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An instructor-student research team at Lethbridge Polytechnic has published findings on optimized leisure and recreational activities for older adults with moderate dementia.

With the holidays fast approaching, many families are looking to enjoy traditional, wallet-friendly meals. Chef Mark Dieser, manager, Food Services and Culinary, Centre for Trades and Technologies, says you don’t need premium ingredients, just simple planning, creativity and a touch of love.

Lethbridge Polytechnic continues to rank among Canada’s top research colleges, according to a report released yesterday by Research Infosource Inc. This year, the polytechnic reached ninth among the top 50 institutions in the country, up from 10th in 2024 and 11th in 2023.

A recent Lethbridge Polytechnic graduate has taken his classroom research to a national platform, presenting his findings on first responder health at a major conference. Tyler Duffy (Exercise Science 2025) was in London, Ont. in October presenting at the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) national conference. There, he shared his research that explored the physical and cognitive demands placed on firefighters. 
 

Following another year of interesting weather conditions and exciting developments for the irrigation sector, producers are gearing up for the 2026 growing season. Lethbridge Polytechnic, in partnership with industry, producers, academics and government representatives, will host the 2026 Irrigated Crop Production Update on Jan. 22.

The holiday season is here, so put on a toque, round up your loved ones and head to Lethbridge Polytechnic for Winter Fest, in partnership with Coca-Cola. It runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility entrance on the south side of campus.

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. 

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 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.

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.