Dayton Jans plays lead guitar for 21st Avenue at the Owl Acoustic Lounge on Jan. 18. Like three springs under pressure, the band members jumped high into the air. Time suspended for a fraction of a second while the band hovered above the stage. Their shoes met the floor with a cymbal crash and immediately…
Buddhist Temple Of Southern Alberta celebrates Ho-onko and new year
A gong pierces the room, signaling the start of Sunday service. The minister, seated on stage, begins a soft chant. As the gong makes its way through and out of the temple, the crowd joins his chant. Flowers, statues and religious symbols adorn the stage – the colourful display, and the song-like chanting, carry an…
Lethbridge shows its support for addiction awareness week
Lethbridge Citizens walked to show their support for national addiction awareness week (NAAW) on Monday. The walk, which began at city hall, brought together various groups and individuals passionate about education surrounding addiction. “It brings everyone together, it reduces stigma, it helps to provide accurate information [and] it provides an opportunity for networking,” said Ashlynne…
Addicts are not the problem
Canadian culture perpetuates the opioid crisis – if you think you are smarter than experts on the situation, you are part of the problem. People love to talk bad about supervised consumption sites (SCS) and look at addicts as a cancer on society, while disregarding what social workers, addictions councillors and doctors say. Some people…
Two brothers at ARCHES use cultural connection to heal addiction
Myles Bruised Head (left) and his brother Joey Blood (right) work together at ARCHES in Lethbridge to connect people to Indigenous culture and heal addiction. Two brothers are working to change both the way Indigenous culture views addiction and the way people connect to their culture to find a sense of community and identity. On…
It’s the time of year to feel SAD (seasonal affective disorder)
Winter is coming. Get ready for darkness in the morning when you leave for classes and then again when you head home. I don’t know about everyone else, but winter makes me want to jump on an airplane and get out of here. The cold and lack of sunshine sucks the energy out of me…
Royal Canadian Legion uses Remembrance Day to educate youth
Vince Hanna, retired member of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry regiment (PPCLI), sits at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lethbridge on Remembrance Day. Educating youth is the best way to show them the importance of Remembrance Day, according to a retired member of the Canadian military. “There’s a lot of ugly stuff out there…
Students prepare for midterm battle with worst enemy: procrastination
Procrastination can be a student’s worst enemy, so it’s important for them to develop strategies to combat it. Many factors can lead students to procrastinate and it can affect both their grades and mental health. “When you are not doing the work, you are thinking about how you should be doing the work, so it’s…
Creepy Hollow continues scaring tourists in Warner
It is near pitch dark as your feet shuffle across the creaky floor toward the next room, where startled screams allude to the frights to come. As you stop for a breath in front of the doorway, something grabs hold of your ankle and quickly lets go. A small scream escapes as you lurch forward…
Sports teams are cults
The stands are packed – fans, with painted faces and matching jerseys, scream at the top of their lungs while jumping from their seats. It is impossible to ignore the energy in the arena. The music on the loudspeakers is all but drowned out by the cult-like chants coming from the thousands of followers, there…
