Cadets with the Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Police Cadet Training Program received their academic certifications and badges on Thursday before they head to their respective services. Eight graduates are set to join the Lethbridge Police Service Read More
Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic have developed a way to detect toxins in potatoes using a faster and non-destructive screening process. The research uses imaging screening to scan individual potatoes to develop a predictive model capable Read More
A survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos crash, Ryan Straschnitzki, will make a speaking appearance in Lethbridge in collaboration with Lethbridge Polytechnic and businessman, Bruce McKillop. Straschnitzki who is now paralyzed from the chest down since Read More
For an 11th year students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are in a competition to solve a real-life business challenge. The Tecconnect Challenge has students creating marketing material for a local entrepreneur. They must then pitch their Read More
Soon high school students will be able to earn college credits. Lethbridge Polytechnic is about to provide secondary students with enhanced learning opportunities for major industries and career opportunities. The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute held Read More
An ice fishing team based out of Lethbridge Polytechnic is currently sitting at the number one spot in a collegiate competition between post-secondary schools across Canada and the United States. Hardwater Havoc is a six-week Read More
The beginning of February marks the start of the 30th anniversary of Black History Month across Canada, and post-secondaries around the country are doing their part to celebrate. That includes Lethbridge Polytechnic, where students, employees Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic has signed a 20-year land agreement with the Government of Alberta. The renewed deal allows the institution to continue using its 395-acre research farm east of Lethbridge. The land will support applied agricultural Read More
A joint instructor and student graduate research team at Lethbridge Polytechnic have published findings on their study determining an optimal time for older persons dealing with moderate dementia to engage in recreational activities. The pilot Read More
As classes at post-secondary institutions wrap up for the term and for holiday break, the president of Lethbridge Polytechnic is reflecting on the last year and how the institution is holding up. Doctor Brad Donaldson Read More
With rising food prices this past year, big traditional holiday meals have become less affordable. So, what are your options? Well, Lethbridge Polytechnic is offering tips on how to prepare delicious menus on a budget Read More
A new report from Research Infosource Inc. ranked the top 50 research colleges in Canada. And locally, Lethbridge Polytechnic took 9th place in all of Canada. The Polytechnic has been steadily rising in rank in the Read More
The City of Lethbridge is letting the public know its intentions of constructing a new traffic circle near the Polytechnic that will impact traffic near College Drive. The city intends to commence construction on the Read More
For the second straight year, the Coca-Cola Caravan will make its way to Lethbridge Polytechnic for Winter Fest. Next Thursday evening, both partners will provide a free family-friendly festival for the community and the institutions’ Read More
The number of International Study Permits to Canada has seen a dramatic decrease. Ottawa’s original border legislation, Bill C-2, included provisions aimed at curtailing student visas. But now that C-2 has been split into Read More
Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic are one year into a two-year research project that aims to turn canola into a fish feed by-product in the aquaponics industry. The aquaponics system uses a symbiotic, closed-loop ecosystem where Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic held a fall open house session on Wednesday where potential students could find a program that might interest them. Campus tours and information sessions were provided for more than 60 programs offered on and Read More
Virtual reality is commonly known for enhancing gaming use, but in a local spin, Lethbridge Polytechnic has been practicing project management training scenarios by bringing in VR to enhance learning experiences. The Polytechnic’s Spatial Read More
A team of researchers at the Lethbridge Polytechnic have recently been finding new ways to conserve energy for greenhouse operations by using light optimization. The project compares industrial LEDs, horticultural LEDs and high-pressure sodium lights Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic is celebrating what it calls a “transformative” multi-million-dollar gift going towards operations at its Research Farm. The Legacy gift was provided from the late Joe and Laverna Hranac, who were former sugar beet, Read More
A researcher at Lethbridge Polytechnic was awarded a prestigious Research Innovation Award for using AI in developing a low cost, less-wasteful method of crop testing. Dr. Chandra Singh is the Director of the Advanced Post-harvest Read More
In July, many celebrate the National Ice Cream Day, such is the case of Lethbridge Polytechnic, where a researcher celebrates it with sweet science and sustainable solutions, using ice cream to spark conversations about food Read More
The Police Cadet program at the Lethbridge Polytechnic honoured their latest class of cadets in a graduating ceremony today to receive their academic certifications and badges.Read More
Power line technicians build and maintain the infrastructure that delivers electricity to homes and businesses, and Lethbridge Polytechnic is one of only two institutions in Alberta to offer the new Power Line Technician Apprenticeship program, Read More
The first graduation convocation since Lethbridge College made its transition to Lethbridge Polytechnic occurred this Friday. Around 750 students received their degrees, diplomas or certificates. During the graduation ceremony, Jaydon Haustein, graduate of Agriculture Sciences- Agronomy Read More
Many people don’t like dealing with numbers, but every day we must make smart decisions about how to save, invest, and manage our money properly. In that sense, it’s important to know that Read More
Three Lethbridge Polytechnic business students were placed in top spots for the Launchpoint Pitch Competition for the unique business models.Read More
Community support initiatives are common in Lethbridge, such as the fundraising campaign to support the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN). The initiative to raise awareness and funds is led by the Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Read More
This Saturday, March 15, Lethbridge Polytechnic will hold its Winter Open House. This event invites prospective students, along with their families and community members, to visit the campus and learn about over 60 programs offered at the Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic offers new certificate programs for the Fall 2025 semester. Kinesiology, and Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk are part of the post-secondary certificates as well as a program for indigenous people as an introductory Read More
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