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 Masking mandates to be followed in Lethbridge for school divisions

Masking mandates to be followed in Lethbridge for school divisions

Micah Quinn February 10, 2022

The Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School Division says that as of February 14th, students will not be required to wear masks in schools. Staff, bus drivers, and visitors are still being asked to wear a Read More

 University of Lethbridge Faculty Votes to Strike

University of Lethbridge Faculty Votes to Strike

Jeannette Rocher February 7, 2022

The University of Lethbridge could be headed for a strike as early as this week. In an overwhelming majority, the U of L Faculty Association voted 92% in favour of strike action in labour negotiations with Read More

 Lethbridge high school students join protest against mandates

Lethbridge high school students join protest against mandates

Jeannette Rocher February 4, 2022

The Freedom Convoy is having an effect on people of all ages, including high school students. On Friday students at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute walked out of classes to hold signs in objection to mandates and Read More

 Dr. Paula Burns steps down from Lethbridge College post

Dr. Paula Burns steps down from Lethbridge College post

Micah Quinn January 27, 2022

Dr. Paula Burns has decided to step down as President and CEO from Lethbridge College and will be taking on a similar role at Langara College in Vancouver. Burns started with the college in 2013. BCN’Read More

 Canes make two big trades amid playoff push

Canes make two big trades amid playoff push

Micah Quinn January 18, 2022

The Lethbridge Hurricanes have made two new acquisitions to their team. With these new changes, there have been eight trades the club has made since November of last year. As Micah Quinn explains, staff for Read More

 ‘It was a decision made by government’: Alberta Teachers Association responds to provinces decision to delay students and teachers return from winter break

‘It was a decision made by government’: Alberta Teachers Association

Angela Stewart January 5, 2022

The Alberta Teachers Association is speaking out following the province’s decision to delay the start of in person classes for students and teachers coming back from the winter break. ATA President Jason Schilling says Read More

 K-12 student winter break extended an extra week, some Alberta parents struggling with the delay

K-12 student winter break extended an extra week, some Alberta

Angela Stewart January 4, 2022

  Students in Kindergarten thru Grade 12 won’t be returning to in person learning just yet in Alberta. The province announced the return to classes after the winter break would be pushed back an extra Read More

 Lethbridge College Culinary Arts chef receives lifetime achievement award

Lethbridge College Culinary Arts chef receives lifetime achievement award

Naveen Day December 15, 2021

Countless hours spent in the kitchen and training future generations of chefs has led to a significant award for one Lethbridge College Chef.  Doug Overes, chair of the College’s School of Culinary Arts, has Read More

 Shrek The Musical starting in January

Shrek The Musical starting in January

Micah Quinn December 15, 2021

A beloved family movie that has been turned into a musical is now in Lethbridge. Students from a local high school will be performing Shrek The Musical in its entirety in January. As Micah Quinn Read More

 Applying Blockchain in a world of technology

Applying Blockchain in a world of technology

Micah Quinn December 10, 2021

The University of Lethbridge has announced a new minor for the Dhillon School of Business. The program will be focused on Financial Technology and Innovation. Fintech has impacted the financial services industry and led to Read More

 Rally against mandatory vaccines for children planned for Saturday

Rally against mandatory vaccines for children planned for Saturday

Naveen Day December 9, 2021

Another BIG rally is coming up this weekend against having children be mandated to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Parents, teachers and students will be making their way to Galt Gardens in Lethbridge on Saturday afternoon Read More

 Former Lethbridge College team’s concrete project honoured as finalist for provincial award

Former Lethbridge College team’s concrete project honoured as finalist for

Bridge City News October 29, 2021

Three former Lethbridge College civil engineering technology students have received concrete proof that their project stands out from others. The team investigated whether or not the addition of polypropylene fibers to concrete can help protect Read More

 Lethbridge College holds in-person open house, enrollment holding steady

Lethbridge College holds in-person open house, enrollment holding steady

Bridge City News October 28, 2021

Lethbridge College held its fall open house. For the past two years, the college has shifted its open houses to an online format, but this year’s one featured a combination of both on campus Read More

 E-sports officially part of Lethbridge College Kodiaks program

E-sports officially part of Lethbridge College Kodiaks program

Bridge City News October 14, 2021

Lethbridge College is pressing play on its esports competition for the 2021-22 season. With the popularity of esports on the rise, the college has launched initiatives to promote gaming at the competitive, recreational and community Read More

 Dan Leis running for public school board trustee

Dan Leis running for public school board trustee

Naveen Day October 6, 2021

A former school teacher, whose career has spanned over 35 years, has put his name forward to be one of the next public school trustees.  Dan Leis says he wants to increase funding for schools, while Read More

 LCI, G.S. Lakie welcome prolific house dancer for artist residency week

LCI, G.S. Lakie welcome prolific house dancer for artist residency

Bridge City News October 5, 2021

Two Lethbridge schools in the public school division are getting quite the treat from well-known house dancers in Canada. Raoul Pillay is teaching a house dance residency this week at LCI and G.S. Lakie Read More

 Activities at U of L address reconciliation

Activities at U of L address reconciliation

Micah Quinn September 27, 2021

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on September 30th. There are events going on at the University of Lethbridge to honour the day and as Micah Quinn explains, to also pay Read More

 Allison Purcell running on three platform campaign

Allison Purcell running on three platform campaign

Micah Quinn September 21, 2021

Allison Purcell will be running for the position of Public School Trustee in the Lethbridge municipal election on October 18th. Purcell served eight years on the board of the Alberta School Councils’ Association, with four Read More

 Dr. Plaxton Elementary School in south Lethbridge holds grand opening

Dr. Plaxton Elementary School in south Lethbridge holds grand opening

Bridge City News September 17, 2021

A new elementary school in Lethbridge had its Grand Opening on Friday. Dr. Plaxton Elementary School, named after Robert Plaxton who served as the Lethbridge School Division superintendent for multiple years. Members from the school Read More

 COVID vaccination proof required at U of L, eight other Alberta post-secondary institutions as of Nov. 1

COVID vaccination proof required at U of L, eight other

Bridge City News September 13, 2021

Students, faculty and visitors at the University of Lethbridge will be required to show proof of vaccination before entering campus starting on Nov. 1. Rapid testing will no longer be accepted as an alternative to vaccination, Read More

 Ethics prof. says ‘it is ethically wrong to coerce someone to take a vaccine’

Ethics prof. says ‘it is ethically wrong to coerce someone

Naveen Day September 9, 2021

A professor of ethics at Huron College at the University of Western Ontario has spoken out against being forced to take the COVID-19 vaccine. Julie Ponessee says it is shocking how so many Canadians are Read More

 Lethbridge Public School Division welcomes students back to the classroom

Lethbridge Public School Division welcomes students back to the classroom

Bridge City News August 31, 2021

Students in the Lethbridge Public School Division made their way back to the classroom. Kids resumed in person learning following a year of flip flopping due to the pandemic. The Division’s newest school, Dr. Read More

 School zones now back in effect, LPS reminding residents to slow down

School zones now back in effect, LPS reminding residents to

Bridge City News August 31, 2021

With students back in school, so are school zones. The Lethbridge Police Service is asking drivers to slow down and show even greater caution these first few weeks of the new school year as students Read More

 New micro-credentials being offered at Lethbridge College, U of L

New micro-credentials being offered at Lethbridge College, U of L

Bridge City News August 30, 2021

New opportunities are coming for students in post-secondary institutions across the province. 56 new micro-credential classes have been announced by the province.    The Alberta Government announced its creating 56 new, flexible learning options in the form Read More

 Lethbridge College casting line for sturgeon project

Lethbridge College casting line for sturgeon project

Micah Quinn August 20, 2021

Students from the Lethbridge College Aquaculture Centre of Excellence are catching live sturgeon in the Lethbridge area. As Micah Quinn explains, the team is doing this to better understand viruses that are affecting the fish.Read More

 Women Building Futures underway at Lethbridge College

Women Building Futures underway at Lethbridge College

Bridge City News August 19, 2021

A unique trades training opportunity for women is underway at Lethbridge College. 10 women have the opportunity to experience welding, carpentry and wind turbine mechanics, just to name a few, during the 12 week long program.    Read More

 Upcoming school year for LSD gets masking update

Upcoming school year for LSD gets masking update

Micah Quinn August 19, 2021

The Lethbridge School Division outlined their back to school platform for the upcoming school season. Schools will continue to provide enhanced cleaning measures during the day, and parents are being asked to monitor their kids Read More

 Lethbridge schools prepare for back to school, nothing finalized

Lethbridge schools prepare for back to school, nothing finalized

Bridge City News August 4, 2021

We are less than one month away until students go back to the classroom and Lethbridge post-secondary institutions are planning and organizing what the upcoming semester will look like. Currently, both Lethbridge College and the Read More

 Lethbridge College announces Coulee Fest in September

Lethbridge College announces Coulee Fest in September

Micah Quinn August 3, 2021

Coulee Fest is returning to Lethbridge College after the event was cancelled due to the pandemic last year. The fest features live music, food trucks, a marketplace, beer gardens, and family entertainment. The Alumni Engagement Read More

 Lethbridge College Kodiaks, U of L Pronghorns release Fall 2021 schedules

Lethbridge College Kodiaks, U of L Pronghorns release Fall 2021

Bridge City News July 30, 2021

Some exciting news was announced earlier this week for student athletes. Both Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge have announced their Fall 2021 athletic schedules.   After a year of virtually no live sports, fans Read More

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