Has Christmas Been Hijacked by Santa Claus?
Trudy Govier and Rossitsa Yalamova ,
Thursday, December 15, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Although Santa Claus was originally viewed as the Christian figure of Saint Nicholas, a patron saint of children, Santa Claus is arguable wholly secular in today’s world.
Why should you care about historic buildings?
Belinda Crowson and Jean Johnstone ,
Thursday, December 8, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
“Somebody should do something to protect historic buildings.” There are many passionate, hard-working individuals, municipalities and organizations working to preserve our built heritage.
Challenges and Advantages of Dealing with a Disability or Mental Illness in a Small Town vs. a Large City
Austin Mardon ,
Thursday, December 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
The speaker will illustrate the different types of stigma experienced by people with mental illness and examine whether living in a rural or urban community makes life easier for them.
The Occupy Movement: Past, Present, and Future?
Trevor Harrison ,
Thursday, November 24, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
For months, politicians, media pundits, and ordinary citizens have watched the Occupy Wall Street protesters grow in numbers throughout the United States and elsewhere, including Canada.
Should a Moratorium and a Full Scale Environmental Assessment Precede Any Further Development Using Hydraulic Fracturing?
Jessica Ernst ,
Thursday, November 24, 2011 12:00 PM
University of Lethbridge
Special Session Nov 24th 7-9pm at PE 264 at the University of Lethbridge Much of the general public know little or nothing about Hydraulic Fracturing (fracking), an increasingly popular, but controversial technique of drilling for oil and natural gas.
Will Economic Strategy be Paramount in Shaping Alberta's Future?
Lorne Taylor ,
Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
A new report challenges Albertans to consider recommendations that focus on the province’s long-term prosperity by realizing the full potential of Alberta’s energy resources and broadening its economic base.
Will Alberta's New Premier Seek Broad Political Cooperation ?
Bridget Pastoor ,
Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Alberta’s political leaders have long cast themselves as the tough-talking lone wolf, eager to take on foes in Ottawa and around the world.
Are You in Favour of Medically Assisted Dying?
John Warren ,
Thursday, November 3, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Like most good things in life, a good death is worth planning for. But many people don’t even talk about dying, never mind plan for it.
The Epidemic and Crisis of Missing and Murdered Women in Canada
Jennifer Allan ,
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 1:00 PM
University of Lethbridge
7-9PM in AH116 (Anderson Hall) at the University of Lethbridge Due to the graphic nature of the talk it is not recommended for those under 16.
Should the Canadian Wheat Board's Future be Decided by Farmers?
Glen Tole ,
Thursday, October 27, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Controlled by western Canadian farmers, the CWB is the largest wheat and barley marketer in the world. One of Canada’s biggest exporters, the Winnipeg-based organization sells grain to over 70 countries and returns all sales revenue, less marketing costs, to farmers.
A Voyage through the Northwest Passage
Michael Byers ,
Thursday, October 20, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
In August 2011, Michael Byers sailed the Northwest Passage on two vessels: the Canadian Coast Guard research icebreaker Amundsen and the Russian expedition ship Akademik Ioffe.
Fallacies about Bats, Birds and the Breeze: What are the Real Facts of Wind Power?
Kris Hodgson ,
Thursday, October 13, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
With recent financial support from the Rural Alberta Development Fund, the International Wind Energy Academy (IWEA) at Lethbridge College has a goal of “Community Capacity Building for Wind Energy Development.
Funding Alberta's Municipalities
Glenn Taylor ,
Thursday, October 6, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
As Alberta’s population continues to go up, the quality of life in many of its towns and cities is going down.
With Alberta's Economy Fuelled by Hydrocarbons, is Water Playing Second Fiddle?
David Hill ,
Thursday, September 29, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Alberta’s government has made some major organizational changes related to research and development. Five new organizations have been formed which encompass the activities of many predecessors in the research and innovation community.
Is Oil from the Alberta Tar Sands a Sticky Environmental Issue?
Howard Tennant ,
Thursday, September 22, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Many people in Canada, including David Schindler, a respected environmental scientist at the University of Alberta, have for many years questioned the government sponsored environmental monitoring data of the oil sands as being inadequate.
Why Do So Many People Vote Against Their Own Best Interest?
Rachel Notley ,
Thursday, September 15, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Alberta is facing many problems as the next boom approaches. Besides environmental and infrastructure challenges, it can be argued that this boom will once again benefit the wealthy and the larger corporations while most other people in Alberta will gain little in terms of quality lifestyle.
What You've Always Wanted to Know About American Politics but were Afraid to Ask
Ed Webking ,
Thursday, September 8, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Over the last few months the news has been filled with stories of stalemates and showdowns in the halls of the United States Congress.
SACPA's Annual General Meeting
chaired by Knud Petersen ,
Thursday, June 16, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
2011 Annual General Meeting of Southern Alberta Council of Public Affairs WELCOME APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY VOTING PRIVILEGES (who can vote)
Unconventional oil and gas - an opportunity for Canada?
Steven Dunk ,
Thursday, June 9, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
A SACPA presentation in February introduced the issue of “hydraulic fracking” in the Lethbridge area. In particular, two oil companies have leased land on the Blood reserve and are exploring the use of hydraulic fracking to recover oil and gas from formations which underly Southern Alberta.
Are the harms associated with polygamy significant enough to justify a limitation on freedom of religion?
Linda McKay-Panos and Pamela Dos Ramos ,
Thursday, June 2, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
According to section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada, it is illegal for people to practice polygamy. Under s. 293, not only is any form of polygamy illegal but any type of polygamous union that purports to result from a rite of polygamy is illegal.
Water Under Threat: CETA, Fracking and Water Markets
Maude Barlow ,
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 1:00 PM
Yates Memorial Theatre
Water Under Threat: CETA, Fracking and Water Markets Featuring Maude Barlow, Council of Canadians National Chairperson Wednesday, June 1 7:00 - 9:00 pm Yates Memorial Centre (1002 4 Ave S, Lethbridge)
Farmers Markets and Local Food Production: Is It a Growing Trend ?
Tom Johnston ,
Thursday, May 26, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
An increasing number of Canadian households are embracing “locally-produced” food. A response to a complex of factors, it appears that local food may be on the verge of moving from a niche market to a market segment.
Building Lethbridge's Cultural Corridor: The Performing Arts Theatre
Barbara Lacey and Ian Randell ,
Thursday, May 19, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Since 2007 the Allied Arts Council and the arts community of Lethbridge have collaborated on the Arts Re:Building Together initiative, which addresses concerns regarding the City’s arts facilities and proposed the concept of a “Cultural Corridor” for Lethbridge.
What Are the Political Aftershocks Following the 2011 Federal Election Earthquake?
Duane Bratt ,
Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
The 2011 election saw many interesting developments. The Conservatives winning a majority was the immediate story, but the long-term story was one of party realignment.
Is the Alberta Government Investing in What Matters to Albertans?
Bill Moore-Kilgannon ,
Thursday, May 5, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
The latest provincial budget is going to impact on many Alberta families and communities very hard. We are told that there needs to be cuts to many essential public services due to the current deficit, but when you look deeper at the budget, you see that there are many choices that the government is making that clearly do not support what matters most to Albertans.
Choking our Lakes and Waterways
Jim Byrne ,
Thursday, April 28, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
NEW: The link to the video Jim Byrne screened is here: http://scientiaproductions.com/clw/introduction Run-off and waste streams from farms, factories and cities is choking our lakes and waterways.
Why are Baha'is still being persecuted in Iran?
Janet Youngdahl ,
Thursday, April 21, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
The recent sentencing of seven innocent members of the Baha’i Faith in Iran is testament to the continued mistreatment of this religion under the Iranian government.
Federal Election Forum
candidates ,
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 1:00 PM
Lethbridge Public Library
7-9pm in the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery
Does Post-Secondary (Science) Education set up Barriers to Success for Aboriginal Students?
Michelle Hogue ,
Thursday, April 14, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
To date, there has been very little work done or literature available on the stories, the narratives of experience, of those Aboriginal individuals who have journeyed through post-secondary, Eurocentric paradigm-based Western education successfully.
Meltdown: The Scoop on Glaciers
Hester Jiskoot ,
Thursday, April 7, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Glaciers and ice sheets play an important role in the global environment. They are storage systems of most of the world’s fresh water, dramatically alter the landscape and sea level, affect ecosystems and provide us with unique records of climate and atmospheric conditions that go back hundreds of thousands of years.
Upheaval in the Middle East: An Insiderâ??s Perspective
Thabit Alomari ,
Thursday, March 31, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
In recent weeks we have witnessed dramatic and sometime violent social unrest in many Middle East countries. While these protests have led to democratic reform in Egypt and Tunisia, civil war has been the result in Libya.
Can the Traditional Family Farm Survive Globalization and Free Trade?
Brian Otto ,
Thursday, March 24, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Arguments for supporting the family farm appear to be plentiful among both urban and rural folks. However, paying more for food is not one of them.
The Cancun Climate Change Conference Deal: What Does it Mean?
Richard Mrazek, George Gallant and Stephen McGlenn ,
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 1:00 PM
Galt Museum
Delegate’s from all 194 countries except one agreed to cut carbon emissions and assist developing countries tackle climate change as part of a “historic” deal in Cancun to help stop global warming.
What is global justice and how can it be achieved?
Channing Stenhouse and Thomas Fox ,
Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Eight Student competitors kicked off the 2011 U of L Student Speaker Challenge on January 18, 2011. Robbie Rolfe and Thomas Fox, Brittany Kocken and Taylor Webb, Channing Stenhouse and Sara Ortiz Ospina, Alex Masse and Rory Tarant competed in the preliminary rounds with Thomas Fox and Taylor Webb, Channing Stenhouse and Rory Tarant squaring off in the semifinals.
What is global justice and how can it be achieved?
Student speaker challenge ,
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:00 PM
University of Lethbridge
January 18 – March 15, 2011 Ballroom A in the SU building and at Andy’s Place (AH 100) University of Lethbridge
Alberta's Looming Water Market: Is Public Consultation Necessary?
Kevin Force ,
Thursday, March 10, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Alberta appears to be moving towards a serious water crisis. Climate change is causing rapid melting of the glaciers and decreasing snowpack on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the source of most Alberta’s water.
The Tea Party Movement: How Did it Affect the 2010 US Elections?
Trevor Harrison ,
Thursday, March 3, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
The Tea Party is an American populist political movement, which is generally recognized as conservative and libertarian and has sponsored protests and supported political candidates since 2009.
Is Alberta About to Witness a Generational Shift In Provincial Politics?
Peter McCormick ,
Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
In the course of a week, Alberta’s political landscape changed dramatically. First, Premier Ed Stelmach announced he would not run in the next provincial election.
In a world of free trade, where does direct fair trade fit in?
Stacey Toews ,
Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Public Library
7:00 – 9:00 PM Lethbridge Public Library, Theatre Gallery, 810 – 5 Ave S Despite its more than 60-year history, fair trade is still a relatively new concept for many North Americans and is unfortunately often confused with free trade.
Hydraulic Fracking: What is it and is it blessing or disaster?
Mike Bruised Head ,
Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
In recent months two commercial drilling firms have received permission to begin drilling for gas and oil on leases within the Blood Reserve in Southern Alberta.
Dialogue on Democracy: Should Voting be Compulsory?
Heather MacIntosh, Dan Shapiro and Dr. Gordon Campbell ,
Thursday, February 10, 2011 12:00 PM
Lethbridge College
Notice of Special Session Thursday Feb 10 4-5:30pm at Room TH241 In some countries, voting is an obligation or legal responsibility.
Dialogue on Democracy: Should Voting be Compulsory?
Heather MacIntosh, Dan Shapiro and Dr. Gordon Campbell ,
Thursday, February 10, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
12- 1:30pm In some countries, voting is an obligation or legal responsibility. Mandatory voting is promoted as a means of addressing low voter turnout and ensuring election results reflect the will of the majority.
Can the Alberta Party be a Viable Alternative in Provincial Politics?
Sue Huff ,
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7 – 9 pm At Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr.
Is the Road Ahead Bumpy for Canadian Universities?
Mike Mahon ,
Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
As a result of changing demographics, enrolment rates are expected to drop off in Canada soon and un¬less universities find a way to fill the gap, the future may see a lot more empty seats in class.
The Sexualization of Female Athletes
Dayna Daniels ,
Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
12-1:30pm In the 21st century girls and women are as likely as boys and men to be participants in sports. It would be easy to challenge this statement from a media perspective as very few women athletes are seen on television, in sports magazines, on sport-related internet sites or on the sports pages of newspapers.
Can Religious Institutions Survive the Sexual Scandals of Clergy?
Tad Mitsui ,
Thursday, January 20, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
The sexual scandals of some priests in the Roman Catholic Church make big news but are extremely distressing to the faithful.
You Don't Like the Truth: Canada's Role in the Trial of Omar Khadr
Dennis Edney ,
Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Omar Khadr was captured by American Forces in July 2002 in Afghanistan following a firefight between Afghani insurgents and US soldiers.
You Don't Like the Truth: Canada's Role in the Trial of Omar Khadr
Dennis Edney ,
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 12:00 PM
University of Lethbridge
Wednesday January 12, 2011 7:00-9:00 pm at Room PE 261 Omar Khadr was captured by American Forces in July 2002 in Afghanistan following a firefight between Afghani insurgents and US soldiers.
Lethbridge Municipal By- Election Forum for Aldermanic Candidates
Aldermanic candidates ,
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Public Library
VIDEO of this event is available at: http://vimeo.com/18757495 http://vimeo.com/18758415 With a by-election scheduled on February 1, 2011 to fill an open seat on Lethbridge City Council, Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will be hosting an all candidates forum on Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011.
The Future of Irrigation: Will the Highest Bidder Get the Water?
Ron Renwick ,
Thursday, January 6, 2011 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering
Some 1,370,000 acres are assessed for irrigation among thirteen irrigation districts in Southern Alberta. In addition, approximately 280,000 acres are assessed for irrigation outside the irrigation districts.