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Armin and Rita Mueller invest in the future of bison

February 24, 2020

Armin and Rita Mueller emigrated from Switzerland to Canada in the 1970s. Through hard work and innovation, they succeeded first in the dairy industry and then in the bison industry. The owners of Canadian Rangeland Bison and Elk recently announced a $4 million donation to Lakeland College to...

Rita and Armin Mueller (centre) of Canadian Rangeland Bison and Elk, present Lakeland with a $4 million donation to purchase land and establish a bison herd at the college. Joining them for the presentation are (back row from left) Ed Stelmach, honorary chair of Lakeland's Leading. Learning. The Lakeland Campaign, Dr. Alice Wainwright Stewart, Scott Webb, board chair, and (front row) students Ben Rajotte and Emmalee Williamson.

Historic $4M gift establishes bison operation at Lakeland

February 24, 2020

Armin and Rita Mueller, owners of Canadian Rangeland Bison and Elk, are donating $4 million to Lakeland College to purchase land and establish a bison herd at the college. The gift will strengthen Lakeland's two-year animal science technology program at the Vermilion campus and provide more student-managed...

Lakeland College named a 2020 Top Employer

February 19, 2020

Lakeland College is honoured to be named one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers. The 2020 announcement marks the fourth consecutive top employer accolade for Lakeland. “We're grateful to receive this recognition. It's a testament to the culture we've created and our exceptional Lakeland team,”...