Category: West Region News
Lutheran Historical Institute facing serious financial hardship
EDMONTON – The Lutheran Historical Institute (LHI) is facing serious financial difficulties resulting from the loss of a major source of funding. The Alberta-British Columbia (ABC) District announced to the agency earlier this year that it would be unable to continue providing its normal annual…
New name for Concordia University College of Alberta
EDMONTON – On April 30, 2015 Concordia University College of Alberta officially announced it was taking a new name as of May 1: Concordia University of Edmonton. The Government of Alberta had granted permission to CUCA, along with four other institutions, in 2014 to begin…
Marge Lehman called to glory
EDMONTON – On April 9, Marjorie Evelyn Lehman (née Huber) was welcomed into the loving arms of her heavenly Father. Marjorie was the wife of Rev. Dr. Edwin Lehman, Lutheran Church–Canada’s first President after the church body became autonomous in 1988. Marjorie was born in…
Update on the ABC District Situation – April 2, 2015
NOTE: The following is a summary of information on the current situation taking place in the ABC District, and is derived from reports, court documents, and other communications. The Court hearing of the Alberta-British Columbia (ABC) District resumed on March 27. At that time, the…
Giving thanks for Karen Lyons
EDMONTON – The Canadian Lutheran gives thanks for the faithful service of Karen Lyons, who recently completed her service as editor of the ABC District News. She served as editor for the section for nearly three years, from the July/August 2012 issue through January 2015….
Update on the ABC District situation – February 24, 2015
NOTE: The following is a summary of information on the current financial situation taking place in the ABC District, and is derived from media reports, official statements, and other communications. On February 20, the Alberta-British Columbia District and affiliated entities (collectively “the District Group”) were…
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