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Student pushes boundaries, incites change and prospers
Conner Coleman is a perfect example of just how far being curious can take you. As a child, Coleman was affected by developmental issues, struggled in school and had trouble connecting with others. There was some doubt that he’d succeed in post-secondary, but Coleman was determined to exceed...

Minister of Forestry and Parks tours Emergency Training Centre
Lakeland College was proud to welcome Todd Loewen, Alberta’s Minister of Forestry and Parks, to our Emergency Training Centre (ETC) on June 23. “Showing Minister Loewen around the ETC was an amazing opportunity to showcase our applied learning and world-class first responder training facilities,”...

Limited tickets left for Feast on the Farm 2025
Lakeland College is excited to announce that tickets for Feast on the Farm, presented by Cenovus Energy, is now 95 per cent sold. Ticketholders for this unique fundraising experience support student-led learning while enjoying a memorable evening under the prairie sky, complete with a farm-fresh...

Lakeland hosts Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day
Lakeland College invites producers, researchers and industry representatives to participate in Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days on July 23. This Lakeland event is one of three being held this summer across the province to showcase the latest insights and advances in crop management: July 22: Lacombe,...

Energy students graduate with extra credential
A new elective component of Lakeland College’s process and power engineering program (PPE) is giving graduates an edge when it comes to the job market. “As part of our continued growth and student success, we have incorporated second year electives, chosen by the student, into our PPE diploma...