The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division won a national award for Excellence during the 2022 BRAVO Awards Gala. The event was hosted by the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education. The division was one of 33 applications under the communications project category. Anisha Gatner, the Communications Coordinator for the division, says they feel very lucky to […]Read More
If you’re walking around the campus of Lethbridge College, keep your eyes peeled for a couple of horses. In part with the college’s students’ association, the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association will be at the campus throughout the week where students can get up close and personal with the animals to destress. The executive director for […]Read More
The University of Lethbridge has a new scholarship and it’s designed to offer more opportunities to Blackfoot student athletes. It’s called the Saokiawakaasi Scholarship and it’s specifically for first year athletes. The director of Pronghorn Athletics explains the specific qualifications they looked for when selecting a recipient. “It was very specific it did need to […]Read More
Lethbridge West NDP MLA Shannon Phillips along with NDP Critic for Advanced Education David Eggen shared their thoughts on how the Alberta government can better support young people who choose to study and work in the province. Phillips says a good strategy to get post-secondary students to not only come to Lethbridge to study but […]Read More
The University of Lethbridge opened the Iikaisskini Gathering Centre. Iikaisskini means Low Horn. It is named in honour of one of the university’s most iconic figures, Dr. Leroy Little Bear. Officials say it is an integral space for Indigenous students and the campus community to come together in ceremony, celebration and learning. “It’s an attestation […]Read More
The countdown to one of Lethbridge’s last summer festivals is on. This Saturday’s Coulee Fest will be the first festival Lethbridge College has hosted since the pandemic. Admission is free and attendees can take in live music, interactive program showcases and lots of food and drink. Jojo Kariuki is the college’s Student Association Vice President […]Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service has a warning to not fall victim to sextortion. It is a form of blackmail where young people are being targeted and 91 per cent are male. As Angela Stewart reports, the Lethbridge School Divisions are taking action to spread awareness of the danger, as an increase in cases are being […]Read More
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks unveiled a new Indigenous logo earlier today. The logo still features the familiar Kodiaks bear but has now incorporated Indigenous elements and culture into it. The college is now the first in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association to bring in Indigenous culture and designs into its gymnasium. Lowell Yellow Horn, the […]Read More
Lethbridge College is offering financial support to students who are in need and coming in as refugees. The Humanitarian Program will provide domestic tuition rates for up to 10 international students while two of those ten will receive free tuition and textbooks. Chiye Kinjo, the Manager of International Services at the college says this is […]Read More
With summer now over for students that means a new chapter of their lives is just beginning. Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge each held New Student Orientation sessions on Tuesday to welcome back students. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the story of the thousands of students who are now ready to begin the […]Read More
Students at the University of Lethbridge will be back to class next week following a unique two-year learning experience due to the pandemic. Some faculty say student health and well-being is at the forefront of concerns. An associate professor with the university, Dawn McBride, says anxiety is one of their top concerns. “Anxiety seems really […]Read More
Back to school is just around the corner for many here in our province. Students at the Lethbridge School Division are set to dust off their backpacks and head back to their desks. Video Journalist Micah Quinn was at the Lethbridge School Division Education Centre on Monday to outline the health measures that parents can […]Read More
The new turf at The University of Lethbridge Community Sports Stadium has been installed. Athletes are pretty excited to be playing on the new field. The FieldTurf surface has about three times the infill than the old space had and is up to the same standard as a CFL turf. Student athlete Keegan Brantner says […]Read More
The Friends of Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge along with Alberta Health Services have awarded four volunteers with Healthcare Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarships. The scholarships are given out annually. They are geared towards younger volunteers who are in high school or university who dedicate time to volunteering at the hospital. “Some people are undecided on […]Read More
Lethbridge College has a new president and CEO. Dr. Brad Donaldson takes over from Dr. Paula Burns who resigned from the position earlier this year and moved to BC. Donaldson has almost 20 years of experience with post-secondary institutions and says he is most looking forward to helping the college grow. “The people I have […]Read More
Quebec students were welcomed to Lethbridge College on Thursday to participate in a teepee raising event. These students are part of the Explore Bursary Program. The bursary includes accommodations with students staying in Lethbridge College Residences or with local families. English language learning and cultural workshops take place for the students on the weekdays and […]Read More
The University of Lethbridge is getting a new turf at the Community Stadium consisting of a new product from FieldTurf Canada. The existing groundwork, which was laid at the stadium for the last 12 years, needed replacement after it was starting to tear up. Teams will soon get to play on about a million pounds […]Read More
A benefit concert will be taking place Thursday to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees living in Lethbridge. In collaboration with Project Sunflower, the Grade 8 band students at Gilbert Paterson Middle School are hosting their year-end band show where all the proceeds at the door will be donated to the organization. A spokesperson with Project […]Read More
Students at Coalbanks Elementary School in Lethbridge used their best singing voices and dance moves on Wednesday night. A special event showcased over 200 students and parents at the school. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the details on the eventful night that highlighted a school program with a Spanish and English flair.Read More
St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School held a tipi celebration for the students to learn all about indigenous culture and reflect on their families and values. The students were tasked with creating their own tipis with a story drawn on it. An official with the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division says he is happy to […]Read More
Lethbridge College has a new interim President and CEO. Dr. Samantha Lenci begins her position after Dr. Paula Burns announced earlier this year she was leaving to go to Langara College in Vancouver. Lenci has been the college’s Provost and Vice President Academic since 2017. A release from the college says Lenci has spent more […]Read More
A Lethbridge mom and recent graduate of the Agriculture Sciences program at Lethbridge College says she was motivated by her daughter who graduated from the same program two years ago, to go back to school as a mature student. Her daughter Alley says she didn’t have the same experience of being able to walk the […]Read More
A new Alberta group is hoping to advocate for the best possible education for K-12 students. That is according to Jeff Park, the Executive Director of the Alberta Parents’ Union. He says parents were not consulted on decisions made by the province or school boards regarding choices in education that would impact their kids including […]Read More
A group of parents, students and community members are voicing their concerns that a middle school known for its arts programs could be cutting a very traditional one. As BCN’s Jeannette Rocher explains this could have a far reaching impact here in our community.Read More
The Alberta government invested over $5.3 million into the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College and Medicine Hat College through the Alberta at Work initiative. The money will go toward supporting programs in agriculture, health care, science and IT and provide 84 new seats over three years in these programs. The U of L will receive […]Read More
A special honour was bestowed upon a team at the University of Lethbridge. The group received a traditional Blackfoot name from elders in our community. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the name holds a unique meaning for the program.Read More
It is not very often you would be nominated for an award at the start of your career. But two southern Alberta teachers have. It is called the Edwin Parr Award. It was established close to 60 years ago and it recognizes outstanding first-year teachers.Read More
Grade 9 and 10 students from First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities within the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division had an opportunity to learn more about some of the services offered when they enter high school. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, Tuesday’s event was all about encouragement for the students and their transition.Read More
A group of female students in Grades 10 -12 learned what a career in the trades would look like during a three-day camp hosted by CAREERS. The students had a chance to hear from industry experts and even got hands-on experiences in carpentry, electrical, metal and piping. An official with CAREERS says it’s important to […]Read More
It’s been a long time coming but site preparations are finally underway for a new westside school. The school, which will be located in Garry Station, will have the capacity to accommodate 900 students. Groundbreaking on the site will take place late spring. But construction on the building itself won’t happen until 2023. The division […]Read More
© 2022, Bridge City News. All rights reserved.
