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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read More

 ‘Anxiety’: A top concern for students upon return to classes

‘Anxiety’: A top concern for students upon return to classes

Angela Stewart September 2, 2022

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 Read More

 Health measures for Lethbridge School Division students

Health measures for Lethbridge School Division students

Micah Quinn August 29, 2022

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 Read More

 University of Lethbridge officially open new stadium turf

University of Lethbridge officially open new stadium turf

Angela Stewart August 26, 2022

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 Read More

 Chinook Regional Hospital healthcare volunteers receive scholarships

Chinook Regional Hospital healthcare volunteers receive scholarships

Angela Stewart August 25, 2022

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 Read More

 Lethbridge College announce new President and CEO

Lethbridge College announce new President and CEO

Angela Stewart August 9, 2022

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 Read More

 Explore Program back after two years

Explore Program back after two years

Micah Quinn July 14, 2022

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 Read More

 University of Lethbridge Community Stadium soon to have new turf for athletes

University of Lethbridge Community Stadium soon to have new turf

Angela Stewart July 11, 2022

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 Read More

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