2025 News
Alumna gains real world experience on the farm
When Hanna Snelgrove decided to begin a career in agriculture, she didn't let her lack of experience in the field stand in her way. Intrigued by the idea of becoming an agronomist, she reached out to Crop Management, a crop retail outlet selling agricultural products that also provides agronomic...
Lakeland's sustainable energy programs receive industry approval
Lakeland College's sustainable energy technology (SET) diploma and microcredential programs have received a stamp of approval by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Lakeland courses meet NABCEP's high standards in the knowledge and expertise needed to design, install...
Interior design students bank on material resource
Lakeland College was one of the first post-secondaries in North America to participate in Materialbank's beta program of their design student portal in 2020. Brea Holt and Carolyn Stensrud, now second-year interior design technology (IDT) students, were in their first year when they received verified...
Hands-on lab experience prepares alum for industry
Eric Cook's decision to pursue a career in the energy industry with Lakeland's heavy oil and power engineering (HOPE) program was a last minute one, and one that has led him to a rewarding, exciting career. Coming out of high school in Lloydminster, the Class of 2021 alumnus wasn't sure what direction...
Naturally nurturing generational success
Elenee Young doesn't skip a beat. As marketing manager for Spiro's, a third generation Greek/Canadian eatery located in Lloydminster, Elenee Young is often the voice for change and looking for the next thing to keep the family business moving forward. “I'm probably the first person in our family...