Commentary

Editor, In “Nuclear power vital to future of clean energy” (Lethbridge Herald, August 28), authors Kishawy and Ali argue that climate change is an urgent problem that Canada needs to address. They advocate for more nuclear energy, particularly Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Addressing climate change is urgent, but any consideration of future energy technology depends [...] Read More »

Editor, What can we learn from Pierre Poilievre’s win in the Battle River-Crowfoot by-election? Not too much, despite all the speculation and verbiage by numerous media talking heads. Party members and all the major media have told us this is one of the safest seats in Canada. Voters would have voted the same for anyone [...] Read More »

Editor: Here we go again,  the premier, anti vaxxer in Chief of the 51st State of North Montana – oops, sorry I meant the Province of Alberta, the land of the fee and the brave – has decided that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Alberta that they should pay $100 ,for the [...] Read More »

Editor, Who among us would steal from their children’s piggy bank?  Is this an act that makes us, or our children better or wiser? Is it our pride that makes us brag that we are the richest resource province; yet we pay the lowest minimum wage to our coworkers and children?  Something is amiss in [...] Read More »

Editor, Labour Day is a time to celebrate workers and the gains we have made. On Monday, people in Lethbridge will gather in Galt Gardens for our annual Labour Day BBQ.  It will be an opportunity to share food, connect with people from across the city, and reflect on the struggles and victories of workers [...] Read More »

Rachael Harder Lethbridge Member of Parliament After a summer of pancake breakfasts, festivals, and kitchen-table conversations, one message stood out: Canadians are worried. Families are anxious about how Alberta is treated, the rising cost of living, and surging crime. As Parliament resumes, my priorities are clear: be Alberta’s voice, fight for affordability, and tackle crime. [...] Read More »

Vincent Custode Quoi Media Canada is in the midst of a potentially transformative period that could reshape both its national identity and economy. Recent threats by President Donald Trump transformed the political landscape, prompting a surge in patriotism and a growing desire for Canada to reduce its reliance on the United States, particularly with respect [...] Read More »

Tadashi (Tad) Mitsui For the Herald Scott Sakatch’s observation about the  Conservative movement in Alberta reminds me of the peculiar Alberta politics.  (July 29, 2025)   Alberta conservatives (in small “c”) have gone through so many transformations that it looks like a coalition of several political factions with a sole purpose to keep “socialists” out.  [...] Read More »

Madison Savilow Quoi Media Artificial intelligence (AI) already has a significant carbon footprint that will only grow as the technology continues to take off. As Canada positions itself as a leader in AI and digital innovation — with 336 data centres and market growth projected at nine per cent annually through 2030 — we have an opportunity to better [...] Read More »

Rashid Husain Syed Troy Media Oil markets are tumbling into bear territory, driven by a potent mix of geopolitical upheaval, weakening demand and surging supply. The latest shock came after U.S. President Donald Trump reversed his stance on the Russia–Ukraine war, easing pressure on Moscow and casting uncertainty across global energy markets. Following a meeting [...] Read More »