Lethbridge College to see how AI and VR could help police recruitment
Police agencies may soon have a high-tech tool to help recruit and assess staff already working in law enforcement. New research at Lethbridge College is using a combination of virtual reality and artificial intelligence to help assess ethical decision making. Sarah Jones has more.
Mar 28
Former Lethbridge Collegiate Institute student drafted into NFL
From humble beginnings in Lethbridge to the bright lights of the NFL draft, one local athlete is making his community proud. Tanner McLachlan played for the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Rams during his high school career, but he hopes to soon be playing in Ohio for the Cincinnati Bengals. Justin Sibbet has more.
May 2
Research enhances safety in wind industry
The University of Lethbridge in collaboration with the Lethbridge College are conducting innovative research to advance sustainable energy in Canada and around the world. The focus is on ergonomics and human factors and aims to ensure the safety and well-being of wind turbine technicians.
Environment
Jan 5
Lethbridge College enrolment at pre-pandemic levels
Post-secondary institutions are getting their enrolment numbers finalized and it looks like Lethbridge College’s student body is returning to pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels. As Erik Bay tells us, overall enrolment is in line with 2019 figures, with some demographics up by a wide margin year-over-year.
Oct 2, 2023
Lethbridge College opens Wildlife Analytics Lab
A Lethbridge College lab is examining teeth to help wildlife conservation and management. Jaclyn Kucey has the details of the first-of-its-kind lab in Canada and the future of the technology.
Sep 8, 2023
Lethbridge College research project promotes growing mushrooms sustainably through food waste
We’ve heard the term “farm-to-table” food production, but what about “lab-to-table?” It’s an experience some Lethbridge College students are immersed in. They’re testing more sustainable ways to grow mushrooms, then giving culinary students the opportunity to cook the fresh produce. Quinn Campbell explains.
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Feb 28, 2023
Young Lethbridge Kodiaks women’s basketball team set to host ACAC championships
The Lethbridge Kodiaks are welcoming the province’s top collegiate women’s basketball teams as the ACAC championships tipped off Thursday afternoon. The host Kodiaks, playing as the south division’s third seed, are looking to climb the ladder in pursuit of a banner. As Erik Bay tells us, the team believes it’s an even field that leaves...
Mar 2, 2023
Major upgrade: Esports teams showcase new studio at Lethbridge College
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks Esports teams are getting ready for a new season of competition. Eloise Therien takes a look at their new on-campus space and the growing popularity of esports.
Global News at 5 Lethbridge
Jan 24, 2023
Classes resume at Lethbridge post-secondary schools
Lethbridge post-secondary campuses are bustling again as students return for the winter term. After a pair of academic years marked by interruptions and learning from home, both the college and U of L are calling last term’s return to in-person classes a success. Erik Bay has more.
Education
Jan 5, 2023
Lethbridge College remembers École Polytechnique victims 33 years later
Dec. 6th marks the National Day for Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada; it’s the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique de Montreal mass shooting that saw a gunman kill 14 young women in what’s widely regarded as a misogynistic attack. Eloise Therien has more on how local students are raising awareness.
Global News at 5 Lethbridge
Dec 6, 2022
Lethbridge College faculty uses technology to bring online learning to life
In just a few days, classes will start for post-secondary students in Lethbridge. As Quinn Campbell explains, COVID-19 restrictions have meant lots of changes for students, but they have also been a big shift for instructors who are now creating and adapting to in-person and online teaching.
Education
Sep 3, 2020
Former Lethbridge College students recognized for capstone project
A trio of Lethbridge College graduates have received provincial recognition for an innovative project completed last year. Danica Ferris has more.
Environment
Jun 22, 2021
Lethbridge nursing students to receive new type of accreditation
New graduates of the Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta program will receive a new type of accreditation as early as 2022, recognizing the collaboration between the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College.
Jul 13, 2021
Global Lethbridge Sports Recap: Dec. 6
In Global Lethbridge’s weekly sports recap, the Lethbridge Hurricanes spoiled the Teddy Bear Toss party in Calgary, the Pronghorns’ basketball teams finished the semester strong and a cheerleading competition took over Lethbridge College. Danica Ferris has more.
Sports
Dec 6, 2021
Demers bringing unique experience to Kodiaks’ net
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s soccer team has recruited a number of exciting local products ahead of the upcoming ACAC season, including an MMA fighter turned goalkeeper who’s hoping to grab the starting job. Danica Ferris has more.
Sports
Jun 25, 2021
Women Building Futures program brings female-led trades program to Lethbridge College
Ten women are gaining hands-on experience in a variety of trades this summer, participating in the Journeywoman Start program at Lethbridge College. As Danica Ferris reports, the program is the first time the college has partnered with Edmonton-based Women Building Futures.
Aug 19, 2021
Lethbridge College, Taber police begin training new cadets
For the first time ever, Lethbridge College has partnered with the Taber Police Service to offer comprehensive police cadet training in the southern Alberta town. Eloise Therien has more on who is taking part, and what they’ll be learning.
Nov 1, 2021
Lethbridge College president & CEO Dr. Paula Burns resigns
After almost nine years at the helm, Lethbridge College president and CEO Dr. Paula Burns announced her resignation Thursday. Erik Bay has more on her upcoming departure and the legacy Burns leaves behind.
Jan 27, 2022
Lethbridge College students use final project to raise awareness about community litter
A group of post-secondary students and their instructor are using an end-of-term project to enlighten the community to the effects of litter on the area. The group is using around five years of data provided by the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Eloise Therien has more.
Environment
May 14, 2021
Lethbridge College awarded funding for sugar beet research
A researcher with Lethbridge College is looking to improve storage for sugar beets in southern Alberta using wireless technology. Eloise Therien has more.
May 21, 2021