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From uncertain to all in: Equine student finds her footing at Lakeland
The 2026 Round Up Sale was more than the culmination of two years of hard work in Lakeland College’s animal science technology (AST) program for Haylie Ost. It was more than a livestock sale that she and her classmates had worked for months to arrange, featuring the horses and cattle they had...
Distinguished citizen models lessons learned from his father
Catching Doug Stewart on the phone to chat about being this year’s Lakeland College Distinguished Citizen is tricky. The first time he answers, he is apologetic but doesn’t have a moment to spare, with dozens of Lakeland rodeo athletes on their way over to work together on a project. The second...
Dig in to smarter farming at Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day
Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days return to Lakeland College on July 16, offering presentations on timely crop production topics relevant to Alberta producers. In addition to the diagnostic sessions, Lakeland's Cultivate & Connect event will highlight crop and agronomy research projects underway on campus. “Alberta...
Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation supports inclusive hockey programing with the Rustlers
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) is committing $25,000 annually for three years to support community programs and outreach initiatives led by the Lakeland College Lloydminster Co-op Rustlers women’s hockey team. The $75,000 investment will support programs that introduce hockey...
Governor General’s Academic Medal recognizes growth and perseverance
For Cort Egeland, receiving the Governor General’s Academic Medal was both surprising and rewarding. “I wasn’t expecting it,” he says. “But after the surprise, it was happiness. I did put in a fair bit of work, so it was good to see that payoff.” Egeland, a business administration student...