August 24th, 2025

Commentary

Letters to the Editor

  • It takes some effort but you can free yourself from anger

    Editor, Scott Sakatch’s column  talking about angry people (Aug. 13)  was interesting. I think COVID shutting everyone in for almost two years continues to spill out residue with regard to loss, loneliness, lack of family celebrations etc. Sometimes spouses or family members have health issues that take their toll on the family and very worrisome. [...] Read More »

    1 day ago
  • UCP just keeps doing things Albertans never asked for

     Editor, I am writing this to express my dissatisfaction with the present Alberta UCP government and Premier Danielle Smith.  This government continues to ignore the majority of Albertans by attempting to appease the minority base of the party. They continue to further and/or invent asinine ideas and projects even when the courts and the populace [...] Read More »

    2 days ago
  • What does one gain by venting their negative thoughts?

    Editor, Wow! Scott Sakatch’s column in the August 13 Herald was a “comeuppance article.” Well-written, insightful, intelligent, unbiased and hard-hitting.   Finally, somebody stating the way of the world today and how people are choosing to inhabit it. It was so refreshing to read this perspective from an individual and from different points in his life. Good on ya, [...] Read More »

    4 days ago
  • COVID shot plan is typical UCP policy

    Editor, Last time we had a major COVID vaccine campaign, the vaccinations were free.  Now, each shot costs $100.  Even health care workers – nurses, doctors, hospital staff – must pay for their own shots. Last time, vaccines were provided in pharmacies and Lethbridge has about 30 pharmacies across the city – so easy access.  [...] Read More »

    5 days ago
  • Carney should walk away from U.S. negotiating table

    Editor, King Trump decided we were the fentanyl capital of the world, and suddenly we were! The knee-jerk response: spend $1.3billion as homage to the King. So once every two to three days you hear a helicopter fly over the same area it had done previously. We need a kazillion helicopters, a kazillion drones and [...] Read More »

    5 days ago

Opinions

  • Parents guide a child’s academic success

    Michael Zwaagstra Troy Media With a new school year just around the corner, it’s up to parents to lay the foundation for their children’s success by choosing the right school and staying engaged with teachers. Obviously, everyone wants their kids to have a smooth transition back to school. For those who are attending a school [...] Read More »

    1 day ago
  • Let’s align on health care, not just trade

    Kathleen Barnard and Louise Binder Quoi Media We can borrow a line from Charles Dickens to describe our current sate of politics in this country: ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’ The ‘worst of times’ describes well the international trade turmoil caused by U.S. President Trump’s fluctuating tariffs and [...] Read More »

    2 days ago
  • What’s really behind Alberta ‘independence?’

    Catherine Mardon For the Herald I was born in the United States, but I realized recently that I rarely think like an American anymore. I certainly don’t think like a MAGA American. My two decades as a Canadian have changed my thoughts on many issues. I never thought I’d live without a firearm in my [...] Read More »

    3 days ago
  • Time to check measles vaccination status

    Dr. Sunil Sookram For the Herald Measles remains one of the most contagious illnesses in the world, spreading through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes. In recent months, measles has been spreading in Alberta, across Canada and around the world. While measles can be serious for anyone, it’s especially dangerous during [...] Read More »

    4 days ago
  • Safe driving will help everyone on Whoop-Up

    Blaine Hyggen Lethbridge Mayor I want to begin this month by addressing the many, many calls, texts and emails I have received since the Whoop-Up Drive incident on August 6. As our experts continue to analyze, monitor and plan next steps, on behalf of Lethbridge City Council, I want to thank our residents for their [...] Read More »

    1 week ago