Streaming services in Canada are becoming increasingly popular, which poses a financial threat to traditional cable and satellite television. They offer Canadians a wide range of content without having to follow all the rules under the Canadian Broadcasting Act. Gordon Gow, an instructor at the University of Alberta, says streaming services don’t have to contribute…
Local campgrounds experience surge in reservations
Southern Alberta winds are blowing in spring, and local campground operators are taking notice. Last year at this time, local campgrounds were already booming with campers. Park Lake experienced a 30 per cent increase in usage. Alberta Parks Simon Wilkins says he expects Park Lake to be fully booked this camping season. “What we expect…
Importance of cybersecurity practices within post-secondary institutions
Post-secondary institutions use cybersecurity to protect their computer systems from security incidents, which include phishing, vishing, smishing and email attachments. All these security incidents can be labeled as social engineering. According to Oxford Languages, social engineering is the use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for…
Therapeutic Recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy leisure activities
Lethbridge College offers a two-year diploma program called Therapeutic Recreation-Gerontology. It prepares students to work with seniors and others who use therapeutic recreation services. Playing games, creating art, dancing, storytelling, gardening, talking with people and educating them on the importance of recreation and leisure activities – these are all the duties recreation therapists get to…
Making the connection between homelessness and addiction
There are many reasons why people become homeless, but one that really stands out is the link between addiction and homelessness. Mental health issues, trauma and a lack of resources are other factors that contribute to addiction and homelessness. Aaron Eyjolfson, a Criminal Justice instructor at Lethbridge College, says some people use drugs and alcohol…
Charmed Playhouses offers Lethbridge College students practicum opportunity
Students at Lethbridge College have been given the opportunity to do a practicum with Charmed Playhouses. Charmed Playhouses is a playground equipment supplier located in Lethbridge. The inspiration behind creating Charmed Playhouses was to give kids something enjoyable to play with. Charmed Playhouses CEO and Founder, Tyson Leavitt says the practicum students have a fantastic…
Why I love ‘That’s So Raven’
Raven pretends to be a security guard so she can confront Cory about stealing. One Disney Channel show that was ahead of its time is That’s So Raven, because it touched on serious issues like racism, stealing and bullying, which others shows shied away from. The best part of That’s So Raven is the humour. Watching the show puts…
Local post-secondary institutions plan for fall semester
The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College are currently deciding how curriculum delivery will take place in the Fall 2021 semester. At the moment, the U of L has 11 per cent of its course offerings on campus, which is a slight increase from the fall semester. The Summer 2021 semester will mostly be held…
Strong instructor-student relationships increasingly important during online learning
COVID-19 has resulted in post-secondary institutions transitioning their classes online, which means students and instructors have had to find alternative ways to communicate with each other. In mid-March 2020, all classes were switched to an online format due to COVID-19. This trend continued into the Fall 2020 semester and Winter 2021 term. Adjusting to online…
Lethbridge Symphony plans for upcoming season and reminisces on past performances
Sarah Adam, pianist and singer, practices her piano skills on Feb. 16, 2021. The Lethbridge Symphony is an orchestra located in Lethbridge, Alta. The symphony plays a wide range of repertoire, which includes Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and many others. The Lethbridge Symphony was started in 1961, which means this year it’s celebrating 60 years of providing music to Lethbridge and…
