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Chess4Life helps youth get back in the game
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
Chess is a game of skill, with opponents facing down each other’s armies in a batte of wit and forethought. But for a group at the University of Lethbridge, the game of chess has more strategy involved than what plays out on the board. Chess for Life is a program started by Lance Grigg, professor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth Ambassador Program aims to inspire change
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) will soon be accepting applications for its Youth Ambassador Program, a four-week virtual-program over the summer bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth together to inspire change. In partnership with the RBC Future Launch, the program will offer participants the opportunity to gain practical work experience, network, strengthen skills, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta employers on the hunt for post-secondary grads
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
For students in post-secondary academics, the phase between graduating and scoring a job fresh out of school can seem daunting or near-impossible. But thanks to the University of Lethbridge’s Career Fair held on Thursday, the connections made between employers and students helped make those goals attainable for fresh faces in the workforce. The event gave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Blood Services and first responders campaign for new donors
By Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2023
Cal Braid – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Plasma Donor Centre has teamed up with local first responders in an effort to generate awareness and enlist new donors from the city and surrounding areas. Brenna Scott, business development manager with Lethbridge CBS hosted a Thursday campaign kickoff at the centre ... Read More »
1 responseTaxi theft and crash lands man 18-month jail term
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man who stole and then crashed a taxi driver’s car, has received an 18-month jail sentence. Kyle Joseph English was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court where he pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and impaired driving. Court was told a taxi driver had dropped off a fare on the southside ... Read More »
2 responsesTalk examines residential school denialism
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 2nd, 2023
The University of Lethbridge heard from guest speaker Sean Carleton (History and Indigenous Studies, University of Manitoba) Wednesday afternoon, presenting on Truth before Reconciliation: How to Identify and Confront Residential School Denialism. He spoke on how anti-Indigenous racism works, and the effect it has towards residential school denialism, as an attack to undermine truth and ... Read More »
3 responsesCollege highlighting diversity of Black community this month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge College has officially kicked off its Black History Month celebrations. This month many events will take place across campus, including Cultural Attire Day and Jeopardy. The celebration is organized by a committee of employees, students and the Lethbridge College Students’ Association. The events will highlight the diversity of the Black community ... Read More »
1 responseMP Thomas issues call for youth advisory board applicants
By Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2023
Conservative MP for Lethbridge Rachael Thomas has launched the application process for her 2023-24 youth advisory board. The board is an opportunity for youth aged 16 to 24 who live within the Lethbridge riding, which includes the County of Lethbridge. A press release states that applicants don’t need to be experts in politics – they ... Read More »
1 responseDiscussions over evidence prompts adjournment
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against one of several men accused in relation to human trafficking and other sex offences, has been adjourned mid-trial while lawyers argue whether the sexual history of a female complainant can be admitted as evidence. The three-day trial for Mahmoud Neirabani began Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, but by Tuesday it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L celebrating contributions of Black communities across Canada
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 2nd, 2023
Black History Month kicked off Wednesday with Canadians recognizing contributions made by Black communities across the country. The University of Lethbridge hosted an opening assembly Wednesday spreading awareness of its theme for the month, “Building a Culture of Authentic Black Inclusion: Moving from resistance to change.” The theme celebrates inclusion and resiliency by paying tribute ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local producers integrating winter wheat Ecolabel program
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2023
It is nearly 100 years later, but Magrath’s Coyote Pancake Mix is making history again by joining forces with a national Ecolabel program that provides critical habitat for ducks, bird and various other wildlife. The partnership is between Coyote Pancake Mix (originally introduced in 1923), local winter wheat growers and Cereals Canada. The Habitat-Friendly Winter ... Read More »
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