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A huge thing that has helped me through this pandemic is spending my time in what I knew was meaningful to me. As a student, the huge shift to online learning brought my risk of burnout to a dangerous high. My time spent on schoolwork and the responsibilities I had at home blurred together all…

As Canadians, we often think that the most prevalent sports in our communities are of course hockey and soccer. When Canadians, and by extension, citizens of Lethbridge, think of the term sport, the images of striking a puck on the frozen floor and kicking a soccer ball across a grassy field come to mind. However,…

Emeasoba George once said: “The greatest legacy anyone can leave behind is to positively impact the lives of others. Whenever you add value to other people’s lives, you are unknowingly leaving footprints on the sands of time that live on, even after your demise.” Before the Pandemic, I was able to meet with people and…

Today we want to celebrate and recognize the volunteer work of Precious Owusu-Ware, an international student currently pursuing a master’s researching French linguistics. What volunteering are you involved in? I have volunteered with Volunteer Lethbridge, helping as an administrative assistant. I joined the GSA as a board member to assist with disability and accommodated learning.…

“The world is indeed full of peril, and in it, there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all the lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.” J.R.R.Tolkein, The Fellowship of the Ring With February 2021 upon the horizon, we are all…

Many questions run through our heads as we feel the stress of coping in our work, family, social circles, and community right now. Are you wondering: What will this season be like for me and my family? How can I help my clients in this time of increased demand? Will my organization survive? Will I…

“Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” – which is more inclusive?Tymmarah (Tymm) Mackie, MA You’ve heard the debate over “Happy Holidays” and “Merry Christmas” – about not offending anyone; that “Happy Holidays” acknowledges other holy days or celebrations occurring around Christmastime, and is more inclusive. Surprise! “Merry Christmas” is actually more inclusive. With regard to religion…

One of the well-known impacts of volunteering is its benefits for your mental health. According to many studies, the social contact aspect has a profound effect in helping you to maintain a sound mind. The meaningful connections that you create help to relieve stress, anxiety and loneliness. It also helps to provide a sense of…