After 106 years, how do diversification and self-sufficiency keep the Wilson Hutterite Colony viable?
Paul Wurz
Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
The Wilson Hutterite Colony has been in existence in its present location since 1918 when the original settlers arrived from North Dakota. Originally they came from Europe where people in parts of Austria speak a language similar to theirs even now. Today there are 128 people residing on the colony, located south of Coaldale. The successful farming operation includes livestock and poultry production as well as beautifully crafted goods for colony use sold both locally and even internationally.
How important is independent mobility for children?
Dr. Richard Larouche, Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Lethbridge
Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
Parents today likely won’t be surprised to know their children have far less freedom to travel in their neighbourhoods than they did. But what they might not know is how that could affect their children’s physical activity and mental health. Most children and adolescents worldwide are not active enough to obtain optimal benefits for health and development. Among the many factors associated with physical activity, children’s independent mobility (CIM), which is their freedom to roam and explore their neighbourhood without adult supervision, is gaining increasing attention.
Downtown fire safety and what is everyone's role in fire prevention?
Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshal
Thursday, December 5, 2024 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
There has been a recent spike in downtown fires. The speaker will discuss why fire prevention is essential, how we can minimize fire risks and hazards, and the importance of regular checks and maintenance. Speaker: Troy Hicks, Chief Fire Marshal, Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services Mr Hicks has been with the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Fire Prevention Bureau for 13 years and has been the Chief Fire Marshal since Feb of 2024.
Why the change from Lethbridge College to Lethbridge Polytechnic?
Dr. Brad Donaldson, Lethbridge Polytechnic president and chief executive officer
Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
What is the difference between a college and a polytechnic and how long has this change been in the works? How much will this change cost and will it change the funding the institution receives from the Government of Alberta? Other changes at Lethbridge Polytechnic will be addressed by the speaker - among them, what does it mean for applied research and will programs be modified from present teaching methods? For example, will more programs be compatible - and or transferable with the University of Lethbridge?