Feature Stories Archive
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...