Letters to the Editor
Decision to change bedpans adding pollution, waste to the landfill
By Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2024
Editor:  During a recent trip to the Chinook Regional Hospital I needed to make use of a bedpan, and discovered some changes have been made which I want to address. Previous bedpans, which were blue in colour, were smaller, more comfortable and after use, the contents were flushed down the toilet and the pan was ... Read More »
2 responsesDanielle Smith will be known for the company she keeps
By Lethbridge Herald on November 22nd, 2024
Editor:  Well, Ms. Smith goes to Washington so she can hobnob with the MAGA crowd and watch the inauguration of one of her favorite people, âthe stable genius in Chief,â Donald Trump.  This is the same Ms. Smith who as our Premier met with another super MAGA fan, Tucker Carlson back in January ... Read More »
8 responsesFederal government doesnât have a vendetta against Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on November 21st, 2024
Editor: Premier Danielle Smith plans to challenge the federal governmentâs greenhouse gas emissions cap in court (The Herald, Nov. 5). She claims that federal Environment and Climate Change Minister, Steven Guilbeault, has a âderanged vendettaâ against Alberta. Nothing could be further from the truth. Canada is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by ... Read More »
24 responsesStriking holds Canadians for ransom and does no good for anyone
By Lethbridge Herald on November 20th, 2024
Editor: You do realize that striking for more money only puts all Canadians further back cost wise? Where do you people get off holding the rest of Canada for ransom ? Even if you get your raise your asking for after so many days you will not make up for the money thatâs lost due ... Read More »
16 responsesTrump presidency means more tariffs for Canada
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
Editor: Â I wrote on May 21 the time of the dictators was just a shot away. And now it is actually here. Â Donald Trumpâs sweep of all four components of the active parts of the US government will be complete in a few days when the Republicans gain control of the Congress. On November 5 ... Read More »
44 responsesWearing a poppy not the only way to show support for the countryâs veterans
By Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2024
Editor:  Re: Al Beeberâs column. Your column, in which you stated that some people ârefuseâ to wear a poppy, may have some truth but how dare you to paint all the rest of us non-poppy wearers with the same brush! You have no idea. Wearing a poppy for three or four days may make you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sightings of two cutthroats in Rock Creek offers some hope
By Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2024
Editor: When a 2023 midsummer surge of mud and water transformed Rock Creek into a brown, muddy mess, I, living on the streamâs cascading outer edge, was one of the first people to witness the disturbing event. Days passed before I learned of TC Energyâs ensuing âincident reportâ defining its role in the muddy outcome ... Read More »
4 responsesVoting in byelection can send a message to government
By Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2024
Editor: Is not voting a logical choice during a byelection? I can certainly relate to the frustrations expressed by both Al Beeber in his column of Oct. 25 and in Rose-Marie Nybergâs Letter to the Editor of Nov. 1. We may not be happy with both parties, but is not voting in the upcoming byelection ... Read More »
37 responsesSeeing people smoke in non-smoking area disheartening
By Lethbridge Herald on November 8th, 2024
Editor: The recent hospitalization of my 80-year-old father highlighted the unwavering commitment of medical staff, who devoted themselves to his care and recovery throughout his month-long healing journey after a fall and a serious head injury. Â It was uplifting to witness the dedication of the healthcare professionals involved in his treatment, as they worked tirelessly ... Read More »
1 responsePeople who donât vote in elections shouldnât complain
By Lethbridge Herald on November 7th, 2024
Editor: Both my parents came to Canada from a war torn country after the Second World War. My dad was a veteran, shot, captured, tattooed and placed in a concentration camp. To this day I still donât know how he survived and was released. My mother, on one occasion, talked of the Nazis coming into ... Read More »
2 responsesIn honour of veterans with gratitude
By Lethbridge Herald on November 1st, 2024
Editor: On every Remembrance Day I remember the veterans I knew personally with gratitude. The following are some of them: ⢠Col. Bill Savage and Dr. Shin Kuroda: My cousin Midori married Bill who was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Uncle Shin was Midoriâs father and a surgeon of ... Read More »
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