Lethbridge College students step off the bus to get to their 8 a.m. classes. 1,141 international students from 49 countries are now enrolled in the college. Photo by Mark Soliman. Canada reached a total number of 1,040,985 of the total international students holding active study permits in the academic year 2023-2024. Increases to 29 per…
The challenges of attending post-secondary after high school
Rachel Price teaches Grade 12 social class about rejection of liberalism in preparation for diplomas. At WR Myers on April 8, 2024. Spring is approaching and graduation is around the corner for high school students. The question of post-secondary education is on many students’ minds as well as the challenges that come with transitioning from…
University playwrights rewarded for their compelling scripts
Third place winner Achilles Friesen, first place winner Kade Carter and second place winner Brice Popielarz are honoured at the Play Right Prize Gala on March. 28. Photo by Laura Castro. Three university students have won top billing prizes for their personal plays. Each year, the University of Lethbridge holds a Play Right Prize Competition…
Exercise program changing lives for cancer patients
Diane Gallagher, project coordinator for the Be Fit for Life program, demonstrates one of the exercises used in the Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) program. A new session of the weekly program recently launched at Lethbridge College. By Brett Browne Diane Gallagher, project coordinator for the Be Fit for Life program, demonstrates one of the exercises…
Lethbridge College welcomes high school students with dual credit program
Paige Thornborough, coordinator of Youth Initiatives discusses the benefits of dual credit program for high school students, enabling them to earn additional credits during their high school years. Photo by Ma. Janine Doroca. Lethbridge College is well known for providing both high-quality education and the opportunity to grow. One of the programs the college is…
Lethbridge College says farewell to its senior Kodiaks players in an emotional send off
Photo provided by Pavel Danilyuk from Pexels.com For the Lethbridge College Kodiaks, the winter season means saying farewell to players coming to the end of their college careers. The sound of evening practices and roaring fans on game day in the Val Matteotti gymnasium will be a distant echo for multiple Kodiaks on the men’s…
Bulls charging into 25th anniversary season
Zaden Wake is one of the Lethbridge Bulls new recruits this season. The Lethbridge College student is shown here preparing for the season with the local Prairie Baseball Academy which has helped produce some of the Bulls’ top talent. Win or lose, the upcoming baseball season will be a special one for the Lethbridge Bulls.…
Challenges of international students in staying and working in Canada
Jean Kristoffer Alvarez, an international student pursuing Exercise Science at Lethbridge College, earnestly studying, demonstrating perseverance and dedication. As the international student population continues to soar at post-secondary institutions across Canada, they become a vital element of the Canadian workforce, helping to address the skilled labour shortages. According to Statistics Canada, the percentage of international…
Lethbridge Ag Expo 2024: A Convergence of Innovation and Tradition in Agriculture
Throngs of attendees explore the vast expanse of the Lethbridge Ag Expo 2024, immersing themselves in the latest agricultural innovations and technologies. The event, held at the state-of-the-art Lethbridge & District Exhibition and Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre, showcases a vibrant future for agriculture and community engagement in southern Alberta. The Lethbridge Ag Expo 2024,…
The lasting impact of sexual harassment in the workplace in Canada
Women suffer mental and financial consequences because of workplace harassment. Graphic by Laura Castro. One in four women have reported experiencing sexual harassment in their workplace. A workplace is a space where individuals complete their work duties, projects and earn their winnings. For 25 per cent of women in Canada, the workplace is a space…