Lethbridge College Health Services and a local addictions support agency are hoping to curb the frightening number of opioid overdose deaths in southern Alberta. Meagan Williams has the story.
Lethbridge College helps in fight against fentanyl overdoses
A highly potent street drug is being tackled head on at Lethbridge College, Meagan Williams has the story. College Health Services recently rolled out training in how to use an opioid anti-dote kit. Naloxone is a drug that can reverse the effects of opioids including the deadly drug fentanyl. Registered nurse Harmoni Jones hopes that…
Lethbridge College announces huge boost to agriculture and heavy equipment programs
Lethbridge College is paving the way in agricultural technologies with its partnership announcement today. The college has signed on with AGCO Corporation and Hanlon Ag Centre to announce the first partnership agreement of it’s kind in the country. The partnership agreement allows the college to offer state of the art training in a cost effective…
The sweet taste of success comes to local business
The Screamin Brothers L to R, David, Dawson, J.R and Joseph Wikkerink flash big smiles after a game of soccer on March 4. Sitting down to the dinner table each night can be a stressful process for many families. Finding a meal that everyone is willing to eat as well as taking the time to…
Gender gap still defiant
Being made to wear skimpy uniforms and vertigo inducing high heels to work on your feet for eight or more hours a day is the story of many women in the serving industry. With the spotlight shining on businesses that force their female employees to work in these uncomfortable positions and a new report showing…
When a hope and a herb aren’t enough
As the debate continues between anti-vaxxers and pro-vaxxers, (or as I like to call them, those who believe in science and medicine and have common sense), will there be a time where vaccinations are before the court and considered a necessity of life? The Australian government has recently drawn legislation where those parents who rely…
Alberta has biggest pay gap in Canada
April marks the 100-year anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement in Canada. But how far have we really come in the plight of gender equality. Meagan Williams has the story.
Gender equity discussion reignited in Lethbridge
From skimpy uniforms and working in heels to earning less than their male counterparts, women often get the raw end of the deal in the workplace. However, fighting for equal rights is something women have been doing for decades. Meagan Williams looked at how an anniversary of the women’s suffrage movement is reigniting the conversation…
Pacing yourself on St. Patrick’s Day
Green beers, whiskey and lime jello shooters are on the menu at many bars in Lethbridge today. While many college students will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, some are warning against the dangers of binge drinking. Meagan Williams has more.
Screamin’ success
Food allergies amongst family members can often lead to troublesome times in the kitchen. Sourcing and preparing allergen free meals and feeling safe when sending your child off to a birthday party can all be stressful situations. Meagan Williams had the chance to meet up with some award-winning locals who have turned this problem into…
