News and Stories
A message from Lakeland College's president (Dec 15, 2020)
As the end of our fall 2020 semester approaches, I wanted to share an update with our community regarding Lakeland College's winter 2021 semester. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Government of Alberta announced new COVID-19 restrictions. I received an update from Advanced Education stating that post-secondary...
Alumnus reaps benefit of environmental sciences learning pathway
Long story short, when a seed is sown, it grows into a plant. For Ryan James, earning his first environmental sciences diploma from Lakeland College in 2014 was a kernel that he cultivated into a bachelor of science in environmental and conservation sciences degree from the University of Alberta...
Ag students and industry boost grain drying through research project
This innovative demonstration project is equipping Lakeland College agricultural sciences students with industry experience. Together, Alberta Innovates, Top Grade Ag, Lakeland's crop research team and Student-Managed Farm - Powered by New Holland are developing proper in-bin sensor-mediated drying...
Industry head start has alumnus excelling
The unique blend of heavy oil and power engineering and a diverse and immersive learning environment are what attracted David Milroy to Lakeland College's heavy oil power engineering (HOPE) program. “I found the addition of heavy oil to the power engineering curriculum beneficial and a standout...
Lakeland College, GPRC partner to benefit ag programming
Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) and Lakeland College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue collaborative ventures in Alberta's strong agricultural region. This student-focused partnership will see both colleges working together to create agricultural educational opportunities...