Skilled excellence

This past year Lakeland students excelled in provincial, national and international industry competitions. Interior Design Technology students Kelsey Guenter, Lisa Godwin, Jessica Leasak, Dani Rau and Laura Underwood were selected as finalists in a North American student competition for kitchen and bath design. Jenna Nibourg earned a $1,000 scholarship in another design competition hosted by General Electric.

Other students demonstrating excellence this year were Catherine Rumjan (Parts Technician) and Claude Forseille (Heavy Equipment Technician-off road) who were named Albertas top student apprentices in their trade. Instructors were also recognized for their great work. Parts technician instructor Randy Hobbis won the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Boards Top Instructor Award - North. Peter Walsh received an Excellence in Teaching Award from the Canadian Association of Diploma in Agriculture Programs.

Working closely with local communities, adult learning councils, and school divisions is a priority for Lakeland. The college currently has representation on six learning councils plus local economic development committees. Earlier this year, Lakeland entered into an agreement with the Lloydminster Public and Lloydminster Catholic school divisions that enables Grade 12 students to take university transfer courses while in high school. Lakeland is also involved in a dual credit project with East Central Alberta Catholic Schools.

Lakeland continues to partner with schools in Buffalo Trail Public Schools and St. Jeromes School in Vermilion (part of East Central Alberta Catholic Schools) to deliver career and technology studies (CTS) courses to high school students. Courses include interior design, electrical, automotive mechanics, carpentry, welding, firefighting and cosmetology.

Community connections

Talented and tough

Globally-minded

Lakelands land base near the Vermilion campus has expanded! Earlier this year the college finalized the purchase of 100 per cent of the shares of Barrhill Farms which includes 10 quarters of land and a yard. The land is being used for student labs in agricultural and environmental sciences programs.

As for the yard, one of the houses and a nearby workshop will be key pieces in Lakelands Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI). The development and demonstration facility will showcase applied research and training in renewable energy.

Lakeland students had the opportunity to enrichtheir Live the Learning educational experiences by travelling to locations such as Belize, Englandand Mexico. In addition to experiencing the different business, agricultural, human services and educational systems in other countries, the travel experiences also gave students opportunities for personal growth and discovery. They learned valuable lessons whether it was from working with people in a Mexican migrant camp, touring a Belize citrus farm, or studying macroeconomics in London. Next spring, students in human services programs will have the option to complete a practicum in the Dominican Republic.

Lakeland also increased its international partnerships and is currently involved in two Education for Employment projects in Tanzania, emergency services training with industry in Egypt and the Caribbean, and a student transfer venture with Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute. In addition, several memorandums of understanding have been signed with institutions throughout the Caribbean.

More land for labs

In the riding arena or on the field, court, ice or trail, Lakeland student athletes had a banner season. Special mention goes to athletes on the Lakeland Rustlers mens futsal team who won the gold medal in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) championship. Womens volleyball, mens basketball, and womens futsal teams all advanced to ACAC bronze medal games. Volleyball player Brianne Collette smashed her way through many Rustler records and for the third consecutive year was named a Canadian Colleges Academic All-Canadian. As for Lakelands outstanding rodeo team, Steph Denham was named barrel racing champion and Peter Lowry won team roping at the Canadian National College Finals Rodeo. Scott Guenthner was named Cowboy of the Year.

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Jennelle RussellJennelle Russell, an Animal Health Technology graduate, is this years recipient of the Governor Generals Medal. The medal was established in 1873 and is awarded to the student who graduates with the highest academic standing in a diploma-level post-secondary program. The medal is numbered and engraved with the Crest of the Royal Arms of Canada. Jennelle graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. As a recipient of a Governor Generals Medal, her name will be registered with the Chancellery of Canadian Orders and Decoration at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Congratulations to Jennelle Russell of Edmonton, Alta., recipient of the Governor Generals Medal.

Congratulations to the following students who had a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the 2011 winter semester at Lakeland College.

ACADEMIC UPGRADINGBryanna Blanchet - Sherwood Park, Alta.

Alicia Harrison - Lloydminster, Sask.Barbara Mawbey - Lloydminster, Sask.

Kelsie Prowse - Vermilion, Alta.

ADVENTURE TOURISM & OUTDOOR RECREATIONMatthew Blackburn - Choiceland, Sask.

Dallas Buhr - Winnipeg, Man.Troy Crowe - Laird, Sask.

Laura Fossum - Toms Lake, BCKaren McLean - Strathclair, Man.

AGRIBUSINESSLee Crosson - Welwyn, Sask. Kendra Hofstra - Leduc, Alta.

Staci Klein - Strome, Alta.Jesse Lawes - Provost, Alta.

Marie Philipsen - Lacombe, Alta.April Stanko - Lomond, Alta.

ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGYAlicia Anderson - Griffin, Sask.

Samantha Andrew - Eston, Sask.Jolinda Botha - Battleford, Sask.

Kelley Boyd - Alhambra, Alta.Daniella Doerksen - Coaldale, Alta.

Chelsea Faas - Vegreville, Alta.Samantha Friesen - Wildwood, Alta.Alyssa Gabert - Lloydminster, Alta.

Katelyn Gerlywich - Vilna, Alta.Amanda Hatfield - Oak Lake, Man.Bridgette Hennig - Innisfree, Alta.

Lisa Horne - Burnaby, BCKatelyn Kozak - New Sarepta, Alta.

Jenna Leibel - Innisfree, Alta.Lorah McCorriston - Kindersley, Sask.

Bonnie McNary - Wapella, Sask.

Jessica Mewis - Elrose, Sask.Jayda Michielsen - Wainwright, Alta.Lindsey Olstad - Wetaskiwin, Alta.Jennelle Russell - Edmonton, Alta.

Jobie Ryzak - Warman, Sask.Hannah Scott - Hamiota, Man.Carly Setter - Vermilion, Alta.

Harley Wasieczko - Fawcett, Alta.Shelby-Lynne Wiebe - Whitewood, Sask.

Kylee Wiens - Vanguard, Sask.Britney Winterhalt - North Battleford, Sask.

Amy Wolff - Dapp, Alta.

ANIMAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGYKelly Armstrong - Pitt Meadows, BC

Calvin Bartel - Drake, Sask.Jessica Braun - Goodsoil, Sask.

Malorie Guenther - Lanigan, Sask.Rebecca Joseph - Chipman, Alta.

Curtis Klein - Lundbreck, Alta.Erin Lang - Montmartre, Sask.

Calvin Laschowski - Two Hills, Alta.Brooke Lowes - McAuley, Man.

Jeremy Rouw - Telkwa, BC

APPRAISAL & ASSESSMENTBrianne Bors - Mannville, Alta.David Dahl - Sedgewick, Alta.Jessie Kent - Vermilion, Alta.

Jillana Knauft - Lloydminster, Alta.Brent McQuaig - Grande Prairie, Alta.

Douglas Pratch - Goodridge, Alta.Sarah Van Yken - Vegreville, Alta.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE:ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTMichael Burak - Winnipeg, Man.

Chelsea Gatzke - Spiritwood, Sask.Shandell Guenther - Sonningdale, Sask.Megan Von Sprecken - Edmonton, Alta.Andrew Whitman - Lloydminster, Sask.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONLaura Beckett - Lloydminster, Alta.

Brett Chetter - Vermilion, Alta.Alana Christensen - Lloydminster, Sask.

Brin Dyer - Viscount, Sask.Natasha Fowler - Central Butte, Sask.

Brandy Hozack - Marwayne, Alta.Austin Partington - Vermilion, Alta.

Lois Pewapisconias - Whitewood, Sask.Tamara Trimble - Lloydminster, Sask.Raelene Winter - Lloydminster, Sask.

CHILD & YOUTH CAREVanessa Allen - Innisfree, Alta.

Chelsi Cunningham - Ponoka, Alta.Shaidel Heagy - Elk Point, Alta.

Amanda Kenyon - Marshall, Sask.Brittany Ludsco - Forestburg, Alta.

Melinda Maksymiw - Thunder Bay, Ont.Amy Mantel - Sherwood Park, Alta.Kelsie McCabe - Athabasca, Alta.

Erin Smith - Saskatoon, Sask.Cassandra Surina - Dewberry, Alta.

Jillian Utley - Lloydminster, Alta.Kristen Volk - Lloydminster, Sask.Katelyn Ward - Tulliby Lake, Alta.

CONSERVATION & RESTORATION ECOLOGYNicole Kalynchuk - Elk Point, Alta.

Lisa Wahlstrom - Sherwood Park, Alta.

CROP TECHNOLOGYCory Laird - Sturgeon County, Alta.

Dennis Wesselingh - Saskatoon, Sask.Matthew Wiens - Lomond, Alta.

DISABILITY STUDIESSandra Lychak - Vermilion, Alta.

EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE CERTIFICATEMorgan Hafso - Viking, Alta.

Jessica Lucier - Lamont, Alta.Karri Makarow - Lloydminster, Alta.Rachelle Rideout - Vermilion, Alta.Vanessa Wilkowski - St. Paul, Alta.

EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE DIPLOMAAlecia Allchin - Provost, Alta.

Chanelle Amundson - Edmonton, Alta.Alyssa Bergo - Bonnyville, Alta.

Charlene Keichinger - Kitscoty, Alta.Roxanna Maron - Wainwright, Alta.

Bobbi-Jo Marriott - Wainwright, Alta.Kayley Thomas - Vermilion, Alta.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTJennifer Liner - Marwayne, Alta.Alyssa Lucht - St. Albert, Alta.

Erin Turnbull - Wainwright, Alta.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION & RECLAMATIONBrittany Carey - Bonnyville, Alta.

Holly Schuk - Vermilion, Alta.Janel VanDerVoort - Glendon, Alta.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGYBrian Penner - Lashburn, Sask.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESKaytlyn Burrows - Regina, Sask.Sarah Davis - St. Albert, Alta.

Richard Ellens - Fort Assiniboine, Alta.Rebecca Lowey - Edson, Alta.

Megan McAndrew - Terrace, BCJennifer McBurney - Jansen, Sask.

Marie Morrill - Flatbush, Alta.Anthony Sarawanski - Bonnyville, Alta.

Todd Smereka - Vermilion, Alta.Benjamin Steele - Edmonton, Alta.Jonathan Stolte - Edmonton, Alta.

Sarah Wylie - Onoway, Alta.

ESTHETICIANTanna Grueter - Humboldt, Sask.

Stephanie Hippe - Lloydminster, Sask.Jerin Kohlruss - Lloydminster, Alta.

Tanya Teledecke - Lloydminster, Alta.Charlee Thibert - Wainwright, Alta.Teresa Tollefson - Bonnyville, Alta.

Tanya Zakall - Neilburg, Sask.

EVENT COORDINATORHilary MacKenzie - Tangier, NS

Lynzie Penner - Kindersley, Sask.Tegan Thompson - Alsike, Alta.

FINANCIAL SERVICESDanielle Wright - Maidstone, Sask.

GENERAL AGRICULTURECheryl Oesch - Biggar, Sask.

INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGYClaire Beatty - Chauvin, Alta.

Jadeena Bosomworth - Prince Albert, Sask.Katia DeForrest - Martensville, Sask.

Lisa Godwin - Saskatoon, Sask.

Kelsey Guenter - Hague, Sask.Rebecca Johnston - Macklin, Sask.

Daris Kieley - Edmonton, Alta.Kaitlin MacNeill - Macklin, Sask.Kathryn Menz - La Ronge, Sask.Jenna Nibourg - Halkirk, Alta.

Ceanna Priebe - Wainwright, Alta.Danielle Rau - Warman, Sask.

Amanda Shostal - Lloydminster, Sask.Maggie Sisson - Peace River, Alta.Kate Van Ankum - Rimbey, Alta.

Miranda Young - Saskatoon, Sask.

MANAGEMENTJanelle Labrecque - St. Paul, Alta.Taylor Weighill - Lloydminster, Alta.

MASSAGE THERAPYPamela Parkyn - Lashburn, Sask.Megan Proulx - Lloydminster, Alta.

Kendal Wiebe - Ardrossan, Alta.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONKaitlyn Barlow - Vermilion, Alta.Kristy Doherty - Denwood, Alta.

Kaylee Kvigstad - Edgerton, Alta.Jolene Levesque - Vermilion, Alta.

Kayleigh Schmid - Lloydminster, Sask.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTINGJeanine Gerber - Lloydminster, Alta.

Craig Goossen - Neilburg, Sask.Pamela Green - Lloydminster, Sask.

Jaclyn Paslawski - Lloydminster, Sask.Mary Peters - Lloydminster, Sask.Tira Taylor - Lloydminster, Alta.

Toni-Renee Toms - Lloydminster, Alta.

RENEWABLE ENERGY & CONSERVATIONAndrew Bell - Edmonton, Alta.

Angela Beltaos - Edmonton, Alta.

TRANSITIONAL VOCATIONALKelsey Jeannotte - Bonnyville, Alta.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFERChelsea Burton - Lloydminster, Alta.

Larissa Campbell - Lloydminster, Alta.Kristoffer Cryderman - Lloydminster, Alta.

Chantelle Cuny - Lloydminster, Alta.Maurice Cuny - Lloydminster, Alta.

Tamara Dallmann - Lloydminster, Alta.Carlee Dallyn - Lloydminster, Alta.Jessica Dancey - Lashburn, Sask.

Jessica Daniels - Lloydminster, Sask.Grace de Jong - Clandonald, Alta.

Jenna Dudding - Lloydminster, Alta.Aaron Frank - Kitscoty, Alta.

Lauren Gilchrist - Lloydminster, Alta.Cosette Gilmour - Blackfoot, Alta.Tracy Holloway - Saskatoon, Sask.Candice Jacquest - Neilburg, Sask.

Amanda Johnston - Lloydminster, Alta.Tyson Lancaster - Sedgewick, Alta.

Brandi Leibel - Innisfree, Alta.Megan LHeureux - Lloydminster, Alta.Marissa Lindquist - Saskatoon, Sask.

Andrew Longman - Lloydminster, Sask.Kathleen Lorenz - Lloydminster, Alta.

Amanda MacDonald - Onion Lake, Sask.Carmella Miller - Lloydminster, Sask.Mercedes Misik - Beauvallon, Alta.

Salena Morrill - Westerose, Alta.Katie Musgrave - Lloydminster, Alta.

Clarissa Newman - Lloydminster, Alta.Brandy Old - Lloydminster, Alta.

Lindsay Pellerin - Lloydminster, Sask.Raisa Rybinski - Kinistino, Sask.

Maria Sarcauga - Lloydminster, Alta.Katelyn Schmidt - Wainwright, Alta.

Mellissa Sherman - Lloydminster, Alta.Siera Sparrow - Vanscoy, Sask.

Kalie Stasiuk - Lloydminster, Alta.Tayler Swatschina - Lloydminster, Alta.Chantale Theriault - Maidstone, Sask.

Jenny-Lynn Thomson - Wainwright, Alta.Therese van der Hoorn - Calgary, Alta.Matthew Veikle - Lloydminster, Alta.Jessica Wallace - Lloydminster, Alta.Sarah Waskiewich - Bonnyville, Alta.Amanda Weber - Lloydminster, Sask.Lindsay Weinrich - Spiritwood, Sask.

VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSISTANTMichelle Baril - Slave Lake, Alta.

Alyssa Basarabowich - Vermilion, Alta.Amy Clutton - Red Deer, Alta.

Laresa Dey - Andrew, Alta.Whitney Heaven - Whitecourt, Alta.Brianne Knutson - Wapella, Sask.Rae-Ann Lindsay - Ohaton, Alta.

Kaley McAlister - Cayley, Alta.Jessica McLean - Stettler, Alta.

Katherine Perka - Ardrossan, Alta.Morgen Roach - Edam, Sask.

WILDLIFE & FISHERIES CONSERVATIONJenny Kozack - Kingman, Alta.

Alyssa Metro - Tofield, Alta.Trevor Rempel - Vermilion, Alta.

Students in the Heavy Oil Operations Technician program are not included in this list as they graduate in July.

Matthew WiensWhen Matthew Wiens arrived at Lakeland a few years ago, one of his personal goals was to do well academically while also contributing to campus life. He certainly met that goal. In addition to graduating with distinction from the Crop Technology program, Matthew was finance officer of the Vermilion Campus Students Association, treasurer of the Ag Tour Club, president of Christian Friends, and marketing manager of the crop technology Student Managed Farm. Congratulations to Matthew Wiens of Lomond, Alta., recipient of the Presidents Medal (Vermilion campus).

Tyson LancasterTyson Lancasters time management skills are remarkable. While earning honours in his second year University Transfer courses, Tyson also served as the Lloydminster Campus Students Associations VP Academic, worked as a peer tutor, was a member of Academic Council, head of the Class Rep Committee, and helped with events at the Vic Juba Community Theatre. Congratulations to Tyson Lancaster of Sedgewick, Alta., recipient of the Presidents Medal (Lloydminster campus).

John MorrisClass of 2006 - Vermilion campus Most people know John Morris as one of Canadas most accomplished curlers. John and his teammates Kevin Martin, Marc Kennedy and Ben Hebert are Olympic gold medalists thanks to a great performance at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games where the team was undefeated. As passionate as John is about curling, he is also passionate about firefighting. He completed firefighting training at Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre in 2006 and returned to the college in later years to take additional courses and instructors training. John is a firefighter with the Rockyview Fire Services in Chestermere, Alta.

Jason HoltbyClass of 1990 - Lloydminster campus Jason Holtbys accomplished career has taken himfrom an accounting firm to the oil and gas industry and on to become a key player in Canadas investment banking field. Jason lives in Calgary, Alta., where he leads the Canadian investment banking group Raymond James Ltd. Well known for his business acumen, Jason is also a member of the Equity Capital Markets Executive Committee which is responsible for the direction and stewardship of the Capital Markets Business in Canada. After completing the Business program at Lakeland College in 1990, he added an MBA and a CGA designation to his credentials.

Presidents Medal recipients Accolades for Alumni

Governor Generals Medal recipient

Honorary applied degree - Owen BakerAmong the hundreds of credentials awarded during Lakeland College convocation ceremonies this year was an honorary Bachelor of Applied Business degree presented to Owen Baker of Keyera Corp. For the past 10 years, Lakeland has collaborated with a consortium of oil and gas companies led by Keyera to deliver one of the largest petroleum industry certification programs in Canada. Owen, the chief inspector and manager of integrity and capability development at Keyera, has played an integral role in the program. He helped create and implement Keyeras Competency Management Development System (CMDS), a training and education program designed for people working in either oil and gas field collection or plant processing capacities. Lakeland has awarded more than 1,800 petroleum industry certificates since the collaboration began.

The Presidents Medal is awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in academics and leadership in student activities.

Lakeland salutes alumni who have made significant contributions or who have achieved major accomplishments after graduation. Each year, one alumnus per campus is selected to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award.

Honour Roll

Governor Generals Medal recipient Jennelle Russell.

President Glenn Charlesworth with Matthew Wiens, recipient of the

Presidents Medal (Vermilion campus).

President Glenn Charlesworth with Tyson Lancaster, recipient of the

Presidents Medal (Lloydminster campus).

John Morris

Jason Holtby

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Globally-minded

Lakeland is in its first year of a five-year research program funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) which involves studying renewable energy technologies for the region. As part ofthe NSERC project, Lakeland partnered with the town ofElk Point to monitor and study the solar and wind electricity generation systems installed in the towns visitor centre. The study will provide insight into how solar and wind systems can be used in combination to supply the electricity needs of the building. Real time performance data is available at www.lakelandecabin.ca/elkpoint.

Lakelands agriculture research program also received several recent boosts including a $125,918 grant from NSERC to buy equipment to measure the exact quantity of feed an animal eats compared to its total weight gain. In addition, Lakelands 2011 crop field research has expanded greatly due to the expansion in college farm land and the rebuild of a plot seeder that was donated by Viterra. To showcase Lakelands agricultural research program, the Grow Community of Independents has placed one of its three Western Canadian Total Acre field trials at the college. This trial will both showcase innovative crop protection products and demonstrate their return on investment by comparing different levels of quality vs. cost crop input practices.

Lakeland is also actively supporting regional economic development and entrepreneurship through leadership in the Lloydminster and Region Business Incubator project.

Program expansion, increased enrolment and a desire to provide students with facilities that are safe, attractive and equipped with the latest tools and technologies has led to a boom in capital projects at Lakeland.

Thanks to funding from the governments of Canada and Alberta plus private contributions, about $30 million has been spent in the last few years on new and maintenance capital projects. Projects at the Vermilion campus include an overhaul of the Applied Engineering building, modernization of residence buildings, construction of a new student centre, addition of a water treatment and reuse facility at the Emergency Training Centre, plus an upgrade of the high voltage system. At the Lloydminster campus, projects include the construction of a new child development centre and the development of new lab space for students in the esthetician program.

Lakeland is currently raising money to build a new power engineering lab at the Lloydminster campus so that oil and gas programming can be expanded.

Programming points The Interior Design Technology program received its second Excellence in Education Award from the National Kitchen and

Bath Association. Criteria for the award include a score of more than 93 per cent on two annual student work submissions. This years submissions by two second-year students received marks of 95.5 and 96.7 per cent. The program received its first Excellence in Education Award in 2008.

New majors and more course options are on the way for business students. Starting this fall, students will be able to choose from five program majors offered at the Lloydminster campus Accounting, Appraisal and Assessment, General Business, Marketing, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. After completing a diploma, students can transfer into Athabasca Universitys Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management degree programs offered at the Lloydminster campus.

People wanting to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Saskatchewan can now take their first year of pre-professional studies at the Lloydminster campus. The pre-professional year is followed by three years of nursing education leading to a BSN.

Lakelands Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management program is in select company! It is one of only 10 environmental programs in Canada to receive accreditation from Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada and its Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission.

Building momentum

Emergency Collaboration

With help from our friendsThanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses, organizations, alumni, and Lakeland employees, endowments for student awards, scholarships, and bursaries have increased to $4.5 million. Many of the contributions have gone into the Centennial Awards Endowment Fund which has increased to almost $3 million since October 2009.

In May, Lakeland collaborated with the Canadian Emergency Management College and the Alberta Emergency Management Agency to deliver a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) course at the colleges Emergency Training Centre. Twenty-eight specialized emergency responders includingforensic identification specialists, emergency medical services personnel and bomb technicians attended the course. This is the first time the intermediate level training course has been delivered outside of Ottawa.

Celebrating 100 yearsA centenary is definitely something to celebrate and Lakeland is getting ready to celebrate 2013 in a big way! The party kicks off in November 2012 and celebrations will continue until Nov. 17, 2013, the 100th anniversary of Lakelands official opening. So far the party schedule includes guest speakers, golf tournaments, formal galas, a prairie themed event circa 1913, and plenty of record-breaking activities for students.

Lakeland will also recognize a Century Club of events and people that were key ingredients in its long and successful history.

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