Ryan Straschnitzki headlining Lethbridge Polytechnic Speaker Series

A Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor will headline the Lethbridge Polytechnic 2026 Speaker Series.

Ryan Straschnitzki will share his personal journey to recovery and spread the message of positivity and motivation for those looking to adapt and change their lives for the better.

Straschnitzki was among 13 people who were injured in the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

Fifteen others lost their lives, including Lethbridge’s Logan Boulet.

The polytechnic’s Speaker Series, hosted by Excite Lethbridge, “aims to educate attendees, engage the community and provide opportunities for thoughtful dialogue.”

“Ryan is going to share his story of the challenges he’s been through and just the mindset of positivity,” said Taylor Bourret, Lethbridge Polytechnic campaign manager.

“If Ryan can do that every day, given what he’s faced, then why can’t we? So, just leaving with that mindset and just the positivity and adversity and adaptability.”

“If you’re going to succeed in anything in life, you have to persevere,” said Bruce McKillop, Speaker Series presenting sponsor.

“You can’t let things get in the way, and persistence is everything.”

The event runs March 4 at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre.

More information about the event is available here.

Tickets are available through the above link.

Tickets are listed as costing $25 for the public, $15 for Lethbridge Polytechnic employees and free for Lethbridge Polytechnic students with registration.

More information about Straschnitzki and the Straz Strong Foundation can be found here.