2025 News
A journey west
Jackie Wismer came to Alberta looking for a place to belong in the wide-open pastureland, drawn by the herds of cattle and horses. Now, working in management at Wild Rose Co-op's Sedgewick agro site, it's safe to say she found it. Growing up on a Clydesdale operation in Amherstburg, Ont., Wismer...
Growing wild: Alumna follows passion for wilderness to Lakeland
Katie Harris grew up in the wilderness. She spent her childhood in the forests of northern Manitoba, following a family passion for the environment that would lead her to Girl Guides before pursuing environmental sciences at Lakeland College. Now, Harris is spearheading the first large-scale wildlife...
Alumnus finds firm footing in reclamation
Emerson Taylor knew what he wanted to study when he first came to Lakeland. Inspired by a childhood spent outdoors with the sea cadets, an affinity for science, and his father's career on the service rigs, Taylor decided to pursue reclamation and environmental sciences. He chose Lakeland because...
Alumnus supports student-led initiative with purchase of grain cart
When Roy Kubica learned Lakeland College students had a vision to improve farm operations, but no funds to bring it to life he came to the rescue - with a brand new Demco 1050 grain cart. “The idea to purchase a grain cart came from our students,” says Geoff Brown, dean of agricultural sciences...
Cross-campus collaboration creates community playground
The Human Services Club is heading a cross-department initiative to improve Lakeland College's playscape. Club president and child and youth care student Katherine Dinesh says the club was looking for a special project to work on when the idea of creating a nature-inspired play area for the community...