News and Stories
Taking action and advocating for agriculture
Being a producer in the agricultural industry means being an advocate for it. Lakeland College agribusiness students learned how to be informed, passionate champions of the industry through their Agvocacy project. Working in groups, students produced advocacy and educational media on key topics...
Take an in-depth look at Lakeland from home
Prospective students will learn more about Lakeland College, meet current students and faculty, and much more virtually during Program Info Sessions. “Info Sessions offer participants a chance to do a deep dive into the specific Lakeland program they're interested in,” explains Kayleigh Schmid,...
Lakeland College lauded as top employer
Lakeland College is celebrating its fifth consecutive year being honoured as one of Alberta's Top 70 Employers. Lakeland's health benefits plan, family-friendly culture and retirement planning opportunities are listed as a few of the reasons the college was selected as one of Alberta's Top Employers. “I...
Close to status-quo for Lakeland trades training
Lakeland College was only one of two colleges in the province to offer full-time, face-to-face trades training for its apprentices and pre-employment students at the start of the academic year. This continues to be the case into the second semester. “We put a lot of work into bringing students...
Sharing a love of dairy with future farmers
Lovholm Holsteins near Balgonie, Sask., is a labour of love for Lakeland College alumni Michael and Jessica Lovich. With both born into dairy farming families, Michael in Cherhill and Jessica in Ponoka, Alta., a love for the industry is in their blood and something they are hoping to pass on to...