A European technology has made its way to southern Alberta. For the last two decades biogas has been generating power throughout Europe. Lethbridge became home to a bigoas facility two years ago, but the facility is still not operating at its full potential. Sarah Redekop has more. The hum of these engines carry waste that…
Lethbridge College dynamometer testing
Dynamometer testing was underway at the brand new Lethbridge College trades and technology facility this week, Cole Swier has more. The test is a way to measure the amount of power and torque inside an engine. Using a “dyno” students can assess the best ways to improve vehicle performance. Phase Two of the trades building…
Lethbridge Ecycle Drive
How LCN is benefiting local non-profits with their Ecycle Drive, Sarah Redekop reports. The Ecycle Drive is not only reducing landfill waste. Along with providing community Wi-Fi access, the initiative will improve computer access throughout the city. I had a chance to find out how this will benefit local organizations. Broken, bulky or simply unwanted,…
Creative Combat set to connect students and industry
Lethbridge College students will undertake a real world experience being offered to them tomorrow as part of a new initiative in partnership with Economic Development Lethbridge, Meagan Williams has more.
Getting rid of your old electronics in Lethbridge
Lethbridge Community Network wants your old electronics, Aaron Haugen reports. LCN is looking for household electronics that can either be refurbished or recycled. According to LCN executive director Alan Schneider, LCN kept close to 70 thousand pounds of electronic waste out of the local landfill. Collection sites will be open at both Save-on-Foods locations…
Lethbridge Ecycle Drive
If you’ve recently been to Save-On-Foods you may have noticed piles of old electronics outside. The annual Ecycle drive is happening around the city, Sarah Redekop reports. Lethbridge Community Network is asking for your unused or broken electronics. The annual Ecycle Drive is going on until Sunday. Electronics received will be recycled and refurbished. LCN…
Criminal justice program embraces technology
Industry standard technology is changing the way future criminal justice students are being taught how to communicate in the field. The Milo Range simulation system will be incorporated into the curriculum to assist in teaching communication objectives that criminal justice students may face as law enforcement agents. The simulator is computer system with a large…
Modern day miscommunication
Over the past couple of months, I have come to somewhat of a metaphysical revelation, I was born way too late. I long for a simpler life, a world where social media is a tool to reach out and connect with people instead as an instrument to spread hate-filled, fear mongering propaganda. Let me paint…
Our food future
A new research scientist at Lethbridge College is helping grow a project that could have a major impact on southern Alberta. Nick Savadov, Phd., is helping lead the Aquaculture Centre of Excellence (ACE) at the college. The Integrated Fish Plant System (IFPS) research they are conducting is at the forefront of food sustainability and production.…