Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)

Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA)

Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) was founded in 1968. It is an independent forum, moderated by volunteers, meeting Thursdays at noon some 40 weeks a year and at occasional special evening sessions, to debate local, provincial, national, and international issues of concern to the residents of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.

Latest Episode

How did the hugely successful Henderson Lake Dragon Boat festival get started? With Karen Johnson and Wendy Aitkens (02.09.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • What are the pillars of ULethbridge’s new Strategic Plan? With Dr. Digvir Jayas 02.09.2025
  • Lethbridge as a living City: How can green infrastructure and water-wise design help our community adapt to a changing climate? With Kathleen Sheppard and Amber Murray 02.09.2025
  • Finding Opportunity in the Storm – Impacts of Tariffs and Trade on Southern Alberta. With Trevor Lewington 02.09.2025
  • What does the recent federal election results in Alberta and Saskatchewan tell us about Canadian unity? With Dr. Duane Bratt 02.09.2025
  • Receding Glaciers - Vanishing Glaciers. With Hester Jiskoot 02.09.2025
  • The evolution of tea - are there any health benefits drinking specific varieties? With Sampath Walgama 02.09.2025
  • Storage losses in all kinds of agri food crops are substantial - are they largely preventable? WIth Dr Chandra Singh 09.07.2025
  • What will it take to make Lethbridge the healthiest city in Canada for all to live, thrive and age well? With Jason Shriner & Kathy Lewis 16.06.2025
  • Land Use Bylaw Renewal: Shaping the Future of Lethbridge. With Genesis Molesky and Ross Kilgour 16.06.2025
  • Is the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen needed now more than ever? With Bill Ginther 14.06.2025
  • Chess for Life at University of Lethbridge - How might chess help those involved in the criminal justice system? with Dr. Lance Grigg, Joel Fortier & Jade Oldfield 24.05.2025
  • What story do we create about the homeless? With Yale Belanger 16.05.2025
  • How does Biological Technology play into the practice of Sustainable and Regenerative Farming? With Joshua Day Chief 15.05.2025
  • A Panel Discussion - Coal Mining in the Oldman Watershed: Are there Potential Risks? 15.05.2025
  • How do Neighbourhood Connections support a Stronger, more Resilient City? With Jerry Firth 15.05.2025
  • With the threat of US trade tariffs, are Canada’s political leaders responding effectively? With Shannon Phillips 07.05.2025
  • Why will your food prices remain elevated? With Derek Melting Tallow 06.05.2025
  • Growing a City presents Challenges and Opportunities - How is Lethbridge Managing? with Mayor Hyggen 22.03.2025
  • The disappearing Alberta Advantage – what can be done to reverse Alberta’s collapsing standard of living? With Gil McGowan 18.03.2025
  • What are the Roles and Rules of Community Television? With Ryan Cradduck 01.03.2025

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