Nathan Reiter
Lethbridge Herald
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Lethbridge County is asking residents to come forward to nominate some of the best members of the community.
Nominations for the 2026 BMO Farm Family Award opened earlier this month. The award is presented annually at the Calgary Stampede to a farm family in Alberta.
Director of operations Ryan Thomson says farming is very important to the local economy.
“Agriculture is a strong economic driver. It’s critical to the success of the overall region. This is due in large part to the contribution of farm families for many generations. Recognizing those families that have carried on this tradition and work ethic and commitment to the community is huge.
In order to be eligible for the award, the family must be actively in