News and Stories
Lakeland ranks among Canada’s Top Research Colleges
Lakeland College is proud to be among Research Infosource Inc.’s Top 50 Research Colleges in Canada, securing the 44th spot nationwide. This recognition underscores Lakeland’s reputation as a hub for innovation, sustainability and student-driven discovery. With 97 research partnerships, six...
Firefighting Alum takes the lead on Urban Wildfire Response
Jim Smith comes from a firefighting legacy, following his father’s footsteps into a career as a first responder. Now, in his new role as a wildland urban interface officer (WUI) with the Government of Alberta, he’s helping to shape the future of wildland fire response. He’s drawing on a wealth...
Rooted in community, fueled by purpose
For Aaron Lyons, pharmacy isn’t just a profession – it’s a calling driven by compassion, curiosity and a desire to make a difference in his community. His path to becoming a pharmacist began right at home in Lloydminster and found early momentum through Lakeland College’s university transfer...
From hypothetical to hands-on
Kevin Malica’s roots run deep on Lakeland College’s Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland (SMF). He began his studies at Lakeland when the SMF was just beginning to sprout – more of a theoretical idea than anything physical. He and the other students who made up that first SMF...
Lakeland awarded large CFI grant for applied research infrastructure
Thanks to a $1 million investment from Canada Foundation for Innovation’s College Fund, Lakeland College will purchase state-of-the-art crop and livestock research infrastructure over the next two years that will greatly enhance the college’s capacity to support Alberta’s agriculture sector. The...