News and Stories

Interior design students bank on material resource
Lakeland College was one of the first post-secondaries in North America to participate in Materialbank's beta program of their design student portal in 2020. Brea Holt and Carolyn Stensrud, now second-year interior design technology (IDT) students, were in their first year when they received verified...

Naturally nurturing generational success
Elenee Young doesn't skip a beat. As marketing manager for Spiro's, a third generation Greek/Canadian eatery located in Lloydminster, Elenee Young is often the voice for change and looking for the next thing to keep the family business moving forward. “I'm probably the first person in our family...

Lakeland celebrates six years as Top Employer
For the sixth consecutive year, Lakeland College staff and faculty have cause to celebrate - being named one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers for 2022. “Being named one of Alberta's top 75 employers is such an honour for us,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College....

Play program goes beyond the classroom and into the jungle
Early learning and child care (ELCC) students took their studies beyond the classroom and straight into the jungle for their play program. This student-led program is a critical component of the ELCC curriculum, offering students the opportunity to design, market and manage a free child care program...

FCC invests in new technology for Lakeland's student-managed farm
Lakeland College students have access to more cutting-edge agricultural technology and work-integrated experiences thanks to Farm Credit Canada (FCC). FCC gifted Lakeland $10,000 to purchase a MobiLab unit and supplies from METOS Canada for Lakeland's Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland...