A school in north Lethbridge that’s over a hundred-years old is expected to be replaced in the next few years, but it has left local historians concerned. The Galbraith Elementary School, completed in 1912, was Read More
The Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP) held its inaugural day of classes at the University of Lethbridge. This marks a significant step in helping future health care professionals earn their medical degrees while staying in Read More
Well, they have done it in Australia and the UK, and now the Canadian government is looking to ban kids under 16 from social media. Here to talk about the law and other happenings in politics Read More
Canada’s fertility rate has fallen to historic lows, but many Canadians say they would like to have more children. Peter Jon Mitchell of Cardus joins BCN to discuss the financial, cultural and social factors Read More
The University of Lethbridge started to celebrate their latest graduates today. Thursday morning began the first of four ceremonies taking place over the next two days. This year’s graduation class is the largest in Read More
A local professor will receive a nationally recognized award for her service to the mathematics community. BCN’s Naveen Day has the story.Read More
For those who love theatre and musicals, you don’t have to travel to Broadway to take in a show. Chinook High School has a VERY Canadian musical that opens tomorrow. BCN’s Naveen Day Read More
It’s that time of the year where graduates of post-secondary institutions are celebrating their accomplishments and will soon move on to bigger and greater things. On Friday, spring graduates from the Lethbridge Polytechnic crossed Read More
Student Affairs at the University of Lethbridge partnered with Junior Achievement Southern Alberta to offer an event called World of Choices. This career exploration and recruitment event connects approximately 350 students in grades 9–12 with approximately 45 professionals Read More
A free 16-day festival kicks off in Lethbridge this weekend, with a focus on various mediums of art. BCN’s Naveen Day has the details.Read More
The University of Lethbridge is a little greener thanks to the efforts of numerous community partners and volunteers, as well as some federal grant money. BCN’s Naveen Day has the details.Read More
A group of some very insightful students at Our Lady of the Assumption School have been researching topics of global significance and presented a showcase of their findings on Thursday. Last year, OLA was named Read More
A piece of Alberta history could be saved—but it needs your vote. The historic Coleman High School in the Crowsnest Pass has been named a finalist in the National Trust of Canada’s “Next Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Spatial Technologies Applied Research and Training Centre (START) has signed a development agreement with VR company Virtualware. The agreement brings in virtual and extended reality immersive demonstrations for industries and sectors that Read More
Alberta’s Bill 25 is sparking a heated debate over what belongs in the classroom. Supporters say it’s a long-overdue move to remove political and ideological influence from schools—while critics warn it could lead Read More
Police officers in Lethbridge have become teachers this week as a group of young students are receiving specialized training and introduction into policing. The Lethbridge Police Service is hosting a youth academy where students between Read More
Prairie Winds Secondary in Coaldale say they are excited to be hosting basketball provincials alongside other schools in Coaldale as School Sport Alberta’s 3A tournament got underway Thursday morning. Twenty-four boys’ and girls’ teams Read More
Cadets with the Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Police Cadet Training Program received their academic certifications and badges on Thursday before they head to their respective services. Eight graduates are set to join the Lethbridge Police Service Read More
As part of their Indigenous Awareness week, the University of Lethbridge is celebrating 50 years of its Indigenous Studies program including its founder. A Pow-Wow celebration was held at the Science Commons before a headdress ceremony Read More
Recently, there was a petition launched in Alberta to get the province to stop funding private schools and home education, however, it failed. There certainly is a percentage of Albertans who believes that this is Read More
Controversy continues to brew over last week’s protest at the University of Lethbridge where hundreds of students descended on former Mount Royal Professor, Frances Widdowson, when she attempted to debate the topic of residential Read More
For an 11th year students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are in a competition to solve a real-life business challenge. The Tecconnect Challenge has students creating marketing material for a local entrepreneur. They must then pitch their Read More
Soon high school students will be able to earn college credits. Lethbridge Polytechnic is about to provide secondary students with enhanced learning opportunities for major industries and career opportunities. The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute held Read More
The University of Lethbridge was the scene of a noisy protest on Wednesday involving controversial professor Francis Widdowson. The University sent out a message to students that a controversial figure was planning to engage the Read More
The beginning of February marks the start of the 30th anniversary of Black History Month across Canada, and post-secondaries around the country are doing their part to celebrate. That includes Lethbridge Polytechnic, where students, employees Read More
A groundbreaking study led by a University of Lethbridge student is advancing vaccine development while highlighting the importance of the purity of what goes into our bodies. BCN’s Naveen Day has more.Read More
The University of Lethbridge is hoping to capitalize on Alberta’s growing film industry with a new program. Beginning in the fall, the faculty of Fine Arts will be offering the Cinema and Media Studies Read More
Two elementary schools in Medicine Hat will be closing at the end of the school year after the Medicine Hat Public School Board made the decision this week, based on declining student enrolment. Approximately 300 students Read More
A joint instructor and student graduate research team at Lethbridge Polytechnic have published findings on their study determining an optimal time for older persons dealing with moderate dementia to engage in recreational activities. The pilot Read More
As classes at post-secondary institutions wrap up for the term and for holiday break, the president of Lethbridge Polytechnic is reflecting on the last year and how the institution is holding up. Doctor Brad Donaldson Read More
