Mr. Speaker, when fall returns to southern Alberta, students at the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Community College return as well. With 7,800 students at the university and over 5,000 at the college, these combined numbers have a huge positive impact on Lethbridge and southern Alberta, increasing the population of the city of Lethbridge by 10% to 15%.
These students contribute to the betterment of southern Alberta in many ways. The financial impact of these two institutions and the respective student bodies is substantial. Our community is also enriched by the incredible community involvement of these two respected and renowned venues of higher learning.
Both institutions are led by quality people. Dr. Donna Allen, president of the college, and Dr. Bill Cade, president of the university, have positioned their institutions well to serve their respective student bodies and the community at large.
To the U of L and LCC, I say keep up the good work, for the students from near and far who walk through those doors are the leaders, the movers and shakers of the not too distant future. We are in good hands.