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“Glam cowgirl” finds best of both worlds at Lakeland
Blake Molle’s love of horses, rodeo and going fast were inspired by her chuckwagon-driving father. She also recalls spending her childhood getting into her mother’s makeup and learning to love the “girlier” things in life. When it came time to choose a post-secondary path, she found a way...
Leading the herd: Dairy SMF manager building skills for the real world
Corinne Blaser brought her dairy roots with her when she came to Lakeland College. Having grown up on a dairy operation south of Ottawa, Ont., she had a wide breadth of knowledge in the industry when she started in Lakeland College’s animal science technology program’s dairy major. She was...
Telling stories through art: Student channels Indigenous culture onto the canvas
For Nevin Jarvis, art is many things – it’s a way to connect with her Indigenous culture, to celebrate the stories her grandfather has shared with her, and it’s an important outlet that supports her mental well-being. The current Lakeland College energy student has been painting for her whole...
Opening the door: Lessons learned in an inclusive classroom
According to Lakeland College environmental sciences instructor Brendan Ganton, all he did was leave the door open and student Tylan Andrews, with the support of Inclusion Alberta, did the rest. Andrews and his family, who nominated Ganton for the Inclusion Alberta’s Community Inclusion Award...
Season over for Rustler women’s basketball team
The season for Lakeland College’s Rustler women’s basketball team has ended, following a decision to forfeit the remaining games of the 2024-25 season. A letter was submitted to the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) indicating the women’s basketball team will not be competing for...