Spiritual beliefs linked to helping people overcome depression
Some people consume medication, some get counselling advice, but others use religion or spiritual practices to help them battle depression. According to the Science Alert website, “A study has found a curious link between our personally-held beliefs and the thickness of white matter in our noggins.” In the August 2018 article titled, “A diffusion tensor…
Blockchain is the next big thing in sharing and tracking information
Lethbridge College’s Agriculture Entrepreneur in Residence program hosted Jefferson Gardner, the CEO of InBridge, to speak about blockchain. Blockchain is a new digital ledger system that will track and share information, while staying transparent. Gardner says blockchain’s security is what will make it successful. “There is so many players in this string where things can…
Kodiaks women’s futsal team looks towards soccer season
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s futsal and soccer team will be hosting ID Camps this Sunday. The Kodiaks didn’t finish off the season the way they wanted as the team failed to make it to the playoffs of the 2019 ACAC Futsal Championships. Head Coach Sean Carey says he is giving the team a break…
Local man shows his community support by dedicating countless hours to volunteerism
Volunteering is not something you can do on your phone, and it’s not about the money, fame or medals. It’s about that feeling deep down that brings you joy to your heart in helping others near and far. Knud Petersen, a Lethbridge College Kodiaks sponsor, has been a part of the Lethbridge community in many…
Lethbridge Hurricanes look to push for championship finish in WHL playoffs
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are taking on the Calgary Hitmen in the first round of the 2019 Western Hockey League playoffs. It’s that time of the year again where crowds are going wild, team’s lighting up the goal light and hoisting a championship trophy by the end of it- it’s playoff hockey season. Last time these…
Lethbridge College celebrates cultures from around the world
Many different cultures were celebrated at Lethbridge College this week, courtesy of a cultural event. Bridging Cultures is an annual celebration that gives time for the community to get together to learn about different cultures around the world. VP Academic, Samantha Lenci, says the college wants to promote diversity by hosting this event. “The purpose…
Local band rocks the Owl Acoustic Lounge
A Lethbridge-based band who has a raw, emotional approach to both song writing and playing live hit the stage at a local lounge this past weekend. Biloxi Parish performed in front of a packed Owl Acoustic Lounge in Lethbridge this past Saturday night. The band features four members who all reside in the windy-city and…
Bull rider appreciates hospitality along his journey
The best bull-riders from North and South America stopped in Lethbridge this past weekend. On March 1 and 2, the ENMAX Centre hosted one of the largest bull riding events in the country, the Professional Bull-Riders Challenge. Cole Young, a bull rider from Fairview, Alta, says the life on the road has shown him how people…