Over 200 students in junior and senior high schools across southern Alberta took part in the Sail & Bail cardboard boat building challenge held by Career Transitions. The fun yet wet competition was held at the Read More
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As final exams approach the end of the current semester for many post-secondary students, the University of Lethbridge wants to do their part to support financially stressed students struggling to feed themselves. The university is Read More
The number of International Study Permits to Canada has seen a dramatic decrease. Ottawa’s original border legislation, Bill C-2, included provisions aimed at curtailing student visas. But now that C-2 has been split into Read More
For the second day in a row, Lethbridge students walked out of class to show support for teachers and protest the use of the notwithstanding clause, in legislation that forced teachers to end their strike Read More
Students are expected to return to school at the beginning of next week, as the Alberta government plans to introduce the legislation on Monday that would require classes to restart. It has now been 19 days Read More
Prior to Monday’s municipal election, the University of Lethbridge invited the city’s candidates for mayor and councilor last week for a forum, giving students a chance to ask candidate questions and determine what Read More
The shockwaves of the strike action have been felt throughout the province today, including here in Lethbridge, with students and parents expressing mixed emotions. A group of students have gathered outside Winston Churchill High School Read More
The University of Lethbridge’s annual fall career fair took the interest of students and the public on Thursday at the Centre for Sports and Wellness. Students were able to network with around 85 various organizations, Read More
Still no talks are scheduled between the Alberta Teacher’s Association and the provincial government regarding a new contract deal that could avert a strike set for this coming Monday. Since the teachers’ union voted Read More
Everything is ready for the night of dancing with rock, funk and hip-hop. The dance program of the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Arts Academy is ready to present the LEAN IN show. Our BCN Heidi Echavaria Read More
The Alberta government announced today that for the first time in their 67-year history Lethbridge College will transition and become Lethbridge Polytechnic this fall. Dr. Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge College joined BCN’Read More
Precautions are being taken at west end schools in Lethbridge to ensure the safety of students after a cougar was sighted in the area. On June 18 Lethbridge Police Service received a report of a cougar Read More
Restrictions to cell phone use in schools are being welcomed by the Lethbridge School Division. On June 17, Alberta Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides announced that the province is establishing standards to restrict the use of Read More
Analog Books is hosting a brand-new short story writing competition for high school students. An official with the bookstore says the competition came to be after they were approached by the chancellor of the University Read More
Officials with the University of Lethbridge say they have the highest number of international students who are attending classes at the post-secondary school to date. This fall, the school welcomed 1,228 new students, both to the Read More
A couple of Lethbridge College students have been named as finalists for the Capstone Project of the Year Award. The award is given out on a yearly basis through ASET, the Association of Science and Read More
Alberta Teachers Association’s president, Jason Schilling, says he is looking forward to working with this new government following Monday night’s election. Schilling says the hope is that there will be a collaborative effort Read More
Grade 1 and 2 students at Dr. Gerald B. Probe Elementary School held a special assembly for their peers Tuesday morning ahead of Green Shirt Day this week. As Angela Stewart explains, the assembly consisted of a Read More
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 Read More
Applications are now being accepted for Lethbridge County’s annual bursary program. Up to three students are eligible to receive 15 hundred dollars each for their first year of post-secondary studies. Lethbridge County Reeve, Tory Campbell, Read More
A new study says Lethbridge ranked in the middle of the pack when it came to Canada’s best cities for students. According to a report by the Montreal-based data company, HelloSafe, Lethbridge finished 24th Read More
Canada Ag Days kicked off at Lethbridge College on Thursday. The event is an opportunity for students to learn more about agriculture and what the industry entails. As Angela Stewart reports, over the next four Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Following the first week of back to classes, Lethbridge Transit says they are happy to see transit ridership numbers up. Officials say the amount of riders has increased by more than 50 per cent. Tim Sanderson, 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 Read More
The students and staff at Lethbridge Christian School finally have some new space to take advantage of thanks to the completion of renovations. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, the renos came way under budget 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 Read More
A two-day Stone Pipe celebration took place this weekend at Lethbridge College. It included a drumming and singing contest along with several other events. Stone Pipe days are a chance to recognize indigenous culture within 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 Read More
