Global martial artists to compete in Southern Alberta on July 4–5, 2026 Lethbridge will welcome competitors from across Canada and around the world this weekend as it hosts the Tae Kwon-Do International (TKDI) World Cup, taking place July 4 and 5 at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. Organized by United Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Canada (UTTC), the event will bring together athletes of all ages and skill levels for two days of international competition. Divisions will feature youth, junior, adult, and black belt competitors competing in patterns and sparring events, including team patterns, black belt team sparring, and the International Team Black Belt Sparring division. The tournament will also welcome…
Written by Guadalupe Vial Ulloa Lethbridge Survival Tip: Take in the Sunshine During the Fall Term. In late August 2021, I arrived in Lethbridge for the first time, having travelled all the way from Chile. Three years ago, it was warm and sunny with a fresh breeze and green grass as far as the eye could see. If you look at the University’s page “About Lethbridge, Alberta,” three words come to mind when you think of the city: Sunshine, Coulees, and Wind. When I read that, and with my first impression of the city, I was sure the infamous Canadian winter would not be as awful for me as everyone had…
Green Shirt Day Written by Preston Miller Logan’s Story On April 6, 2018, the Humboldt Broncos bus crash sent shockwaves across Canada, leaving the nation to mourn the loss of sixteen lives and grappling with the physical and emotional scars of thirteen survivors. Amidst this heartbreak, the story of Logan Boulet emerged as a beacon of hope. Logan, a defenseman for the Humboldt Broncos, tragically succumbed to his injuries a day following the crash. Inspired by his mentor, Ric Suggitt, he had previously registered as an organ donor, a decision that led to the preservation of six lives. This selfless act catalyzed the “Logan Boulet Effect,” significantly boosting organ donor…
A Price to Pay Written by Preston Miller Introduction The Canadian government’s ambitious $10/day childcare scheme, aimed at making childcare affordable for families nationwide, has sparked a heated debate among politicians, childcare providers, and families. The policy, designed to alleviate the financial burden on parents while ensuring children have access to quality early learning, is now under scrutiny for its unintended consequences and implementation challenges. Background To support families and reduce the cost of childcare, the federal government launched a nationwide policy to cap daycare fees at $10 per day. Inspired by a similar approach in Quebec, this policy promised to make quality childcare accessible to all Canadian families (Government…
Alberta’s Nonprofits Anticipate a Demanding Year Ahead Written by Kianna Turner Amidst the backdrop of rising societal tensions, the impacts of climate change, and an unprecedented demand for charitable services, Alberta’s nonprofit sector stands firm, ready to face what has been dubbed a challenging year ahead. CCVO, a charitable organization established in 2004, is an advocate for Alberta non-profits. In their mission, they state that “CCVO promotes and strengthens the nonprofit sector by developing and sharing resources and knowledge, building connections, leading collaborative work, and giving voice to critical issues affecting the sector.” In February 2024, leaders from an array of nonprofit organizations came together in Calgary to delve into…
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Dancing in the Sky: Ancient Avians helped shape our culture. Written by Jorge Tsudoku My colleagues have been reluctant to look for the roots of human culture terrestrially. They claim our civilization finds its origins in the stars. I must disagree. I believe they are right to look up, but they looked too far. I looked up too, but I didn’t see spaceships and aliens, I saw flocks of seagulls, murders of crows, solitary eagles, and speedy falcons. I suggested in my last book, Dancing in the Sky, that we owe much of our culture to the bird species. Singing, dancing, flight, intricate mating rituals they all came from birds.…
Check out our April 2023 Issue here. Some of the articles in this issue include: Artists at The University of Lethbridge Supercool Ultrafun Summertime Reading List from Hell! … not really The Best and Worst Bathrooms at the University of Lethbridge Social Media Manager
Modern-Day Parallels to Wall-E’s Dystopian Future Written by George Parsons Turcotte In the animated movie Wall-E, the Earth has become so polluted and uninhabitable that all humans have been evacuated to a massive spaceship, where they spend their days consuming endless amounts of food and entertainment while robots take care of all their needs. While this may seem like a far-fetched scenario, there are many similarities between the world depicted in Wall-E and modern-day life. One of the most striking similarities is the reliance on technology. In Wall-E, the humans are completely dependent on technology to survive, from the robots that serve their every need to the massive spaceship that…
Asking for Help Written by Lauryn Evans Reaching out for help can be difficult. It can feel scary, vulnerable, and confusing. Sometimes we cannot do things alone and need extra support, yet we need to figure out where to start or who to turn to. Realizing that you need help means you have the awareness to recognize that you cannot do this alone; for that first step, please be proud. Asking for help often starts with having a conversation – who this conversation is with is up to you. Speaking to someone you trust, feel safe with, and can sit in vulnerability with is important. This can be a friend,…
