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50 years of growing Alberta's Ag talent
Article courtesy of Government of Alberta Established in 1975 as the first program of its kind in Canada, Alberta’s government announced the training program for the province’s future farmers. Alberta is celebrating 50 successful years of this popular rural employment and training program, supporting...
Crop students celebrate a successful harvest
This year’s harvest season was more than just a busy few weeks in the field – it was a showcase of teamwork, innovation and leadership in action. For second-year crop technology student Connor Klassen, the season was a smooth one thanks to ideal weather, a strong team and plenty of collaboration...
Interior design student continues tradition of excellence at Lakeland
A Lakeland College interior design technology student has claimed top honours on the international stage, marking 20 years of winning for Lakeland students. Emma Bunz won first place out of over 230 entries in the bathroom category of the 2025 National Kitchen and Bath Association’s prestigious...
Rooted in the land: Field Week takes students beyond the classroom
For environmental sciences students at Lakeland College, Field Week isn’t just a break from the classroom — it’s an immersive, boots-on-the-ground experience that brings theory to life. Over the course of one packed week, students find themselves bird banding at dawn, touring active mines,...
Ag researchers set to share results at Research for the Ranch: Livestock Field Day
Research projects involving precision ranching, cattle nutrition and livestock wellness will be on display at Lakeland College’s Vermilion campus Oct. 30 during Research for the Ranch: Livestock Field Day. The event is an opportunity for livestock producers, industry representatives, students...