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Canadian poet with roots in Moose Jaw

U of L English alumna Karen Solie, who recently released some new works, won the 2010 Griffin Poetry Prize Moose Jaw Times Herald [http://www.mjtimes.sk.ca/News/Local/2015-12-05/article-4366749/Canadian-poet-with-roots-in-Moose-Jaw/1]

Three exhibits open at SAAG

Work from a U of L Faculty of Fine Arts alumna will be on display Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/12/04/three-exhibits-open-at-saag/]

Lubicon Lake Nation holds historic by-election: Cynthia Tomlinson first woman elected to traditional government

U of L alumna Cynthia Tomlinson became the first woman elected to the traditional government of the Lubicon Lake Nation Canada Newswire [http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/lubicon-lake-nation-holds-historic-by-election-cynthia-tomlinson-first-woman-elected-to-traditional-government-560545561.html]

Anti-GMO group says yield gains non-existent

A recent study by researchers at the University of Manitoba and the University of Lethbridge determined that GM canola varieties generated an extra $726 million in net benefits to farmers over conventional varieties in 2012 WeddingBells.ca [http://www.producer.com/2015/12/anti-gmo-group-says-yield-gains-non-existent/]

New West names director, GM

Alumnus Derek Stevenson takes on role with New West Theatre Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/12/04/new-west-names-director-gm/]

Marijuana use can severely affect the brain

Fulbright Distinguished Visiting Research Chair Dr. Diana Dow-Edwards addresses the side effects of marijuana use in the brain Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/12/04/marijuana-use-can-severely-affect-the-brain/]

Researchers say resource sector can prosper by establishing social partnerships, engaging communities

Researchers say resource sector can prosper by establishing social partnerships, engaging communities

Major resource projects are more likely to make it through the approval process and ultimately achieve economic success if industry first develops strong social partnerships with community stakeholders, says a new C.D. Howe Institute report authored by University of Lethbridge researchers Drs. Geoffrey Hale and Yale Belanger. In the

University building closures through holiday season

The University of Lethbridge and its faculty, staff and students will celebrate the holiday season and not be open for full service from the afternoon of Thursday, December 24, 2015 to Friday, January 1, 2016 inclusive. The University reopens for full service on Monday, January 4, 2016. Certain buildings on

From “Social Licence” to “Social Partnership”: Promoting Shared Interests for Resource and Infrastructure Development

Drs. Geoffrey Hale and Yale Belanger identify best practices for successful community engagement by companies, industries and governments that have a proven track record of success CD Howe Institute [https://www.cdhowe.org/%E2%80%9Csocial-licence%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Csocial-partnership%E2%80%9D-promoting-shared-interests-resource-and-infrastructure?utm_source=C.D.+Howe+

Can animals be gay? Turns out it's complicated

Dr. Paul Vasey's research on Japanese macaques is cited in this look at the mating habits of the animal kingdom Care2.com [http://www.care2.com/causes/can-animals-be-gay-turns-out-its-complicated.html]

Tree festival continues its strong tradition

The U of L Bookstore's Tree of Hope nets $4,500 at auction in support of the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/12/01/tree-festival-continues-its-strong-tradition/]

Special day to showcase persons with disabilities

Dr. Claudia Malacrida will present a TED talk as part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities activities Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/12/01/special-day-to-showcase-persons-with-disabilities/]

Varzari proud to represent University as one of our own

Varzari proud to represent University as one of our own

Janice Varzari (BN ’90, MEd ’02) has connections that run deep to the University of Lethbridge, spanning nearly as long as the history of the institution itself. As a student with the Galt School of Nursing, she and several colleagues took a course at the U of L in 1970

Wendy Sloboda - the dinosaur hunter

Wendy Sloboda - the dinosaur hunter

Dinosaurs no longer walk the Earth, but they still run wild in many people’s imaginations. Dinosaur-themed toys and children’s books are seemingly ever popular and the dinosaurs in Jurassic World roared to the top of the global box office this summer. Having spent more than 30 years hunting

Wolf Child sees knowledge as a gift that should be passed on

Wolf Child sees knowledge as a gift that should be passed on

When Eddie Wolf Child (BA ’14, BEd ’15) took a position as educational assistant (EA) in the Siksika school, he discovered a gift. “I knew where I wanted to be,” he says. “It was teaching.” Wolf Child chose the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education because of its reputation. From

Hockey fights are in decline and fans are partly to blame

Economics professor Duane Rockerbie comments on how economics have played a big role in the decline of hockey fighting Quartz [http://qz.com/556419/hockey-fights-are-in-decline-and-fans-are-partly-to-blame/]

University of Lethbridge defenceman Blake Orban will have to wait to return to ice in Edmonton

Pronghorns men's hockey player Blake Orban gets a chance to return to Edmonton but can't play due to knee injury Edmonton Sun [http://www.edmontonsun.com/2015/11/28/university-of-lethbridge-defenceman-blake-orban-will-have-to-wait-to-return-to-ice-in-edmonton]

Scholarships create opportunity for Provost to make lasting impact

Scholarships create opportunity for Provost to make lasting impact

Without the help of scholarships, Trishell Provost’s dreams of engaging youth in physical activity on the Piikani First Nation might well be foundering. Her hard work and dedication earned her the highest grade point average and three scholarships at the end of her first year in the University of

Zebra chip harmless so far

Researchers led by Dan Johnson of the University of Lethbridge have found the potato psyllid insect in the potato growing regions of Coaldale, Grassy Lake, Taber, Vauxhall and the Blood Reserve Western Producer [http://www.producer.com/2015/11/zebra-chip-harmless-so-far/]

Copeland always on the move - for good reason

Copeland always on the move - for good reason

When Dr. Jennifer Copeland answers emails from her stand-up computer desk, it’s because she knows the data and is at the forefront of what science is saying – prolonged sitting is a legitimate health risk, and something we’re learning more about every day. Copeland, an associate professor of kinesiology

U of L Global Drums wins prestigious award

The University of Lethbridge Global Drums group has been recognized with an international award for its efforts in growing and fostering a sense of community between local percussionists while achieving a high level of skill in the program Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/11/26/u-of-l-global-drums-wins-prestigious-award/]

U of L, Volunteer Lethbridge join forces for initiative

The debut of UVolunteer alerts students to the experience to be gained from community service and presents a means to get local organizations to consider what a volunteer might be able to do for them Lethbridge Herald [http://lethbridgeherald.com/news/local-news/2015/11/25/u-of-l-volunteer-lethbridge-join-forces-for-initiative/]

Midget Royals earn ticket to Mac’s tournament

Former Pronghorns men's hockey player Trent Brandvold is giving back to his community as a coach Victoria Times Colonist [http://www.timescolonist.com/sports/midget-royals-earn-ticket-to-mac-s-tourament-1.2118017]

Department of History recognized with new SOS honour

Department of History recognized with new SOS honour

To promote awareness of the Supporting Our Students (SOS) fundraising campaign and to recognize donor participation, the Kevin Award has recently been created. Kevin, a bronze pronghorn statue, is named after the artist who created him, Kevin Sehn. As an artist and arts technician in the Faculty of Fine Arts,

Expert believes southern Alberta will benefit from provincial climate change policy

Dr. Jim Byrne says our region holds the renewable resource potential to makeup most of the difference when coal power disappears from the grid CJOC Radio [http://www.cjocfm.com/news-and-info/lethbridge-news/expert-believes-southern-alberta-will-benefit-from-provincial-climate-change-policy/]