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Local youth help unite Canada's cultures
Three Lakeland College students are at the helm of a national campaign with a mission to build a bridge between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadian youth. The Canadian Roots Exchange launched the Rural Youth Reconciliation Initiative which will train young leaders and support them in planning...

UT education students learn robotics from legendary students
Tech Force students from Winston Churchill School visited the Lloydminster campus on March 27 to demonstrate their robotics knowledge, and guide Lakeland students through interactive stations that exemplify computational thinking in education. “This experience proves we should acknowledge that...

Conference on Environmental Management provides new platform for students
Rewarding is how one student is describing her experience at Lakeland College's inaugural Conference on Environmental Management. Held on Feb. 26 at the Vermilion Regional Centre, the event featured capstone presentations by second-year bachelor of applied science: environmental management (BASEM)...

Practicum generates resume-worthy experience
Two 2018 heavy oil power engineering (HOPE) graduates are sharing how their practicum experience got them a head start on their energy careers. After completing his 4th Class steam time at Battleford's Union Hospital in 2017, Richard Baker continued doing weekend coverage with the hospital over...

Indigenous Awareness Week champions Indigenous voices on campus
Creating awareness of Indigenous cultures, Lakeland students took the lead hosting Indigenous Awareness Week events and activities, March 18-22. “We choose our events based on how we can create awareness of our culture and also help educate people at Lakeland and in the community,” says Wade...