February 20th, 2026
Chamber of Commerce

Commentary

Letters to the Editor

  • More answers needed from renewable natural gas facility

    Editor, After reading the Lethbridge Herald article on the joint venture between Taurus Canada Renewable Natural Gas Corporation and KCL Cattle Companies, I have a few questions that I think need to be answered: 1 – What was being done with the 130,000 tonnes of manure generated by cows on the four feed lots involved? [...] Read More »

    8 hours ago
  • Lethbridge people must unite over coal mining impacts

    It’s overwhelming. Politicians on the far right have many names for it, “flooding the zone” or “manufactured crisis”  but it is really about creating so much chaos that media and especially the electorate can’t keep up. Sound familiar? Countless subjects requiring our undivided attention. Alberta’s healthcare system devolving into a private/public quagmire, separation talk, Trump’s [...] Read More »

    8 hours ago
  • The impacts of having a Belly River dam

    Editor,  The Belly River is one of 11 major rivers flowing east from the Rockies.  It is the only one not impacted by a dam.  But one is being planned. There are those who want more water, regardless of the cost or consequences. Beyond its natural beauty, the Eastern Slopes of the Rockies represents the [...] Read More »

    1 day ago
  • Separation is not going to make things better

    Editor, Being a former bank manager, with Peter Lougheed’s energy minister, Bill Dickie, being a brother in-law of one my uncles maybe these gullible fellow seniors can explain to me how separating from Canada will make things a lot better when we know it will mean giving these fake Conservatives, Reformers, exactly what they want? [...] Read More »

    6 days ago
  • Widdowson’s cancellation a cause of frustration

    Editor,  The University of Lethbridge’s decision to cancel the speaking engagement of Frances Widdowson is both frustrating and deeply concerning. Ms. Widdowson was prepared to deliver what many believed would be a critically needed discussion on the effects of “wokeism,” as well as raise questions surrounding the reported graves at the Kamloops residential school. Although [...] Read More »

    1 week ago

Opinions

  • A thoughtful conversation about immigration and southern Alberta’s workforce

    AT THE LEGISLATURE- LETHBRIDGE EAST MLA NATHAN NEUDORF Conversations about immigration in Canada have become increasingly loud, and often polarized. While opinions vary widely, there is broad agreement that this is not a simple issue with an easy or singular solution. As the MLA for LethbridgeEast, my role is not to set federal immigration policy, [...] Read More »

    2 days ago
  • No Water, No Oil, No Way: The Treaty Reality of Alberta Separation

    Our First Nations neighbors may be the greatest allies to those opposed to “Wexit.” To understand why, one must look past the political rallies and into the courtrooms. The battle for Alberta’s independence will not be won or lost solely in a voting booth; it will be fought in the judiciary. On December 5, 2025, [...] Read More »

    2 days ago
  • Singles Strike Back: Valentine’s Day your way

    MORNING JOE- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald   Every February 14, the world divides neatly into two camps: those posting photos of roses arranged like they’re auditioning for a royal wedding, and those quietly Googling things like, “Is it too early to eat the emergency chocolate?” This is not bitterness. This is Singles Awareness Day — [...] Read More »

    6 days ago
  • Insights on the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mine

    Lorne Fitch For the Herald As Northback provides more information on their proposed Grassy Mountain coal mine, the truth behind their promotional hype gets clearer. This was demonstrated in a public information session hosted by Northback in the Crowsnest Pass recently. Coincidentally, this took place just a few days before the deadline closed for people [...] Read More »

    1 week ago
  • When half an hour proves the justice system has failed

    From The Hill- MP Racheal Thomas   Half an hour.  That’s how long it took for Skye Atoa, a high-risk sex offender, to violate his release conditions after walking out of custody in Lethbridge. On January 13, Atoa was released on bail after being charged for human trafficking of minors and other sex-related offences. He [...] Read More »

    2 weeks ago