News and Stories
2019 President's Gala supports transformative bursary
When Jennifer Heculuck decided to return to school, it had been 30 years since she last sat in a classroom. At the age of 50, the mother of two made a life-changing decision to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher and enrolled in Lakeland College's university transfer program. Faced with the...
Conference on Environmental Management provides new platform for students
Rewarding is how one student is describing her experience at Lakeland College's inaugural Conference on Environmental Management. Held on Feb. 26 at the Vermilion Regional Centre, the event featured capstone presentations by second-year bachelor of applied science: environmental management (BASEM)...
Practicum generates resume-worthy experience
Two 2018 heavy oil power engineering (HOPE) graduates are sharing how their practicum experience got them a head start on their energy careers. After completing his 4th Class steam time at Battleford's Union Hospital in 2017, Richard Baker continued doing weekend coverage with the hospital over...
SRT students excited to claim their spot in industry
Street rod technologies (SRT) students are establishing their place in industry with passion and an applied skill set. Over the past seven months, Hannah Ganske and Kelvin McLean have refined and defined their skills in restoration, customization and fabrication. Now, they're ready to add the finishing...
Indigenous Awareness Week champions Indigenous voices on campus
Creating awareness of Indigenous cultures, Lakeland students took the lead hosting Indigenous Awareness Week events and activities, March 18-22. “We choose our events based on how we can create awareness of our culture and also help educate people at Lakeland and in the community,” says Wade...