How are tariffs and trade issues with the US affecting Lethbridge?
Cyndi Crane
Thursday, October 22, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
Lethbridge ranks as the 10th most vulnerable Census Metropolitan Area in Canada to U.S. tariffs, driven by a heavy reliance on cross-border agricultural and manufactured exports. Over 91% of Lethbridge’s $2.2 billion in annual local exports go directly to the United States. U.S. exports account for roughly 19.4% of the city’s total gross domestic product with agribusiness, food processing (beef, canola, wheat, and potatoes), and specialized farm/ranch equipment manufacturing facing the highest direct exposure.
Why have drug poisoning deaths decreased in Lethbridge and Alberta, despite the closure of supervised drug injection sites?
Morgan Magnuson
Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
Recorded fatal drug poisonings and overdose deaths in Lethbridge dropped significantly leading up to the final closure of the city’s remaining supervised consumption/overdose prevention site in June 2026. Lethbridge recorded 17 fatal drug overdoses in 2025, a dramatic decrease from the peak of 122 deaths reported in 2023 and the 2025 death toll marked the lowest annual count in the city since 2016. Across Alberta, overall drug-related deaths fell by roughly 35% between 2023 and 2025.
Should K-12 students be taught ethics in argumentation?
Dr. Katharina Stevens and Dr. Luis Andrade
Thursday, November 12, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
Critical Thinking is officially a Competency Progression in the new curriculum for Alberta’s K-12 schools. This means that teaching critical thinking is a cornerstone in our children’s education. But what should children learn when it comes to critical thinking? Research in argumentation theory suggests that critical thinking should also include competency in the ethics of exchanging reasons: We argue with others, and we should do so respectfully and inclusively. After all, we can hardly make good decisions about what to believe and do if we do not take everyone’s reasons into account equally!
What are the implications of online misinformation for Alberta’s indigenous populations?
Kris Hodgson-Bright, MA, and Dr. Kirsten Fantazir, PhD
Thursday, November 26, 2026 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
The Ihtsitomaniista’po’tako’p (Working Together) project is a partnership between Ninastako Cultural Centre and Lethbridge Polytechnic. We are studying Indigenous-specific misinformation, which is false, misleading, or inaccurate information about Indigenous Peoples, cultures, histories, and communities. We want to better understand how this misinformation spreads, how it affects people and communities, and how Indigenous knowledge, stories, language, and digital media can help address it. Community members, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, educators, content creators, and members of the public all have important perspectives to share.