Many businesses have shut down due to COVID-19. But, despite the challenges of the pandemic, many local businesses in Lethbridge are still able to sustain themselves. According to Cyndi Vos, CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, businesses used to a large customer base, struggled to grind out a profit. The chamber saw a decrease…
Lack of motivation major factor among Lethbridge College students
As she sat on her couch, she escaped with the melody created by the strings of her guitar. Guilt, unworthiness, pressure and feeling alone. She could only cry so much. “I’m trying my very best, and it didn’t work out,” said Eddna Stobschinski, a Lethbridge College student on Oct. 1, 2020, recalling a break up…
Two Lethbridge men struggling with homelessness share their experience
The program coordinator at Lethridge’s Alpha House Society says many people don’t see the story behind people struggling with homelessness, they only see the addiction. This stigmatization can prevent someone from getting the supports they need to break the cycle. “At first, [substance use] may just be a few every weekend,” said Rebecca Lane on…
Lethbridge College adheres to strict safety protocols
Morgan Vanderseen, studying Justice Studies at Lethbridge College, is running security as part of the COVID-19 protocols by the college on Sept. 30, 2020, at one of the Technology building’s entrances. Lethbridge College employees are doing a thorough job of following security protocols for the safety of both staff and students at the campus, much…
I’m such a very good person!
Virtue not Pedigree” by Kathleen Tyler Conklin In social media, many people often post things to announce their virtue or morals, for fame or to be noticed. For example, the Black Lives Matter movement has many people adding to the outrage. Many influencers and politicians scream for justice to be done, and even demonize police…
Trades student says online classes are opportunity for students to not learn
Ryan Grant, studying a course on heavy equipment at Lethbridge College, utilizes a drill on Sept. 22, 2020. The Crooks School of Transportation at Lethbridge College faces unique challenges with the online curriculum delivery due to COVID-19. Kevin Wiber, the school’s program chair, said online learning is one of the biggest challenges the school is…
