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…
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…
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 College provide initiatives to support financially struggling international students
The average tuition fees for international students increased by 25 per cent in Alberta for the 2020/2021 academic year. This change was a result of the change in the province’s international tuition model according to Statistics Canada. This increased the financial strain international students are facing, especially amid the pandemic. In an effort to support…
EMS dispatch consolidation creates risk for rural Albertans
Alberta Health Services has made the decision to cancel its contract with the City of Lethbridge for ambulances to be dispatched from the Lethbridge Public Safety Communication Centre and onto its own dispatch centre, the Southern Communications Centre in Calgary. Currently, the fire department in Picture Butte Emergency Services has a contract with Alberta Health…
City of Lethbridge finds new funding for those in need
Homelessness is a longstanding issue in Lethbridge and beyond. Lethbridge College Student James Meyer knows first-hand what it’s like to be without a place to call home. Meyer grew up a child of the system after his parents, both drug addicts, abandoned their four children when they were all very young. The resilient optimist spent…
Alberta government attempts to brighten future
Tyler Graper (left) and instructor Ron Papp look over work during class in the Wind Turbine Technician program. Renewable energy is getting a big endorsement and hoping to make its footprint right here in Lethbridge. The Government of Alberta recently encouraged plans for legislation with the Renewable Electricity Program. The goal of the program is…
A culvert with a cause
A newly designed culvert behind the college has proved beneficial for environmental science students. The City of Lethbridge and Enviro Span installed a new crossing on a path in the coulees last year. Lethbridge College is gathering data on it’s reduced environmental impact. Sarah Redekop has more. Not only does the Enviro Span culvert protect…