Multi-million-dollar gift to support agriculture research at Lethbridge Polytechnic

Aug. 18, 2025 – Lethbridge Polytechnic is ready to celebrate a multi-million-dollar gift from the estate of Joe and Laverna Hranac.

This transformative legacy gift – the second largest in the institution’s history – will support operations at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Research Farm, enabling the continuation and expansion of applied agriculture research and innovation.

An official gift announcement and brief program will take place Thursday at the Research Farm.

Media are invited to attend for photo/video opportunities. Interviews with Lethbridge Polytechnic representatives and members of the Hranacs’ extended family will be available following the program.

Thursday’s event coincides with the polytechnic’s annual Farm Field Day when members of the agricultural community tour the farm, meet with researchers and learn more about how the polytechnic’s Centre for Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship is meeting industry needs.

Dr. Kenny Corscadden, vice-president – academic and research, and Dr. Andrew Dunlop, associate vice-president – research, will be available to speak about current agriculture-related projects after the Hranac gift announcement.

When: Noon, Thursday, Aug. 21

Where: Lethbridge Polytechnic Research Farm, east gate. Follow Google Maps or Apple Maps for directions to 49°41'26"N 112°44'02"W.

RSVP: Please RSVP to Sam Sasse if you plan to attend.

For more information, contact:

Sam Sasse (he/him)
Media Relations Specialist
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W: 403-320-5267 C: 306-580-8732
CE 2315A, 3000 College Drive S., Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6

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