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Editor, O Canada, what have we done to thee? At the all-candidates last evening, it dawned on me that something was missing; the evening began with the obligatory aboriginal land acknowledgement then proceeded directly into the meeting.  We are not simply wandering strangers meeting on someone else’s land; we are Canadians – meeting in Canada ... Read More »

Editor, The Lethbridge Herald must be called to account for a recent poll that misleads the voting public, specifically the daily poll published in the online newspaper on April 9th. This poll read “Should federal candidates address coal mining even though it’s a provincial issue?” As anyone who has lived in Alberta for a while ... Read More »

The company providing a fun, environmentally friendly way to navigate the city is back for its second year, this time making its appearance earlier than last year. The City of Lethbridge partnered with Bird Canada, a private company, last year to take over the provision of rental bikes and scooters that can be picked up ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Chinook Coyotes varsity girls rugby team started a new season this week with a focus of how their Grade 12 leadership group will guide their team. “Really a step-up in leadership,” said Alaya French, Coyotes head coach on this year’s focus. “Last year we were lacking a little bit ... Read More »

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes took Game 1 of their second round WHL playoff series by a  4-0 score over the Calgary Hitmen on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Hurricanes opened up the scoring 4:25 into the first when Kooper Gizowski took advantage of a bad clearing pass from Hitmen ... Read More »

By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald  The Winston Churchill rugby teams are both looking forward to having successful seasons. The girls team will be hosting provincials at the end of the season and while they are guaranteed a spot as host, they are hoping to go into the tournament on a win. ... Read More »

LEAVE IT TO BEEBER – Al Beeber Anyone remember the Rhinoceros Party? A parody party, it was founded way back in 1963 to offer “an almost credible alternative to voters disillusioned by traditional parties. Promising funnier lies of superior quality, our candidates are softer  and more silky than any competitors’ brand.” I first became acquainted with the party in ... Read More »

By Gordon Laxer Where do Danielle Smith’s loyalties lie? People asked this question after she revealed on MAGA-aligned media that she counselled Trump officials to pause the tariffs until after Canada’s federal election is over. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is close to Trump’s agenda, she said, but the trade war is boosting Liberal support.  Trump changes ... Read More »

POINT OF VIEW – Editor Scott Sakatch It’s been a busy week and I’ve had a lot on my mind, so this is going to be one of those columns that touches on several subjects (which is a not-so-subtle way of saying I personally suffer from adult ADHD, so why not inflict that on all ... Read More »

Editor, As we grow ever closer to our federal election, the Liberals and Conservatives are feverishly making promises that may or may not be doable. We will never know until they try but these promises are made for all Canadians. And that is the point isn’t it “for all Canadians.” The Alberta and Saskatchewan governments ... Read More »

Editor, Given the recent interest in the Herald with respect to driving habits in Lethbridge. How about a regular column in the paper perhaps in collaboration with Lethbridge Police, focusing in on certain common driving errors. Some might include: which lane to turn into when making a left turn, how to signal into and out ... Read More »

Editor, With regard to Scott Sakatch’s recent opinion in respect of Lethbridge drivers. You might want to focus on the real muppets on our roads. The ones who drive with no lights on; don’t know how to turn left from a single into a two lane road.  Don’t indicate properly. Stop in the middle of a junction. There ... Read More »