News and Stories
Resiliency and passion makes alumnus' dream a reality
Running on a dream didn't come without its hurdles. Business alumnus Lorne Davidson, Class of 2011, opened a makerspace in Lloydminster called Legacy DIY. The community workspace is for people with mutual interests to meet, socialize and collaborate on projects. Lorne is looking forward to putting...
Student's success begins with pay-it-forward mindset
When you're passionate about something, it pays off, according to Shyanne Blomquist, Class of 2020. The early learning and child care grad was recognized as a 2020 President's Circle recipient for her outstanding leadership. “Being selected blew me away and my heart feels so full because there...
Firefighter alumnus excels in emergency management
Jordan Newton is excited to continue protecting and serving his home city in a new capacity. The Lakeland College alumnus, Class of 2010, assumed the role of Emergency Management Operations (EMO) manager for the City of Lloydminster earlier this year, after serving for the Lloydminster Fire Service...
Government of Alberta invests in agriculture at Lakeland
The Government of Alberta announced that Lakeland College will receive $17.3 million in capital maintenance and renewal funds to invest in the WHT Mead Animal Science Centre. Premier Jason Kenney visited Lakeland's Vermilion campus to celebrate how the project will create new jobs in the region...
Colleges issue recommendations to support economic recovery
The Alberta Colleges Economic Recovery Task Force has released its 15 initial recommendations. The recommendations identify how Alberta's colleges can support and expedite local, provincial and national economic recovery, create future competitive job market growth and tackle the unprecedented...