News and Stories
Student-led crop research a win-win
Lakeland's Student-Managed Farm Powered by New Holland (SMF) crop research unit took a look at field pea phosphorous fertility as part of an Alberta Pulse Growers Zone 5 project last year. As part of their SMF class, the unit (pictured below) designed the project and wrote a proposal to request...
New tutoring project puts UT students in local classrooms
While local elementary students were brushing up on their math, Lakeland's university transfer (UT) students were getting a taste of teaching before fulfilling their degree. From October to November, Grade 2 to 7 students from St. Joseph Elementary School were treated to tutoring sessions from...
Students reap the benefits of elective co-op experience
Lakeland College's optional 16-week paid work experience will turn into full-time employment for two business administration accounting majors when they graduate in 2020. Second-year students Angela Robinson and Heather Healey both agree Lakeland's optional 16-week paid work experience was invaluable. “This...
Teacher's passion brings him full circle
Craig Blythe's education has brought him home. He grew up in Lloydminster, completed the university transfer (UT) program at Lakeland College, graduated with a bachelor of education from the University of Alberta, and now he is back in the community sharing the lessons he learned along the way...
Student finds personal fulfillment in EST program
With the emergency services technology (EST) convocation quickly approaching, Sheldon Carter is looking forward to getting out in the field. He's excited to start his practicum and put the skills he learned during his months at Lakeland to good use. As a journeyman electrician with a young family,...