News and Stories

Student devotes time tracking COVID-19
A Lakeland College business administration student is among the hundreds working to help contain the spread of COVID-19. As a contact tracer, Shelley Taylor helps Albertans by communicating with people who have been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. “I research through...

A round-up of success, experience and new connections
The Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland (SMF) purebred, commercial beef and equine units saw more than 126 bids during The Round-Up sale on March 27. Previously known as Beef Day, the student-led sale featured 14 yearling Angus bulls, five purebred replacement heifers, 12 commercial...

New education degree pathway between UCalgary and Lakeland
People interested in earning an education degree from the University of Calgary can now complete most of the program at Lakeland College's Lloydminster campus thanks to an enhanced partnership. Lakeland and the UCalgary Werklund School of Education signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that...

Alberta's colleges meet the needs of students, industry
As Alberta's economy recovers and moves forward, Alberta's colleges are ready to lead the way, providing real-world experience and cutting-edge research to support Albertans and their communities. “We know our students learn best through action, which is why almost all of Lakeland College's...

Child and youth care program receives accreditation
Lakeland College's child and youth care diploma program has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada. Accreditation acknowledges Lakeland as a provider of quality post-secondary education in the field of child and youth care. The accreditation...