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 Junior high students prepare for production of ‘High School Musical’

Junior high students prepare for production of ‘High School Musical’

Angela Stewart March 24, 2023

Students at St. Francis Junior High School have been working hard preparing for their upcoming production of High School Musical. The school’s production will be exactly like the Disney channel movie with the students playing all the characters. Director and teacher at the school Dino Caputo credits the staff for allowing them to use the […]Read More

 Lethbridge elementary school celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Lethbridge elementary school celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Angela Stewart March 17, 2023

The students at St. Patrick Fine Arts in Lethbridge took part in a number of activities today learning all about who St. Patrick was. On top of learning about the famous bishop, the students were able to make some crafts as part of their retreat day.   “The kids are doing their retreat activities that they do […]Read More

 Credit card debt affecting students

Credit card debt affecting students

Angela Stewart March 10, 2023

A recent report from Equifax says credit card debt is up 15 per cent and young Canadians and students are feeling the brunt of it. Officials with the Students Association at Lethbridge College and the Students Union at the University of Lethbridge say it’s not surprising to hear that the debt is going up. They […]Read More

 U of L students invent adaptive tools to help people with disabilities

U of L students invent adaptive tools to help people

Jeannette Rocher March 10, 2023

Imagine someone without arms (or range of motion) being able to kayak, or hold cards or even roll a dice during a board game. What seems small and insignificant to many of us, could mean a world of difference in the quality of someone’s life.  And it could be a reality with the invention of […]Read More

 Total of 2,000 educators head to U of L for teachers’ convention

Total of 2,000 educators head to U of L for

Micah Quinn February 23, 2023

The South Western Alberta Teachers’ Convention took place at the University of Lethbridge on Thursday. The event will also be held on Friday. Katherine Pritchard from the Alberta Teachers’ Association, says the convention is a great way to showcase and celebrate our teachers. “Teachers’ conventions have actually been going on for a very long time. […]Read More

 Lethbridge school promotes mental health awareness through national program

Lethbridge school promotes mental health awareness through national program

Angela Stewart February 16, 2023

In alliance with Pink Shirt Day next week, a junior high school in our city held a fun activity for its grade nine students to help promote mental health and wellness in the school. Angela Stewart was there and spoke with one student who says it’s important to be involved to help reduce the stigma of mental […]Read More

 University of Lethbridge welcomes new President and Vice-Chancellor

University of Lethbridge welcomes new President and Vice-Chancellor

Angela Stewart February 7, 2023

The University of Lethbridge is putting out the welcome mat to their soon to be new President and Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Digvir Jayas was announced as the new president back on January 19th, and Tuesday, he visited the campus for the very first time. Dr. Jayas, who has an agriculture research background, says he is looking […]Read More

 Frances Widdowson faces protestors at U of L

Frances Widdowson faces protestors at U of L

Micah Quinn February 2, 2023

Controversial speaker and former Mount Royal University professor, Frances Widdowson, made the trek to the University of Lethbridge despite opposition from the U of L for a speaking engagement. On Monday, the university cancelled her lecture called How Wokeism Threatens Academic Freedom. She insisted on still showing up and when she arrived at the post-secondary […]Read More

 Vibrant colours on display for Black History Month

Vibrant colours on display for Black History Month

Micah Quinn February 1, 2023

February is Black History Month and a long list of activities commemorating the event are set to take place at Lethbridge College. The official kick off took place on Wednesday morning. Staff from the college showcased Black culture and colourful clothing at the event. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, officials highlighted the importance of recognizing […]Read More

 U of L cancels speaking engagement for Frances Widdowson

U of L cancels speaking engagement for Frances Widdowson

Micah Quinn January 30, 2023

A former Mount Royal University professor, Frances Widdowson, has had her upcoming lecture cancelled by the University of Lethbridge. Widdowson recently made headlines for controversial comments she made about residential schools and the Black Lives Matter movement. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, representatives from the U of L Students’ Union are happy that Widdowson will […]Read More

 Intro To Trades program making waves with students

Intro To Trades program making waves with students

Micah Quinn January 27, 2023

The increasing demand for tradespeople in Alberta continues to grow. High school students from across southern Alberta made their way to Lethbridge College to get a first-hand look at a few of the trades programs. The initiative is called the Introduction to the Trades Dual Credit Pathway Program. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, officials from […]Read More

 R.E.C. Room initiative to help with student mental health

R.E.C. Room initiative to help with student mental health

Micah Quinn January 26, 2023

The University of Lethbridge is doing its part to help support student mental health in a unique way. The R.E.C Room initiative was unveiled at the school on Thursday morning to the tune of $100,000. According to Dr. Mark Slomp, the executive director of student services at the U of L, the area will allow […]Read More

 The start of Indigenous studies U of L – Dr. Leroy Littlebear (guest)

The start of Indigenous studies U of L – Dr.

Jeannette Rocher January 24, 2023

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 New esports facility on display at Lethbridge College

New esports facility on display at Lethbridge College

Micah Quinn January 24, 2023

The Lethbridge College Kodiaks announced a new state of the art esports facility on Tuesday morning. Esports is categorized as a form of competition using online sports gaming. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, officials from the college showcased the new area and how it will benefit those who are hardcore gamers.Read More

 1870 Baker Massacre commemorated by survivor’s relative at Cardston Elementary

1870 Baker Massacre commemorated by survivor’s relative at Cardston Elementary

Jeannette Rocher January 23, 2023

Students at Cardston Elementary School got a history lesson that’s been seldom taught. It’s one with a personal connection. The school’s vice-principal, Ramona Big Head, is the great-granddaughter of one of the survivors of the 1870 Baker Massacre. It was on this day, January 23, 153 years ago – that 217 Blackfeet people (mostly children […]Read More

 Local food bank program gives back to hungry students

Local food bank program gives back to hungry students

Angela Stewart January 13, 2023

The rising rate of inflation continues to have an effect on most things including the price of groceries and food that is needed for a student’s lunch. In an effort to make sure students don’t go hungry at school, volunteers of a local Food Bank program are doing what they can to try and meet the […]Read More

 Teams fundraise to get volunteer a car

Teams fundraise to get volunteer a car

Jeannette Rocher December 16, 2022

Anyone who has kids in sports in Lethbridge probably knows Cindy Adachi. She’s become an extended member of the youth sports family because of her unique gift of volunteering her time to capture moments on the field and the ice with her camera. This time, however, it was Adachi’s turn to be gifted when she […]Read More

 University of Lethbridge support workers reach agreement

University of Lethbridge support workers reach agreement

Jeannette Rocher December 15, 2022

Support workers at the University of Lethbridge have ratified a new contract.  The new deal will bring wage increases of 1.25 per cent on April 1st and 1.5 per cent on December 1st of next year. Officials say there will also be another half a per cent increase in December of 2023 if certain economic […]Read More

 University of Lethbridge: National day of remembrance and action on violence against women.

University of Lethbridge: National day of remembrance and action on

Angela Stewart December 6, 2022

Today the University of Lethbridge honored the National Day of Remembrance and action on violence against women. Canadians still mourn for those lost to acts of violence. Thankfully, over the last 12 years stats Canada reports that domestic violence has been decreasing.  Officials at the University of Lethbridge held learning lunch highlighting the importance of this […]Read More

 UofL Pronghorn Golf Team receives $10k donation

UofL Pronghorn Golf Team receives $10k donation

Angela Stewart December 5, 2022

Ten thousand dollars has been given to the University of Lethbridge to support the Pronghorns golf team. The donation which will help support the program will also go towards helping the team travel south of the border for tournaments.   “We hear all the time throughout the season about other teams being able to go […]Read More

 Holy Spirit Catholic School Division wins Award for Excellence

Holy Spirit Catholic School Division wins Award for Excellence

Angela Stewart November 3, 2022

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

 Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association offers destress session for students at college

Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association offers destress session for students at

Angela Stewart October 4, 2022

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

 ‘It’s an incredible honour’: University student athlete named as recipient of new scholarship

‘It’s an incredible honour’: University student athlete named as recipient

Angela Stewart September 28, 2022

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

 ‘Future Leaders Council needed’: Lethbridge-West MLA

‘Future Leaders Council needed’: Lethbridge-West MLA

Angela Stewart September 26, 2022

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

 Iikaisskini Gathering Centre named after iconic University of Lethbridge figure

Iikaisskini Gathering Centre named after iconic University of Lethbridge figure

Angela Stewart September 22, 2022

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

 Lethbridge College preps for Coulee Fest (something for everyone)

Lethbridge College preps for Coulee Fest (something for everyone)

Jeannette Rocher September 16, 2022

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

 LPS warn of Sextortion scam, school boards offering supports to students

LPS warn of Sextortion scam, school boards offering supports to

Angela Stewart September 15, 2022

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

 New Indigenous culture for Lethbridge College Kodiaks logo

New Indigenous culture for Lethbridge College Kodiaks logo

Micah Quinn September 9, 2022

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 international students to receive reduced tuition

Lethbridge College international students to receive reduced tuition

Micah Quinn September 8, 2022

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

 New Student Orientation held at Lethbridge post-secondary institutions

New Student Orientation held at Lethbridge post-secondary institutions

Micah Quinn September 6, 2022

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

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