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…
Immigration versus Refugee visas challenges in Canada
People were protesting the war in Ukraine. Photo by Mathias Reding, courtesy of Pexels.com Leaving home is scary, especially when your home is 4,000 miles away. Four different types of immigrants can arrive in Canada, and all have different rules and regulations for what happens once they are across the border… They include Humanitarian and…
Student advocacy group asks for predictable tuition
Photo submitted by the ASECBack Row Left to Right – Jasper Jorden (VP External, TKUSA), Jonathan Bilodeau (Executive Director, ASEC), Liam Hunter (President, SAITSA), Bilsen Xavier (President, SAKC), Savannah Snow (President, SARDP) Brennan Fuiten (VP External, SARDP). Front Row Left to Right – Mayrane Galante (VP Academic, CSA) Niculina Jensen (VP Academic, LCSA), Jeru Lopez…
Small town businesses experience challenges due to COVID restrictions
Owners of Bing’s Bistro, Crystal Alm (left) and Linda Alm (right) organizes their product displays The constant updates and changes on COVID protocols continue to take a toll on many small town businesses. The Town of Fort Macleod’s Chamber of Commerce President, Andrew Beausekom says that citizens’ lack of interest regarding COVID news updates plays…
Several species in Alberta at risk of disappearing
Greater sage grouse (front right) alongside other taxidermied animals in the Hubbard Collection Oct. 7, 2021 Alberta is home to a variety of wild plants and animals that require attention before they are lost to extinction. Twenty-five animals are currently listed on the Government of Alberta’s website as having an at risk status. Wildlife biologist…
Lethbridge welcomes new mayor
Mayoral candidate Bridget Mearns gives a speech to her supporters after loss to Blaine Hyggen on Oct. 18, 2021. Blaine Hyggen edged out Bridget Mearns by only 500 votes to win the mayoral race in Lethbridge on Oct. 18. Hyggen took 42.79 per cent of the vote and received 11,973 votes to become Lethbridge’s newest…
Lethbridge municipal election 2021
Lethbridge welcomed a higher voter turnout and a new mayor and city council during the municipal election Monday night. The 2021 Lethbridge municipal election brought many changes for the city as well as Lethbridge resident’s views on non-binding city and provincial questions. The non-binding city council ballot questions were “do you support using a ward…
Electronic Music Festival brings community together
Electronic music artist Hypesetterz takes to the Luminosity Stage at Lethbridge’s Electronic Music Festival on Sept 25, 2021. Local vendors and residents got the opportunity to celebrate live music at the Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival last weekend. Despite new restrictions laid out by the Government of Alberta, the event was allowed to go ahead as…
To vaxx or not to vaxx; passport does not care
Concerned citizen, George Adams, expresses his frustration with the pandemic management in Alberta. The Government of Alberta has made the decision to start its own version of the vaccine passport program, announced during a press event earlier this month, which left many Albertans confused and frustrated. Details and clarification will remove the confusion for many…
Lethbridge residents to vote on ward system
On Oct. 18, Lethbridge residents will be asked to vote on whether they would like to see the City of Lethbridge adopt a ward system for municipal elections. During the municipal election, Lethbridge residents will be asked to vote on whether they would like to see the City of Lethbridge adopt a ward system for…