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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 National Post [http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/12/27/green-party-has-lost-55-local-riding-associations-since-2011-election/]

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 Vancouver Province [http://blogs.theprovince.com/2013/12/30/the-2014-outstanding-young-farmer-nominee-bios/]

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 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2013/12/packing-the-pews/]

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 Edmonton Journal [http://www.edmontonjournal.com/From+archives+Simons+couldn+stop+this+from+beating+felt+helpless/9336185/story.html]

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 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2013/12/website-offers-support-for-entrepreneurs/]

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 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2013/12/study-looking-at-historical-injustices-of-sexual-sterilization-act/]

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 Canada.com [http://o.canada.com/news/influential-liberal-adviser-remembered-for-optimism-love-of-party/]

University saddened by passing of Jim Coutts

University saddened by passing of Jim Coutts

The University of Lethbridge community offers its deepest condolences to the friends and family of Dr. James Allan Coutts (LLD 2012) who passed away peacefully in Toronto on December 31, 2013. "Jim Coutts was an incredibly generous person and an outstanding Canadian who made great contributions in public life

Looking back at an amazing year at the U of L

Looking back at an amazing year at the U of L

It has been an incredibly busy year for the University of Lethbridge on a number of fronts. From groundbreaking research activities to hosting national events to serving as a shelter for the province’s greatest storm, the U of L has been front and centre. As we wrap up 2013,

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 Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/globe-politics-insider/in-the-war-on-christmas-mps-criticize-political-correctness-in-public-service/article16076257/?ts=131223133939#dashboard/follows/]

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 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2013/12/message-seems-to-be-getting-through/]

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 Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2013/12/women-with-dementia/]

University hours for the 2013-14 holiday season

University hours for the 2013-14 holiday season

If you feel the need to work off that holiday meal, the University of Lethbridge's 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness is open during the holidays! While the majority of offices in the University are closed from Christmas Day through New Year's Day, many

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 University Affairs [http://www.universityaffairs.ca/entrance-testing-is-not-the-answer.aspx]

Student Success

U of L students earn national recognition for fundraising efforts

University of Lethbridge students Anna Kovalchuk and Devynn Helischauer have earned CIBC Education Awards for their fundraising prowess in the annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Post Secondary Challenge. Each year, CIBC and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) challenge post-secondary students to show their pink

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 Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2013/12/paying-a-fair-wage-could-help-reduce-dependence-on-food-banks-sacpa-told/]

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 Calgary Herald [http://www.calgaryherald.com/Stephen+Hunt+Artist+searches+essence+Mandela/9302964/story.html]

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 The Guardian [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/dec/13/gambling-addiction-fixed-odds-betting-terminals]

Fish are swimming in drugs, says researcher

A look at Dr. Bryan Brooks, the U of L's Fulbright Canada Research Chair, and research that shows that fish are gravely affected by various chemicals that exist within the urban water cycle Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2013/12/fish-are-swimming-in-drugs-says-researcher/]

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 Wall Street Journal [http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131218-908017.html]

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 Alberta Primetime [http://www.albertaprimetime.com/Stories.aspx?pd=5943]

Dear UBC: Athletes have transferable skills that varsity sports teach them

Alumna Kerbi McKnight is currently studying graduate psychology at the University of British Columbia where she comments on the merits of varsity sport participation and skills transfer to the working world BC Local News [http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/235742551.html?mobile=true]

Research could help oilsands

Dr. Paul Hazendonk and his team of U of L researchers may help the oil industry become more efficient and cleaner thanks to their study of asphaltenes and how they affect bitumen Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2013/12/research-could-help-oilsands/]

Le Québec toujours habité par la foi

U of L sociologist Dr. Reg Bibby discusses the traditions of Christmas and how the country differs in its view of the annual celebration La Presse [http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/national/201312/13/01-4720908-le-quebec-toujours-habite-par-la-foi-.php]

All Stages Magazine Winter 2013

Editor Frazer Andrews is a U of L alum, as are a number of people featured in the Winter 2013 final edition Theatre Alberta [http://www.theatrealberta.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/AllStages_Winter_final.pdf]