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March 12, 2010
Spicer tops ag equipment  [ Trades Technology ]

For the third year in a row, a person who took their apprenticeship technical training at Lakeland...

March 3, 2010
Farm family & conflict  [ Agricultural Sciences ]

Picture a farm couple married for 25 years. He's lived in his father's shadow. She's thinking about...

March 3, 2010
Alumni share agronomics  [ Agricultural Sciences ]

Two dozen second-year students in the conservation and restoration ecology and crop technology...

March 3, 2010
Alumni share agronomics  [ Environmental Sciences ]

Two dozen second-year students in the conservation and restoration ecology and crop technology...

March 2, 2010
Gold & all-star Rustlers  [ General ]

February wrapped up with lots of great news for Lakeland College Rustlers with another curling title...

February 24, 2010
They sold Lakeland  [ Business ]

The challenge for the 21 students in BA 170 (salesmanship) was to sell Lakeland College's business...

February 24, 2010
They sold Lakeland  [ General ]

The challenge for the 21 students in BA 170 (salesmanship) was to sell Lakeland College's business...

February 22, 2010
Tough as nails  [ Trades Technology ]

Colleen Kroetsch has no interest in making a name for herself in the carpentry industry because of...

February 22, 2010
Tough as nails  [ General ]

Colleen Kroetsch has no interest in making a name for herself in the carpentry industry because of...

February 17, 2010
Team building for project  [ Business ]

Second-year business students at the Lloydminster campus took on the role of a marketing research...

February 4, 2010
Simon extends NKBA streak  [ General ]

When Teresa Simon learned that she had placed third in a North American student design competition...

January 25, 2010
Welders on the Move  [ Trades Technology ]

January has brought with it many changes to the School of Trades and Technology Welding and...

January 25, 2010
LC student runs torch  [ General ]

Lindsay Bosch wouldn’t normally like waking up at 4:30 am, but on Jan. 13, she didn’t mind at all.

...

January 4, 2010
Another Lakeland first  [ General ]

Lakeland College’s first-ever graduating class of sign language interpretation students gathered to...

December 22, 2009
Beef, bush and grazing  [ Agricultural Sciences ]

Students in range and forage crops class taught by Peter Walsh hit Highway 16 west to Innisfree in...

December 21, 2009
Another Lakeland first  [ Human Services ]

Lakeland College’s first-ever graduating class of sign language interpretation students gathered to...

December 15, 2009
Class confirms career  [ University Studies ]

Bailey Younghans is a typical student in the PEDS 293 class, she can’t wait to be a teacher and...

December 15, 2009
Class confirms career  [ General ]

Bailey Younghans is a typical student in the PEDS 293 class, she can’t wait to be a teacher and...

December 11, 2009
Makeover Lakeland style  [ Tourism ]

The Food Network’s popular reality television show Restaurant Makeover went Lakeland style this fall...

December 9, 2009
Prepare, Cook, Serve!  [ General ]

November was a hectic time for the 18 students in Saskatchewan Tourism’s ready to work program ...

December 9, 2009
Design Excellence by Alum  [ General ]

As a high school student drawing up career plans, Rebecca Stewart ’06 wasn’t certain about what a...

December 4, 2009
Disability? Not!  [ General ]

The following is an essay written by Katy Brown, a student in the Transitional Vocational program....

December 4, 2009
Rad Roadster Alumni Gift  [ Trades Technology ]

What was once a souped up dream car of a young 16-year-old is now the latest conversation piece and

...

December 4, 2009
Mini Parachute Club  [ Human Services ]

Second year early learning and child care students helped children from the Child Development Centre...

November 19, 2009
Counting up fun  [ University Studies ]

University transfer students learning to become teachers took on that role as theyhosted a math fair...

November 19, 2009
Counting up fun  [ General ]

University transfer students learning to become teachers took on that role as theyhosted a math fair...

November 6, 2009
LC feature on WADE Canada  [ Environmental Sciences ]

Lakeland College's applied research in renewable energy and other sectors are in the spotlight...

November 1, 2009
Fun, games & learning  [ General ]

Freshly renovated and recently reaccredited, Lakeland College’s Child Development Centre at the...

October 30, 2009
Fun, games & learning  [ Human Services ]

Freshly renovated and recently reaccredited, Lakeland College’s Child Development Centre at the...

October 28, 2009
Tour before practicums  [ Trades Technology ]

Pre-employment instrument technician students and instructors visited the Husky Ethanol Plant at...

October 28, 2009
Strike a pose or a torch?  [ General ]

Danielle Crawford laughs about the time when she walked into a welder’s supply store with a male...

October 5, 2009
Armed and IV-ed  [ Health & Wellness ]

A dozen new training arms in the practical nursing labs are being regularly punctured by second year...

October 5, 2009
Armed and IV-ed  [ General ]

A dozen new training arms in the practical nursing labs are being regularly punctured by second year...

October 1, 2009
Stompin' up learning  [ Interior Design ]

The invitation is simple—Walk, run or stomp all over our test carpet. You can even dance on it!

This...

October 1, 2009
Stompin' up learning  [ General ]

The invitation is simple—Walk, run or stomp all over our test carpet. You can even dance on it!

This...

September 22, 2009
Teachers to be first day  [ General ]

Two years from now when they’re employed, students training to be teachers at Lakeland College will

...

September 22, 2009
Teachers to be first day  [ University Studies ]

Two years from now when they’re employed, students training to be teachers at Lakeland College will

...

September 4, 2009
Firetruck in a maze  [ General ]

While firetruck in a maze could be a disaster for the maze maker, in this case it's actually...

September 4, 2009
Firetruck in a maze  [ Tourism ]

While firetruck in a maze could be a disaster for the maze maker, in this case it's actually...

June 29, 2009
Breakfast celebrations  [ Trades Technology ]

Just over 300 apprenticeship students who finished their training were feted by their instructors,...

June 29, 2009
Breakfast celebrations  [ General ]

Just over 300 apprenticeship students who finished their training were feted by their instructors,...

June 17, 2009
Congratulations Class '09  [ General ]

Lakeland College's Class of 2009 was recognized at convocation ceremonies on the Vermilion...

June 16, 2009
New address: College Dr.  [ General ]

For long time Vermilionites, the road by Lakeland College is simply known as the old highway for the...

June 1, 2009
CARE-ing research at park  [ General ]

Leading a real-world environmental applied research project is an opportunity few college students...

June 1, 2009
CARE-ing research at park  [ Environmental Sciences ]

Leading a real-world environmental applied research project is an opportunity few college students...

May 28, 2009
Skills built confidence  [ General ]

From amazing instructors to classmates who she knows will be her lifelong friends, Alma Noël raves...

May 20, 2009
Together--Life & Business  [ General ]

Never squat with your spurs on. Good advice from Dan ’01 and Reena (Scarf) Carlson ’02 that is a bit...

May 9, 2009
Firefighters clean campus  [ Fire & Emergency Services ]

Students in the P2 firefighting class took up the task of cleaning the grounds surrounding the...

May 4, 2009
Mental health awareness  [ Health & Wellness ]

As a prelude to Mental Health Awareness Week, representatives from the practical nurse program...

April 27, 2009
Connecting with industry  [ Trades Technology ]

Instrument technician apprenticeship students, along with Lakeland staff Wayne Jeffrey, Jim Ruller,...

April 6, 2009
Living the learning...  [ Business ]

Mock hearings are regular training for new assessors in Edmonton. This is the first time...

April 2, 2009
Just add sun and wind  [ Environmental Sciences ]

Lakeland College’s new energy cabin isn’t that big, but there are endless learning opportunities...

April 2, 2009
Just add sun and wind  [ General ]

Lakeland College’s new energy cabin isn’t that big, but there are endless learning opportunities...

April 1, 2009
Man in kitchen...design  [ General ]

For some male college students, it's the ultimate fantasy. For others, a nightmare. For Travis...

March 24, 2009
No pouring, just shaking  [ General ]

Tea was a beverage option, but wasn't the focus of the sixth annual Dean's Tea at Lakeland College's...

March 24, 2009
No pouring, just shaking  [ University Studies ]

Tea was a beverage option, but wasn't the focus of the sixth annual Dean's Tea at Lakeland College's...

March 2, 2009
Golden rinks at home  [ General ]

Home ice was the advantage Lakeland College hoped it would be.

Hosting the Alberta Colleges Athletic...

February 13, 2009
Students tackle eco-reno  [ General ]

The work of Lakeland College’s interior design program has become so recognized, external clients...

February 10, 2009
Field just outstanding  [ Trades Technology ]

Todd Field of Vermilion has earned the notable distinction of being Alberta’s Top Apprentice in the...

February 10, 2009
Field just outstanding  [ General ]

Todd Field of Vermilion has earned the notable distinction of being Alberta’s Top Apprentice in the...

February 10, 2009
Hockey from any view  [ General ]

As many born and bred Canadians know, hockey is hockey–even when players are strapped to metal sled...

February 3, 2009
No qualms about Quam  [ General ]

Rusty Quam has won a CCA title in barrel racing, made the final four at the Calgary Stampede in 2003...

January 27, 2009
Biology can be cold  [ University Studies ]

University studies students in Biology 208 Principles of Ecology lived the learning in mid-January...

January 27, 2009
Biology can be cold  [ General ]

University studies students in Biology 208 Principles of Ecology lived the learning in mid-January...

January 27, 2009
Students tackle eco-reno  [ Interior Design ]

The work of Lakeland College’s interior design program has become so recognized, external clients...

January 23, 2009
Candid camera at the park  [ General ]

Candid camera aimed at a park's wildlife can turn up interesting shots of wildlife in a snow...

January 23, 2009
Candid camera at the park  [ Environmental Sciences ]

Candid camera aimed at a park's wildlife can turn up interesting shots of wildlife in a snow...

December 8, 2008
Learning to Play  [ University Studies ]

If you're teacher, your classroom might not be a classroom. And if you're studying to become a...

December 8, 2008
Learning to Play  [ General ]

If you're teacher, your classroom might not be a classroom. And if you're studying to become a...

December 4, 2008
New always on view  [ Interior Design ]

The hallways outside the interior design studio/classrooms always provide visual stimulation for the...

December 4, 2008
New always on view  [ General ]

The hallways outside the interior design studio/classrooms always provide visual stimulation for the...

December 2, 2008
Welder gets a chance  [ General ]

All Rodney Bolin wanted was a chance to get the training to become a welder. Lakeland College gave...

November 26, 2008
Warbling down the hall  [ General ]

From appetites for spruce budworms to nests shaped like outdoor ovens and from common tropical...

November 26, 2008
Warbling down the hall  [ Environmental Sciences ]

From appetites for spruce budworms to nests shaped like outdoor ovens and from common tropical...

November 24, 2008
Spooky story up in smoke  [ Fire & Emergency Services ]

Close to 500 daring adventurers ventured through the smoke tower at fire etc., Lakeland...

November 18, 2008
Range and Forage Workshop  [ Agricultural Sciences ]

On Sept. 24, students had the opportunity to soak up some autumn sun. For some real live-the...

November 18, 2008
Energy Cabin Arrives  [ Environmental Sciences ]

Mel Mathison and Peter Stahl from the Holden Colony stand in front of the new Energy Cabin,...

November 18, 2008
Fencing Demo  [ Agricultural Sciences ]

On November 4, the College beef cows were turned into the grazing corn.  The cows will be...

November 12, 2008
Math can be hands on  [ University Studies ]

Higher Arithmetic embraces the Lakeland College motto, “Live the Learning”, as several university...

November 12, 2008
Math can be hands on  [ General ]

Higher Arithmetic embraces the Lakeland College motto, “Live the Learning”, as several university...

November 12, 2008
Virtual High grads  [ Human Services ]

Over 80 students living in remote northern Saskatchewan communities were honoured during a special...

November 4, 2008
Designs on show for NKBA  [ Interior Design ]

The interior design technology program was in the spotlight in late October as representatives from...

November 4, 2008
Designs on show for NKBA  [ General ]

The interior design technology program was in the spotlight in late October as representatives from...

November 3, 2008
National award for Chair  [ General ]

Kirk Ferguson-Uhrich (right), chair of the Lakeland College Sign Language Interpretation diploma...

November 3, 2008
National award for Chair  [ Human Services ]

Kirk Ferguson-Uhrich (right), chair of the Lakeland College Sign Language Interpretation diploma...

October 24, 2008
Adventure on Foster River  [ Tourism ]

It was a field trip that was nine months in the making and will be remembered by Lakeland College...

October 15, 2008
Charger Comes To College  [ Trades Technology ]

Nelson Rowe of Vermilion Chrysler recently stopped by the Lakeland College automotive service lab to...

October 14, 2008
Students go to Body World  [ Health & Wellness ]

Sixteen massage therapy students and 45 practical nurse students benefited from a unique live the...

October 14, 2008
Students go to Body World  [ Tourism ]

Sixteen massage therapy students and 45 practical nurse students benefited from a unique live the...

September 22, 2008
Rower turns firefighter  [ Fire & Emergency Services ]

If things had worked out perfectly, Peggy Hyslop would have been in Beijing competing in rowing at...

September 4, 2008
Come see the Kondro wing  [ General ]

And the Kondro wing is open...The Lloydminster campus expansion is now being used as the 2008-0...

August 28, 2008
Explore Our Corn Maze  [ General ]

Check out Lakeland's corn maze in the likeness of our mascot Rowdy. You’ll be amazed!!...

June 12, 2008
HOOT on tour  [ Trades Technology ]

As classes wound down for this year's heavy oil operations technician class, the group went on a...

June 10, 2008
Hats to the Class of 2008  [ General ]

Over 500 strong, Lakeland College's Class of 2008 was recognized at four convocation...

May 23, 2008
The construction zone  [ General ]

And the wall is gone..The wall that separated construction from the rest of campus is gone. This is...

May 23, 2008
LC to UofS in the family  [ General ]

Lakeland College has become a family tradition for the Armstrong family of Lloydminster, Alberta....

May 2, 2008
In the lab with DNA  [ Academic Upgrading ]

Academic upgrading students planning to take biology or chemistry classes next year at Lloydminster...

April 15, 2008
Care on the farm awarded  [ Agricultural Sciences ]

Incorporating humane animal care practices as a core part of the animal sciences curriculum at...

April 7, 2008
High flying silver team  [ Business ]

After a tense 90-minute deliberation period, judges awarded students from Lakeland College second...

April 3, 2008
Nursing in the community  [ Health & Wellness ]

With an aging population, it’s more than possible that nursing students of today will be working...

March 27, 2008
The construction zone  [ General ]

The plumbing is here. The plumbing is here..With construction now at 85% compete, the Lloydminster...

March 14, 2008
Tea and honours  [ University Studies ]

While tea and honours might make you think of the Queen and knights, the annual Dean's tea at...

March 5, 2008
Charette nets $5,000  [ Interior Design ]

A $5,000 national competition prize comes with a dilemma for Lakeland College interior design...

March 4, 2008
Paying it forward  [ Human Services ]

Thinking of Arby’s took on new meaning recently when Lakeland College disability studies students...

February 20, 2008
New nurses ready to care  [ Health & Wellness ]

In real life, every day is graduation was the wisdom from the speaker at the recent 2008 Lakeland...

February 19, 2008
Candid camera at the park  [ General ]

Lakeland College students are in the process of getting a snapshot of life at all hours at the...

February 13, 2008
Rustlers strike Lightning  [ General ]

Rustlers FC is the new name in Lloydminster soccer--Lakeland College and Meridian Youth Soccer...

February 8, 2008
New wheels are turning  [ General ]

You'll be sitting and shifting in a brand new truck if you take commercial driving lessons...

February 8, 2008
New wheels are turning  [ Trades Technology ]

You'll be sitting and shifting in a brand new truck if you take commercial driving lessons...

February 6, 2008
Candid camera at the park  [ Environmental Sciences ]

Lakeland College students are in the process of getting a snapshot of life at all hours at the...

January 17, 2008
Oats, Ermine and Goats  [ General ]

A good eye and sound reasoning are two qualities that make a good judge. Those characteristics are...

January 9, 2008
The construction zone  [ General ]

Bill Kondro wing takes shape--There's a real shape to the inside of the Lloydminster's campus new...

December 6, 2007
Curriculum in Colour  [ General ]

If you walk down the Bentley Building hallway near Lakeland College's day care, you'll find yourself...

December 6, 2007
Colourful Curriculum  [ Human Services ]

If you walk down the Bentley Building hallway near Lakeland College's day care, you'll find yourself...

December 6, 2007
Breakfast tradition  [ General ]

Since 1990 Lakeland College has held a "graduation" breakfast for its trades students. The latest in...

December 6, 2007
First in female BB  [ General ]

Ciana Gregorio is the first female basketball player from Lakeland College to be named the ACAC...

November 29, 2007
Packin' for Chicago  [ General ]

Pamela Ollenberger along with the other second-year students packed up their entries this week for...

July 6, 2007
Home on the Border  [ General ]

Buffalo Twins finds a home at Lakeland
Lakeland’s Lloydminster campus is home to a very special piece...

June 25, 2007
Hammering to a degree  [ Academic Upgrading ]

Waylon Falcon was a journeyman carpenter when he decided to come back to school in search of a...

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