News and Stories

On the auction block: A family business
You could say it's in the genes. This spring, Jesse Lawes, Class of 2013, business administration, earned the title of Canadian Livestock Auctioneer Champion for 2023. It's quite an accomplishment but for anyone who knows the family, it comes as no surprise. Lawes comes from a long line of established...

Student-led learning at the Wellness Symposium
Addressing rising rates of burnout and increasing needs for mental health supports were on the human services students' minds as they worked together to plan the first Lakeland College Wellness Symposium this February. “I think addressing wellness and burnout has become increasingly important...

Lakeland College's control room receives major boost from Apex Automation
In a significant move to foster education and technology, Apex Automation has generously donated $76,758 to Lakeland College to upgrade the control room that supports the Cenovus Energy Lab at the Lloydminster campus. These upgrades have enhanced equipment and hands-on learning opportunities for...

King receives Coaching Excellence Award
Chris King, head coach of the Lakeland Rustlers women's basketball team, has been named the recipient of the Coaching Excellence Award by the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). This prestigious award recognizes King's outstanding coaching contributions to sport and athlete development...

Cenovus presents Feast on the Farm 2024
For the third consecutive year, Lakeland College is excited to welcome back Cenovus Energy to present our premiere fundraising event: Feast on the Farm. On August 15, industry leaders, community supporters, alumni and students will gather on the tree-lined Research Centre grounds at the west side...