News and Stories
International student builds business skills and confidence
Suparna Das came to Lakeland College looking to learn the business basics with the freedom to follow her creativity. She found all that and more – including the courage to step into the spotlight. Originally from India, Das came to Canada with her husband, who was working in Ontario. Already holding...
A legacy of learning and giving back
Dr. Franklin Foster’s connection to Lakeland College is both deeply personal and profoundly impactful. As a retired professor and dedicated donor, his legacy reflects a lifelong commitment to education, community service and helping students find their path. Born in Lloydminster on July 17, 1945,...
Single mom, foster parent, service advisor and student: Investing in future and family
When Pam Cannan decided to pursue an apprenticeship in the parts technician trade, it wasn’t just about career growth – it was about setting a good example for her family by investing in herself. She did it by balancing being a single mom, a foster parent, and a full-time service advisor at...
Agrai-Dairy Mart donation supports the Dairy Learning Centre
Lakeland College celebrated a welcome investment from Agrai-Dairy Mart to the Dairy Learning Centre by officially naming a classroom after the donor. Thanks to their $70,000 donation, the college will continue to advance agricultural education for future generations of dairy producers. “Our Dairy...
From curds to community: Valerie Roberts expands her cheese horizons
For Valerie Roberts and her family, nothing quite says home like cheese. Roberts is originally from Quebec, but as a child in a military family, she moved around her entire life, eventually settling on an acreage outside of Vermilion. She enrolled in Lakeland College’s animal health technology...