News and Stories

Finding inspiration at the Inspiring Women's Conference
Standing on stage, moderating a conference proved not only to be a first for Maxine Lebo, but a highlight in her Lakeland College experience. Enrolled in the business administration diploma program, majoring in small business and entrepreneurship, Lebo put her public speaking skills to great use...

Excelling with Lakeland and Inclusion Alberta
Megan Bielech followed her love of art to Lakeland College's interior design technology (IDT) program and found a creative education, new friends and professional opportunities. “I chose Lakeland College because I'm a good artist,” Bielech says. “I wanted to learn to draw different things,...

Lakeland livestock research scientist wins AFAC Award of Distinction
Dr. Brenda Ralston, a livestock research scientist at Lakeland College, is the recipient of Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) 2022 Award of Distinction. The announcement was made Thursday, March 17 by AFAC. The annual Award of Distinction recognizes one individual or group who has made exceptional...

Lakeland offers innovative new approach to agribusiness
Starting this fall, Lakeland College will offer a re-imagined agribusiness program, one which has been updated to reflect the evolving world of business and agriculture. “The world of agribusiness is constantly changing with many new and exciting opportunities presenting themselves,” says...

Lakeland Board of Governors welcomes new public members
Lakeland College is pleased to welcome two new public members to the Board of Governors - Dr. Sean Lessard and Dean Fahselt. “Our board of governors is a tremendous resource for all of us at Lakeland,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. “They bring...