Opinions
Arguing over religion has absolutely no point
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor Some days I wonder if some people were just born with a chip on their shoulders. And why they don’t get some poly-filla to repair it instead of heaping their misery upon others. As I get older I’m losing patience with – and respect for – ... Read More »
23 responsesA blueprint for rural energy innovation in Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
Bill Whitelaw Living in what I’ve whimsically dubbed “M&M-ville” holds the promise of a groundbreaking energy paradigm for rural Alberta. Nestled about 45 minutes southwest of Calgary along Highway 543, this imaginary locale embodies the dynamic interplay between traditional petroleum industries and innovative renewable energy ventures. “M&M-ville” is my imaginary descriptor for the community of ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta’s energy grid: Lost in the dark or powering forward?
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2024
Peter Casurella SOUTHGROW REGIONAL INITIATIVE The estimable Yogi Berra once said, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” He may as well have been talking about Alberta’s electrical grid development over the past few decades. The province-wide emergency alert of January 13, 2024 was the result of many years ... Read More »
2 responsesVacancy rates within Alberta’s RCMP are concerning
By Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2024
Mike Ellis MINISTER OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES It doesn’t matter if you live in a remote community in rural Alberta or in downtown Edmonton – when you call 9-1-1, the expectation is that a police officer will arrive to help you. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. And that is no slight to ... Read More »
16 responsesLiberals defy logic with continued carbon tax hikes
By Lethbridge Herald on April 6th, 2024
FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative Member of Parliament for Lethbridge April Fool’s Day has come and gone, and with it, one of the cruelest jokes this government has sprung so far. Amid one of the worst affordability crises this country has ever seen, the Liberals have chosen to ignore the cry of Canadians ... Read More »
21 responsesThe aging body doesn’t bounce back like it used to
By Lethbridge Herald on April 5th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor I’ve written a few times about my back woes and falls. And last week I took a tumble for the ages in the alley behind our office. Between the Landmark and the new medical clinic, I slipped on a thin layer of snow covering a thick ... Read More »
1 responseUCP budget one of broken promises for Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2024
AT THE LEGISLATURE Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge West The people of Lethbridge deserve an honest representation of what the latest provincial Budget means for us. Budget 2024 is a broken promises budget, especially for the people of Lethbridge. Folks in Lethbridge remain genuinely concerned with timely access to health care, affordability, and ... Read More »
4 responsesGood Friday this year vastly different from 2020
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor Four years ago this month, COVID-19 restrictions were in full swing as the world shut down to try to reduce the spread of this new and deadly invisible enemy. With business activity reduced to those deemed essential, commerce came to a sudden and grinding halt. And ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drought situation a growing concern
By Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor Are we going to finally get the moisture that helps to avert a water crisis in southern Alberta? If the forecast holds true, we should be getting a substantial amount of snow through the weekend to help alleviate a potential disaster for spring if we start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Many notable events have happened here this month
By Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2024
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge March is here with plenty of notable topics and events to mention in this space. I was pleased to attend several local events on March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day. In addition to my wonderful Lethbridge City Council colleagues Belinda Crowson and Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Attacks on Rajko Dodic over bike lanes went too far
By Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor When councillor Rajko Dodic on Tuesday was making his case for an official business motion on bike lane construction and possible removal, I doubt anyone expected him to tell his fellow civic politicians – and the public – some of the insults he had to endure ... Read More »
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