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The EndeavourLethbridge Community College Features Volume 39 Issue 17 Wednesday, March 31, 2004 Water Healthier Than Soda Page 9 in the corral Entertainment Green Beer and Great Tunes See related story on Page 9 Page 2 Sports Women Bring Home Gold Page 20 Promotions Check out next week’s issue of the Endeavour for Photo By your chance to Rachel de Waal win some cool prizes. Paul Martin leaves the big city to show his commitment to those suffering from the BSE crisis in rural southern Alberta. 2 • Wednesday, March 31, 2004 Campus News Endeavour Canada’s main man Paul Martin visits Picture Butte Story by Rachel de Waal and Sharon keep some of them afloat." assured Albertans that the American Henry van Hierdan, a cattle produc- Ulrich Norm Greenfield, a federal govern- government is considering reopening er from Fort Macleod, said hearing Endeavour Staff ment lobbyist who was at the Picture its borders to Canadian beef. that he would be paid $80 per head of Butte Community Hall, agreed that the "Assuming that nothing new devel- cattle made him "very optimistic." A strong sense of community was money would help cattle producers. ops, a new case, or some major push Nonetheless, some farmers are still evident as people of all ages and cul- "It’s good to see it’s going directly from American cattle producers, they waiting for money from government tures gathered in the Picture Butte to the farmers, cattlemen, guys on the (the borders) should open in June," aid programs. Ron Clark, a Raymond Community Hall on March 22 to hear field." said Ellis. purebred breeder, explained that he Paul Martin express his confidence in The federal government is injecting In a public opinion survey of filled out forms for another relief the people of Canada. $995 million into the agriculture Lethbridge residents in February, package by its Nov. 30, 2003, dead- "This is what makes political life industry, with $680 million going when asked if Canada should close its line, but still hasn’t seen a penny. worthwhile," he said, mentioning that straight to cattle producers. border to American cattle, 62 per cent "It’s interesting to see how long it he has spent considerable time in of respondents dis- takes to come down the pipe." Southern Alberta and enjoys coming agreed while 38 per To Martin’s knowledge, the money back to a small community and seeing cent agreed. The will "start flowing very quickly." those he knows. Citizen Society With the possibility of a spring elec- Chosen as the location for the Research Lab tion, opposition leaders have ques- announcement of the aid package, polled a sample size tioned Martin’s motives. Picture Butte is a town at the centre of of 488 adults and "The timing and the location were the crisis. the margin of error purely political," said Ellis. "This is "It has borne a tremendous amount was +/- 4.4 per legitimate; it’s campaign politics and of the brunt," explained Senator Joyce cent, 19 times out election politics coming into play." Fairbairn. of 20. Regardless of politics, residents of The Prime Minister pointed out that "The 60/40 split Southern Alberta were happy to see the BSE crisis would be written in his- shows that (resi- Paul Martin and his officials recognize tory as one of the greatest difficulties dents) are a little the struggles they’ve endured. to hit Canada. hostile to the "The whole community is elated Photo by Sharon Ulrich Empathizing with farm families Americans for (that Martin came to Alberta). You’ve experiencing trauma and communities closing their bor- made a proud community that much About 500 people came to Picture Butte to see the Prime Minister. The com- feeling tremendous pressure from the munity hall surpassed its occupancy limit of 286 and speakers were brought ders so quickly, but prouder," said Picture Butte Mayor Jon borders being closed, Martin reassured outside so everyone could hear the politicians. the majority of Stevens. them. opinion says don’t Ellis said that although the rural "Our strength is to hold together as "This was specifically an agricultur- retaliate because a nasty trade war communities have suffered the most, a family," he said. al package to help the farmers. If the isn’t going to help anybody. What we most urbanites understand the link The announcement came at a criti- farmers get help then the truckers need is to open those American bor- between the rural and urban industries. cal time for farmers, explained Faron should get help indirectly. If the beef ders." "Lethbridge residents quite clearly Ellis, a political scientist and instructor starts moving then the truckers are In the same survey, an overwhelm- understand that the farm economy and at LCC. going to be satisfied," said Ellis. ing 80.1 per cent of Lethbridge resi- a healthy farm economy and rural and "Many of the ranchers are getting to He explained that if truckers dents felt that the federal government agricultural economy is essential and the point where they have used up received money, farm implement deal- should be doing more to help farmers integral to the economic health of the their equity, their savings – the equity ers could also make a case to the gov- hit by the BSE crisis. city of Lethbridge too. Lethbridge in their businesses is the family farm – ernment that they need money because Many of those in Picture Butte wel- residents are not naïve; they’re not to the point, where, if they didn’t get they have been selling less machinery. comed the government’s aid package dumb. They know which side their some more relief immediately, many "Singling out a supporting industry with loud applause. economic toast is buttered on." of the banks are going to have no outside of agriculture would have been choice but to foreclose, or at least stop problematic and opened the flood- lending them more money,” said Ellis, gates," he said. “So there’s no doubt this will help Alberta premier Ralph Klein has , , , , , Endeavour Campus News Wednesday, March 31, 2004 • 3 FFiinnddiinngg aa wwaayy:: PPaarrtt ttwwoo ooff aa tthhrreeee--ppaarrtt sseerriieess oonn hhooww ssttuuddeennttss ccooppee wwiitthh tthhee ffiinnaanncciiaall ssttrreessss ooff sscchhooooll It will cost you an arm and a beer Story By Your days of carefree spending are “I spend from $200-$300 a month on students,” said Lance Polasek, a Dawson Jones history. And worrying about rent and the bar, snowboarding and movies easi- Broadcast student. Endeavour Staff car insurance is a monthly practice. ly,” said General Studies student Aaron Last on the list and most often over “Rent isn’t bad because it’s the same McGregor. looked is food. You’re probably look- It’s the end of the month, rent is due every month, we pay $650 per month On average, LCC students are spending at around $120 per month. That’s if soon; your car has been out of gas for for a decent two bedroom place,” said ing $100-$150 per month on entertain- you have enough left over from all the the past two weeks. You haven’t seen Melissa Gough, a General Studies stu- ment and most would spend more if other bills you paid. anything but condiments and that half dent. they could. When all of these expenses are pack of hotdogs that are so dried out Rent for an average one bedroom Next on the list of bills is transporta- added up you’re looking at close to and nasty you wouldn’t feed them to apartment in Lethbridge will cost from tion. Car insurance will cost anywhere $1000 per month, give or take depend- your dog, and you decide you need $350-$500 per month depending from $90-$150 per month not to men- ing on circumstance. food. So you WALK to Safeway for whether utilities are included. A two tion the $40 of gas you use. “Residence is a bit cheaper to live in, the bare essentials: a bag of perogies, bedroom apartment will cost $650- If you’re not so lucky the bus is but what you don’t spend on rent you pack of hotdogs, milk, and some bread. $750 per month. probably your means of transport, spend on other things,” said Criminal Everything is going good until your The next biggest bill for the month is which isn’t cheap. A yearlong student Justice student Jeramy Prugor. bank statement shows up insufficient the least essential but by far the most pass is $350. “College is a great time, but getting funds. fun, entertainment. The movies you “I pay $174 / semester for a student an education isn’t cheap,” said Trevor The truth is, college living for a lot rented, the mini jugs you bought and pass; it’s funny because a normal adult Olson a Communication Arts student. of people is the first time money is a the Nickelback concert you had to see pass is only two dollars more. They real issue. twice all add up, and fast. don’t go out of their way to help out School work a challenge for single parent Story By Nikki receives financial assistance shop around for the best deals.” contact since the child was four months Jessica Mueller through sponsorships from the Red Children can be unpredictable, and old so Many Bears does not receive Endeavour Staff Crow Community College, but was unpredictability is not always compati- child support despite the efforts of unaware that that LCC has a scholar- ble with assignment deadlines. It is dif- Family Maintenance.

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