Politics has never really been something that appealed to me. The constant complaints from people on Facebook and memes about Trudeau got old very quickly. Then this election came, and the information I was seeing for the first time, interested me. I’m sure I’m not the only person in their early 20’s who isn’t really…
The journey to self discovery
Dating is a nightmare. Always has been, always will be. Anyone who says different is a liar. Come with me while we explore yet another reason why you should abandon the idea of a romantic relationship altogether and adopt a cat. I was browsing the internet recently, and came across this article. For those who…
Local rescue focuses on controversial dog breed
They say a dog is a man’s best friend. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to apply to all dogs. Prairie Pit Bull Rescue is a local shelter focused specifically on pit bull breeds. The rescue began in 2000 as an all-breed rescue. After a decade, they switched focus to pit bulls, feeling that the breed needed…
Buchanan Library to get facelift this summer
Lethbridge College students will be walking into what will look like a brand-new Buchanan Library after the summer. Currently, construction is in phase one of two to renovate the library to make it more comfortable for students. Library and Digital Learning Manager Kyle Snowdon says phase one is to help give students more space to…
Giving students the Freedom to Read
Everything from the Bible to Harry Potter to John Green novels have at some point been banned from various communities, libraries and schools. Dara Kendell got the full story.
Finding furever homes
Misty Creek Dog Rescue visits pet stores on a nearly weekly basis around Lethbridge to help their dogs find new homes. The no-kill shelter has been in operation since the 1990s and has found over 6,000 dogs. They currently have partnerships with Pet Valu North, Pet Valu South, Bone & Biscuit and Homes Alive.
Gillette shaves off toxic masculinity
Cartoon courtesy of Madison Leinweber. Gillette made a bold move early this year releasing a commercial taking a bold stance on toxic masculinity. It was a huge move for the company, and the right stance to take. The razor company released a commercial that dared to say toxic masculinity exists and it’s time for the…
New face guides Kodiaks through track season
Coach Simon Schaerz talks through the practice plans with his team. As the Lethbridge College Kodiaks indoor track team prepares to sprint into the season, they find themselves looking to a new face for guidance. After a strong 32-year run from Bertil Johannson, one which set records as the most wins from a coach in…
Japanese Gardens keeps culture alive
While several people may have visited Lethbridge’s Japanese gardens, few know how lucky our southern Alberta community is to have such a significant cultural site. Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is one of 300 Japanese Gardens in North America, but very few of those are located in southern Alberta. “To have one here is very special.…
Blood Services searches for donors at the college
Within a week of being donated, blood is given to someone in need.
