Opinions
Trudeau’s fantasy incompatible with Canada’s reality
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2024
FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative Member of Parliament for Lethbridge It is playfully said that in Canada, we have two seasons: winter and almost winter. Canadians are well-accustomed to dealing with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, and many embrace the cold weather with fun activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, and ice skating. But ... Read More »
34 responsesHow much criticism is warranted of any government?
By Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor City council and administration can’t win sometimes. Whether it’s on snow removal, downtown bike lanes, or the handling of the Exhibition situation with the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre, the City is always in the line of fire from taxpayers. Ditto with the provincial and federal ... Read More »
2 responsesWithout advertising newspapers can’t do their jobs
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2024
OUR OPINION Every day, we at The Herald and other newspapers get press releases about upcoming events. And of course we are often asked to cover the same events. Some press releases and requests come from business enterprises which stand to financially profit off the events they are asking media to cover. We’ve had a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rachel Notley’s work will continue to carry on
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2024
AT THE LEGISLATURE Shannon Phillips – NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Earlier this month, the NDP Leader and former Premier of Alberta, Rachel Notley, announced she will not be leading our party into the next election. Her announcement triggered many calls to my office with heartfelt and warm wishes. There is no doubt that Rachel ... Read More »
8 responsesAvoiding highway wreckage and saving the Crowsnest Pass
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
DAVID MCINTYRE “Once you wreck a community, putting it back together is much more work than just removing an interstate.” That’s what Beth Osborne, director of Transportation for America, said as she contemplated the phenomenal costs associated with redesign and reengineering of more than 30 U.S. interstate highways. Why does this need for highway redesign ... Read More »
4 responsesCarlson rose to the occasion at city council
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – managing editor Lethbridge Herald “It’s the eye of the tiger It’s the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor Stalks his prey in the night And he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger” Jeff Carlson ... Read More »
7 responsesThe brutal truth about modern war
By Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2024
TREVOR W. HARRISON Responding to a complaint by a retired professor, Jeff Winch, about its coverage of the current Middle East conflict, the CBC has defended its editorial decision to describe differently the Hamas attack of October 7 and Israel’s military response since. In the first case, says the CBC, the Hamas gunmen attacked “Israelis ... Read More »
3 responsesMuch to be positive about during the first month
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2024
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge Let me welcome you to the first Mayor’s column of 2024. I write this monthly feature on behalf of Lethbridge City Council to keep people informed on matters of importance in the community, as well as to highlight achievements by members of our community. Amid the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viable alternative needed to electric powered vehicles
By Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2024
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Even for those of us who remember the 1960s and ‘70s, the cold snap that descended upon us late last week seems a little much. Maybe folks who were around in the 1950s endured temperatures that dropped so low for so long but I think the ... Read More »
12 responsesNew initiatives focus on electricity system
By Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2024
AT THE LEGISLATURE Nathan Neudorf – UCP MLA for Lethbridge East Happy New Year! As we step into 2024, I am thrilled to share updates on several initiatives, particularly focusing on our electricity system. Since August 2023, our government has engaged in numerous inquiries and studies to develop a more comprehensive plan for the future ... Read More »
7 responsesLeadership matters in this country
By Lethbridge Herald on January 5th, 2024
FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – Conservative Member of Parliament for Lethbridge If you were to look down on Earth from space, you would see the drastic difference between two countries that once shared a common story. One country brims with light, radiant from its vibrant and bustling cities. The other is cloaked in utter ... Read More »
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