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PURPOSE: ALUMNA BECOMES FIRST FEMALE CEO OF LOCAL RETAIL CO-OPERATIVE
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LAKELAND LEADS
National leadership award FOR BUSINESS STUDENT
William Yap’s exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion, and capacity to develop connections and open minds at Lakeland College is what makes him one of Canada’s top student leaders. Now in his fourth year, this business degree student received the bronze Leadership Excellence Award for Students from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) during CICan’s annual conference in May. In addition to receiving the award, Yap was also a conference presenter. “I’m glad to be able to share Lakeland College’s successes with regards to accepting gender diversity by co-hosting a workshop. This opportunity shows that the location and size of an institution does not hold back the potential for dramatic social change.” Learn more at: lakelandcollege.ca/news
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the elegance of yesterday with the charm of today.
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SUCCESS Post-secondary study is exciting and fun. But it also comes with many intense changes and pressures. Do you remember the pressure and the stress of college? According to a 2019 Lakeland study, close to half of the students surveyed felt hopeless and anxious, and found it difficult to function within the last year. Since this study was completed, plans are being put in place to create a mental health strategy for Lakeland. You can help support the overall wellness of Lakeland students by making a donation to Student Success at Lakeland College. Together, we can do more to make an impact on student mental health on campus and to help ensure Student Success. Please make your donation today online at lakelandcollege.ca/success or by calling 780.853.8431.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Fall 2019
Excel is published by Lakeland College’s Department of Community Development. Excel is also available on Lakeland’s website at lakelandcollege.ca/excel
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Alumni Spotlight 9. Recognizing excellence 10. Co-operative values drive alumna’s success 13. Alumnus evolves in renewable energy
14. Rewarding adventure begins at Lakeland 16. Rustler embracing European opportunity
Editor: Katie Ryan Writers: Taylor Hermiston, Katie Ryan and Colleen Symes Creative Design: Chelsey Schlosser Cover Photo of Leanne Hawes: Joanna Marie Photography Accepting advertising: Advertising in Excel is welcome. For rates phone 780.853.8628 or email alumni@lakelandcollege.ca.
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Continue Reading 7. Alumni Social Calendar
24. Campus News
8. Snapshots
30. Event Recap
18. Family Tradition
31. Class Notes
19. Distinguished Recognition
34. In Memoriam
20. Students in the Lead
35. Remember When
Contributions: Special thanks to all alumni who contributed to this edition of Excel. Letters, photographs and news are welcome. We reserve the right to edit contributions. Submitted photographs must have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi. Please address all correspondence to Community Development or contact Shauna Zack at 780.853.8628 or shauna.zack@lakelandcollege.ca. Publications mail agreement No. 40009099 Return undeliverable addresses to: Lakeland College Community Development 5707 College Drive Vermilion, Alberta, Canada T9X 1K5 lakelandcollege.ca/alumni-and-friends
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President Barry McCarty ‘69 Vice President Edmund Lefsrud ‘65 Treasurer Sandra Bernes '66 Past President Bill Fox '58 Director Werner Wennekamp '65 Director Wyman Lockhart ‘66 Director Kole Casey ‘12 Director Craig deJong ‘16 Director Barry McDonald ‘66 Director Victoria Page ‘67 Director Jamie Taylor ‘16 Historian Tom Kibblewhite ‘59 Secretary Phyllis Elmer ‘68 Volunteer Archivist Marilyn Campbell ‘78 Alumni Liaison Shauna Zack
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LAKELAND Fall is always such an exciting time. Students have returned to continue their education – new students just starting out and those who are finishing up their studies. In August at Feast on the Farm, it was noted that the Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland is celebrating its 30-year anniversary. What an accomplishment for a super program with numerous benefits of production and management. This history of the Student-Managed Farm encourages young people to step up and step out to attend Lakeland College. We are very proud of our Lakeland grads as they are in demand in all sections of the industry. Alumni are always making an effort to promote Lakeland. We are very proud of all the accomplishments by our students and staff. Lakeland’s location, infrastructure and educational philosophy are among the top in all colleges across Canada. Sincerely,
Barry McCarty
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ALUMNI SOCIAL CALENDAR
ALUMNI & INDUSTRY MIXERS Please join us at these alumni and industry mixers. Leave work behind and visit with alumni, college instructors and industry leaders for an evening of memories, laughs and fun! Complimentary snacks and a cash bar will be available. Bring fellow alumni or a client you need to chat with. RSVP to any of the alumni and industry mixers to Shauna Zack by calling 1.800.661.6490 ext. 8628 or emailing shauna.zack@lakelandcollege.ca.
Agribition
FarmTech
Ag in Motion
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 Location: 2nd floor Intl Business Centre (IBC) in the Intl Trades Centre (ITC), Regina, Sask. Time: 6-9 p.m. Visit us at our tradeshow booth – ITC Booth #126
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 Location: Salon B, Chateau Lacombe, Edmonton, Alta. Time: 5-8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 21 to Thursday, July 23, 2020 Location: TBD Northwest of Saskatoon on Highway 16 Time: TBD
ALUMNI SOCIAL EVENTS Yuma Alumni Snowbird Social
Edmonton & Area Alumni Social
Grande Prairie Alumni Social
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 Location: Westwind RV & Golf Resort, 9797 East 32 Street, Yuma, AZ Time: 1-6 p.m. $15 per person (supper included) Dinner, drinks and music Contact: Jack & Jeanette Price 928.342.4567 Lyle & Sandra Baker 780.872.9009 or 780.871.4111
Sunday, April 19, 2020 Location: Country Side Golf Club 51466 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, AB Time: 2-5 p.m. Contact: Shauna Zack, alumni relations officer 1.800.661.6490 ext. 8628
July 2020 Location: Kakut Lake Resort Highway 2, north of Grande Prairie, 11 km east on Highway 677 (Peoria Road) Saturday: Potluck supper at 5 p.m. Bonfire at 9 p.m. Sunday: Breakfast by Lakeland at 10 a.m. Contact: Shauna Zack, alumni relations officer 1.800.661.6490 ext. 8628
University Transfer Alumni Social Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 Location: Servus Credit Union Hospitality Centre, Lakeland College, Lloydminster campus Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. RSVP to: Amanda Mansfield, admin asst. 1.800.661.6490 ext. 5540
Lakeland College Alumni Homecoming & SMF 30th Anniversary Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14, 2020 Registration form will be in the Spring 2020 Excel Magazine Location: Lakeland College, Vermilion campus Contact: Shauna Zack, alumni relations officer 1.800.661.6490 ext. 8628
Westlock Alumni Social Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 Location: Canadian Tractor Museum Time: 4-7 p.m. RSVP to: Doug & Vera Brown 780.349.2410 George & Ivy MacMillan 780.349.2404
Watch for updates on our social media for all alumni and industry mixers and socials. Facebook.ca/LakelandCollege-Alumni FALL 2019
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Whether you joined us at Homecoming or our first University Transfer Alumni Social or said “hi” at one of our other socials or industry mixers, we cherish every opportunity we have to reconnect with our alumni! Check out the events we have planned for the rest of 2019 and 2020 on page seven. We hope to see you soon.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
“It means a great deal to me to know that my employer’s recommendation helped me achieve this award. I’ve learned a great deal from my manager, as well as my instructors at Lakeland. I can’t thank my teachers enough for my education and my manager for training me all these years,” Harris-Kopeck says.
RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE
Lakeland parts technician is a top apprentice Alicia Harris-Kopeck is among the best in Alberta. The Lakeland College parts technician alumna was honoured with a 2018 Top Apprentice Award at the 22nd annual Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Awards of Excellence in September. She attended with apprentices from across the province who were recognized for their skill and dedication to their trade.
Harris-Kopeck’s passion for vehicles is rooted in her childhood. She joined her dad around the race track, and then tinkered in auto shops and owns her own race car. She says it felt natural to pursue a career in the auto industry. Harris-Kopeck enrolled in Lakeland’s parts technician apprenticeship program, which furthered her parts knowledge and skills related to auto body, brakes, electrical, hydraulics, steering, suspension, power train and engines. “My family is very supportive of me as I pursued this as a career. I loved attending Lakeland. It meant I was able to still raise my family, while getting a quality education,” she says.
“I was surprised when I found out I received a Top Apprentice Award. This award puts the work I do into perspective: my work ethic was recognized and I’m doing something right,” says Harris-Kopeck, Class of 2018.
Mark Okrainetz, an instructor with Lakeland’s School of Trades and Technology, adds, “she was an exceptional student in a competitive class. Alicia was among other students just as proficient as her. I think that pushed her to stay competitive.”
The award is presented to apprentices who achieve the highest overall marks in their final period of training and who receive strong employer recommendations. Harris-Kopeck is a parts technician at Silverwood Toyota Lloydminster and has been a member of their team for four years. HarrisKopeck says she’s thankful for the support from her husband and two children, as well as Toyota and her manager, Carman Gartner, who joined her at the awards ceremony.
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It’s truly about putting your best foot forward to service your organization and being a collaborative team player.
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CO-OPERATIVE
VALUES DRIVE
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SUCCESS Working for purpose is how Leanne Hawes has approached her work at Lloydminster and District Co-op (Lloyd Co-op) for nearly a decade. And it’s how this Lakeland College business alumna will continue to approach her work as the organization’s new chief executive officer (CEO). “It’s truly about putting your best foot forward to service your organization and being a collaborative team player,” says Hawes, Class of 2007. “I feel confident and so proud to work alongside the team we have. They bring a lot of knowledge and expertise to the table.”
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hile it’s a historic milestone for the organization and a professional achievement for Hawes, she’s focused on the work ahead of the diversified co-operative retailer she’s at the helm of. During her first few months as CEO, Hawes broke ground on a fourth gas bar in Lloydminster and celebrated Lloyd Co-op’s placement in the 42nd spot on Saskatchewan Business Magazine’s Top 100 SK Business List, among other achievements. “We’re always exploring opportunities for growth, which could include new locations, new offerings or pairing some of our commodities – like agriculture and fuel – to give better service to our members,” says Hawes. “It’s about understanding where we’re going, being ahead of that curve, then doing the best to really serve the membership. “As a co-operative, one of the benefits we have – and it’s been said several times – is purpose over profit. It’s not that profit isn’t important in terms of maintaining a healthy business and giving back to the members, but oftentimes we get to consider
Leanne Hawes, Lloyd Co-op CEO (left) joins Ironwells Co-op gas bar pump attendant Jarvis Hansen on Fuel Good Day. The annual fundraiser raised nearly $10,000 for city and rural school breakfast programs on Sept. 17, 2019. Photo credit: Lloydminster and District Co-op
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From left, Al Sholter, Lloyd Co-op Board president, Michelle Teasdale, Lloyd Co-op Pharmacy manager, Leanne Hawes, Lloyd Co-op CEO, and David Lever, Lloyd Co-op Food Division manager, celebrate the grand re-opening of the newly renovated Lloydminster Co-op Pharmacy in January 2019. Photo credit: Geoff Lee, Meridian Source.
the purpose of a project versus just the profit.”
says, listing Doreen Der and the late Phil Allen as examples. “I loved every part of my experience.”
Hawes’ business acumen and While becoming CEO of a multipassion for the co-operative’s million-dollar organization was values began when she first started not her end goal when she started working in Lloyd Co-op’s marketing her studies at Lakeland – let alone and development office. She then becoming the first became the vice female CEO within president of "There’s a saying we truly the co-operative operations where believe in here at Lloyd retailing system – she managed Co-op, and it’s this: lead Hawes is humbled construction by the opportunity. projects valued at without the title." over $30 million, “I carry a lot of oversaw the grocery and gas bar pride in my work and certainly in my divisions, and supported sales growth relationships, but my efforts have from $80 million annually to over never been about status. There’s a $154 million for the fiscal year ending saying we truly believe in here at January 2019. Lloyd Co-op, and it’s this: lead without Prior to joining the co-operative, Hawes worked in broadcasting, sales, and finance. Her growing interest for business was sparked, so she enrolled in Lakeland’s business administration diploma program as an adult student.
the title. If you can get your team into a position where everybody’s contributing and they’re appreciated for their efforts, to me that’s the larger success. It’s about team success, not individual success,” she says.
“I could pull a shining moment from every one of my instructors. Whether it was a pivotal moment in my career moving forward or truly just a little gem that I reflect on every now and again, they were all instrumental,” she
“I hope there are more females who recognize this as an opportunity to balance business and family, and to go for it in terms of the position based on your expertise and your skill set.”
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“It’s been a great experience to be back at Lakeland and teaching others in a similar position I was in. I asked for feedback from the students all week, which has been positive. I have some new ideas on how to keep developing and growing this program,” says Tozer, who owns Tozer Energy Services Inc. With more than 20 years of experience in Alberta’s oil industry, Tozer was looking for a new beginning. “I was working for an oil and gas engineering firm and I was going through the motions and not connecting with my work anymore.”
tudents in Lakeland’s renewable energy and conservation (REC) program swapped their keyboards for Solar PV Module Inverters during their on-site lab in June.
ALUMNUS EVOLVES IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
His interest in renewable energy piqued when he researched a $30,000 solar panel installation for his home. To make this investment worth it, Tozer jumped on the opportunity to gain practical knowledge in renewable energy through Lakeland’s online program. Not only that, he gained useable skills to start a new career.
Under the guidance of Garnet Tozer, a sessional instructor and 2018 REC graduate, the students applied the theory they learned online at the college’s Renewable Energy Learning Centre.
“This is the only predominantly online program I could find in Canada, which complemented my full-time job at the time. I worked 12-hour shifts, seven days a week. I’d come back to my room to study until I couldn’t anymore and repeat.”
It felt like it was yesterday for Tozer, who completed the same week-long lab just last year. In the thick of it with his students, he directed them through the hands-on lab component related to the wind, solar, geothermal, and system measurement and control courses.
Tozer says the program’s courses “tied together smoothly,” which enticed him to complete the program’s diploma studies. Since graduating, Tozer founded Tozer Energy Services Inc., a consulting firm that offers renewable energy solutions to oil and gas companies.
It’s been a great experience to be back at Lakeland and teaching others in a similar position I was in. I asked for feedback from the students all week, which has been positive. I have some new ideas on how to keep developing and growing this program.
Tozer also volunteers for groups like the Solar Energy Society of Alberta (SESA). At a SESA event in Edmonton last year, Tozer reconnected with his former instructor Rob Baron. Tozer shared it was during the conversation with Baron that he learned of the teaching contract opportunity at Lakeland.
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A return to Lakeland this past summer invoked a slew of memories and reunions that won’t be forgotten by this alumnus.
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itesh Haria, Class of 2000 adventure tourism and outdoor recreation, spent a few days out of his two-month Canadian excursion at the Vermilion campus this year. He eagerly showed his wife, parents, sister and brother-in-law his home from 1998-2000. Their stay included a night in the college’s Alumni House, as well as a potluck reunion dinner.
significant contributions to the college’s community as:
It was Haria’s first visit back to Canada and Lakeland in 19 years.
Haria was also active in the Town of Vermilion as a member of the Vermilion River Natural History Club and Vermilion Nordic Ski Club. Since he didn’t return home over holidays and reading weeks, Haria found time to immerse himself in Canadian culture. He travelled across Alberta to places such as Jasper National Park, accepted invitations to local holiday dinners and participated in the Canadian Birkebeiner, a momentous 55-kilometre cross-country ski race.
Numerous people, who were employed at the college when Haria was a student, welcomed him and his family with open arms, as well as newer staff members who were intrigued by this international alumnus’ impact on the college. “Things are the same yet different with time. It’s great to see everyone I knew from when I was here, especially the people who made my life easier. I remember a lot about my time in Canada and at Lakeland,” Haria said with a smile. As an international student, Haria made the most of his Lakeland experience and became a figure in Lakeland life. Beyond being an outstanding student, he made 14
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“I was one of the last ones to finish the race. I remember it was so cold, but it was a highlight of my experience,” Haria chuckled. “I was a young man from India who completed it. It was probably a sight to see.” Every experience Haria shared never failed to call attention to the kindness
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he received from Lakeland and the surrounding community. He said it was easy to establish relationships with classmates, instructors, campus security and grounds crew, as well as many members of the community. “When I left, I didn’t keep in touch with too many people, but I remember always having someone to talk to when I was at Lakeland.” After graduation, Haria returned to India to start his own business. He’s now a successful entrepreneur, owner and operator of Wild Escapes, a leading outdoor adventure program across India, as well as Outdoor Travel Gear, an outdoor apparel outdoortravelgear.com. ‘The adventure begins here’ is the slogan for Wild Escapes, Haria says. “India is known for the Taj Mahal, and how it attracts hundreds of people. My company helps people discover the hidden places in India. We travel all year round to different parts of India, showing everything from the Himalayan mountain ranges in the north to the rainforest in the east. “This is something I got from my parents – the will to travel. It’s no wonder I travelled away for school.”
Things are the same yet different with time. It’s great to see everyone I knew from when I was here, especially the people who made my life easier.
Jitesh with his parents, wife Komal, sister and brother-in-law, and Michael Crowe, vice president academic and research, and Les Parsons, past Lakeland staff member.
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rustler embracing european opportunity Ahnika Kuse went pro this summer.
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It was the best experience ever playing for the Rustlers. I feel like if I had went to any other team, I wouldn’t have had the same experiences.
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fter playing five years with the Lakeland College Rustlers women’s volleyball team, Kuse signed her first professional contract with Chev Diekirch in Luxembourg.
“We haven’t started league yet, but we have won one of our preseason tournaments and the team is getting better every day,” says Kuse, Class of 2019 administrative professional and Class of 2018 university transfer. The only Canadian on the team, Kuse signed on as a left side libero. “You can only have three international players on the court at one time, but a libero doesn’t count as an international player,” she says, explaining why she didn’t sign as an outside hitter – a position she excelled in for five seasons with the Rustlers. Encouraged by her teammates to apply, Kuse says she’s thankful for their support. Over the years together, they won Lakeland’s first-ever Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association banner in 2017. She was also part of teams that won national bronze in 2018 and back-to-back gold in the
Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) in 2017 and 2018, as well as bronze last year. In 82 sets last year, the outside hitter averaged 3.13 kills per set, served 29 aces, had 257 kills, 11 stuff blocks and 206 digs. Kuse holds a number of ACAC records, including third all time in kills (1,181) and fourth all time in aces (162). She leads the Rustlers in three categories and is first all time in sets played (394), kills and aces. Kuse was named to the 2019 ACAC Women’s Volleyball Championships tournament all-star team. “It was the best experience ever playing for the Rustlers. I feel like if I had went to any other team, I wouldn’t have had the same experiences. We were so close, just the way that our team interacted. We were definitely a family and we still are,” says Kuse, who hails from Saskatoon, Sask. “We had such an amazing coach (Austin Dyer), getting to travel as much as we did and winning a national championship, it was the best. I am just so grateful that I got to play on this team.” Proud of Kuse’s accomplishments to date, Dyer is excited to follow her next chapter playing in Europe.
“It was a real pleasure having the opportunity to coach Ahnika for five years. She came to Lakeland wanting to be the best volleyball player she could be. Her work ethic and competitiveness in training allowed her to become one of the best outside hitters in the ACAC and in Lakeland College history,” says Dyer. “She was a very well-rounded student athlete, always pushing herself to be the best she could be in training, the weight room and in the classroom.” As Kuse takes her volleyball career to the next level, the biggest lesson she’s taking with her from her time as a Rustler is the value of hard work. “Our team was so close and we pushed each other,” she says. “The level of hard work that I had to do on the Rustlers team, I think it’s going to help me a lot.” For future Rustlers, Kuse encourages them to embrace the team’s family dynamic. “You just have to buy in,” she says. “Being part of the family is the biggest benefit because you make so many friendships and when you have those teammates that are your best friends on the court, then it’s easier to get through all the tough games.”
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The world of interior design is continuously evolving, but one trend stays constant for this mom and daughter – the value of a Lakeland College education.
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the classroom is the evolution of technology in the industry, adding her projects were handcrafted and took place over some time. Now, projects are rendered at the click of a mouse.
ourtney Corbiere was eager to accept her interior design technology (IDT) diploma at convocation in June. Equally excited was her mom Shelly, who walked across the stage 23 years prior as an IDT graduate.
Courtney couldn’t hide her smile when she says her mom was a welcome addition to the IDT program. “It was fun to see my mom at the front of the class. When she asked me if it was okay if she taught my class, I thought it was great. My classmates were also more than welcoming,” she explains.
Shelly, Class of 1996, is the lead designer of Shelly’s Window Coverings Ltd and works in partnership with Nick Toma of Toma Fine Floors in Vermilion, Alta. Before teaming up five years ago, Shelly’s path included working in retail and starting a window covering business from home. Working with her clients, Shelly transforms their homes to reflect their lifestyle and does it so well that the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce awarded her with the President’s Choice Award in 2016. Last year, Shelly returned to Lakeland to fulfill another dream of hers; to teach in the classrooms she once learned in. Shelly says the prominent change since she was last in 18
Having been raised by an interior designer, Courtney’s desire to pursue a career in design was seeded early.
Are several generations of your family proud to call themselves Lakeland College alumni? Share your story with us or submit a class note! Contact Shauna Zack: shauna.zack@lakelandcollege.ca or 1.800.661.6490 ext. 8628.
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“Growing up I always liked making little models, designing and watching my mom work on her projects. I also worked with her at Toma while I was in high school. There, I was exposed to more interior design,” Courtney explained. She’s breaking into industry through her practicum placement at PF Design Studio in Lethbridge, Alta. From there, the world is her oyster.
DISTINGUISHED RECOGNITION
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Lakeland College annually salutes its alumni who have made significant contributions or who have achieved major accomplishments after graduation, as well as community members who’ve made a difference. Bob MacDermott, Class of 1991, and Chris Cederstrand, Class of 2004, were recognized as the 2019 Distinguished Alumni at the Donor Awards Celebrations. Doug Elliott and Mary Holtby were presented honorary degrees and recognized as the 2019 Distinguished Citizens at convocation.
Bob MacDermott “Like everyone, I’ve had challenges. My Lakeland education helped open new doors for me. Determination, hard work and the support of my family helped me move forward in my career and golf.”
Chris Cederstrand “I get to teach kids to be part of a team and work together to overcome obstacles. When you teach them these core values and see how they transfer it into their everyday life, it’s very rewarding.”
Doug Elliott “Education is absolutely critical because it’s the first step in a lifelong journey of learning. The best thing that any student can learn is how to learn and how much there is to learn. The purpose of Lakeland College is to give our students an opportunity to reach their potential, achieve their goals and get a great start on life.”
Mary Holtby “A leader works hard, tells the truth and always strives to do the right thing. They help where and when they can, and they never stop learning.” Read profiles of the recipients at lakelandcollege.ca FALL 2019
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Two Lakeland College apprentices earned podium spots at the 2019 Alberta Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) in May. After two days of intense competition, Derek Haggart and Braden Hunka, automotive service technician apprentices, earned silver and bronze, respectively, in the PSCC automobile technology category. Haggart won bronze last year and received the 2017 Provincial Safety Award in the same category. Three other Lakeland students were recognized at the PSCC with 2019 Provincial Safety Awards for demonstrating common safety practices with the highest regard: Tianna Todd, hairstyling, Bethany Brown, esthetician, and Adam Benson, automotive service technician.
Giving Tuesday It’s big, it’s meaningful, and it feels great. Become a part of something BIG. GivingTuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. It began as a way to counter the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It celebrates giving back and making a difference. Watch for #givingtuesday on Lakeland’s social media channels between November 27 and December 3. Funds raised from GivingTuesday will support student success at Lakeland College. lakelandcollege.ca/givingtuesday 20
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This experience will follow them throughout their time as a top contributor to Alberta’s economy, as well as an ambassador for Lakeland. -Dave King, dean of the School of Trades and Technology.
Fundraising efforts by Lakeland College’s Enviro Club supported multiple conservation initiatives.
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he club donated $250 each to the Canadian Wildlife Federation, Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance and Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative.
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n $18.52 cheque caused excitement among Lakeland College animal science technology (AST) students earlier this year.
Students involved in the commercial beef unit of the Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland (SMF) received the payment in March after an animal they sold was processed through certified sustainable operations of the beef supply chain. That triggered Lakeland’s first cheque through the Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration Pilot, which is an initiative led by Cargill, according to Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) sustainability standards. “Receiving the cheque is validation of the process we completed to operationalize sustainability and traceability programs at Lakeland College,” says Bevin Hamilton, program head of the AST program at the Vermilion campus. Lakeland received a second cheque covering animals processed in June 2019.
“Students researched and brought forward their choices for donations. We agreed on splitting $1,000 four ways as there were so many charities to support,” says Robin Lagroix-McLean, an instructor in Lakeland’s School of Environmental Sciences and staff advisor to the Enviro Club. The Enviro Club has monetarily supported various causes in the past, including the windmill construction at the Vermilion Provincial Park Trout Pond and the Vermilion campus’ living roof. In addition to supporting an annual $400 scholarship and an endowment award called the Green Living Award, they buy plants for the Native Garden. These donations are possible through student-run fundraising events and projects like the annual Greenspiel, a curling bonspiel, and selling bat and bee houses, and bee wax wrap.
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econd-year business administration students in the accounting major prepared 662 tax returns – an increase of 56 per cent from last year’s total (425). Harjot Basanti was among the 14 students who participated in the free tax clinics, held throughout March and April. They worked in partnership with Lakeland business administration alumni – Amanda Barr, Rasheda Khatune and Hollie-May Jones – and the Lloydminster Senior Citizens Society and Synergy Credit Union. “It was an excellent experience,” says Basanti. “I got practical knowledge and skills on calculating child benefits and the disability tax credit for example. I really enjoyed this opportunity, as being part of tax clinics, I was able to give back to the community.” Each year, Lakeland’s business students host free tax clinics in Lloydminster to support seniors, students, low-income families and newcomers to Canada.
Lakeland hairstylists
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the Best of the Prairies podium
Both a Lakeland College hairstyling student and alumna are among the best in the prairies. Student Monica Mathiot earned third place for her punk-rock inspired hairstyle at the 2019 Best of the Prairies Makeup and Hair Competition in Saskatoon, Sask. Kelsey Saulteaux, Class of 2018, earned first place – topping her second-place standing from the 2018 event. “Lakeland prepared me for everything. My instructors pushed me to work to the best of my abilities and even then, they push you further,” says Mathiot. Kelsey Saulteaux (left)
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Student-Led Initiative Lakeland students on the Indigenous Student Committee took the lead hosting Indigenous Awareness Week events and activities, including a Powwow performance, blanket exercise and cultural display in the spring. “We choose our events based on how we can create awareness of our culture and also help educate people at Lakeland and in the community,� says Wade Whitestone, co-chair of the Indigenous Student Committee and a grad of the general business major. Whitstone is currently pursuing a bachelor of management degree.
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he National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) named Lakeland College the 2019 NKBA College of the Year for its interior design technology program. Lakeland previously won this accolade in 2017. “We do not set out to win awards, but when our students and the program receive an award, it is an affirmation: it means that people across North America appreciate what they do. Every award is a confirmation of something good the program has done for the students and for Lakeland College, and that motivates our school to push the students to be their best each year,” says Dave King, dean of Lakeland’s School of Trades and Technology. The college’s NKBA accredited program was also one of five
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programs from across North America recognized with a 2019 Excellence in Education award. As well, Lakeland’s winningstreak continued in the NKBA student design competition, marking 16 consecutive years of student award winners. Emily Hartley (pictured) placed first for her kitchen design and Shaelynn Brisbourne’s bathroom design was third. Hartley and Brisbourne will be recognized at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2020 in Las Vegas, Nev. Their winning designs will also be featured in NKBA’s Inspiration + Innovation magazine. “Our students continue to show strong commitment to their education. We are proud of their success,” says Fiona McLeod, department head of Lakeland’s interior design technology program.
NSERC FUNDING
BOOSTS livestock and agronomic
research
Lakeland’s applied research in feed efficiency and livestock supplementation was strengthened with the purchase of new SmartFeed-Pro (SFP) systems, thanks to $117,026 in federal funding. As a recipient of the Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) College and Community Innovation program, Lakeland purchased six units of the SFP systems. Thanks to an additional $150,000 NSERC grant, Lakeland will purchase a specialized research combine to help build capacity and further serve the crop industry, as well as producers’ needs for small-plot agronomic research in the region.
Dr. Obioha Durunna, livestock research scientist.
The investments from NSERC help position Lakeland as a leader in commercial agriculture research and innovation services.
Lloydminster resident appointed to
BOARD OF
GOVERNORS Lakeland College welcomed Doreen McCaw to its Board of Governors in May. A resident of Lloydminster for more than 40 years, McCaw was appointed to the board as a public member for a three-year term by the Government of Alberta. “Lakeland College has always been a cornerstone of our community and of adult education,” says McCaw. “Education changes people’s lives and having local access to post-secondary learning is a regional success.” Though semi-retired, highlights from her resumé include being a managing partner of McCaw Funeral Service for 30 years, a former CEO of a large non-profit organization, a successful entrepreneur and an avid volunteer.
Lakeland Joins Academics Without Borders’ Network L
akeland College is pleased to be part of Academics Without Borders’ (AWB) Network of Canadian post-secondary institutions.
A commitment to its communities is among Lakeland’s core values - as part of the AWB Network, those communities now extend throughout the world. Through its membership in the Network, Lakeland faculty and staff will have special access to partnership opportunities provided by AWB through the organization’s existing relationships with institutions and countries around the globe. Faculty will also be able to propose projects to AWB in conjunction with their post-secondary partners in the developing world. AWB’s Network – Canada’s universities and colleges in support of global development – is a consortium of Canadian post-secondary institutions that support AWB’s mission to work with volunteer academics to help developing countries build the capacity of their post-secondary institutions to drive development and improve the quality of life in communities around the world. FALL 2019
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LATE RUSTLERS COACH INDUCTED INTO
CCAA HALL OF FAME In June, Phil Allen was inducted posthumously into the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Hall of Fame in the Coach Category. Allen had a remarkable 28-year collegiate coaching career, serving as the head coach of the men’s basketball teams at SAIT, MacEwan and Lakeland College. Eleven times his teams advanced to the national championships, winning gold twice. Allen joined Lakeland in 2003 as a business instructor and head coach of the Rustlers men’s basketball team. In 2008, after leading the Rustlers to the nationals in Quebec, he retired from coaching with a record 805 wins to his name, the most by any post-secondary basketball coach in Canada. He was named the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Coach of the Year three times and the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Coach of the Year once. After serving as vice president of advancement for five years, Allen retired from Lakeland in 2014. He passed away in 2016
Animal science technology program introduces
FOUR MAJORS
Students in the animal science technology (AST) program entered the two-year diploma program in fall 2019 in a specific major: beef science, equine science, dairy science or livestock science. More specialized courses and student-managed learning opportunities, plus the addition of equine into the program, are among the benefits of Lakeland’s restructured AST program. Offered at the Vermilion campus, the program prepares graduates to work in the private sector or service side of the livestock industry in the areas of production, management an technical support. Lakeland is no longer accepting applications to the one-year western ranch and cow horse certificate program. 26
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Federal funds help LAKELAND & PARTNERS advance ag tech Lakeland is one of eight organizations that will advance national agriculture technology priorities thanks to new funding for the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN).
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n July 22, the Government of Canada’s ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced an investment of $49.5 million through the Strategic Innovation Fund (stream four) for CAAIN, a network comprised of academic, private sector and research institutions to accelerate the automation and digitization of Canada’s agricultural sector. Lakeland played a significant role in the development of the proposal in partnership with the other collaborators, including Alberta Innovates, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Olds College, MDA Systems Ltd., Linamar Corp., DOT Technology Corporation and TrustBIX. “Consumers are increasingly interested in sustainable food production. With this funding, and in partnership with TrustBIX and others, Lakeland will be involved in the development, testing and rollout of a sustainability data platform. This platform will allow everyone in the ag food value chain – from producers through to retailers – to track and verify sustainable practices in crop and livestock production, which is key to expanding Canadian agricultural products into new markets,” says Michael Crowe, Lakeland’s vice president of academic and research. Lakeland’s role will include testing new technologies on existing crop and livestock units at the Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland (SMF) at the Vermilion campus. Lakeland will also work with producers and other value-chain stakeholders on technology demonstration and adoption.
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GOLDEN NOVICES AT
WESTERN CANADIAN UNIVERSITY ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS,
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ore than half of the Rustlers crew came home from the Western Canadian University Rowing Championships with a gold medal. Like many Rustler crews before them, the novice women's 8 claimed the championship. "The coxed 4 women raced and then joined with the rest of their boat for the novice race," says coach Peter Walsh. "It was a close two-boat race for the first half, but as the race progressed the Rustler crew pulled ahead to finish with a convincing open water victory over the University of Calgary." Every one of the 13 Rustler Crew members was a novice, so the junior varsity men's and women's coxed four crews were in tough against more experienced rowers. Both teams were fifth in their races. "Neither of crews looked out of place in their races considering how much experience they were up against," says Walsh. "The men even felt they could have done better." Many of this year's crew will return in 2020. That bodes well says Walsh. "We were able to see some important growth and skill-building throughout the very compressed season," he says. Jennifer McGuinnes, an environmental sciences instructor, joined Walsh as a 2019 coach. The Western Canadian University Rowing Championships were in Burnaby, B.C. The Rustlers' races were all on Oct 6.
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Lakeland launches
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Sixty-eight students were inducted into the inaugural President’s Circle. Lakeland’s President’s Circle is an honour awarded to outstanding graduating students in recognition of their contribution to student life and achievement, as well as their future role as young alumni leaders. Celebrations were held at both the Lloydminster and Vermilion (pictured) campuses prior to convocation, where inductees were presented with a certificate of recognition and a President’s Circle pin from Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland. Members of the President’s Circle are tasked with keeping the spirit of their Lakeland experience alive and vibrant after graduation. They are asked to become class captains, supporting alumni engagement through activities, such as events and reunions.
GENEROUS
SUPPORT Thank you to Newcart Contracting Ltd. for donating 14 new laptops and a mobile charging cart. This computer lab will be used by all students in adult basic education programs offered through Continuing Education at the Lloydminster campus. This contribution gives students access to resources required to build foundational technology skills and enhance digital literacy to increase employment and educational options. Harvey Scaddan, general manager (left), and Luke Kitching, quality manager (centre), presented Cathy Wilson, Lakeland's Foundational Learning program coordinator, with the donation.
TRADES DEAN APPOINTED TO PROVINCIAL TASK FORCE Lakeland College School of Trades and Technology dean Dave King joins the 19-member Skills for Jobs Task Force. The Government of Alberta’s Skills for Jobs Task Force brings together post-secondary professionals, industry leaders and government representatives to examine the ways the province’s apprenticeship education could be extended to assist with meeting labour demands. Lakeland is committed to learner success and excellence, and King brings these values as well as an essential rural perspective to the task force. “I look forward to representing a rural Alberta postsecondary perspective and how important this initiative is to our region and others just like us,” King says. “We all have a part to play in supporting our students going
through our education system to have all the opportunities to make this province a great place to live and work in. We want our students to have a very open choice about their future and that includes all facets of post-secondary education, in which skilled trades play a tremendous role.” The task force will offer the provincial government recommendations on how to strengthen enrolment in apprenticeship programs, expand the apprenticeship model of classroom education with on-the-job learning, and offer a number of short- and long-term strategies to help Albertans find rewarding and fulfilling careers. The task force is co-chaired by Glenn Feltham (president and CEO, NAIT) and David Ross (president and CEO, SAIT). A preliminary report is to be completed in 2020. FALL 2019
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EVENT RECAP
INTEGRAL
SUPPORT Thanks to everyone who joined us in August at Feast on the Farm and the Rustlers Golf Tournament! The fourth annual Feast on the Farm raised upwards of $15,000 for student leadership and the tournament more than $30,000 for Rustlers national competition. We’re grateful to all of our generous sponsors, guests and friends of the college. The next big event is on March 26, 2020, when we host the President’s Gala and raise funds for Lakeland’s SOS Enhanced Bursary Fund. Purchase your tickets at lakelandcollege.ca/gala.
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CLASS NOTES Ottawa Connections Ottawa is home to many Lakeland College alumni including Dr. Arthur (Bud) McGinnis, Class of 1941 agriculture, and Derek Dedman, Class of 2009 bachelor of applied financial services. Bud and Derek both were inducted earlier this decade to Lakeland’s Alumni Wall of Distinction.
Jake Vermeer, Class of 2015 animal science technology, spent a week at the Connect Summit 19 in Colorado; an event focusing on the future of technology in the Dairy industry. The guest speaker at the summit was NFL legend Peyton Manning. Jake is a coowner in Vermeer’s Dairy Ltd that has recently expanded with a new 500 cow freestall.
Kenneth Stoop, Class of 2009 dairy production, and his wife Kaitlyn welcomed their third child to the world. Jackson was born on Sept. 8, 2019 and joins his older siblings, Fletcher and Nicola. The Stoops live on a farm near Virden, Man., with a 125 cow-calf operation.
Bud had a very successful career with Agriculture Canada. He is pictured with his wife Gladys who is holding a picture of them on their wedding day (Feb. 14, 1948).
Save a place for Catherine Wagner in the animal science technology equine major in September 2037. Her mother, Tennisha (nee Baldwin) Wagner, introduced Catherine to horses, and Lakeland gear, early. She was born in May 2019.
Derek was featured in the Fall 2018 Excel for being named one of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce’s and the Ottawa Business Journal’s Forty under 40 recipients in 2018. Derek is vice president, portfolio manager at WDS Investment Management Ltd.
Les Parsons, past Lakeland staff, married Sarah Campbell at a beautiful ceremony overlooking Muriel Lake on June 22, 2019. We wish you a happy future together!
Dustin Dinwoodie, Class of 2006 agribusiness, and his wife Courtney celebrated the birth of their child, Jayden, on Aug. 2, 2019. Jayden is the youngest of three, with Grace and Adalynn as older siblings. Together, the Dinwoodie family lives in Lemberg, Sask. Dustin works as the Western Canadian Key Accounts Manager for UPL AgroSolutions Canada Inc., as well as on the family grain farm. Amber L’Heureux, Class of 2013 animal health technology, made history as the first female driver in the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA). She finished her rookie season on the circuit 22nd overall and received the 2019 CPCA Rookie Driver of the Year award. (Not pictured)
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Rebecca Joseph, Class of 2012 animal science technology and former continuing education program coordinator, accepted a position at Polywest as the Territory Account manager for the Red Deer-North region. She’ll also be working on their marketing strategies. She joins fellow Lakeland alumnus, Kasey Riddell, Class of 1999 crop technology, at Polywest. Riddell is the VP of sales and marketing.
Bob Baxter and Gerry Patsula, both from the Class of 1954, on a field trip.
Michael Linklater, Class of 2009 university transfer, was recently featured on CBC News in recognition of his partnership with Nike as the face of the new shoe and clothing line Nike N7. He was also a keynote speaker at the Economic Partnership Summit 2019 in October in Lloydminster. Linklater’s goal is to encourage physical activity in Indigenous youth as well as to be an Indigenous presence in professional sport and advertisements.
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Lakeland’s
JASPER ALUMNI CONNECTION Submitted by Bert Journault Jasper is often seen as a visitors’ haven but the community is blessed with a number of Lakeland College alumni: Bob Baxter, Class of 1954; Mildred Hughes, Class of 1955; Bert Journault, Class of 1970; Greg Van Tighem, Class of 2009; and Travis Moorhouse, Class of 1995. All are longtime residents and raised their families in Jasper. The following is a brief resume of their life.
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Together in Jasper, (from left) Travis Moorhouse, Bert Journault, Mildred Hughes and Bob Baxter proudly share their Lakeland pride.
Bob Baxter was born in Edson and raised in Jasper. Bob says in high school he could obtain credits for a high school diploma by attending Vermilion School of Agriculture instead of taking algebra. Upon returning to Jasper, Bob operated several businesses before obtaining employment with Parks Canada in 1978 as the grounds supervisor. This is where his agricultural schooling went to work, he never had a need for algebra. Bob and his deceased wife Lena raised two sons. Bob always enjoys spending time with Lakeland alumni when they visit Jasper National Park. Mildred (née Scarfe) Hughes was born and raised in Vermilion. Mildred attended Vermilion School of Agriculture (VSA) to take home economics after receiving a scholarship for her participation in 4-H (grain and poultry). She completed a two-year program in one year and graduated in 1955. She furthered her education at the University of Alberta in the field of education. She taught for three years before marrying Bernard (Barney) who was a teacher in Jasper. While
raising her three children, Mildred worked as a substitute teacher and later worked with Parks Canada for 30 years. Her special memories are those at VSA in 1954-55.
the entire length of Highway 93 from Wickenberg, Arizona to Jasper and the entire length of Highway 16 from Haida Gwai to Winnipeg, as well as other excursions.
Bert Journault was born and raised on a farm in the St. Paul area. Bert attended Vermilion Agricultural and Vocational College and graduated in 1970 with a diploma in agriculture. Bert joined CIBC where he worked for 16 years across Alberta. It was in Jasper that Bert opted to get into business and operated an Esso gasoline and retail business for 25 years. Together with his wife, Bert raised two children. Over the years, Bert has been active in sports and in the community, presently as a councilor for the Town of Jasper. Lakeland College took him from his hometown to a whole new world. Dormitory life in the old residence was where this shy boy with a French accent learned to develop social skills to enter the big world. Bert always enjoys an opportunity to reconnect with Lakeland alumni.
Travis Moorhouse was born in Innisfail and raised in Lacombe. He first came to Jasper in 1987 as an employee of Jasper Park Lodge. He fell in love with the people and ambience of Jasper, and has lived here since. He attended Lakeland and graduated in 1995 from parks and recreation. He then took employment with Parks Canada as an emergency services dispatcher. For over 20 years, Travis has been involved with Jasper’s fire brigade as a firefighter. Almost annually, he returns to Lakeland to further his firefighter training. With his wife Sonia, they’ve raised two children in Jasper
Greg Van Tighem was born and raised in Calgary. He first attended Lakeland College in 1982 where he completed his third year in automotive technician. Greg came to Jasper in 1979 and became active in Jasper volunteering with the fire brigade. In 2009, Greg completed a bachelor of business emergency service, with distinction, from Lakeland. He became Jasper’s fire chief, a position he has held for the past 20 years. Greg and his wife also raised their children in Jasper. With work, Greg is involved with numerous boards and non-profit fundraisers. Greg is an active cyclist and has taken numerous cycling treks for his fundraising efforts. He has cycled
Lisa (née Hamilton) Westhaver, retired from Parks Canada and now lives in Salmon Arm, B.C. Lisa graduated from Lakeland twice, in 1976 from the clothing and housing technology program and in 1978 for parks, recreation and wildlife. She worked with Parks Canada as a parks naturalist in Elk Island National Park. Lisa and her husband worked in many parks and regional offices before settling in Jasper to raise their three children. Lisa tells us that besides giving her an education, Lakeland gave her an identity. Her mates in Vermilion were her sisters and brothers, and they are still close. Other Lakeland College alumni who have lived in Jasper include Billy Rea (deceased), a longtime resident who worked for Canadian National Rail, and Dan Carlson who worked at Pyramid Stables.
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IN MEMORIAM Lakeland College announces the passing of the following alumni, past staff and alumni spouses. Our condolences are extended to their family and friends.
Opal Aasen
Ross Gibson
Kathleen Quigley
Class of ’63
Class of ’54
Class of ’85
William Alexander
Robert Greenwood
Harry Reinders
Class of ‘48
(spouse)
Class of ’51
Dawn Bauer
Ted Grocock
Cora Schneider
(staff)
Class of ’52
Class of ’47
Rae Bish
Elva Hancock
Jim Schnettler
(spouse)
Class of ’49
Class of ’59
Maurice Burgess
Mary Harrish
Dixie Scory
Class of ’48
Class of ’49
Class of ’74
Bill Conrad
Sheila Kensley
Bob Snelgrove
(staff)
Class of ’84
Class of ‘47
Jeannine Courchesne
Rita Kohlman
Maureen Snelgrove
Class of ’76
Class of ’66
Class of ’69
Byron Davis
Reuben Kvill
Betty Tymchuk
Class of ’59
Class of ’54
(spouse)
Don Deaville Class of ’66
Thomas Lewis
Ross Wallace
Class of ’48
Class of ’51
Heather de Jong
Reg McLean
Janice Wiest
Class of ’71
Class of ’60
Class of ’85
Nadine Dion
Orysia Milo
Shawna Willard-Thiessen
(student)
Class of ’53
Class of ’88
Matthew Dmytryk
Grant Moffatt
Norman Wilson
Class of ’09
Class of ’74
Class of ’60
Michael Duke
Les Mroz
Class of ’51
Class of ‘10
Jorgen Garstad
Murray Napper
Class of ’50
(spouse)
To submit to In Memoriam, please contact Shauna Zack: shauna.zack@lakelandcollege.ca or 1.800.661.6490 ext. 8628.
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REMEMBER WHEN For more than a century, Lakeland College has been a hub for innovation in agriculture. From our humble beginning as a demonstration farm to an award-winning, global leader in student-managed learning, Lakeland College excels at developing leaders with experiential learning opportunities. One of those opportunities is the Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland (SMF), which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2019-20. The SMF started on the crop technology side in 1990 with 500 acres. Today, the SMF operates on more than 2,000 acres and includes crop technology, commercial beef, purebred beef, dairy, livestock research and sheep units, and soon an equine unit. With mentorship from faculty and staff advisors, our students are in charge of research, finances, production, management decisions, public relations, sustainability and more. SMF 30th anniversary celebrations wrap up at Homecoming 2020 from June 12-14 at the Vermilion campus.
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Each year, Lakeland College inducts two outstanding alumni – one from each campus – as a Distinguished Alumni, and recognizes two community members with an honorary credential. Do you have someone in mind? Nominate them today! Nominees should exhibit one or more of Lakeland’s values, as well as meet other criteria. To submit your nominations, visit: • lakelandcollege.ca/nominate-alumni • lakelandcollege.ca/nominate-citizen For more information, call 780.871.5732