Every year holiday festivities seem to get more extravagant, prompting complaints about holiday commercialization. For the vast majority of Christian denominations, Easter is the oldest and most important of all celebrations. It represents the commemoration of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, according to some, what is supposed to be a holiday that…
Organ donation numbers on the rise
Organ donor signups have surged in several provinces in response to recent tragedy. Humboldt Broncos player, Logan Boulet donated his organs to six patients following the tragic bus collision that killed him and 14 others in Saskatchewan. Organ donor advocate, Tracey Halladay is currently on the list to receive a kidney transplant. She says despite…
Dangers of the digital domain
Children have access to unlimited resources online, but also unlimited danger. In the digital age, parents must be hyper-aware of the things their children have access to online. Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT), is an organization which works to reduce crime and mitigate harm in the province of Alberta through various specialized task forces.…
Kodiaks 10/4 Road Race
Lethbridge’s longest running road race returned for another year. The 45th annual Kodiaks 10/4 road race kicked off Saturday morning on Lethbridge College grounds. Lethbridge College Marketing Coordinator Jamin Heller says the yearly event goes a long way in supporting Kodiaks Athletics. All proceeds from the day’s festivities go to support the Kodiaks cross country teams. The…
Lethbridge Medieval Club
A wide range of ages and skill levels come together as the Lethbridge Medieval Club explores the Middle Ages. The group was formed more than 35 years ago and has worked hard to carve out their piece of history ever since. Every year the Medieval club hosts spring camps to give its members the chance…
Lethbridge Musical Theatre back in the habit
Lethbridge Musical Theatre kicks off auditions for its summer production. This will be a small scale show with proceeds going to help fund the larger scale fall production. LMT board member, Linda Bayly says keeping the organization active despite space restrictions is key in maintaining community relationships. Casting for Nunsense II: The second coming took…
Local teen takes the crown
A Lethbridge teen is working hard to break down beauty pageant stereotypes. Seventeen-year-old Samantha Mackenzie finished second runner up in the Miss Teen Alberta Pageant in Calgary last week. Mackenzie says modern day beauty pageants are about much more than traditional beauty. The Chinook High senior will travel to Toronto this summer to compete against…
Student’s key to events success
As Lethbridge College students get set to join the workforce post-graduation, a select few are setting their sights on a global event. Second-year Multimedia Production (MMP) students teamed up with industry leaders to host Merging Realities: An event of multiple perspectives. This full-day event is being held at the college April 26 and will host…
15 left injured following a night of festivities (Simulated Event)
This is a fictitious story based on the work four programs did in Criminal Justice, EMT, Nursing and Digital Communications and Media. Students responded to the mock disaster as if it was a real event. The following story is how it unfolded. Just to reiterate, this story is not real. Lethbridge Mock Police Service (LMPS)…
From barefaced to Barbie
Whether used as a creative outlet for self-expression or a way to take some time for yourself, Studies suggest makeup can have a significant impact on mental health. A 2015 Renfrew Centre study indicates women experience huge emotional and psychological benefits when wearing makeup. Of the 1293 women surveyed, 44 per cent had negative feelings…
