Sessions from 2005

Marie Moyer Michael Kubara Kevin Powell ,

Thursday, December 22, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, December 22, 2005 Have Churches Retreated From Seeking Peace on Earth? While there are some important examples of the churches, or individuals in churches, vigorously engaged in social issues, most churches, parishes, or their members would seem to be indifferent to contemporary social, moral and systemic issues.

Belinda Crowson ,

Thursday, December 15, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, December 15, 2005 How do we Learn From History? History is our own story. Who we are grows out of our history.

Belinda Crowson ,

Thursday, December 15, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, December 15, 2005 How do we Learn From History? History is our own story. Who we are grows out of our history.

John Goulding ,

Thursday, December 8, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, December 8, 2005 The World – Not in my back yard? Why does a tsunami bring more attention than the HIV/AIDS pandemic?

John Goulding ,

Thursday, December 8, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, December 8, 2005 The World – Not in my back yard? Why does a tsunami bring more attention than the HIV/AIDS pandemic?

Douglas Gauld ,

Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, December 1, 2005 The Face of HIV in Alberta Since testing began in 1985, the number of Canadians living with HIV/AIDS has continued to increase at a rate of approximately 11 new infections every day.

Douglas Gauld ,

Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, December 1, 2005 The Face of HIV in Alberta Since testing began in 1985, the number of Canadians living with HIV/AIDS has continued to increase at a rate of approximately 11 new infections every day.

Jeri Hecker ,

Thursday, November 24, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, November 24, 2005 Workplace Challenges of the Future: How do we plan for the increase in immigrants in our workforce?

Jeri Hecker ,

Thursday, November 24, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, November 24, 2005 Workplace Challenges of the Future: How do we plan for the increase in immigrants in our workforce?

Sarah Amies ,

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, November 17, 2005 Immigrant Settlement Experiences in Lethbridge Issues of settlement, as experienced by recent immigrants to Lethbridge, will be discussed at the November 17 session of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs.

Sarah Amies ,

Thursday, November 17, 2005 12:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, November 17, 2005 Immigrant Settlement Experiences in Lethbridge Issues of settlement, as experienced by recent immigrants to Lethbridge, will be discussed at the November 17 session of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs.

Trevor Harrison, Greg Flanagan and Jim Byrne ,

Monday, November 14, 2005 12:00 PM

“First elected in 1993 on a platform of “common sense revolution,” a little over a decade later Ralph Klein’s Conservative party remain in power, but the gloss is off its “revolution.

Trevor Harrison, Greg Flanagan and Jim Byrne ,

Monday, November 14, 2005 12:00 PM

“First elected in 1993 on a platform of “common sense revolution,” a little over a decade later Ralph Klein’s Conservative party remain in power, but the gloss is off its “revolution.

Jason Unger ,

Thursday, November 10, 2005 12:00 PM

Alberta has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. This has direct implications on land use and land use planning. From the local and municipal level to the provincial level, residents of Alberta are able to guide land use to varying degrees.

Jason Unger ,

Thursday, November 10, 2005 12:00 PM

Alberta has seen unprecedented growth in recent years. This has direct implications on land use and land use planning. From the local and municipal level to the provincial level, residents of Alberta are able to guide land use to varying degrees.

Michael Byers ,

Thursday, November 10, 2005 12:00 PM

In September 2005, Canadian soldiers captured several suspected terrorists in southern Afghanistan. They immediately transferred the suspects to US custody. Given what we now know about the gross mistreatment of detainees at Abu Ghraib Prison, Bagram Air Base and Guantanamo Bay, it'’s likely that the transfers violated Canada'’s obligations under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and 1984 Torture Convention.

Michael Byers ,

Thursday, November 10, 2005 12:00 PM

In September 2005, Canadian soldiers captured several suspected terrorists in southern Afghanistan. They immediately transferred the suspects to US custody. Given what we now know about the gross mistreatment of detainees at Abu Ghraib Prison, Bagram Air Base and Guantanamo Bay, it'’s likely that the transfers violated Canada'’s obligations under the 1949 Geneva Conventions and 1984 Torture Convention.

Gwen Reimer ,

Thursday, November 3, 2005 12:00 PM

From newspapers to TV talk shows, the growing problem of crystal meth (crystal methamphetamine) use has been identified as one that has a severe impact on communities, including Lethbridge.

Gwen Reimer ,

Thursday, November 3, 2005 12:00 PM

From newspapers to TV talk shows, the growing problem of crystal meth (crystal methamphetamine) use has been identified as one that has a severe impact on communities, including Lethbridge.

Melanie Thomas ,

Thursday, October 27, 2005 1:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, October 27, 2005 Why Are Young Canadian Women Disengaging From the Political Process? Why aren'’t young Canadian women voting?

Melanie Thomas ,

Thursday, October 27, 2005 1:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, October 27, 2005 Why Are Young Canadian Women Disengaging From the Political Process? Why aren'’t young Canadian women voting?

Ruth Shapiro ,

Thursday, October 20, 2005 1:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, October 20, 2005 Development… Disasters…What Should Canada'’s Role Be? Earthquakes in Pakistan, mud slides in Guatemala, drought in southern Africa: how can Canada respond to major disasters and on-going development needs with limited funds and extravagant needs?

Ruth Shapiro ,

Thursday, October 20, 2005 1:00 PM

SACPA Thursday, October 20, 2005 Development… Disasters…What Should Canada'’s Role Be? Earthquakes in Pakistan, mud slides in Guatemala, drought in southern Africa: how can Canada respond to major disasters and on-going development needs with limited funds and extravagant needs?

Ted Haney ,

Thursday, October 13, 2005 1:00 PM

The Canadian beef cattle industry has been in serious trouble since May 2003 when a case of BSE was discovered in Alberta.

Ted Haney ,

Thursday, October 13, 2005 1:00 PM

The Canadian beef cattle industry has been in serious trouble since May 2003 when a case of BSE was discovered in Alberta.

Tanis Fiss ,

Thursday, October 6, 2005 1:00 PM

Aboriginal issues are a growing area of public policy and perhaps the most important moral dilemma facing Canada. Following this vision, the federal government has an opportunity to stop ignoring the issues of accountability and transparency on reserves.

Tanis Fiss ,

Thursday, October 6, 2005 1:00 PM

Aboriginal issues are a growing area of public policy and perhaps the most important moral dilemma facing Canada. Following this vision, the federal government has an opportunity to stop ignoring the issues of accountability and transparency on reserves.

Albert Jacobs ,

Thursday, September 29, 2005 1:00 PM

Lethbridge College

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Albert Jacobs ,

Thursday, September 29, 2005 1:00 PM

Lethbridge College

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Albert Jacobs ,

Thursday, September 29, 2005 1:00 PM

Lethbridge College

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Bridget Pastoor ,

Thursday, September 22, 2005 1:00 PM

Bridget Pastoor, the MLA for Lethbridge East, will speak about the draft report released on September 7, and her experiences on the MLA Task Force for Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards.

Bridget Pastoor ,

Thursday, September 22, 2005 1:00 PM

Bridget Pastoor, the MLA for Lethbridge East, will speak about the draft report released on September 7, and her experiences on the MLA Task Force for Continuing Care Health Service and Accommodation Standards.

Trevor Page ,

Monday, September 19, 2005 1:00 PM

The images of death and destruction from the Asian tsunami have given way to unbelievably similar scenes coming from the Gulf Coast of the United States in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Prof. Harry Glasbeek ,

Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:00 PM

Harry Glasbeek, author of “Wealth by Stealth: Corporate Crime, Corporate Law, and the Perversion of Democracy” will speak at SACPA on Thursday, September 15th.

Prof. Harry Glasbeek ,

Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:00 PM

Harry Glasbeek, author of “Wealth by Stealth: Corporate Crime, Corporate Law, and the Perversion of Democracy” will speak at SACPA on Thursday, September 15th.

Prof. Harry Glasbeek ,

Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:00 PM

Harry Glasbeek, author of “Wealth by Stealth: Corporate Crime, Corporate Law, and the Perversion of Democracy” will speak at SACPA on Thursday, September 15th.

Prof. Harry Glasbeek ,

Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:00 PM

Harry Glasbeek, author of “Wealth by Stealth: Corporate Crime, Corporate Law, and the Perversion of Democracy” will speak at SACPA on Thursday, September 15th.

Gordon Campbell, Peter Deys, Tim Thiessen ,

Thursday, September 8, 2005 1:00 PM

Come and help us open a new season of thought-provoking presentations! As the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs begins a new year, we would like to consult with you, the community, about the burning issues that face our community, province and nation.

Gordon Campbell, Peter Deys, Tim Thiessen ,

Thursday, September 8, 2005 1:00 PM

Come and help us open a new season of thought-provoking presentations! As the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs begins a new year, we would like to consult with you, the community, about the burning issues that face our community, province and nation.

Gordon Campbell, Peter Deys, Tim Thiessen ,

Thursday, September 8, 2005 1:00 PM

Come and help us open a new season of thought-provoking presentations! As the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs begins a new year, we would like to consult with you, the community, about the burning issues that face our community, province and nation.

Gordon Campbell, Peter Deys, Tim Thiessen ,

Thursday, September 8, 2005 1:00 PM

Come and help us open a new season of thought-provoking presentations! As the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs begins a new year, we would like to consult with you, the community, about the burning issues that face our community, province and nation.

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Thursday, June 23, 2005 1:00 PM

The Annual General Meeting of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Society will take place Thursday, June 23, 2005 beginning at 7:00 p.

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Thursday, June 23, 2005 1:00 PM

The Annual General Meeting of the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Society will take place Thursday, June 23, 2005 beginning at 7:00 p.

Rhonda Ruston ,

Tuesday, June 21, 2005 1:00 PM

Indian Residential Schools were created by the government in the latter part of the 1800s and continued to operate in various parts of the country as late as the 1980s.

Dr. G. Bowie, Bob Campbell, Brian Kinahan, Stan Mills ,

Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:00 PM

“Raising Roofs: Building Hope" will be presented to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs by a panel who will present the initiatives and the outcomes of the National Homelessness and Housing Initiative in Lethbridge.

Dr. Bruce McKay ,

Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:00 PM

The year 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the end of Nazi concentration camps. And yet the victory of allied forces against Hitler did not bring an end to Genocide.

Dr. Bruce McKay ,

Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:00 PM

The year 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the end of Nazi concentration camps. And yet the victory of allied forces against Hitler did not bring an end to Genocide.

Dr. Bruce McKay ,

Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:00 PM

The year 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the end of Nazi concentration camps. And yet the victory of allied forces against Hitler did not bring an end to Genocide.

Dr. Bruce McKay ,

Thursday, May 19, 2005 1:00 PM

The year 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the end of Nazi concentration camps. And yet the victory of allied forces against Hitler did not bring an end to Genocide.

Evi Zain ,

Thursday, May 12, 2005 1:00 PM

During the imposition of martial law in the Aceh region of Indonesia in 2003, numerous human rights defenders were tortured, kidnapped, or killed.

Ron Ulrich ,

Thursday, May 5, 2005 1:00 PM

The Galt – previously known as the Sir Alexander Galt Museum and Archives – has been in the news recently as a major organizer of the highly-successful “Year of the Coal Miner”, as well as the innovative “Museum in the Mall” project, complemented by a new logo and a new sense of mission.

Dr. Susan Dakin ,

Thursday, April 28, 2005 1:00 PM

Current environmental issues such as climate change, freshwater scarcity and pollution of air and water are global in scope. Frequently, their implications are played out locally and are therefore best addressed, it might be assumed, at the local level.

Dr. Susan Dakin ,

Thursday, April 28, 2005 1:00 PM

Current environmental issues such as climate change, freshwater scarcity and pollution of air and water are global in scope. Frequently, their implications are played out locally and are therefore best addressed, it might be assumed, at the local level.

Clinton L. Evans ,

Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00 PM

Few people in the world know as much about weeds, pesticides and the prairies as Dr. Clinton Evans. In his book: “The War on Weeds”, he raises some questions about the capacity of man to successfully control or eradicate ‘pesky’ plants.

Clinton L. Evans ,

Thursday, April 21, 2005 1:00 PM

Few people in the world know as much about weeds, pesticides and the prairies as Dr. Clinton Evans. In his book: “The War on Weeds”, he raises some questions about the capacity of man to successfully control or eradicate ‘pesky’ plants.

Dr. Conway Brewerton ,

Thursday, April 14, 2005 1:00 PM

According to the World Health Organization, if the Avian flu now being experienced in Southeast Asia were to mutate and spread to humans it could potentially kill 50 million people worldwide.

Dr. Conway Brewerton ,

Thursday, April 14, 2005 1:00 PM

According to the World Health Organization, if the Avian flu now being experienced in Southeast Asia were to mutate and spread to humans it could potentially kill 50 million people worldwide.

John Helliwell ,

Thursday, April 7, 2005 1:00 PM

Dr. John Helliwell, an Oxford graduate and professor of economics at the University of British Columbia, openly admits: “Over the past 30 years I have come across evidence that has forced me to re-think my view of the world.

Dr. William H. (Bill) Cade ,

Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:00 PM

What do the most recent government announcements about post-secondary education mean to the University of Lethbridge? How will the institution manage change as it relates to funding, student enrollment and community expectations?

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Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:00 PM

What do the most recent government announcements about post-secondary education mean to the University of Lethbridge? How will the institution manage change as it relates to funding, student enrollment and community expectations?

Dr. Bryson Brown ,

Thursday, March 24, 2005 12:00 PM

“Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution”. – Dobzhansky. One popular argument for God'’s existence is the argument from design.

Brian C. Parkinson ,

Thursday, March 17, 2005 12:00 PM

In the late 1980’s, Brian Parkinson mentioned to a colleague that he planned to rent theatre space to establish a semi-professional summer theatre company in Lethbridge.

Brian C. Parkinson ,

Thursday, March 17, 2005 12:00 PM

In the late 1980’s, Brian Parkinson mentioned to a colleague that he planned to rent theatre space to establish a semi-professional summer theatre company in Lethbridge.

Rena Woss, Jim Mawhinney ,

Thursday, March 10, 2005 12:00 PM

This fascinating presentation – praised for its jaw-dropping information, photographic slides and insights – addresses a whole new kind of pollution.

Rena Woss, Jim Mawhinney ,

Thursday, March 10, 2005 12:00 PM

This fascinating presentation – praised for its jaw-dropping information, photographic slides and insights – addresses a whole new kind of pollution.

Reverend Barry Seifert, Deacon Mike Wallin, Reverend Trevor ,

Wednesday, March 9, 2005 12:00 PM

Clergy from four different churches will participate in a forum on same-sex marriage: Reverend Barry Seifert – Park Meadows Baptist Church Deacon Mike Wallin – Representing the Roman Catholic Church Reverend Trevor Potter – First United Methodist Gordon Koppang – Unitarian Universalist

Dr. Saren Azer ,

Thursday, March 3, 2005 12:00 PM

Westerners do not understand the Eastern mind. The Bush administration appears to assume that the Western (Christian) concept of democracy can and should be imposed on a conquered Muslim culture who are presented as eagerly waiting to receive the promised benefits of “freedom and democracy.

Dr. Saren Azer ,

Thursday, March 3, 2005 12:00 PM

Westerners do not understand the Eastern mind. The Bush administration appears to assume that the Western (Christian) concept of democracy can and should be imposed on a conquered Muslim culture who are presented as eagerly waiting to receive the promised benefits of “freedom and democracy.

Bill Moore-Kilgannon ,

Thursday, February 24, 2005 12:00 PM

For years, the concept of the public interest has been undermined by well-funded research and corporate lobby groups. Here in Alberta, neo-conservative ideologies have greatly affected government policies in everything from the safety of our food, to health care, to post-secondary and primary education, to municipal services.

Keith Provost, BSc., MSc., Peng. ,

Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:00 PM

Deregulation of electricity in Alberta hit consumers, companies and public institutions with astronomical increases in their utility bills. Protest efforts asking for a return to a publicly owned regulated system have fallen on deaf ears.

Keith Provost, BSc., MSc., Peng. ,

Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:00 PM

Deregulation of electricity in Alberta hit consumers, companies and public institutions with astronomical increases in their utility bills. Protest efforts asking for a return to a publicly owned regulated system have fallen on deaf ears.

Trevor Page ,

Thursday, February 10, 2005 12:00 PM

Perhaps a quarter of a million people perished in earthquake and tsunami that struck the coastline of eight of the countries bordering the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day, December 26, 2004.

Trevor Page ,

Thursday, February 10, 2005 12:00 PM

Perhaps a quarter of a million people perished in earthquake and tsunami that struck the coastline of eight of the countries bordering the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day, December 26, 2004.

Frank Fudra and Ron Peta ,

Thursday, February 3, 2005 12:00 PM

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” George Santayana, philosopher, (1863 – 1952) Coal provided the abundant energy needed to start the industrial revolution.

Frank Fudra and Ron Peta ,

Thursday, February 3, 2005 12:00 PM

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” George Santayana, philosopher, (1863 – 1952) Coal provided the abundant energy needed to start the industrial revolution.

Dr. Steve Brody ,

Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:00 PM

Dr. Steve Brody, an expert in conflict resolution, recurring guest on Oprah and a network television reporter and psychologist whose work has been featured on CBS News, NBC News, and Fox News, presents “10 Principles for World Peace.

Dr. Steve Brody ,

Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:00 PM

Dr. Steve Brody, an expert in conflict resolution, recurring guest on Oprah and a network television reporter and psychologist whose work has been featured on CBS News, NBC News, and Fox News, presents “10 Principles for World Peace.

Dr. Jo-Anne Fiske, B.Ed, MA, PhD ,

Thursday, January 20, 2005 12:00 PM

In recent years, our provincial and federal governments have paved the way for religious groups and cultural minorities to seek exemption from our Canadian Criminal Justice System and to deal with family and criminal law through alternative justice programs.

Eduard Fetting, MA, MBA ,

Thursday, January 13, 2005 12:00 PM

Lethbridge has a long and rich history of beef processing – names like Canada Packers, Canadian Dressed Meats, Swift’s and City Packers have played a large role in shaping the area economy from the 1960s to 1990s.

Eduard Fetting, MA, MBA ,

Thursday, January 13, 2005 12:00 PM

Lethbridge has a long and rich history of beef processing – names like Canada Packers, Canadian Dressed Meats, Swift’s and City Packers have played a large role in shaping the area economy from the 1960s to 1990s.

John Boras, B.Sc., L.L.B. ,

Thursday, January 6, 2005 12:00 PM

All the countries that have become Democracies since World War 2 have opted for some form of Proportional Representation, while Canada still uses the ‘‘First Past The Post’’ system in our respective elections.

John Boras, B.Sc., L.L.B. ,

Thursday, January 6, 2005 12:00 PM

All the countries that have become Democracies since World War 2 have opted for some form of Proportional Representation, while Canada still uses the ‘‘First Past The Post’’ system in our respective elections.