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Staying the course, aces for hire
When DUC's newest Alberta conservation program specialists came onboard, it was almost like a reunion of kindred spirits - all of whom share a common experience of their college days at Lakeland and now, in the workforce. Angus Bryan and Codie Lee Yasienuk, both based out of DUC's Camrose...

New mission, vision and values for Lakeland
Lakeland College officially unveiled its new mission, vision and values during events at the Vermilion campus and Lloydminster campus in December. The development of the mission, vision and values (MVV) was a few years in the making but it was time well spent, says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart,...

Lakeland and hairstyling a stylish choice for this student
For Tianna Todd - a hairstyling program student - Lakeland College is exceeding her expectations. Prior to enrolling, Todd saw herself going to college closer to her home in the Edmonton area. But after discovering Lakeland's 10-month hairstyling program at a career fair and touring the student-led...

AHT alumna wins Veterinary Nurse of the Year
Katie Berry, Class of 2012 animal health technology, is Petplan Insurance's 2019 Veterinary Nurse of the Year. She was one of three veterinary technicians in North America nominated for the award. Berry received the award at the Petplan Veterinary Awards in Orlando, FL on Sunday, Jan. 20. She...

More Athabasca University degree options offered at Lakeland
Lakeland College and Athabasca University are growing their 14-year partnership to offer more degree pathways to Lakeland's university transfer students. This enhanced partnership provides 12 new Athabasca University degree options to university transfer students that can be completed locally starting...