News and Stories
WJ Elliott Arboretum: Evolving alongside Lakeland College
Growth and change have always been a huge part of Lakeland College. From its founding in 1913, the college itself has gone through many evolutions in response to changing times and circumstances. The latest evolutionary stage involves the rejuvenation of Vermilion campus’ Newcombe N. Bentley Building...
Providing energy for generations
Emma March was born into the life of a power engineer. Literally. On a snowy October morning in 2004, as Emma’s mom Ruthy settled in to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) exam, she went into labour. Soon after, daughter Emma was born prematurely by six weeks. Ruthy laughs at the...
Students take top honours at national research conference
Two students who presented posters showcasing on-going applied research projects at Lakeland College finished in first and second place at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) in Saskatoon in August. The competition consisted of two categories: college/undergrad/diploma and master’s/PhD...
Sold-out Feast on the Farm champions student-led learning
Over 260 community members, industry leaders and alumni gathered at Feast on the Farm presented by Cenovus Energy on Aug. 15 for a sold-out evening that raised $82,000 in support of student-led initiatives. “Feast on the Farm is always such a highlight of our summer here at Lakeland,” says...
Training Meets Reality: Lakeland College Students Protect Jasper Amid Wildfires
Author: Justin Gotfried at The Alberta Counsel As the destructive and heartbreaking events unfolded in Jasper National Park, a dedicated group of students from Lakeland College’s Emergency Services Technology program stepped up to protect the community and its surrounding natural beauty during...