A group photo of the members of the Hranac family and representatives of Lethbridge Polytechnic following the family's $2.8 million donation to Lethbridge Polytechnic.

Lethbridge Polytechnic receives major donation

The Hranac family’s $3 million gift will fund research in integrated food production systems and irrigation science

Multimillion-dollar donation by Hranac family aids Lethbridge Polytechnic’s research in integrated food production systems, irrigation science and post-harvest technology in Alberta

Dr. Andrew Dunlop, associate vice-president – research, left, and Alexis Buzzee, IATC business manager, CARIE, stand together in front of promotional banners during a funding announcement at Lethbridge Polytech on August 13, 2025.

Lethbridge Polytechnic receives research grant

The five-year, $1.75 million federal grant will be used for controlled environment agriculture

Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship has had its Technology Access Centre grant renewed from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada for $1.75 million over five years