I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but it seems as though many local pub taps are being taken over by craft beers. It seems the days of domestic beer at the bar are becoming few and far between lately. I enjoy a good craft beer here and there, but sometimes I just want to have…
Mindful Meditation
The sun begins to rise on Thursday morning as a group gathers for some spiritual awakening. Their purposes for meeting may be different, but they have one common goal: becoming more self-aware. The group, called Mindful Meditation is made up of Lethbridge residents of all ages and different walks of life. They meet every week…
LCSA Student Elections
The future of mental health awareness at Letbridge College is in the hands of students. Sarah Redekop has more. There is limited time left for Lethbridge College students to cast their vote for their leadership. At 3 o’clock March 3 the polls close. Campus Rec Assistant Brad Hill, says by voting students can make the…
Preparing for graduation
Some Lethbridge College will be walking across the graduation stage in less than two months. The students wishing to do so will need to fill out an application, Sarah Redekop reports. Students wishing to walk across the stage at convocation this year, must apply by the end of this month. Students can apply online by…
Waste matters
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…
Mindful Meditation
Busy schedules and stress can cause us to lose touch with the present moment. One local group is learning how to refocus thier thoughts to appreciate life in a new way. Sarah Redekop has more. Paying attention to the present is how one local group is coming together to channel their thoughts. Mindful Meditation meets…
Lethbridge’s waste goes green
Sustainable energy is working its way to southern Alberta, Sarah Redekop reports. Reducing landfill waste is one benefit a local business is having on our community. Lethbridge BioGas takes waste from farming operations and converts it to electricity. The waste they receive is converted to methane gas which goes through a machine to generate power.…
With costs rising for fresh produce, growers get creative
Fresh vegetables are a growing cost for Albertans. With the loonie hovering around 70 cents US, importing vegetables is costing more. Statistics Canada states the consumer price index for vegetables in Alberta saw a 6.2 per cent increase from November to December of last year. While the costs rise for fresh produce through the winter…
Triathlete changing gears for Rio
A local athlete’s declining vision is racing him in a new direction. For Lowell Taylor, tandem biking is the beginning of his new rush. “It feels like pain. Your legs are screaming, your lungs are screaming, your throat’s dry and your brain becomes fog and mush,” he said. This is how Taylor describes flying around…
Racing in a new direction
An athlete in Lethbridge is not letting his dreams out of his sight. Sarah Redekop has the story. A Lethbridge athlete’s declining of vision is racing him in new directions. Athlete, Lowell Taylor, has been competing in Triathlons for many years. Taylor has been losing his vision his whole life. Last year he changed his…
