Letters to the Editor
Vacant building in northside mall would make an ideal shelter
By Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023
Editor: I have only lived in Lethbridge for the last five years, but every time I go to London Drugs on the north side, I wonder why some business men/women have not taken that large building off to the side and made a shelter out of it. It looks to have been a supermarket at ... Read More »
14 responsesCanadians need to make the most out of the country’s energy resources
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
Editor: I’m writing to thank the Herald for publishing letters expressing some optimism for our future, from Braum Barber and Rachael Thomas last week. Braum emphasized a need to plan for the ecosystem health of the province. Rachel indicated “human flourishing” should be the goal of our governments. I do have a question for Braum: ... Read More »
10 responsesHealthy forests are enormously important for carbon capture
By Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2023
Editor: Prime Minister Trudeau visited the North West Territories last weekend to show sympathy and promise help. Then he commented on the wildfires. He reportedly said a comment, meant to be funny, but it almost made me cry. “We will make people clean the leaves out of their eavestroughs.” The sorrow is from his position ... Read More »
5 responsesMore bicycle lanes will only benefit the stores that sell bikes
By Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2023
Editor: I don’t think there was much thought or research done by Kellan Scholten (Sept. 1 letter to the editor) regarding bike lanes for traversing to shop.I can’t imagine riding my bike to a business for a purchase such as a dresser, saddle piano or anything else that is not feasible to carry on a ... Read More »
4 responsesImmigrant workers needed to do many types of jobs in this country
By Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
Editor: I agree that we need houses and rental places as we do not have enough at all. But here is the thing, who will build these houses? Who from our youth want to do the work of a plumber or carpenter and so on? So we need people to help us. I am sure ... Read More »
1 responseHousing needed before there are any discussions about addictions treatment
By Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
Editor: Regarding the homeless people in Lethbridge, let’s begin by acknowledging two simple facts: First, anyone, at any time, for any reason, could become homeless. Second, according the U.S .National Health Care for the Homeless Council, “housing is health-care,” especially since for homeless people, “the outcomes are disastrous: homeless people suffer all illnesses at three ... Read More »
10 responsesWe need to plan for ecosystem health of the region
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Editor: The decision by the UCP government to pause the development of renewable energy in the province for seven months is mystifying. Though there have been a series of excuses tested for public acceptance, the UCP seem to have settled on the need for better planning of the electricity grid to accommodate intermittent electricity production. ... Read More »
5 responsesBike lanes a win for business, cyclists and the entire community
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Editor: Bicycle infrastructure is appearing everywhere lately. In some cities, we see a complete transformation like in London, Paris, or Montreal. Other places like Calgary and Edmonton have a core network that is being improved and expanded. Even in Alberta’s smaller cities like Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and right here in Lethbridge we can see ... Read More »
16 responsesWalking and talking aren’t the solution to addictions problems here
By Lethbridge Herald on August 31st, 2023
Editor: Councillors first-hand look at downtown issues, Lethbridge Herald, Aug. 5. Councillors John Middleton-Hope and Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, along with two members of the LPS, had a tour of the downtown and Galt Gardens to get a first hand look. Middleton-Hope worked for 29 years in law enforcement, including as LPS Chief of Police from 2002-2006, ... Read More »
10 responsesCanada needs to put the brakes on temporary worker programs
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
Editor: The Canadian public is being squeezed in a double blind. The governments push the economy and the GDP, all for the constant business demands – one of which is low-cost labour through new immigrants and the misnamed “temporary workers.” Temporary workers do not help the economy – they send much of their earnings back ... Read More »
4 responsesGreenhouse gas emission crisis warrants lifestyle change
By Lethbridge Herald on August 30th, 2023
Editor: Humans with their industrial achievements must make decisions which are in the long term interest of life for all species. Humans are adding more greenhouse gases (GHG) mainly carbon dioxide and methane to the atmosphere than ever before. The best data- based studies indicate that these emissions are impacting climate and life on the ... Read More »
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