ULethbridge

🎓 Congratulations Class of 2026! 🎓 This weekend, hundreds of graduates will cross the stage at both Lethbridge Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge, marking the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. To every student celebrating convocation, congratulations on this remarkable achievement. Whether you're beginning a new career, continuing your education, or pursuing new opportunities, you have much to be proud of. Your accomplishments reflect countless hours of studying, learning, and overcoming challenges to reach this important milestone. I am honoured to represent the City of Lethbridge at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Convocation this weekend. While I am attending the Polytechnic ceremonies, Deputy Mayor Rajko Dodic will be representing me and the City at the University of Lethbridge Convocation, helping celebrate the achievements of graduates at both institutions. A warm welcome as well to the families, friends, and loved ones who have travelled to Lethbridge to share in these celebrations. Your support, encouragement, and belief in these graduates helped make this success possible, and we are delighted to have you here to celebrate alongside them. As you take this next step, know that Lethbridge is proud of you. We are excited to see the impact you will make in our community, our province, and beyond. Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and your journey is just beginning. 🎓🎉 #Convocation2026 #Lethbridge #UniversityOfLethbridge #LethbridgePolytechnic #YQL #ClassOf2026 @LethbridgeCity @uLethbridge @lethpolytech

Congratulations to three outstanding members of our community who have been recognized with the 2026 Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards! 🏆 Kimoya Edwards was honoured in the Arts and Sports category, Dr. Gerlinde A. S. Metz received recognition in the Career and Academic Contribution category, and Kamal Khatiwada was recognized as a Young Leader. These provincial awards celebrate Albertans who were born outside of Canada and have made exceptional contributions through leadership, innovation, professional achievement, community service and mentorship. The success of these three local recipients reflects the talent, dedication and diversity that help make Lethbridge a stronger, more vibrant and welcoming community. Whether advancing groundbreaking research, inspiring others through sport and the arts, or supporting community wellbeing and inclusion, Kimoya, Dr. Metz and Kamal are making a meaningful difference both locally and across Alberta. On behalf of our community, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for the many ways you enrich our city and help build a brighter future for all. 👏 Please join me in congratulating these remarkable Lethbridge residents on their Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards! #YQL #AlbertaImmigrantImpactAwards #ImmigrantExcellence #CommunityLeadership @LethbridgeCity @uLethbridge

Congratulations to Building Brains Together on being named one of just nine recipients of Alberta’s 2026 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards! 🎉 Building Brains Together, a Lethbridge-based non-profit, works to strengthen brain development and executive functioning across the lifespan through research, education and the power of play, helping build healthier, more resilient children, families and communities. This provincial recognition highlights the incredible impact the organization is making right here in our community and across Alberta. We are proud to see a local group receive this well-deserved honour as one of the province’s Nonprofit Organization Award recipients. Thank you to Minister Nathan Neudorf for recognizing the important contributions of Building Brains Together and the difference they make in the lives of Albertans. Congratulations to everyone involved in this outstanding organization on this remarkable achievement! 👏💙 #YQL #BuildingBrainsTogether #SeniorsServiceAwards #AlbertaSeniors @LethbridgeCity @neudorf_ab @uLethbridge