Through the art of music, one university student composed the music for a main stage production that took place this week. Tawnya Plain Eagle has more. Singing is one of the many talents this university student possesses. Aj Baragar is in his fourth year of Drama at the University of Lethbridge. He was shocked when…
New wildlife fencing at the Lethbridge County Airport
The Lethbridge County Airport is enhancing safety with a new wildlife fencing project. The project is aimed to keep wildlife out of the airfield, something they say has been a problem in the past. Find out more here.
Coulee Brewing brings locally-made suds back to town
Taps Grill and Coulee Brew Co. opened their doors on Jan. 16th and are looking to brew up some attention. Business investor Scott Crighton says he’s seen how popular craft beer can be when it comes to tourism. Crighton says that Portland and Vancouver are examples of cities that have tapped into the craft beer…
New plumbing program is successful at Lethbridge College
Lethbridge College has welcomed back its plumbing apprentice program. Tawnya Plain Eagle went to find out more about what the long awaited program has in store for students. The plumbing apprenticeship program offers students the opportunity to get hands on training. Student Rory McKeown was employed as a commercial plumber in Lethbridge. Recently enrolled in…
Foot Fridays
Life on the streets can be a drag on human feet, Sarah Redekop explains. Homeless people spend a lot of their time walking and proper foot care can be a challenge for them. Each Friday, Streets Alive runs a program called “Foot Fridays” to help keep their feet healthy. Retired physician, Dr. Earle Covert, is a…
Finding balance in the community
Popularized by Hollywood blockbusters like Casino Royale, the sport of parkour continues to climb in popularity in North America, Halen Kooper reports. When Breathe Parkour opened its doors locally it became the only training facility specifically dedicated to teaching the art of urban gymnastics.
Caring for conservation
A wildlife show last weekend brought the community up close and personal with some high-flying creatures. It’s not everyday humans can look into the eyes of a raptor. Last weekend The Canadian Wildlfe Festival gave southern Albertans a closer view of these creatures. The birds squawked for conservation in Lethbridge last weekend, Sarah Redekop has…
Lethbridge College battles for marketing glory
Students from Lethbridge College’s Multimedia Production and Digital Communications and Media programs were given the chance at some practical experience last week, Aaron Haugen has more. They were given the opportunity to develop a marketing and branding strategy for a local startup here in Lethbridge. Providing students with hands on real world experience has become a…
Rebuilding a dream
A therapeutic riding facility is rebuilding after a destructive windstorm caused over $40,000 worth of damage last year. , Katelyn Wilson has more on the story here.