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The political ties that bind: Lougheed and Blakeney

Dr. John von Heyking discusses the political friendship between Peter Lougheed and Allen Blakeney with undergraduate student Thomas Kazakoff Troy Media [http://troymedia.com/2017/08/28/the-political-ties-that-bind-lougheed-and-blakeney/]

Faculty of Fine Arts/Medalta Residency rewarding for first uLethbridge participant

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Faculty of Fine Arts/Medalta Residency rewarding for first uLethbridge participant

Thanks to a new partnership between the University of Lethbridge and Medalta Potteries in Medicine Hat, third-year Art students now have the opportunity to apply for a one-month intensive ceramics residency. The first recipient of the Faculty of Fine Arts Medalta Residency, Grace Wirzba, spent the month of May in

Free Community Fair invites families to celebrate 50th anniversary

Free Community Fair invites families to celebrate 50th anniversary

The southern Alberta community is invited to join in the University of Lethbridge’s 50th anniversary celebrations by attending the free Community Fair on Sunday, Sept. 3 at the U of L Community Stadium. Part of the Shine On Summer Festival and Homecoming Weekend, the Community Fair is a celebration

Canada to invest $1.75m in feeding study to reduce GHG, improve cattle production

A multi-facet, multi-year project is set to assess the use of biochar as a feed ingredient for cattle with the aim of reducing methane emissions and improving feed efficiency, says Dr. Erasmus Okine Feed Navigator [http://www.feednavigator.com/R-D/Canada-to-invest-1.75m-in-feeding-study-to-reduce-GHG-improve-cattle-production]

Why the Gulf Coast is uniquely vulnerable to disasters

U of L history professor Dr. Cindy Ermus discusses natural disasters in the deep south The Atlantic [https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/08/why-the-gulf-coast-is-uniquely-vulnerable-to-disasters-hurricane-harvey/538374/]

Awesome summer conserving the Kootenays

U of L student Kaylin Salanski discusses her summer work with the Nature Trust of BC Kootenay Conservation Youth Crew E-know.ca [https://www.e-know.ca/regions/east-kootenay/awesome-summer-conserving-kootenays/]

Dalemead brothers reunite with U of L Pronghorns

The former dynamic duo of the Chestermere Lakers basketball team is reuniting due to Jeff Rodehutskors’ decision to transfer to the University of Lethbridge to play with his brother Mark and the Pronghorns Rocky View Weekly [http://www.rockyviewweekly.com/article/Dalemead-brothers-reunite-with-UofL-Pronghorns-20170829]

Transparency, taxes key concerns for candidate

U of L Faculty of Management alumnus Jesse Krsa is filing his intent to run for Okotoks council in the upcoming municipal election Western Wheel [http://www.westernwheel.com/article/Transparency-taxes-key-concerns-for-candidate-20170825]

Local receives Gold Medal at U of L

The University of Lethbridge awarded CCHS grad Allison Farfus with the Faculty of Arts and Science Gold Medal Pass Herald [http://passherald.ca/archives/170823/index1.htm]

The Washboard Union looking forward to U of L Shine On Festival

The Washboard Union is ready to “Shine” at the Shine On Summer Festival Saturday at the University of Lethbridge Community Sports Stadium Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/08/28/the-washboard-union-looking-forward-to-u-of-l-shine-on-festival/]

Traditional Blackfoot naming ceremony a highlight of Homecoming Weekend

The University of Lethbridge is excited to welcome everyone to a special Homecoming Weekend this year, Sept. 1-3, 2017, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. Proud to be located in Treaty 7, the heart of traditional Blackfoot Territory, the University will see five outstanding members of its community, including four

Former Off The Record host Michael Landsberg to headline 6th annual Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast

Former Off The Record host Michael Landsberg to headline 6th annual Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast

Mental health speaker and former host of TSN’s Off The Record Michael Landsberg will be the keynote speaker as Pronghorn Athletics hosts its annual Pronghorns Scholarship Breakfast on Thursday September 28th, 2017 in the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym. "We're thrilled to welcome Michael Landsberg as

WHL powers CW: Pronghorns bolster back end with WHL recruits

University of Lethbridge Pronghorns coach Spiros Anastas has turned to a handful of WHL alumni to flesh out his teams’ back end as they look to climb back into the Canada West playoff picture WHL.ca [http://whl.ca/article/whl-powers-cw-pronghorns-bolster-back-end-with-whl-recruits]

Parkinson's Disease boxing program to make debut in Lethbridge

Dr. Jon Doan, the Parkinson Association of Alberta, and the Lethbridge Boxing Club, are offering a program aimed specifically at studying and improving the overall health of those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease Lethbridge News Now [http://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/570241/parkinson-s-disease-boxing-program-make-debut-lethbridge]

A taste of the big leagues

Fine arts alumna Fiona Chisholm has now had two chances to play the French horn in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the top professional orchestras in the world Medicine Hat News [http://medicinehatnews.com/news/local-news/2017/08/06/a-taste-of-the-big-leagues/]

Celebrating Japanese-Canadians

Shannon Phillips, NDP MLA for Lethbridge West, speaks about the Nikkei Memory Capture Project, a joint study between the U of L and Plymouth University Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/commentary/opinions/2017/07/28/celebrating-japanese-canadians/]

Horns hockey rounds out recruiting class with four freshmen

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorn men’s hockey team and head coach Spiros Anastas has announced four more freshmen for the 2017-18 Canada West season Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/sports/lethbridge-sports/2017/08/18/horns-hockey-rounds-out-recruiting-class-with-four-freshmen/]

Travel notes, Galloping around in exotic places and getting the kids in free to San Diego's best spots

The U of L's Shine On Summer Festival makes the list as a place to visit in September Calgary Herald [http://calgaryherald.com/travel/travel-notes-galloping-around-in-exotic-places-and-getting-the-kids-in-free-to-san-diegos-best-spots]

U of L part of brain research collaboration

Research conducted at the University of Lethbridge has assisted in the identification of neural activity patterns which could help scientists understand how the brain processes spatial information Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/08/21/u-of-l-part-of-brain-research-collaboration/]

Watch Monday’s solar eclipse if you can, says professor- next one visible in Lethbridge in 2044

There’s a lot of excitement throughout North America, ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse Lethbridge News Now [http://lethbridgenewsnow.com/article/569863/watch-monday-s-solar-eclipse-if-you-can-says-professor-next-one-visible-lethbridge]

Battle of the Bands to showcase outstanding local musical acts

Battle of the Bands to showcase outstanding local musical acts

Six southern Alberta bands will battle it out for $1,000 in cash and a Cottonwood Records monthly feature package at the Shine On Summer Festival Community Fair. Battle of the Bands will take place Sunday, Sept. 3 at the University of Lethbridge Community Stadium. Part of the U of

iGEM team going green with printer ink

This year’s University of Lethbridge iGEM team is working turn printer ink green. Just not the way you might think. Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridge-news/2017/08/17/igem-team-going-green-with-printer-ink/]

Navigation And Spatial Memory: New Brain Region Identified to Be Involved

Dsr. Dun Mao and Bruce McNaughton of the U of L identify a brain region that may assist with spatial memory and navigation Science Newsline [http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2017081614280094.html]

U of L and Red Crow College to launch Niitsitapi Teacher Education Program next fall

The Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge, in partnership with Red Crow Community College, is pleased to offer the Niitsitapi Teacher Education Program Pincher Creek Voice [http://www.pinchercreekvoice.com/2017/08/u-of-l-and-red-crow-college-to-launch.html]

Latrace breaks Games long jump record

Duchess native and Horns track star Sandra Latrace has reason to be smiling following her record setting gold medal performance at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg Brooks Bulletin [http://brooksbulletin.com/default.aspx?contentid=6678]