A Bit of Fragrance Always Clings to the Hand that Gives you …

A Bit of Fragrance Always Clings to the Hand that Gives you Roses

Brandie Lea ,
Thursday, December 14, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Since 1986, National Philanthropy Day has been celebrated on November 15 in the US following the signing of a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan.

Should We Sit Less and Stand More? Why Sitting is NOT the …

Should We Sit Less and Stand More? Why Sitting is NOT the New Smoking.

Dr. Jennifer Copeland ,
Thursday, December 7, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Many Canadians are now sitting 9 hours or more per day whether they are part of the work force or retired.

In what way are Minimum Wage Increases and Changes to the …

In what way are Minimum Wage Increases and Changes to the Provincial Labour Code likely to affect Alberta's Economy?

Gil McGowan ,
Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Alberta’s minimum wage increased to $13.60 on Oct 1, 2017 and is scheduled for a further hike to $15 on Oct 1, 2018.

Is Privacy a Thing of the Past in Today's Digital World?

Is Privacy a Thing of the Past in Today's Digital World?

James Graham ,
Thursday, November 23, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

It is difficult to look at a newspaper, watch TV, listen to the radio, or scan the news on the internet without some reference to personal privacy being compromised.

Does Lethbridge need a Supervised Site for the Consumption …

Does Lethbridge need a Supervised Site for the Consumption of Harmful Drugs?

Jill Manning ,
Thursday, November 16, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Prompted by a drug related death epidemic that has devastated families across Alberta and indeed Canada, a former night club in Lethbridge is scheduled to become North America’s first supervised inhalation site when it opens early in 2018.

Medical Marijuana: What are the Benefits to users and how …

Medical Marijuana: What are the Benefits to users and how can they be affected by Legalization of Cannabis in Canada?

Dr. Ife Abiola ,
Thursday, November 9, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Nearly a quarter of a million patients are signed up for medical marijuana in Canada, compared with about 30,000 just two years ago.

Does wireless radiation affect our health: How much do we …

Does wireless radiation affect our health: How much do we really know?

Lance Chong ,
Thursday, November 2, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Wireless devices such as cellphones, cordless landline phones, Wi-Fi routers and Bluetooth headphones, are becoming more and more popular. The wireless signals emitted from these devices, mostly in microwave spectrum, are penetrating our living spaces as well as most of the objects surrounding us.

Did Issues or Personalities Define Lethbridge's 2017 …

Did Issues or Personalities Define Lethbridge's 2017 Municipal Election Campaign?

Bonnie Farries ,
Thursday, October 26, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Win, lose or draw is a common phrase in many sports. It can be argued that in municipal elections, that phrase should read win, place or thanks for participating.

Police Carding: Are Random Street Checks Legal – Warranted?

Police Carding: Are Random Street Checks Legal – Warranted?

Miranda Hlady ,
Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Carding is the police practice of arbitrarily stopping people in public for identification and questioning. The practice has come under fire as discriminatory and a violation of civil rights.

Reforming the Canadian Senate?

Reforming the Canadian Senate?

Senator Grant Mitchell ,
Thursday, October 12, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

The Senate is going through a period of remarkable change as the institution aims to become more independent, transparent, and accountable and less partisan.

Building a Better Society: Is Liberal Education a …

Building a Better Society: Is Liberal Education a Fundamental Pillar?

Dr Andrew Hakin ,
Thursday, October 5, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Liberal education and its role in the 21st century do not appear to be widely understood or valued in society as a whole.

Hell, High Water, and High Hopes

Hell, High Water, and High Hopes

Dr. Kent Peacock ,
Thursday, September 28, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Hurricanes, typhoons, killer heat waves, droughts, floods, wildfires — these things seem to be getting worse all the time. Are these events caused by global warming?

The 2017 Lethbridge Municipal Election Forums for Mayor

The 2017 Lethbridge Municipal Election Forums for Mayor

Municipal Election Candidates ,
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 1:00 PM
Lethbridge Public Library

Read up on your canddiates by heading over to https://www.lethbridgeaccountability.ca Check out the live coverage of the SACPA municipal councillor candidate forum https://globalnews.

The 2017 Lethbridge Municipal Election Forums for …

The 2017 Lethbridge Municipal Election Forums for Councillors

Municipal Election Candidates ,
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 1:00 PM
Fritz Sick Senior Centre

Read up on your canddiates by heading over to https://www.lethbridgeaccountability.ca Check out the live coverage of the SACPA municipal councillor candidate forum https://globalnews.

Is a less partisan Canadian Senate likely to be more …

Is a less partisan Canadian Senate likely to be more effective?

The Honourable Pamela Wallin, O.C., S.O.M ,
Thursday, September 21, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

At a time when The House of Commons, The Senate and all institutions generally are facing criticism, it can be argued that the long awaited reform of the Canadian Senate couldn’t come at a better time.

Is the City of Lethbridge responding adequately to Canada's …

Is the City of Lethbridge responding adequately to Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) recommendations?

Roy Pogorzelski ,
Thursday, September 14, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

In December 2015, Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released their 94 “Calls to Action” calling on all forms of government to begin the process of Reconciliation.

From a historical perspective, what is likely to happen …

From a historical perspective, what is likely to happen following the recent deadly violence in Charlottesville involving White Nationalists?

Dr. Lynn Kennedy ,
Thursday, September 7, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

During a white nationalists protest rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA on August 12, 2017, a 20-year-old man allegedly accelerated his car into a crowd of counter-protesters, killing a woman, Heather Heyer, and wounding many others.

2017 Annual General Meeting of Southern Alberta Council on …

2017 Annual General Meeting of Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs

SACPA ,
Thursday, June 29, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Approval of agenda and appointment of Secretary Adoption and discussion of Minutes – June 23, 2016 Annual Reports: Chairperson Finance Committee and Treasurer’s Report and Budget for 2017-2018 Program Committee Break for lunch at approx.

How can the 'BikeMaps.org' project improve your bike riding …

How can the 'BikeMaps.org' project improve your bike riding experience?

Karen Laberee ,
Thursday, June 22, 2017 1:00 PM
Lethbridge Public Library

BikeMaps.org is a project that collects reports about cycling collisions and related data and presents the information on an interactive online map and through visualized data (bar charts).

At its Roots, is Racism a Generational and Social Tendency?

At its Roots, is Racism a Generational and Social Tendency?

Dr. Linda Many Guns ,
Thursday, June 22, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Racism is a serious world-wide issue and recently it was on display in Lethbridge, proving that racism is still alive in this community, despite efforts on many fronts to the contrary.

China's Global Reach

China's Global Reach

Gordon Houlden ,
Thursday, June 15, 2017 1:00 PM
Dr. Foster James Penny Building

China is achieving Great Power status based on its economic prowess, its political clout and its increasingly capable military. With the US under President Trump seemingly less willing to lead, China has shown a willingness to take onto itself a much more prominent role.

China's Global Reach

China's Global Reach

Gordon Houlden ,
Thursday, June 15, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

SACPA is proud to present this session as part of the Gordon Campbell Memorial Speaker Series. China is achieving Great Power status based on its economic prowess, its political clout and its increasingly capable military.

Canada: Long a Refugee Haven – a Model for Other Countries?

Canada: Long a Refugee Haven – a Model for Other Countries?

Dr. Susan McDaniel ,
Thursday, June 8, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Canada has a long and sometimes forgotten history of accepting refugees dating back to its founding. This history connects with present-day refugee approaches and challenges that are in contrast with the emerging policies and attitudes south of our border and in many other countries.

Drug Addiction, Crime and the role of the Police Service in …

Drug Addiction, Crime and the role of the Police Service in Harm Reduction

Rob Davis, Lethbridge Police Chief ,
Thursday, June 1, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

As police services struggle to address addictions and spin-off crime, it has become clear the days of a law and order-only approach are over.

Lethbridge College at 60: Past, Present and Future …

Lethbridge College at 60: Past, Present and Future Challenges and Opportunities

Dr. Paula Burns ,
Thursday, May 25, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

A number of factors contributed to the creation of Canada’s first public community college here in Lethbridge. A growing population, the prosperity of post-war southern Alberta with the size and wealth of the City, and the lack of post-secondary educational opportunities in the southern part of the province all factored into the formation of Lethbridge Junior College as it opened in 1957 with 38 students enrolled for classes in space leased at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute high school.

U of L at 50: Past, Present and Future Challenges and …

U of L at 50: Past, Present and Future Challenges and Opportunities

Dr. Mike Mahon ,
Thursday, May 18, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

From its humble beginning at Lethbridge College in 1967 with 825 undergraduate students, the University of Lethbridge is now home to over 8400 students, including graduate students, at its campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary.

Civil War, Bloodshed and Refugees: Why did it happen in …

Civil War, Bloodshed and Refugees: Why did it happen in Syria and why did it go so Horrible Wrong?

Mohammad Abushaban ,
Thursday, May 11, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

As the Syrian conflict enters its seventh year, almost half a million Syrians have been killed in the fighting, more than a million injured and nearly half the country’s prewar population of 25 million have been displaced from their homes.

web-link live conversation with Edward Snowden

web-link live conversation with Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden ,
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 1:00 PM
University of Lethbridge

The University of Lethbridge is pleased to present a special live conversation via web-link with the former American intelligence officer and whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Uniting Alberta's Wildrose and PC Parties: What are the …

Uniting Alberta's Wildrose and PC Parties: What are the Obstacles?

Dr. Duane Bratt ,
Thursday, May 4, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Former MP and federal Conservative cabinet minister Jason Kenney became the new leader of Alberta’s Progressive Conservative (PC) Party on March 18, 2017.

What are the Barriers & Strengths of Today's Newcomer Youth?

What are the Barriers & Strengths of Today's Newcomer Youth?

Douhouk Dabbas & Kristina Larkin ,
Thursday, April 27, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Our city and communities continue to welcome newcomer youth from around the world. These young people embody unique barriers and strengths, and bring their experiences to the systems that operate in our community.

Can Genomics and Big Data Help Feed Cattle Much More …

Can Genomics and Big Data Help Feed Cattle Much More Efficiently?

Dr. Erasmus Okine ,
Thursday, April 20, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

In the ever-changing landscape of Canadian agriculture, efficiency is the new buzzword. If cattle feeding efficiency can be increased by about five per cent, Alberta livestock producers can save approx.

Cuts to Public Service or Deficit Financing: What are …

Cuts to Public Service or Deficit Financing: What are Alberta's best Options?

Dr. Chris Nicol ,
Thursday, April 13, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

The Alberta NDP government’s 2017 budget was presented on March 16 and projects a $10.3 billion deficit this year on revenue of $45 billion.

Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers …

Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act: How's it Working?

Mike Rappel, CRSP, EMT-P (ret), OHS Officer ,
Thursday, April 6, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act: How’s it Working? On December 10, 2015, the Government of Alberta passed Bill 6, the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act.

Beyond the Binary: What can the West learn from Non-Western …

Beyond the Binary: What can the West learn from Non-Western Approaches to Gender Diversity?

Dr. Paul Vasey ,
Thursday, March 30, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

In many cultures, worldwide, more than two genders are recognized. In such places, individuals exist that are perceived as being neither men, nor women.

Fair Climate Policy for Canada: Let's Follow the Science

Fair Climate Policy for Canada: Let's Follow the Science

F. Larry Martin ,
Thursday, March 23, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Canada’s economy and energy independence relies heavily on the fossil fuels we extract within our own national borders. However, our global environmental reputation has allegedly taken a hit over the past few decades as CO2 emissions per capita have the singular focus for environmentalists.

Fair Climate Policy for Canada: Let's Follow the Science

Fair Climate Policy for Canada: Let's Follow the Science

F. Larry Martin ,
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 1:00 PM
Dr. Foster James Penny Building

Canada’s economy and energy independence relies heavily on the fossil fuels we extract within our own national borders. However, our global environmental reputation has allegedly taken a hit over the past few decades as CO2 emissions per capita have the singular focus for environmentalists.

Using Virtual Reality Technology: What are the Benefits and …

Using Virtual Reality Technology: What are the Benefits and Risks?

Kris Hodgson ,
Thursday, March 16, 2017 1:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Virtual reality (VR) typically refers to computer technologies that use software to generate the realistic images, sounds and other sensations that replicate a real environment, and simulate a user’s physical presence in this environment.

The Wonder of You: What Near-Death Experiences Tells You …

The Wonder of You: What Near-Death Experiences Tells You about Yourself

Lynn K Russell ,
Monday, March 13, 2017 1:00 PM
Lethbridge Public Library

After researching 2,500 cases of near-death experiences (NDE’s), the speaker will share the in-depth understandings she has gained. Through her research she discovered deeply hidden messages about the world, life and the paths we all travel.

Has the Recognition, Celebration and Actions of …

Has the Recognition, Celebration and Actions of International Women's Day Inspired Equality?

Glenda Bonifacio and Caroline Hodes ,
Thursday, March 9, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

The first International Women’s Day (IWD) was observed on March 19, 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. More than one million women and men showed their support of women by participating in public events.

What Parameters should be Considered in Drafting a …

What Parameters should be Considered in Drafting a Management Plan for the Castle and Wildland Provincial Parks?

Andrea Hlady and Connie Simmons ,
Thursday, March 2, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Many Albertans identify with wild landscapes and in southwestern Alberta, the Castle region is iconic. The struggle for protection dates back more than a century, when the young government of Canada set aside much of the Eastern Slopes in Alberta as a forest reserve to protect water sources and to benefit future generations on the Prairies.

The Student Speaker Challenge

The Student Speaker Challenge

Students ,
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 12:00 PM
University of Lethbridge

Canadian Values: What are They? The eight annual Student Speaker Challenge will kick off on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 with a total of eight students competing in this year’s event, addressing the wide-ranging and emotional topics of what “Canadian Values” are.

At what Cost will Renewables and Natural Gas keep the …

At what Cost will Renewables and Natural Gas keep the Lights on in Alberta after Phasing out Coal?

David Gray ,
Thursday, February 23, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

There are two stories from Alberta that illustrate the unintended consequences of utilities trying to beat the returns available from full regulation.

At what Cost will Renewables and Natural Gas keep …

At what Cost will Renewables and Natural Gas keep the Lights on in Alberta after Phasing out Coal?

David Gray ,
Thursday, February 23, 2017 12:00 PM
Dr. Foster James Penny Building

There are two stories from Alberta that illustrate the unintended consequences of utilities trying to beat the returns available from full regulation.

What does the Future Hold in Terms of New Job Opportunities?

What does the Future Hold in Terms of New Job Opportunities?

Dr. Richard Mueller ,
Thursday, February 16, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Disappearing jobs have become a major political issue in recent years, and clearly a factor in the election of Donald Trump in the recent US presidential election.

What Makes an Airport Fly? Is Air Service to and from …

What Makes an Airport Fly? Is Air Service to and from Lethbridge Suffering from "Small Airport Mentality"?

Dale Leier ,
Thursday, February 9, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Lethbridge faces many challenges in regards to its airport. At one time, when governments owned and operated airports, and regulated air service levels, a small city could count on being served under all circumstances.

Neo-Liberalism, Trump, and the Return of Populism

Neo-Liberalism, Trump, and the Return of Populism

Dr. Trevor Harrison ,
Thursday, February 2, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

The recent US election, following on the heels of the UK’s referendum on Brexit and the rise of right-wing movements throughout Europe, has been widely attributed to a rise in populism.

Racism Post-Conflict; Reflections on Japanese-Canadian …

Racism Post-Conflict; Reflections on Japanese-Canadian Experiences 75 years after their Internment

George Takashima ,
Thursday, January 26, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Before WW II, Japanese people had long suffered the sting of racism in Canada. Ever since the first Japanese person, a man named Manzo Nagano, stepped ashore in 1877 at New Westminster, white settlers in British Columbia tried to exclude people whom they considered to be “undesirables.

Why Doesn't Lethbridge have a Performing Arts Centre? A …

Why Doesn't Lethbridge have a Performing Arts Centre? A Vision for a Cultural Future

Dawn Leite ,
Thursday, January 19, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

The City of Lethbridge Capital Improvement Program, or CIP, is a plan that identifies required capital projects and provides a planning schedule and financing plan.

Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of Southwestern Alberta

Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of Southwestern Alberta

Charleen Davidson ,
Thursday, January 12, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Have you ever wondered what some of the big issues in southwestern Alberta are? With its annual Vital Signs report, the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta presents important issues, topics, and themes in six key impact areas.

U of L at 50: How did the University End up Being Built in …

U of L at 50: How did the University End up Being Built in the Coulees across the River?

Michael Perry ,
Thursday, January 5, 2017 12:00 PM
Country Kitchen Catering

Many factors played into the 1968 decision to build U of L’s new campus in what is now West Lethbridge. University administration, faculty, students and the City of Lethbridge all agreed the west-side location was well suited and autonomous from their temporary Junior College campus home.