Firefighters braved the elements of the weather this past weekend in the name of a good cause. Sarah Redekop has more. Five local Firefighters camped out on a roof this past weekend to raise money for a disease with no cure. The annual campout, which took place at Hudson’s Tap House this year, raised money…
Local professor asks big questions
Where did the universe come from? Where did we come from? Where will we all go? Always asking and trying to answer the big questions is how one local professor has spent his life. Saurya Das, PhD, is a theoretical physicist, a professor and researcher at the University of Lethbridge. Last year he collaborated on…
Synthetic drug proves dangerous
There’s a dangerous drug on the streets. It’s legal and easy to obtain. Known as K2, Spice, and incense aromas- synthetic marijuana can be purchased at most paraphernalia shops in Canada. The substance is made up of chemicals designed to mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. According…
Legal drug causes scary side effects
A drug that can be purchased legally can cause some negative side effects. Sarah Redekop has more. Synthetic Marijuana may be legal but it can cause some devastating side effects. The drug, which can be purchased at local paraphernalia stores, is made up of chemical compounds that replicate marijuana. It is difficult for officials to…
Mock Disaster fatal car collision
*Scenarios depicted in the following article and photos were part of a student training exercise at Lethbridge College. No one was actually injured or involved in the described accident Saturday morning* A car collision at the Trades Mall this morning has resulted in a death and several injuries to other victims. The accident occurred at…
Research in Six Mile Coulee
A newly designed culvert behind the college is proving beneficial for environmental science students. Sarah Redekop has more. Lethbridge College students are using a culvert in the Six Mile Coulee to conduct hands on research. The Enviro Span culvert was installed last year by the City of Lethbridge to provide a path crossing over a…
A culvert with a cause
A newly designed culvert behind the college has proved beneficial for environmental science students. The City of Lethbridge and Enviro Span installed a new crossing on a path in the coulees last year. Lethbridge College is gathering data on it’s reduced environmental impact. Sarah Redekop has more. Not only does the Enviro Span culvert protect…
Celebrating diversity
Cultural diversity will be alive in Centre Core on Wednesday, Sarah Redekop has more. A variety of cultural experiences will be found in Centre Core on Wednesday. The annual Bridging Cultures event will be taking place from 11:30 to 2 p.m. There will be a food fair as well as cultural entertainment and activities. Student…
Student job opportunity
Students who cannot make it to Centre Core can visit their website vectormarketing.ca to learn more. Students on the hunt for a summer job have an opportunity to apply today. Vector Marketing has a booth set up in Centre Core until 1 p.m. this afternoon. They provide students with a base pay and also award…
Cutting edge connections
Lethbridge organizations recently gathered under one roof to help out the less fortunate. Last Saturday the bi-annual Project Connect event took place at the Fritz Sick Centre. I had the chance to learn how this event helps take care of those in need. Over 50 organizations participate in Project Connect. The event takes place twice…