Commentary

Editor, Our house assessment went up $53,000 in just two years with no additions. Get real, Lethbridge, you money grubbing shysters! The house is decaying under my feet and needs new furnace/air conditioner. The roof has so many years on it that insurance gives you nothing for hail damage. Neighbouring houses have turned into multi [...] Read More »

Editor, Kudos to Lethbridge City Council for unanimously reconfirming its commitment to protecting our water. The City of Lethbridge has joined a number of other communities in the region to express concerns about water quality being adversely affected by the impacts of coal mining in the headwaters of the eastern slopes.  Council’s resolution recognized the [...] Read More »

Editor, There are ten houses on the south side of our street. Eight of them have a two-car garage.  Only two of them are used for cars. The rest are storage space for tools but mostly for junk that eventually end up in landfill site People have too many clothes which are still in good condition but [...] Read More »

Editor, Our premier appears to be conceptually challenged when it comes to the location of sovereignty in Canada (as recent letters by the Crisfields and Peter Haney have made clear). Because the Constitution of 1982 and the British North America Act of 1867 before it were so laden with language distributing legislative powers and authority [...] Read More »

Editor, Americans are accusing President Trump of betrayal when they only have themselves to blame. Millions of misguided Americans believed that Trump, despite all the warnings, would bring down prices and create good jobs. Were Americans really listening? Trump told them what he would do, he told them what he was like, yet millions of [...] Read More »

POINT OF VIEW – Editor Scott Sakatch Al Franken, the great comedian and former U.S. senator, once observed about fellow Senator Ted Cruz: “The thing you have to realize about Ted Cruz is that I like Ted Cruz more than my other colleagues like Ted Cruz, and I hate Ted Cruz.” Now personally, I can [...] Read More »

TROY MEDIA – EDITORIAL BOARD Canada’s economy is being strangled—not by foreign competitors, but by our own provinces. Interprovincial trade barriers, regulatory inconsistencies, and protectionist policies bleed billions from the economy annually. This self-inflicted wound demands urgent action—especially in light of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, which exposed Canada’s dangerous reliance on a single [...] Read More »

FROM THE HILL Rachael Thomas – MP for Lethbridge After weeks of political tension and threats to Canada’s economy, our victory over the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off could not have come at a better time.The game was intense, going into overtime until Connor McDavid scored the winning goal! The arena exploded in red [...] Read More »

LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald When city council in January gave its divided blessing to new housing projects on 13 St. S., it was both lauded and reviled for the decision. Those in our community who feel there is a need for more housing, especially affordable, felt two controversial projects [...] Read More »

Monica Field & David McIntyre Albertans are scared. For many, access to life-essential water is at grave risk. Throughout southern Alberta, where drought and a lack of water are threatening crops and frightening residents, access to the land’s limited sources of water becomes critical, crucial to life. Is anything more precious than an intact watershed? [...] Read More »

ROAST: To city council for wanting to cut police funding: We need all the police we can get to patrol all streets in Lethbridge to control the crime rate. More police on the streets and less criminals. One way to do this is when you have extra money don’t build or renovate any arts centre, [...] Read More »

TOAST: On behalf of many, I’d like to express sincere appreciation to the lovely little musical family who provides All Saints parishioners with a number of uplifting spiritual pieces at the Sunday morning Mass. While singing is not allowed during these COVID-19 days, their music feeds our hearts and our souls as we offer up [...] Read More »

TOAST: To the Blood Tribe for sponsoring the COVID commercials. More people need to pay attention. ROAST: Wow. Do as I say, not as I do. Re: Turning Point photo opp at city hall in Lethbridge Herald, Nov. 17, page A2. Great to see all wearing masks but what happened to social distancing. All of [...] Read More »