In 1976,  Harry and Emily Lenz opened up “Harry Lenz Auction” in Lethbridge, Alberta. At that time their youngest son, Mark, had just started school, giving Emily the time she needed to be at the auction during the day. Every Tuesday evening, the whole family would head to the sale. In 1984, Lorne, Harry and Emily’s eldest son, got his auctioneer license and upon graduation from high school in 1985, officially stepped into the family business. Over the decades, each of the grandchildren spent time running sheets, working the floor, clerking in the office or selling hotdogs out of the kitchen.

Close to 3000 sales later, after 50 years in business, auctioneer Lorne Lenz will be retiring and the auction house will close.

Our final car sale was on Wednesday, March 18th at 7:00 pm

The final regular Tuesday Auction will be held on Tuesday,  March 31, beginning, as always, at 6:30 pm.

Please join us to honour the memory of Harry and Emily Lenz and to “bid” farewell to Lenz Auction.

We want to thank the local community for supporting us over the years.

A special thank you to all past and present employees who have helped to keep the company running over the years.

Thank you to the “regulars”, those of you who know your seat in the stands and even have your own special number and to the thousands of customers who have come through our doors over the years.