News and Stories

A best of both worlds career for performing arts alumnus
Years of musical theatre experience have a Lakeland College performing arts alumnus seeking a behind-the-scenes career. Justin Marmulak's artist-centric values began at Lakeland. He received voice lessons from instructor Kathryn Edwards, participated in summer theatre camps, performed in Seussical:...

A message from Lakeland College's president
We are committed to keeping our community healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. When in-person classes were suspended on March 15, contingency plans to support the continuation of programs for the remainder of the winter term were put in place immediately. Transitioning our courses online...

School of Agricultural Sciences dean wins dairy award
Lakeland College is pleased to share that Josie Van Lent was honoured with the John J Kennelly Western Canadian Dairy Seminar Award of Merit. The award was presented to Van Lent, dean of the School of Agricultural Sciences, at the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar in Red Deer, Alta., on March 11,...

A home away from home at Lakeland
Whether it was the proximity to home or the feeling of a home away from home, fire officers from across the country jumped at the chance to enrol in Lakeland's Fire Officer Training levels 3 and 4. Lakeland partners with the Ontario Fire College to offer the program. For Jeff Fallow, fire chief...

Students adapt and overcome for Beef Day
Beef Day 2020 was a success, despite students facing unprecedented challenges during the final weeks leading up to the annual event. Beef Day gives students with the Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland (SMF) purebred beef, commercial beef and livestock research units the opportunity to...