This newsletter contains a wide variety of artistic and business information.  Work provided by Blue Grama Publications Corp., an inter-media publisher is supported here through Professional Informatics, a Lethbridge computer and community support partnership.  The newsletter will now be published seasonally with a Spring issue in March; Summer issue in June, Fall issue in September, and Winter issue in December.

For more community event information in the Lethbridge and Southern Alberta region, visit PI-Flora and yLethbridge. 

BGP New Release:  Standards of Excellence

Perfect for a graduation present,  Standards of Excellence: for students of life is a collection of writings by a Canadian high-school teacher, Allan Wilson.  Aimed at  youth as well as adult children; the book inspires them to dream, to learn from their failures, and to find strength in their journey of life. Order through the publisher, Blue Grama Publications — print order form (print and mail or fax), phone 403-320-5815 or email. 

VISA®, MasterCard® and American Express® accepted.

Your VISA purchases could be free.  VISA's "Win What you Buy" contest closes Dec. 31, 2005.  Click the image below for more details.

LITERATURE

Looking for a Graduation present? Fiction
Standards of Excellence
Review by Matthew B. Conley (pdf)
Blue Grama Publications, 120 pp. $18.70

Prairie Biodiversity Magazines

Three biodiversity magazines are now posted on Keewatin Publishing website.   Inside the Alberta magazine, is a general, one-page article discussing the Lethbridge Rattlesnake Conservation Program.  The article, "Snakes in the burbs", was written by local naturalist, Reg Ernst. 

 "...it's a nice, picture heavy publication, light weight but informative ... "
 Ph.D. Candidate, Biological Sciences, University of Alberta.

Biodiversity
PUBLISHING SUPPORT

BGP Corp. provided photographs and editing services. 

FILM

Waterton International French Film Festival

Presented annually by the Waterton International French Film Festival Society, in the Waterton Opera House located in the Waterton International Peace Park, Waterton, Alberta. Waterton's French Film Festival scheduled for June 10, 11, 12, 2005 has been cancelled is on again for the 2005 season.  Anyone interested in sponsoring this event for 2006 should phone Anne Marie at 403 757-2195.  (updated:  May 8, 2005)

FRENCH FOREIGN FILM FESTIVAL

English subtitles.

MUSIC

Girl O'Clock

Listen to CKXU radio FM 88.3 or listen live.  The "Girl O'Clock" program with DJ Martine is now 1.5 hours 8:30–10 10:30-12 Saturday evenings with music described as rock.  The music enthusiast thanks you for all of your support. Give her a call at the radio station Saturday evening and make a request or just say:  "Hello, I appreciate your show!"  Phone 329-5189 in Lethbridge only.  Sorry, out-of-city followers.  View the CKXU program schedule here.   (updated:  May 8, 2005)

ROCK

Rock with Martine
Saturday Evenings

8:30–10 p.m.
CKXU request line:  329-5189

Michael St. George

Toronto dub poet, Michael St. George is currently scheduling summer events and is working on plans to perform in Alberta festivals. 

A mailing list is available for anyone wanting finalized information about his summer schedule.  Add your name by contacting Marlene Lacey.  

DUB POETRY

Michael is currently scheduling performance events.  Watch for information regarding Southern Alberta festivals.

Sculptures

Garden sculptures are available for sale, in addition to other visual and 3d art. 

WEBSITES

Aggregate Equipment Sales

Aggregate Equipment Sales started four years ago with products that focused almost exclusively on the aggregates industry.  Since then, AES offers mining parts and equipment, as well as construction equipment.  The company is young and dynamic, constantly adding new products that help support its clients in the aggregates, construction and mining industries.

Visit them at Booth C-7313 on March 15–19th as they introduce their products at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2005 tradeshow.  This is the second time they will be attending to exhibit their products.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG annually offers one of the largest exposition for the construction and construction materials industries held in the Western Hemisphere. .

Clocks by Dan

Located in Maui, Hawaii, Dan Macdonald uses the island environment to develop unique clocks mounted in  island or sea shapes.  Visit his Clocks by Dan website for illustrations and more information.

Lorna Peacock

BGP Corp. has revamped Sutton Realty agent, Lorna Peacock's website.  Watch for Version 1.1.  Visit to get information about Lorna's real estate services and listings. 

Newhook Trenching Ltd. 

A young and dynamic Southern Alberta company, Newhook Trenching Ltd. has increased its area of service.  It now has offices located in both Calgary and Lethbridge and offers the most up-to-date directional drilling services, in addition to standard bobcat and other excavation services. 

 DIRECTIONAL DRILLING SERVICES

two locations to serve excavation needs with up-to-date directional drilling and location equipment

Lethbridge Naturalists Society

At Wed., March 9 general meeting, Bowman Arts Centre, researcher, Brian Van Hezewijk, will speak about abnormal plant growths, "Plant Galls".  Brian discusses the topic, "Cozy Little Homes or Life-long Prisons".  General meetings are scheduled for the second Wed. of the months Oct. through to April at 7:30 p.m.  Click here for more details on the society.  View the monthly LNS newsletter which lists events and items of interest for naturalists and routinely provides a speaker of interest.  The March issue is now available online.

Helen Schuler Coulee Centre information is also provided in the LNS newsletter.  

NATURALISTS

PLANT GALLS
speaker:  Brian Van Hezewijk

LNS General Meeting
Bowman Arts Centre
7:30 p.m.

COMPUTER SERVICES, SUPPORT AND TRAINING

Troubleshooting

Spyware and viruses disrupt computer production or play.   They are the leading cause of computer software and hardware malfunctions.  Bring your computers to us and we will resolve your problems and help you strengthen your computer's immune system.  Location:  Lethbridge, Alberta Canada.  Phone 320-5815.

SOFTWARE

Printing Services

Reasonable-cost printer injket and toner cartridge refilling services.  Contact Marlene and provide the brand of your printer.

PRINTER SUPPORT

Location:  anywhere

PRINT MEDIA