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Energy graduate engineers astonishing recognition
Reid De Los Reyes took Lakeland College's heavy oil power engineering program with the goal of kickstarting a new career. Not only did he achieve that goal, he also achieved one of the college's highest honours. A surprised De Los Reyes is the Lloydminster campus candidate for the 2021-22 Governor...

Applied Research: Heifer Replacement
Just like we're told not to judge a book by its cover, don't judge a heifer solely by her looks. With the change in the weather and being fall and all, Alberta beef producers are starting to wean calves. For those who retain replacement heifers, weaning includes selecting heifers for the breeding...

Opening the door to business in one year
Lakeland College's business administration certificate gives students a head start in business in only one year. Available both in-person at the Lloydminster campus and online, the program aims to give students the skills they need to succeed, opening the door to a career in business. It's also...

Jon Albert continues Lakeland journey in power engineering
There’s no time like the present when it comes to accomplishing your goals. For Jon Albert, that meant returning to Lakeland College. Previously, he completed academic upgrading, took university transfer courses and played for the Rustlers men’s basketball team. In 2016, he obtained a Journeyperson...

New program advances solutions in agriculture sales
The demand to address challenges to the agriculture labour market inspired a new apprenticeship-style program at Lakeland College. Lakeland's agri sales and customer relations certificate program will attract new agricultural sales professionals and support the industry in growing its talent by...