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…
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…
Fighting Sextortion in Canada
Sextortion is the act of extortion using sexual material, like a photograph. Graphic by Justin Sibbet. A single lapse in judgement can lead anyone down a dark path involving blackmail, the destruction of relationships and ultimately suicide. While it may appear to be a mostly innocent message meant for a potential sexual partner, a nude…
Lethbridge College food program aims to help those struggling
Lori Harasem, health promotions coordinator, stocks the shelves of the food pantry at Lethbridge College on Oct. 11. Photo by Zach Robinson In an effort to support struggling students experiencing food insecurity, Lethbridge College has taken action by making food more readily available to those in need. One expert says food security is a challenge…
Kodiaks women’s basketball hungry for victory
Kitawna Sparks, a Kodiaks forward, recieves a pass during a practice at the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute on Oct. 12. Photo by Justin Sibbet. From impressive slam dunks to roaring crowds, one team is seeking all the joys that come with victory. The Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s basketball team is preparing for a strong season with…
Kodiaks unveil new Indigenous jersey
Lowell Yellowhorn, manager of Indigenous service and Todd Caughlin, athletics and recreation services director, help unveils the new Lethbridge College Kodiaks Indigenous logo thanks to eight athletes outside campus on Sept. 29. Photo by Ma. Janine Doroca. Lethbridge College marked Truth and Reconciliation Week by unveiling the new Indigenous jersey for Kodiak athletes on Sept.…
Campus reps bridge gap for international students
Sharon Boit, left, and Theresa Ogaosun, right, won the student LCSA election on Oct.5. Photo by Winglee Cheng. The results of the Lethbridge College student representative election have been announced, with five candidates filling the LCSA Student Council table. They are Theresa Ogaosun, Sharon Boit, Haley Brown, Moaozzama Parvez and Marzelle Cruz. Theresa Ogaosun and…
Students find comfort in hearts of two healing horses
Horses Joe and Red, who are the two favourite horses at Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association meet several students ready to de-stress at Lethbridge campus on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Photo by Laura Castro. Two horses healed the hearts of many college students during a high-stress exam week. The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association brought their equine therapy…