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College launches new research initiative
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge College announced Wednesday its Centre for Technology, Environment and Design has launched a new research initiative offering fee-for-service cementum analysis of wildlife teeth to determine the age, reproductive history, and even migratory patterns of wildlife species. Cementum analysis is a technique that involves examining the layers of cementum (a hard tissue ... Read More »
1 responseEarly Start program transitions students to university life
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge has increased its first-year students’ retention rate with the Early Start Experience program, helping students to smoother transition from high school to university life. Brendan Cummins, instructor in the School of Liberal Education at U of L shared the design of the Early Start Experience (LBED-1500) program and what students can ... Read More »
1 responseCity targets invasive fish
By Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A program to eradicate invasive species of fish out of an Uplands lake was expected to see between 50,000 and 80,000 koi and goldfish killed this week. City crews on Tuesday began efforts to remove the invasive species out of both Chinook Lake in the Uplands and the Elma Groves storm ... Read More »
1 responseAHS website lists ER wait times for major centres
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com How long can a person expect to wait in Emergency to see a doctor? That information is available on the Alberta Health Services website which has listings for six major Alberta centres. AHS says the estimated wait time “is approximate and for information only. The wait time is based on the average patient ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge College welcomes new students to campus
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College welcomed more than 1,400 students to campus Tuesday morning for its New Student Orientation (NSO) to help them navigate their new environment and get acquainted with each other. Associate Dean of student affairs Lindsay Workman spoke to reporters and said energy around campus was contagious as the students walked in the ... Read More »
2 responsesHostage taker gets 10 year prison sentence
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused of taking a hostage at a city business and stabbing her victim multiple times has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Courtney Louise Shaw, 41, pleaded guilty last month to two charges of pointing a firearm, four counts of using a firearm while committing an offence, three counts ... Read More »
2 responsesOrientation kicks off start of fall semester at U of L
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 6th, 2023
For students of the University of Lethbridge’s class of 2027, school is now in session. Welcomed by the university’s seventh-and newest-president and vice-chancellor, Digvir S. Jayas, along with vice-provost of students Kathleen Massey, students’ union president Maleeka Thomas, and keynote speaker Kacie Bosch, a former Pronghorns athlete who has joined the women’s basketball coaching staff, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Puppy swim fundraiser makes a splash for Humane Society
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
Many dogs soaked in the sun with their owners while swimming in the Westminster pool during the annual Paws in the Pool event that was hosted by Lethbridge and District Humane Society on Saturday. Prior to splashing in the pool, dog owners had to pay an admission fee to get in and there was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students back in class for first day of school
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Schools have filled up once more as summer comes to an end and a new school year begins. Lethbridge School Division superintendent Mike Nightingale on Tuesday said everyone is welcome back and encouraged people to be involved with their schools. “We want you to know that everybody ... Read More »
1 responseASIRT investigating death of woman in custody at Lethbridge police station
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A death in Lethbridge police custody of a 31-year-old woman has prompted an investigation by the Alberta Serious Response Team. On Friday night just after 11:30 p.m. Lethbridge Police Services arrested the woman in connection with an aggravated assault. At the time, police say the woman was “highly impaired” by an unknown substance. ... Read More »
2 responsesCollege, university students back in class
By Lethbridge Herald on September 5th, 2023
ALEJANDRA PULIDO-GUZMAN Lethbridge Herald With a new academic year around the corner, both local post secondary institutions are gearing up to welcome their students back to campus with an array of activities. For the Lethbridge College the new academic year begins today with its annual New Student Orientation to help students get familiar with the ... Read More »
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