Analytics lab marks grand opening at U of L

The University of Lethbridge is now home to a high-tech analytical lab. The privately owned Blue Sky Analytical Labs tests everything from water to cannabis.

The privately-operated lab which is located at the U of L, was developed in a mutually beneficial partnership with the University.  The Science Commons offers the company the infrastructure and resources required to operate all in one building.  The University benefits from financial revenues from the company.  Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen says it is important to have a lab of this kind in Lethbridge.

Blue Sky Analytical Labs was recognized by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce as the 2021 New Business of the Year.  The central analytical facility cost over $2.5 million to build and contains over $10 million worth of testing equipment.

Naveen Day

Naveen's career in broadcast and production spans close to 30 years. Prior to his move to Alberta, he was Senior Producer for two factual entertainment shows for Shaw and BellMTS, which were produced in his hometown of Winnipeg. He also served as a Producer and Production Supervisor at one of Canada's largest and fastest growing churches, and helped lead a production team of 75 volunteers. Naveen came on board with the team at Bridge City News in 2018 and performs on both sides of the camera lens as Producer, Editor, Production Coordinator, Back-up Anchor, Interview Host, and Video Journalist. In February 2022, Naveen went to Ottawa to provide daily, boots-on-the-ground coverage of the Freedom Convoy - an experience he describes as a monumental moment in Canadian history. Naveen is a two-time Communicator Awards recipient. In 2023, he won the Excellence Award for a piece he did on Alberta's Disability workers, and in 2024, he won again for a story titled, "New Smile, New Life".

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