Clubs

Ag tour

Our club is a unique opportunity for students to plan a trip as a group and learn about the agriculture and history in a particular area.

The purpose of our trips is to learn more about agriculture there and compare practices. But you don't have to be an ag student to join our club.

Our trip is over the February break (also known as reading week). So it's a nice break in the middle of the second semester.

We choose the location. Part of our decision depends on what we are willing to spend.

In 2017 we visited Texas. We went to a livestock show, visited an alligator reserve, toured a crawfish/rice farm and experienced other ag related, as well as, other activities. Texas has been a tour spot before. As has Belize, our 2018 destination.

In previous years we've also travelled to California, Hawaii and Brazil.

Faculty advisor:
Tracy Quinton
Tracy.quinton@lakelandcollege.ca

Canine clubs

There are two canine clubs: agility and stock dog. Dogs in either canine club must abide by Lakeland College's Animals on Campus Policy.

Agility Club

This is a club for you and your dog to enjoy the sport of dog agility.

Our club is also open to dogs of all breeds and experience levels. Dogs must be over the age of 9 months and be fully vaccinated.

You'll train your dog to do North American Dog Agility Council(NADAC)agility obstacles and progress to running full courses. If your goal is to be competitive, there are a number of local agility trials available to participate in.

• Weekly training classes run Mondays from 8:30pm – 10:30pm in the Equine Center.
• discuss and learn about fitness and health, training techniques and physical conditioning of your dog.
• Seminars and clinics are available to members at discounted rates.

Stock Dog

Students can bring and train their dog to work livestock while they’re at college!

Begin learning about obedience and building a working relationship with a dog. Training on livestock begins with teaching the foundations (a stop and call off, finding balance, teaching pace) and moving onto out runs, side commands and drives as the dogs and handlers progress.

Training is done on sheep, however the skills learned by both the handler and dog can be transferred to other type of livestock.

Dogs must be:

• a recognized working breed, for example: Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Australian Cattle Dog, or Kelpie. If you have a different breed or a cross bred dog, please contact the staff advisor.
• a minimum 9 months old
• fully vaccinated
  
  

Weekly club practices are now held off-campus approximately 35 km north east of Vermilion. Club members are responsible for their own transportation.

College fellowship

Our club provides you with the opportunity to gather for prayer, bible study, socialize, volunteer, charity work, and to just have fun!

Membership is open to all Lakeland students and staff.

Christian Fellowship is an interdenominational Christian group and does not discriminate against race, gender, political affiliation, religion, age or marital status.

Climbing

Our climbing club is a fun way to stay active during college.

We meet biweekly in the Vermilion Rec Centre gym where there’s a climbing wall.

All skill levels are welcome, from beginner to pro. You can learn to climb and belay.

Environment

We're dedicated to raising awareness of environmental issues through projects and events that enhance the Vermilion campus and positively impact the community. We believe that small changes will help shape the future in a positive way.

We provide social, recreational, and education opportunities for students and create opportunity for students to be empowered while developing skills as leaders and volunteers.

Projects include:

• bat and bee house building
• native garden culturing
• living roofs
• recycling initiatives
• film club
• fun social activities like curling and our annual Greenspiel

You can find us on social media:

• Twitter: @llc_enviroclub
• Instagram: @llcenviroclub
• Snapchat: @llcenviroclub
• Facebook: Lakeland Enviro Club @llcenviro

Or, email us at lakelandvermilionenviroclub@gmail.com

Staff Advisor:
Robin Lagroix-McLean
T 780 853 8587

Intercollegiate judging

Take advantage of the opportunity to hone your judging skills. We also welcome rookies and help you develop judging skills.

Our team meets weekly. We plan events, and we practice skills with our staff advisors and guest coaches from the industry.

We compete at college and university events throughout Western Canada. This includes the Canadian National 4-H and Youth Judging Competition at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Saskatchewan every November.

One of our members, Jess Verestappen, won the Grand Aggregate and a $2,500 scholarship in 2016.  We also plan and run the Western Canadian Judging Competition during Little Royal in March. We host both college and 4-H teams.

Outdoor Recreation

Our club is all about getting out and enjoying the great outdoors!

Activities vary from hiking and camping in the Badlands and Rocky Mountains to canoeing on the Vermilion River reservoir and biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in the Vermilion Provincial Park.

The club has even made an outdoor rink in the Vermilion quad.

If there's a fun outdoor activity or adventure to be had, it's with the Outdoor Rec Club.

Ranch Horse

Our club meetings are unique because they take place on horseback in the arena.

Our weekly meetings are an opportunity for students to improve horsemanship skills and spend time with like-minded people in a relaxed environment.

Activities include dry work, flag work, cow work and ranch roping.

We also hold ranch rodeos throughout the winter and spring.

Members must have their own horse(s). To board your horse on campus, you must apply for a spot through the Rodeo Club.

Rodeo

Indigenous Student Committee

The Indigenous Student Committee is about creating awareness and community about the various cultures of Indigenous people of Canada. We hope to spread awareness and understanding to others through our events and presentations.

For information on how you can get involved contact committee member: Wade Whitstone

Stockman's

Stockman's is a club for people interested in beef cattle and showing beef cattle.

We also have our own bred heifer, Elsa. Officially HHF Elsa 28D, she was born on Feb 11, 2016 and is due to calve in early 2018. We purchased her from Hiller Hay Farms. Her sire is Hiller’s well known Speckle Park bull Ruffneck. Club members say her sweet disposition makes it possible for anyone on the team to work with her.

Club activities include:

• social opportunities, including dinners and other events
• fieldtrips to view herds or events
• Little Royal Steer & Heifer shows
• an annual trip to Denver, Colorado to attend the National Western Stock Show (for 2nd year students)

International

Food and fun are two ways the International Club promotes cultural diversity.

These multicultural experiences are a way for international students to share their cultures and for the Lakeland community to learn.

Open to both international and Canadian students, the club also promotes and enhances awareness, cooperation and dialogue between students from different countries.

The club is also a formal way for the international student community to be represented at the college and surrounding communities.

Vermilion staff advisor:
Nina Barrett
nina.barrett@lakelandcollege.ca