The debate over whether or not Alberta should offer free post-secondary education continues. Recently the Ontario government announced a new type of social program for low-income families with their new Ontario Student Grant system. Will Alberta be close behind? Ontario’s new grant system is being implemented for the 2017/2018 school year. Cole Swier reports.
Merits of free post-secondary education
The debate over whether or not Alberta should offer free post-secondary education continues. Recently the Ontario government announced a new type of social program for low-income families with their new Ontario Student Grant system. Will Alberta be close behind? Ontario’s new grant system is being implemented for the 2017/2018 school year.
Coaldale Copperheads fall victim to Okotoks
The Coaldale Copperhead’s went head to head against the Okatoks Bison last night, Cole Swier reports. The Coaldale Copperheads were no match for the Okotoks Bison’s as the Copperheads suffered a 7-6 playoff game loss last night. The playoff series is now tied up at two games a piece, and Copperheads head coach Derek Wiest…
Workout supplements, good or bad?
Just how healthy or unhealthy are workout supplements like creatine? Cole Swier has more on the issue. The discussion on whether or not workout supplements like creatine pose health any health risks continues to rage on. With product ranging all the way from protein powder, to pre workout, to creatine, not too much about these…
Lethbridge College reading week
Lethbridge College has next week off from school, Cole Swier reports
LCSA Super Bowl event
Peyton Manning will face off against Cam Newton for Superbowl Fifty this Sunday. The LCSA is teaming up with the Kodiaks to offer the game right here on campus on Sunday. Although, even if you’re not interested in football, prizes are also being offered at the event. The Super Bowl is on Feb.7 and the…
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…
Kodiaks cross-country team stays on track
With their first track and field event under its belts, the Lethbridge College Kodiaks have hit the ground running. After both the men and women placed first place at nationals in the cross-country running season, the Kodiaks women placed first and men placed second at their first track and field event of the year. Kodiaks…
Bringing awareness to homelessness
Whether its passing by in the streets, or even handing out some spare change, the homeless population of Lethbridge make a day-to-day impact on our lives. But how much do we really know about homelessness in Lethbridge? Lethbridge Link creator and local businessman Dan Berdusco has taken matters into his own hands to tackle the…
Coulee Brewing brings locally-made suds back to town
Taps Grill and Coulee Brew Co. opened their doors on Jan. 16th and are looking to brew up some attention. Business investor Scott Crighton says he’s seen how popular craft beer can be when it comes to tourism. Crighton says that Portland and Vancouver are examples of cities that have tapped into the craft beer…
