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Government can make improvements for working Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2024
Gil McGowan ALBERTA FEDERATION OF LABOUR Labour Day has got me thinking about a line from a famous Bruce Springsteen song, the River. “But lately there ain’t been much work, on account of the economy.” As he so often did, Springsteen, the working class poet, illustrated an important truth: most working people think of the ... Read More »
5 responsesRaymond has lost one of its finest citizens
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber When Norma Smith was invited to join the Raymond High School class of 1977 at our 40th anniversary back in 2017, none of us knew if she would accept. Sure her daughter Barbara was one of the graduates but did Mrs. Smith really want to look at those faces ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brushing a dog’s teeth can be a losing battle
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor Before I get into this week’s column, I want to address a matter that arose this week after I had written it: Some ignorant comments have been made about me and this newspaper by people who took offence to the fact we didn’t have quotes from ... Read More »
1 responseMayor’s barbecue back for Whoop-Up Days
By Lethbridge Herald on August 17th, 2024
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge It’s almost time for Whoop-Up Days! With a direct tie-in to Lethbridge’s biggest festival, I’m happy to announce the return of the Mayor’s Community Barbecue for a third year. It will take place on Tuesday, August 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside Lethbridge City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local journalism needs local support to survive
By Lethbridge Herald on August 16th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing Editor They’re calling it my farewell tour and I’m at a loss for words. Well, I’m not because you’ve all seen how long these columns can get, let’s be real about that. But I’m surprised and humbled and flattered that so many people have been reaching out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A common sense approach to community progress
By Lethbridge Herald on August 10th, 2024
AT THE LEGISLATURE Nathan Neudorf – UCP MLA for Lethbridge East Positive developments are happening in our province and our community that we can all be proud of. While much focus often falls on the broader national and international scenes, several initiatives within Alberta and Lethbridge deserve attention. Today, I am thrilled to share some ... Read More »
8 responsesIs Fish and Wildlife management headed to dark times?
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2024
LORNE FITCH As a retired Alberta biologist (and a hunter and angler) I am witnessing the political dismantling of the science-based approach to fish and wildlife management. This should concern all of us whether we hunt, fish or appreciate wildlife in other ways. It took a concerted effort to drag ourselves out of the biodiversity ... Read More »
4 responsesOlympic achievements deserve to be celebrated
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Managing editor They started out with an opening ceremony unlike any other and have gone strong for two weeks with athletic achievements worthy of gold medals. And silver and bronze. The Paris Olympics have been a spectacle for fans of sport and have given countries around the world ... Read More »
1 responseIn celebration of Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2024
FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative MP for Lethbridge On Monday our province will celebrate Alberta Heritage Day. This special day gives us the opportunity to reflect on our history and culture with gratefulness and pride. From being a leader in energy production to functioning as an agricultural powerhouse, Alberta has much to be ... Read More »
15 responsesCouncillor Schmidt-Rempel may have made a good case for a work expectation review
By Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor She may not have won her colleagues’ support at their final meeting until Sept. 17 but councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel may in the long run have the support of future council hopefuls in her efforts to have a discussion about workload and expectations. The work of council ... Read More »
6 responsesThe Whitelaw clan has finally met for the first time in person
By Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor When cousin Lorraine Whitelaw Speers and husband Roy wake up at their campground in Taber this morning, ready to rock it up for the second night of Cornstock, they might want to get their hands on a copy of today’s Herald. And this column is why. ... Read More »
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