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Alumna one of the toughest firefighters alive
Being tough is a job requirement for a firefighter, and Carla Morrison has proven herself to be one of the toughest in the world. The Class of 2008 emergency services technician alumna is a member of the Strathcona Fire Department’s FireFit team, often placing in the top of her field. In 2024,...

Reconnect at Lakeland's Alumni Weekend
Lakeland College is pleased to welcome all graduating classes back to campus for Alumni Weekend, June 13-14, 2025. “We have such an extensive, dynamic alumni family,” says Kayleigh Schmid, Lakeland’s alumni relations and career services specialist. “Alumni Weekend brings everyone together...

Bigger fish in a smaller pond: student makes the most of campus life
According to Kiefer Sinclair, having too much on your plate is a good problem to have, and it’s a philosophy he has embraced during his time at Lakeland College. Academically, Sinclair is a student in Lakeland’s business program. Outside of the classroom, he is a student-athlete on the Rustlers...

Lakeland College students shine at provincial skills competition
Eleven Lakeland College students showcased exceptional skill and determination at the 2025 Skills Canada Alberta Provincial Competition, winning several medals in three distinct categories. Among the competition’s top performers were Logan Peters and Braden Kereliuk, who earned gold medals in...

More than livestock on display at the Round Up
Each year, students in the animal science technology (AST) program put their hard work on display at the annual Round Up Sale, showcasing both the livestock they’ve raised and the skills they’ve learned along the way. The Round Up is an annual sale held on the Student Managed Farm – Powered...