News and Stories
Greatest accomplishment: a new passion and beginning
At 64 years Val Hoveland is ready to be on the front lines of healthcare. As a 2019 health care aide graduate, her skills are in action at the Bea Fisher Centre in Lloydminster, where she's working with individuals with physical and mental disabilities. “With my resume in hand, I went and...
Farming Smarter
The Crop Research program at Lakeland College is using the latest in agriculture technology to enhance its research operations and its ability to relate trial results to environmental conditions. “The applications and benefits of using these new technologies in the research program are not...
Lakeland to kick off SMF anniversary at Feast on the Farm
Lakeland College invites members of the community to return to their rural roots in celebration of student leadership at Feast on the Farm 2019. On Thursday, Aug. 15, Lakeland will welcome people to the Vermilion campus for the fourth annual event. Featuring toe-tapping fun, a delicious meal and...
Enviro Club makes significant donation to environmental groups
Fundraising efforts by Lakeland College's Enviro Club have supported four conservation initiatives The club donated $250 each to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative. This is one...
Lakeland receives NSERC funding for livestock technology
Lakeland College's applied research in feed efficiency and livestock supplementation will be strengthened with the purchase of new SmartFeed-Pro (SFP) systems, thanks to $117,026 in federal funding. A recipient of the Applied Research Tools and Instruments grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering...