Influential Liberal adviser remembered for optimism, love of party
Remembering the contributions of Dr. Jim Coutts (LLD '12) to the Canadian political scene, the art world and the University of Lethbridge
The new 'drunk drivers' aren't drunk
Assistant psychology professor Dr. Javid Sadr comments on how today's 'drunk drivers' are not under the influence of alcohol but rather their smartphones
The 2014 Outstanding Young Farmer nominee bios
University of Lethbridge alumna Lydia Ryall, who owns and operates a 10-acre certified organic mixed vegetable and pasture-based poultry operation in Delta B.C. is up for award
From the archives: Simons: 'I couldn't stop this guy from beating him. I felt helpless'
A look back at the courageous actions of University of Lethbridge alumnus Manwar Khan on an Edmonton transit train
Study looking at historical injustices of sexual sterilization act
Claudia Malacrida, chair of the U of L’s sociology department, has embarked on a five-year study examining historical injustices under the province’s Sexual Sterilization Act
Green Party has lost 55 local riding associations since 2011 election
U of L political scientists Dr. Harold Jansen comments on the stunning number of deregistrations suffered by the Green Party in Canada
Website offers support for entrepreneurs
The Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) has redesigned its website in an effort to make it easier for entrepreneurs to find advisory, business development and funding support in the southern Alberta region
UN’s 2015 goals ‘a half-positive story,’ says U of L Prof
U of L Faculty of Management professor Sameer Deshpande says countries have made progress but not achieved the goals they set for themselves
We'll be home for 'Christmas'
U of L sociologist discusses how Canadians prefer to use the term 'Christmas' over 'holiday season', regardless of their religious leanings
Packing the pews
Sociologist Dr. Reg Bibby says the number of Catholics packing the pews could be double the usual Sunday attendance in most parishes, meaning that faith, led by Christianity, continues to be important for Canadians
Millman sets new provincial junior shot put, weight throw records
Pronghorn Athletics thrower Peter Millman makes the most of his holiday break by setting a pair of Nova Scotia throws records
Message seems to be getting through
A Lethbridge Herald editorial discusses attitudes around driving while intoxicated and the impact the University's Operation Red Nose program has had in encouraging responsible behaviour
In the ‘war on Christmas,’ MPs criticize political correctness in public service
Political science professor Trevor Harrison comments on the Conservative Party's defence in the War on Christmas
Paying a fair wage could help reduce dependence on food banks, SACPA told
Management professor Dr. John Usher addresses the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, discussing why food banks are so prevalent in a robust Alberta economy
Women with dementia
Ryan Waldorf, a master’s student in health sciences at the University of Lethbridge, wants to explore the role of rural men who care for wives with dementia
Top CIBC Run for the Cure student fundraisers across Canada receive education awards
U of L students Anna Kovalchuk and Devynn Helischauer give back to the community by fundraising for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
Stephen Hunt: Artist searches for essence of Mandela
Alumna Genevieve Pare is awarded Theatre Calgary’s Stephen Hair Emerging Actor Award, which is bestowed annually to an emerging Calgary actor
Entrance testing is not the answer
Dr. David Slomp (Faculty of Education) says that testing students on the skills they learned in high school isn’t relevant to what they will need to learn at a post-secondary level
Cigarette-style warnings for alcohol
The U of L's Dr. Sameer Deshpande of the Faculty of Management and the Centre for Socially Responsible Marketing discusses the debate around the proposed use of warning labels on alcoholic products
Rise of the machines puts punters at bigger risk, says gambling addict
Dr. Rob Williams (Health Sciences) discusses problem gambling in the context of Britain's struggles with Fixed Odds Betting Terminals and their societal impact
