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Lethbridge Polytechnic wins industry awards for Wider Horizons magazine
November 14, 2025
Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Marketing, Communications and External Engagement team has been recognized for its work on Wider Horizons, the institution’s alumni and community magazine. The Winter, Spring and Fall 2024 issues received a total of 11 industry awards on the provincial, regional and international level.
Nominations open for Honouring Excellence 2026
November 4, 2025
Lethbridge Polytechnic is now accepting nominations for Honouring Excellence 2026. Established in 1992, these awards recognize distinguished alumni who, through their perseverance and leadership, have made exceptional contributions to their professions and communities.
Lethbridge Polytechnic researcher profile series: Dr. Emmanuel Nai
October 27, 2025
As innovation becomes increasingly ingrained in agricultural practices, researchers are finding new ways to balance growth and sustainability in a rapidly evolving industry. Dr. Emmanual Nai, research associate with Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is leading a project aimed at improving the sustainability of aquaculture operations with canola byproducts.
WNRCASN 2026 Conference
April 26, 2026
Lethbridge Polytechnic is pleased to cohost the WNRCASN 2026 Conference.
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Lethbridge Polytechnic joins Amii’s AI Workforce Readiness program to equip students with future-ready skills
Lethbridge Polytechnic has joined the inaugural consortium for the AI Workforce Readiness (AIWR) program — a national initiative led by Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), one of Canada’s three national AI centres and a recognized leader in AI literacy.
First-year Natural Resource Compliance students contribute to local biodiversity database
More than 70 first-year students in Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Natural Resource Compliance program traded their classroom for the coulees earlier this month and contributed hundreds of plant and animal observations to a growing community database.
Lethbridge Polytechnic hosting Coulee Fest Saturday
Lethbridge Polytechnic is gearing up for one of southern Alberta’s favourite back-to-school events – Coulee Fest! Supported by signature sponsors, 1st Choice Savings and Credit Union and WESTCO Construction, Coulee Fest runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on the polytechnic’s east lawn.
Hranac family estate gifts $2.8 million to support agriculture research at Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic is celebrating a transformative $2.8 million gift from the estate of Joe and Laverna Hranac, the second largest donation in the institution’s history.
Moch appointed new chair of Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors
Lethbridge Polytechnic is pleased to welcome Janene Moch as the new chair of the Board of Governors. The Government of Alberta appointed Moch to a three-year term which began June 30.
Lethbridge Polytechnic launches new Powerline Technician Apprenticeship program
Applications are now open for Lethbridge Polytechnic’s newest offering: a Powerline Technician Apprenticeship program launching this October.
Auto Dealers Association gives $113,600 for Lethbridge Polytechnic student awards
The Lethbridge Auto Dealers Association (LADA) is continuing its longtime support of Lethbridge Polytechnic by donating $113,600 toward student awards. The gift is part of the Board of Governors Matching Endowment initiative, which matches donations of $25,000 to $100,000. The endowment fund has $500,000 available for matching.
Student showcases part of the Lethbridge Polytechnic experience
To better equip students for the needs of an evolving economy, several Lethbridge Polytechnic programs have aligned with industry and community members for projects that provide valuable insight and feedback.
New members appointed to Lethbridge Polytechnic Board of Governors
The Government of Alberta has appointed three new members to Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Board of Governors: Coral Skiba, Dr. Ibrahim Turay and Jaron Scribner.
Lethbridge Polytechnic speaker series to feature David Usher
The Lethbridge Polytechnic speaker series is back, featuring Juno Award-winning musician, bestselling author and founder of Reimagine AI, David Usher. Students, employees and community members are invited to attend a fireside chat on Artificial Intelligence and the Power of Creative Thinking at 6 p.m. March 12 on campus.