News and Stories
Lakeland instructor's fifth book explores no-body homicides
When Mark Stobbe isn't teaching sociology for Lakeland College's university transfer department, he's writing and publishing about politics, crimes and the sociology of Harry Potter. Most recently, Stobbe released his fifth book No-Body Homicides: The Evolution of Investigation and Prosecution...
On the front lines: Fire students deployed to help in provincial emergency
Being a firefighter means dropping everything the moment a call for help comes in. Lakeland College's Class of 2023 emergency services technology (EST) fire stream students experienced that firsthand in May when Parkland County requested support dealing with an out-of-control wildfire situation...
Lakeland apprentice adds national gold to medal collection
Lakeland College's Tyler Bendfeld has returned from Skills Canada with another medal - this time, the gold. Bendfeld, a third-year carpenter apprentice from Heisler, Alta., competed in the national competition last year as well, winning silver. “I felt like I had a good chance of getting the...
Lakeland College's interior design program awarded NKBA Excellence in Education
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) recognized Lakeland College's interior design technology (IDT) program with an Excellence in Education Award. “It's exciting for our interior design technology program to be recognized by the NKBA. It's a powerful testament to our students' knowledge...
Distinguished Citizen receives Lakeland's first Honorary Bachelor of Agriculture Technology degree
Judy Sweet believes that adapting to changing circumstances is one of the most essential skills a person can have. She knows this from experience. After living in different Alberta communities in their 20s, Judy and her husband Garth settled in the Drayton Valley area. There, they raised their...