the wide open prairies, the north under the huge boreal forest or near the iconic ... Read More »
6 responses‘Arab Winter’ and democracy
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on December 19th, 2020
Ten years ago this week Mohamed Bouazizi, a street vendor in Tunisia, set himself alight in front of a government building in rage at the corrupt dictatorship that had ruined his young life. His sacrifice wakened hope in millions of others – but then half a million of them also died, although not at their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2020 was a year of challenges
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on December 18th, 2020
Well, this year was certainly unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic created an entirely new set of challenges in 2020 and some will continue to have effects for years to come. City council understands the hardships this has put on everyone. We are very aware of the economic uncertainty that many in our community are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feds taking the easy way out
By Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2020
David Clement CONSUMER CHOICE CENTER In early October Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the province would become a leader in recycling plastics, and that Alberta’s plastics strategy would be a core component for job creation moving forward. For the casual observer of politics, this looks like an exciting development. Who doesn’t like the prospect of ... Read More »
4 responsesCOVID-19: The good, bad and deadly
By Lethbridge Herald Opinion on December 16th, 2020
COVID-19 is an acronym that stands for the coronavirus of 2019. Evidently, it originated in Wuhan, China in late 2019. Since then, the novel, i.e., new or unique, coronavirus has spread worldwide. The Good – First and foremost, boundless credit is deserved by the doctors, nurses, technical personnel, military and numerous support staffs as well ... Read More »
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