News and Stories

Excelling in personal growth: New grad makes her family and herself proud
After being out of school for five years, Madeleine Hayes was nervous about returning to the classroom when she began the child and youth care counsellor (CYCC) program at Lakeland College in 2022. Looking back at it now, the Class of 2024 alumna credits the supportive instructors and atmosphere...

2024 President’s Medal: Rustler recognized for off-court leadership
Sarah Hogue came to Lakeland College to play volleyball for the Rustlers, and while she was here, she fell in love with the college and community. Her goals for her time at Lakeland were to win national gold with the team and, coincidentally, to receive the President’s Medal. This March, she and...

New grad grateful for Lakeland experience
Mariel Kate Macaya was new to Canada when, on the advice of a family friend, she applied to Lakeland College's business program. It was just a coincidence that the school was so close to home and had the program she was looking for - business. Born in Quezon City in the Philippines, Macaya had...

Connecting through community and culture
Tinisha Young has been in business since high school, and an advocate for the importance of Indigenous mentorship even longer. Today, Young holds many titles. She is status through Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Treaty 5, Man., and an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. She is a member of Lakeland College's...

Lloydminster Fire Department and Lakeland College strengthen partnership with equipment exchange
The Lloydminster Fire Department and Lakeland College's Emergency Training Centre (ETC) have announced a significant step in their on-going partnership. The department has given vehicle extrication equipment to the ETC in exchange for training credits at the facility, signifying the department's...