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Next stage awaits college grads

More than 650 students crossed the stage at Lethbridge College Friday, receiving their diplomas and then walking into the next stage of their lives. Among those students was a proud James Chang who participated in the college's inclusive post-secondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.

Last Updated on Friday, 26 April 2013 23:07

Witnessing deadly beating spurs U of L grad to action

If he could go back in time, Manwar Khan would have fought harder to save a life. But he can't go back. All he can do is try to make sure it never happens again. Four months ago, the 37-year-old Edmonton man witnessed a deadly beating aboard the Alberta capital's light rail transportation line.

Last Updated on Friday, 26 April 2013 23:08

Minister takes aim at fat-cat salaries

Thomas Lukaszuk, deputy premier and minister of enterprise and advanced education, took aim at fat-cat administrative salaries at some post-secondary institutions as one reason the post-secondary system in Alberta isn't sustainable as it is.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 22:34

Taxing issue

A long-time cabinet minister says it's time for Albertans to talk about a provincial sales tax and a graduated income tax. Former finance minister Ron Liepert says after cutting essential services - and tabling another deficit budget - the provincial Conservatives should be opening public discussion on both issues.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 April 2013 22:35

A first for college presidentsSubscriber

For the first time in its 56-year history Lethbridge College held a formal ceremony to mark the installation of a new president. Paula Burns, who took over as president on Feb.

Unit quarantined

An outbreak of a diarrhea-causing infection has led Lethbridge's hospital to quarantine a fourth-floor medical unit and review its cleaning practices. Eight patients had confirmed cases of Clostridium difficile (C.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 23:06

Dealing with hate crimes in the city

The Alberta Hate Crimes committee, comprised of police, government and community services representatives from across the province, is working on a province-wide training course that would give communities the tools to recognize hate crimes and to do something about them at the local level.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 23:07

Man sentenced for theft that led to deadly crashSubscriber

A Blood Reserve man who survived a fiery crash that killed his twin brother more than three years ago has been sent to jail. Chad Darcy Williams pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000 and was sentenced to 45 days in jail.

Constitutional challenge halts sentencing in Carway gun smuggling caseSubscriber

Sentencing for an Edmonton man found guilty of trying to smuggle guns and ammunition into Canada has been put off while the court waits to hear the outcome of a constitutional challenge in the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Unit 4C at hospital closed due to Clostridium difficile infection

Due to confirmed cases of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), Alberta Health Services (AHS) is closing Unit 4C at Chinook Regional Hospital to new patients and limiting visitors to the unit.

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