2025 News

Lakeland's doors open for Program Info Sessions
Lakeland College is opening the doors and welcoming guests on campus for Program Info Sessions on March 10 in Lloydminster and March 11 in Vermilion. “At Lakeland, we've always prided ourselves on providing a personal, experiential learning opportunity,” says Courtney King, recruitment and...

Ag degree opens a world of opportunity
When Courtney Wallace first started looking into post-secondary opportunities, she wasn't sure where she wanted to end up - all she knew was that her background in and passion for agriculture would lead her where she wanted to go. The fourth generation beef cattle farmer and 4-H member was researching...

Alumna gains real world experience on the farm
When Hanna Snelgrove decided to begin a career in agriculture, she didn't let her lack of experience in the field stand in her way. Intrigued by the idea of becoming an agronomist, she reached out to Crop Management, a crop retail outlet selling agricultural products that also provides agronomic...

Lakeland's sustainable energy programs receive industry approval
Lakeland College's sustainable energy technology (SET) diploma and microcredential programs have received a stamp of approval by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Lakeland courses meet NABCEP's high standards in the knowledge and expertise needed to design, install...

Hands-on lab experience prepares alum for industry
Eric Cook's decision to pursue a career in the energy industry with Lakeland's heavy oil and power engineering (HOPE) program was a last minute one, and one that has led him to a rewarding, exciting career. Coming out of high school in Lloydminster, the Class of 2021 alumnus wasn't sure what direction...