News and Stories

Conference on Environmental Management provides new platform for students
Rewarding is how one student is describing her experience at Lakeland College's inaugural Conference on Environmental Management. Held on Feb. 26 at the Vermilion Regional Centre, the event featured capstone presentations by second-year bachelor of applied science: environmental management (BASEM)...

Practicum generates resume-worthy experience
Two 2018 heavy oil power engineering (HOPE) graduates are sharing how their practicum experience got them a head start on their energy careers. After completing his 4th Class steam time at Battleford's Union Hospital in 2017, Richard Baker continued doing weekend coverage with the hospital over...

Inter-generational psych lecture a success
Residents at the Hemstock and Hearthstone Place returned to school for an afternoon thanks to Lakeland College. Approximately 30 residents at the Lloydminster senior living facility and 12 Lakeland students enjoyed an introductory lecture on psychology with Dr. Kelly Mutter, a university transfer...

Animal science technology program introduces four majors
More specialized courses and student-managed learning opportunities plus the addition of equine into the program are among the benefits of Lakeland's restructured animal science technology program. Starting this fall, students in the animal science technology program will enter the two-year diploma...

SRT students excited to claim their spot in industry
Street rod technologies (SRT) students are establishing their place in industry with passion and an applied skill set. Over the past seven months, Hannah Ganske and Kelvin McLean have refined and defined their skills in restoration, customization and fabrication. Now, they're ready to add the finishing...