News and Stories

A message from Lakeland College's president
The 2020-21 academic year is well underway, and Lakeland College is doing business differently. We welcomed students to our campuses - in-person and online - to start or resume their studies and ultimately, work towards achieving their goals. We're committed to providing our students the highest...

Lakeland Rustlers explore competitive opportunities for 2021
Lakeland College will pursue creative ways for student-athletes to compete in the winter 2021 semester. “While this athletic season is unlike any other for our Rustlers, our athletics team will continue to train and evaluate ways to compete safely in exhibition games and other competitive opportunities...

Newcomers welcomed to Lakeland Board of Governors
Lakeland College Board of Governors has welcomed four new public members. “We are pleased to welcome our new members to our Board of Governors. They bring a wealth of expertise, experience, knowledge and connections with them and our Lakeland community is enriched with their presence,” says...

Firefighter grads hose down COVID-19 conditions
Lakeland College's first group of graduates in the 2020-21 academic year excelled, despite the pressures of COVID-19. According to Candice Ives and Braden Olynick, blended firefighter training grads, COVID-19 caused little interference to their education. “I feel like we received the same quality,...

Overcoming adversities critical to Harvest 2020 success
Lakeland College's Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland (SMF) crops unit has cause for celebration, having wrapped up harvest at the beginning of October. Breanna Elder, the SMF crops unit's public relations manager, says over 800 acres of wheat, barley, canola and pea crops were seeded...