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Many among us are heroes
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2020
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Not all heroes wear capes, as the worn-out cliche goes. Just look around and you will clearly see our heroes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those heroes are our front-line health-care workers — the doctors, nurses and nursing home aides who risk their lives every day to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s time to mourn a great friend
By Lethbridge Herald on February 29th, 2020
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Wounds heal with time. It’s a saying I’ve heard often over the years. But with the first anniversary of my dad’s death approaching, I can tell you that isn’t true. So I’m taking the next week off to spend some much-needed time remembering my dad and for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Death an educational experience
By Lethbridge Herald on April 1st, 2019
Al BeeberLethbridge Heraldabeeber@lethbridgeherald.comDeath isn’t entertaining. It’s heartbreaking, soul-destroying and spirit-crushing. For those who are entrusted to be executors of a loved one’s will, it’s also demanding and exhausting.I’m learning that with an exclamation mark. I knew before my dad died, I was the one he entrusted to take care of business. He’d told me multiple ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One movie stands out as Christmas’ worst
By Lethbridge Herald on December 21st, 2018
Al BeeberLethbridge Heraldabeeber@lethbridgeherald.comChristmas is almost here and this weekend, many who celebrate the holiday will be checking out broadcast TV networks and specialty channels for favourite holiday movies.And there is surely one which everybody is attached to in some sentimental way.The definition of a Christmas movie is a broad one. Many consider “Die Hard” to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artist tackling age conventions with new album
By Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2018
Murray McLauchlan performing at Yates Centre this month Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The word “icon” is one that is used often to describe musical luminaries whose work has touched the souls of their audiences. It’s a word that deserves to be used as a description of Murray McLauchlan, a Canadian institution whose varied professional ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some movies definitely not worth watching
By Lethbridge Herald on September 21st, 2018
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD – A Leave it to Beeber column abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Outstanding Canadian film ‘Black Cop’ a revelation I rarely take two weeks off at a time so for my September vacation, I set goals that would keep me occupied. The first was to walk a minimum of 7.5 miles a day every day, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dogs don’t belong in playgrounds
By Lethbridge Herald on May 18th, 2018
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com I try every year to take the week of my birthday off. It’s usually a time when a person can get in the yard and do some spring gardening prep. I don’t tend to celebrate birthdays much since that is the day my son in grade 9 was diagnosed with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Compassionate Canadians care for those in need
By Lethbridge Herald on April 27th, 2018
The haters need to be silenced Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com In recent weeks, Canada has experienced two horrific tragedies which have touched people around the world. First, multiple young hockey players, including Lethbridge’s own Logan Boulet, were killed in a bus crash in Saskatchewan. Now, 10 people are dead and many others hurt after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One Bad Son ready for one good time
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2018
Saskatoon rockers opening for Shinedown here Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With the amount of time they spend in Lethbridge, the members of One Bad Son could almost be considered honourary citizens. And the Saskachewan-based rockers probably wouldn’t have an issue with that. “We love it there, radio has been great for us and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Johnny Reid staging a “Revival”
By Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2018
Canadian superstar brings latest tour to the Enmax Centre Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Canadian music superstar Johnny Reid is staging a “Revival” that hits the Enmax Centre on March 19. The renowned Scottish-born, Ontario-raised entertainer, who may well be the true definition of a crossover artist, has endeared himself to audiences since first stepping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Tis the season to get lit
By Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2017
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com ’Tis the season to be merry — for theoretically most of us in southern Alberta. Christmas can be a time of joy for those who have their health, supportive families, rewarding careers and homes to return to every night. It’s a season when people become friendlier, kinder and more willing ... Read More »
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