News and Stories
Student finds personal fulfillment in EST program
With the emergency services technology (EST) convocation quickly approaching, Sheldon Carter is looking forward to getting out in the field. He's excited to start his practicum and put the skills he learned during his months at Lakeland to good use. As a journeyman electrician with a young family,...
Rewarding adventure begins at Lakeland
An alumnus' return to Lakeland this past summer invoked a slew of memories and reunions that won't be forgotten. Jitesh Haria, Class of 2000 adventure tourism and outdoor recreation, spent a few days out of his two-month Canadian excursion at the Vermilion campus. He eagerly showed his wife, parents,...
From hair to toes, alumna builds well rounded skills at Lakeland
Monica Mathiot is no stranger to Lakeland College's student-led learning model. She spent the majority of last year styling clients' hair in the Hairstyling Salon at the Lloydminster campus. Now the Class of 2019 hairstyling alumna is expanding her skills in Lakeland's esthetician program. Mathiot...
UT grad comes home to create safe spaces for LGBTQ2S+ families
For Lakeland alumna and registered social worker/psychologist Tamara Gartner, returning to the college this fall was a homecoming she had been looking forward to for years. The Kitscoty-native holds a masters of arts degree in counselling psychology and has her own private practice, Inclusive...
Band in the Sand: More than just a good time
Band in the Sand is more than just a good time dancing in the dirt. It's an opportunity for Lakeland agribusiness students to take the lead organizing all aspects of a large-scale fundraiser. It's the lessons learned during that process that will last long after the dust has settled, the band...