Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lethbridge Research Centre

The Lethbridge Research Centre (LRC) is the largest within Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's national network of 19 research centres. Located in Lethbridge, the Centre's research is focused in the areas of environmental health, bio-products and bioprocesses, food safety and nutrition, and sustainable production systems. The Centre conducts significant research into new and improved technologies for beef cattle production and beef quality. The LRC is also developing sustainable and profitable crop production systems for dry and irrigated land and rangeland in the southern Canadian prairies.

Animal Disease Research Institute, Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Protection of the livestock sector is integral to food safety, public health, protection of the resource base, and national and international confidence in Canadian agricultural products. The Animal Disease Research Institute within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is located in Lethbridge and ensures the marketability of Canadian livestock, their products and by-products by working to mitigate the risk of certain serious diseases.

Blue Sky Spectroscopy Inc.

Blue Sky Spectroscopy is a 100% Canadian-owned company located in Lethbridge and specializes in the development of custom infrared single-pixel and imaging spectrometers and radiometers for remote sensing applications. Blue Sky Spectroscopy is heavily involved in Canadian space research and as a high-tech company are oriented toward cutting-edge research and development in the area of infrared instrumentation.

Frito Lay Canada

In March 2009, Frito Lay Canada in Lethbridge, was awarded the 2009 Alberta Leadership Award, which recognizes organizations that embrace diversity in its workforce, encourage respect and inclusion, eliminate discrimination and barriers, and help create welcoming and inclusive workplaces and communities. In 2008, the Recycling Council of Alberta presented Frito Lay with the 2008 R's of Excellence Awards for Industrial Leadership, recognizing outstanding contribution to waste reduction, recycling and resource conservation in Alberta.

Iunctus Geomatics Corp./ Terra Engine

From satellite reception to image processing and custom orders to on-line data access, Iunctus Geomatics Corp. is creating leading remote sensing products and services that help clients make fast, accurate decisions. The organization was created by a company of University of Lethbridge graduates who have partnered with Google.ca/com.

Lethbridge Astronomy Society

The main function of the Lethbridge Astronomy Society is to facilitate awareness of astronomical topics by establishing and maintaining a resource centre, observatory and library and by creating and running various educational programs and opportunities for the citizens of Lethbridge and area. Using the resources of the Old Man River Observatory, the LSA also offers instruction and hands-on experience for students of the University of Lethbridge.