News and Stories
Sharing a love of dairy with future farmers
Lovholm Holsteins near Balgonie, Sask., is a labour of love for Lakeland College alumni Michael and Jessica Lovich. With both born into dairy farming families, Michael in Cherhill and Jessica in Ponoka, Alta., a love for the industry is in their blood and something they are hoping to pass on to...
Lakeland College's applied research capacity to grow
Lakeland College's applied research portfolio is growing thanks to the governments of Canada and Alberta. Lakeland is getting a $1.9-million grant to transition two critical agriculture research programs. This investment in research will also expand research capacity and teaching opportunities...
Lakeland launches bachelor of agriculture technology degree
Lakeland College is offering Canada's first degree in agriculture technology this fall. Developed to enable students to keep ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of agricultural technology, Lakeland's bachelor of agriculture technology program offers real-world experience with the...
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...
Harris wins international gold for Student Support Services
Finding innovative ways to help students become better learners has earned Karen Harris a 2020 Gold Award of Excellence from the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP). Harris, the learner success strategist at Lakeland College, won gold in the Student Support Services category earlier...