Opinions
Some liberty restrictions are justified
By Eric Mathison - guest column on October 28th, 2021
Here’s a common view of liberty right now. Before the pandemic, liberty was valued in society. We could do what we wanted. But now liberty has been pushed to the side. We’re restricted in all kinds of ways we weren’t before, which has put us on the slippery slope to the complete loss of freedom. ... Read More »
8 responsesAddressing tone, perception and commentary
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2021
Chris Spearman – Mayor of Lethbridge With the active case numbers and ICU capacity issues, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant impacts in our local community and province as a whole. With the safety and health of employees at the top of mind, the City of Lethbridge recently made the decision to implement a ... Read More »
24 responsesMake your vote count on Oct. 18
By Brian Hancock, Lethbridge Herald publisher on October 14th, 2021
I realize we are all “election worn out” … two elections in such a short period of time, contentious issues left, right and centre (literally and politically) but now, more than ever, it’s time to put on your game face and get out to vote. When the dust settles on Oct. 18 we will have ... Read More »
2 responsesWhat does Trudeau win mean for western Canadians?
By Charles St. Arnaud - Chief Economist, Alberta Central on October 14th, 2021
What does another Trudeau win mean for Western Canadians? After all, the actual composition of the House of Commons changed little, and once again, the Liberals will need the support of either the NDP or the Bloc Quebecois to pass legislation. Â So, for the most part, we can expect a continuation of some programs, including ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta needs to stand up pressures
By Nathan Neudorf - MLA Lethbridge East on October 8th, 2021
If you were counting on election season being over, guess again – it’s still in full force. The federal election just wrapped and municipal elections have taken center stage. On top of that we have school trustee elections, senate elections-it’s probably even your son or daughter’s class elections at school! This year, you may notice ... Read More »
6 responsesBasic income would support the arts sector
By Jana MacKenzie, Allied Arts Council on October 2nd, 2021
During the long days of isolation and shut-downs we’ve all had the arts to keep us entertained and connected. And though theatres, live music venues, and galleries were the first to have their doors shuttered, artists across disciplines continued to produce and present their work virtually, and often for free. This disruption is not only ... Read More »
12 responsesThanks to Lethbridge constituents
By Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2021
Rachael Harder – Lethbridge MP Dear Lethbridge constituents: From the bottom of my heart, I wish to say thank you for once again trusting me to be your voice in Ottawa. This is a weighty role deserving of hard work, dedication, a listening ear, and dogged determination to fight for the things that serve our ... Read More »
5 responsesNational standards needed for long-term care
By Jean-Guy Souliere on September 18th, 2021
Elections should be about more than just candidates. They should also be about issues that matter to Canadians. Â There are plenty of issues in this election vying for attention. Like the candidates, some will be winners, others will lose. Â Unfortunately, the urgent need for national standards in long-term care – a matter of life and ... Read More »
3 responsesPoliticians need to practice what they preach
By /franco Terrazzano on September 18th, 2021
Politicians are good at preaching, but they’re not so good at practicing what they preach. Case in point: the federal wage subsidy. Â Federal politicians have been moralizing about the evils of business executives taking bonuses while collecting the pandemic wage subsidy, but their silence on their own party taking the subsidy is deafening. Â At the ... Read More »
3 responsesReconciliation Week significant for the city
By Lethbridge Herald on September 17th, 2021
Chris Spearman – Mayor of Lethbridge Sadly, the COVID-19 situation is quite bleak in our province at the moment, as our active case numbers continue to rise, more surgeries continue to be cancelled, our AHS South Zone ICU beds are full and as our hospitals are close to overall capacity limits. On behalf of City ... Read More »
4 responsesFAST lanes would help drive Lethbridge area goods south
By Lethbridge Herald on September 10th, 2021
Nathan Neudorf – MLA Lethbridge East Lethbridge and the surrounding area play an essential role in Alberta as a gateway to the North-Western United States. As the largest municipality within driving distance to the U.S. border, we are a central hub for international imports and exports in Alberta. Some of our biggest commodities include not ... Read More »
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