News and Stories
Lakeland to kick off SMF anniversary at Feast on the Farm
Lakeland College invites members of the community to return to their rural roots in celebration of student leadership at Feast on the Farm 2019. On Thursday, Aug. 15, Lakeland will welcome people to the Vermilion campus for the fourth annual event. Featuring toe-tapping fun, a delicious meal and...
Enviro Club makes significant donation to environmental groups
Fundraising efforts by Lakeland College's Enviro Club have supported four conservation initiatives The club donated $250 each to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative. This is one...
Lakeland receives NSERC funding for livestock technology
Lakeland College's applied research in feed efficiency and livestock supplementation will be strengthened with the purchase of new SmartFeed-Pro (SFP) systems, thanks to $117,026 in federal funding. A recipient of the Applied Research Tools and Instruments grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering...
Perseverance pays off for esthetician grad
When Jayna Morrison crossed the stage to receive her parchment for completing Lakeland College's esthetician program, it marked the end of a two-year journey. “It's been a great experience for me,” says the 20-year-old. “Every day I pushed myself out of my comfort zone.” Prior to enrolling...
What's the Buzz?
The University of Calgary is working with Lakeland College to take a deep dive into the effect of beneficial insects living in natural habitats and non-farmed spaces, such as in-field wetlands, on canola yields. Initial research conducted by UCalgary has shown that insects and other arthropods...