Not all hobbies are music based. For Tj Colyer, baking gives her a sense of flow, that feeling when you lose track of time, in a good way. “A jack of all trades, master of none.” In our modern world this phrase is often a slight against people who dabble in various activities not related…
College daycare navigates pandemic with increased measures
Santiago Torres (left), Porter Varrol (middle) and Gianna Brouwer (right) play in the water at the Hands on Early Learning Centre Feb. 2 as part of playtime. Varrol says she really likes playing in the water. The water has a small amount of bleach to help keep the toys clean. The Hands on Early Learning…
Kodiaks get much needed help for head injuries
Todd Caughlin, manager of Kodiaks Athletics, shows off the smart phone app for the newly aquired HeadCheck Health system software Nov. 18, 2021. Lethbridge College athletics have received a new tool to help in the treatment of concussions. Thanks to a donation from the Kodiaks Association, a group that raises money for Kodiaks Athletics, the…
Students learn to adapt with being away from home
Wellness Services triage nurse, Chantelle Fitton gets ready to do some work at the Lethbridge College health services room Lethbridge College’s wellness services aim to encourage students to reach out during mental health crises. With more than halfway into the semester, more students are experiencing an increase in stress and academic burnout. Chantelle Fitton, a…
Lethbridge College’s new and improved LC Alert app introduces vaccination passports
Security in charge of checking vaccination proofs guards the Lethbridge College’s tech wing entrance The College passed tighter restrictions earlier this semester, with everyone entering campus required to have proof of vaccination, have a medical exemption, and provide a negative PCR or rapid test taken within 72 hours of being in campus. The new LC…
Students discover importance of balancing school and mental health with return to campus
Second year Criminal Justice student Nancy Fehr studies up in Centre Core of the Lethbridge College. College students navigate their first in-person semester back on campus as they’re balancing their mental health and education. Mental health is important to maintain in everyone’s life, and this is especially important for students going through college. Students at…
Learning Café invites students to utilize Dropbox program
Diane Fjordbotten, the Learning Café coordinator working in her office on Oct. 7, 2021 Despite the trope found in movies, post-secondary education is not always all fun and games. For those taking the experience seriously, gathering the skills you need for the workforce through higher learning can at times be overwhelming and stressful. Often the…
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…
Shortage of bicycles as demand skyrockets
As the weather starts to warm up, people are beginning to get outside for some fresh air. But, if you’re looking to buy a new bike this spring, you may be out of luck. Local bike shops in Lethbridge are struggling to meet the growing demand. Alberta has been experiencing a shortage of bikes since…
Therapeutic Recreation helps people with disabilities enjoy leisure activities
Lethbridge College offers a two-year diploma program called Therapeutic Recreation-Gerontology. It prepares students to work with seniors and others who use therapeutic recreation services. Playing games, creating art, dancing, storytelling, gardening, talking with people and educating them on the importance of recreation and leisure activities – these are all the duties recreation therapists get to…