ALUMNI HELPING ALUMNI:
ON THE FRONTLINES IN JASPER
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
TYLER BENDFELD CLASS OF 2023, CARPENTER
JAMES WILSON
BENDFELD
GOLD AT SKILLS CANADA
ONE HECK OF AN EXPERIENCE
For the past three years, podiums at Skills Alberta have shone with Lakeland’s green and gold as apprentices proved again and again how far a Lakeland education can take them. For Tyler Bendfeld and James Wilson, winning gold at Skills Alberta was only the beginning.
Representing the province at Skills Canada, they both came home with national gold.
In 2022, Bendfeld made his first appearance at Skills Canada, winning silver in the carpentry competition. While proud of his accomplishments, he returned home with plans to win gold. A year later, he did it.
“The competitive side of Tyler and his experience from the previous year’s competitions gave him the edge over the other carpenters,” says Curtis Cassibo, chair of Lakeland's School of Trades who accompanied Bendfeld to Skills Canada both years. “It is a huge accomplishment to win provincials by itself, but to win nationals as well is amazing. Having Tyler on the podium two years in a row at the national competition is an incredible feat. It says a lot about his skills and determination.”
In 2024, Bendfeld was invited to Skills Canada again – this time as a mentor for Team Alberta. And he wouldn’t be the only Lakeland representative at the competition in Quebec City.
James Wilson, one of Lakeland’s heavy equipment technician apprentices, competed for Lakeland at Skills Alberta, won gold and had joined Team Alberta.
To his shock, Wilson came away with national gold.
“I don’t think I can put the feeling I had into words,” says Wilson. “Anyone who has the opportunity to compete for Skills Alberta and Skills Canada, I highly recommend they do it. It’s one heck of an experience. It’s like nothing you’ll ever do in your entire life when it comes to the trade you’re in and what you’re doing for work.”
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Alumni Spotlight
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Alumni Weekend: RETURN ROSES
Wof the
By Cathy Wolters
e welcomed more than 80 alumni and their guests to Alumni Weekend 2024, attendees also stayed the weekend in residence.
Activities were all day June 15 starting with breakfast, followed by tours, a tea and more, ending with the Rose Ball.
An old tradition was renewed at the Rose Ball with the Alumni Association providing a rose for every lady present. Alumni Association president James McLaughlin presented the flowers. This custom goes back to the beginnings of the event just after the Second World War and was created by Laurie Blades, alumnus and instructor.
The Rose Ball had some competition as Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final was also on people’s minds. Fortunately, the Oilers built an early lead and cruised to victory allowing fans to relax and enjoy the evening.
One weekend highlight was the return of twins from the Class of 1951. Aged 93, Myrtle Crowe is from Calgary, Alta., and Agnes Kappart is from South Surrey, B.C. They confided it will likely be their last reunion weekend, but we hope their health will permit them another visit.
Alumni Weekend
University Transfer Alumni Social brings
together basketball stars
By Melissa Barr
To coincide with Lakeland hosting the 2024 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s Basketball Championships in March, the university transfer (UT) department hosted a social that brought together alumni from the UT program –and the Rustlers Women’s Basketball team.
Hosted before the first game of the championships, the social featured a panel of former players, including Brittany Budd (née Partington), Class of 2009, Julie Nerdahl (née Ragush), Class of 2007, Megan Slifka (née Ragush), Class of 2005, and Raisa Vallis (née Rybinski), Class of 2011. It was hosted by Jackie Bender, dean of university transfer and foundational learning, as well as the first women’s basketball coach at Lakeland, in 2004 and 2005.
“I'm really proud of the program and how far it's come,” Megan said before the games. “It's amazing to see how well the women are doing and how well the team's doing. I think it's so exciting for the institution.”
The 2024 Rustlers Women’s Basketball team completed a perfect season and won the national gold medal.
Alumni Weekend
UT Alumni Social
DONOR & ALUMNI RELATIONS TEAM
Manager of Donor & Alumni Relations
STACEY RULLER
CLASS OF 2003
Donor & Alumni Relations Assistant
CHLOE LO
Donor & Sponsor Associate
JENNA PELLERIN
Donor & Alumni Relations Administrator
JORDANA SASKIW
Alumni Engagement and Career Services Specialist
KAYLEIGH SCHMID
CLASS OF 2011
Donor & Sponsor Associate
LEANNE WILDEMAN
CLASS OF 2001
Stewardship & Annual Giving Officer
PENNY MANNERS
CLASS OF 1993
Message from the President
t seems like only yesterday we were having our reunion. Those who were there had a great time renewing old friendships and making new ones. Our Friday evening social was very well received and will be on the program for next year. The roses for the Rose Ball were something the ladies loved. The spirit of fellowship made the evening a fun time. We were still a bit low in our attendance, so the cafeteria made a more intimate setting. My back kept me from dancing but a few of us showed they could still cut the rug like the good old days.
The annual meeting had a good turnout but we are still looking for a volunteer to fill the secretary/treasurer role. I was elected president. We were also able to add a couple of new directors. Many thanks to all who have served in those positions in the past.
The college alumni staff had a couple of events during the summer to promote the alumni, including a booth and social at Ag in Motion and Feast on the Farm at the farm previously owned by Jim (Class of 1951) and Alice (Class of 1952) Barr, now known as the Research Centre. It was a successful summer for them.
If the executive members agree, we are still looking into having a mid-winter town hall on Teams/Zoom. This would give you all a chance to participate in our future even though you were unable to attend our June weekend. More info and an email will come in the future. All you need to do on that day and time is click on the link in your invitation and you’re in the meeting. Your attendance will improve our success.
If we don't have your email, please contact Kayleigh Schmid, alumni engagement specialist at Lakeland, at kayleigh.schmid@lakelandcollege.ca or 780.871.5526.
The future is yours so let’s get together and make our alumni association better. If you have any good ideas, contact Kayleigh or me any time. My number 780.853.0000. Thanks for your attention.
James McLaughlin
Class of 1967
Alumni Association President
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A GIFT OF FREEDOM
In June 2024, Rachael Sorochan celebrated her graduation, earning her diploma in environmental sciences, majoring in wildlife and fisheries conservation. It was an especially poignant moment for her, as it was her second attempt at post-secondary.
Her first attempt was at a larger postsecondary institution. As a member of the first generation of her family to attend post-secondary, Sorochan's family was unable to help her navigate the
"Those who contribute to scholarships and bursaries are making a profound difference and are giving students the opportunity to one day do the same."
financial barriers she faced. She made sacrifices, giving up her position on sports teams to work 35-hour weeks to keep up with rent and tuition, filled with anxiety about falling into debt.
Sorochan burnt out before her second year.
She decided to give post-secondary studies a second chance. Her Lakeland experience was completely different, thanks to the scholarships and bursaries she has received.
That financial assistance, she says, gave her the gift of freedom.
It was the freedom to continue to care for herself, spend time with her family, pursue her hobbies and rest in between.
It also gave her the freedom to give back. Sorochan was a member of the environmental sciences student committee, worked as a student ambassador and was a peer tutor/ note-taker, helping other students overcome other types of barriers.
“It gave me the freedom to be inspired by the investment I am making in my wellbeing and my future,” she says. “Those who contribute to scholarships and bursaries are making a profound difference and are giving students the opportunity to one day do the same.”
Sold-out Feast supports STUDENT-LED LEARNING
Over 260 community members, industry leaders and alumni gathered at Feast on the Farm presented by Cenovus Energy on Aug. 15 for a soldout evening that raised $82,000 in support of student-led initiatives.
“Feast on the Farm is always such a highlight of our summer here at Lakeland,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College.
“It’s an opportunity to meet with new and familiar faces, to reconnect with our community, and all for such an amazing cause. We pride ourselves on providing our students with experiential, hands-on learning opportunities that bring our students beyond the classroom and prepare them to excel in the workplace. The support we receive at this event helps us make our students’ experiences that much more dynamic, hands-on and exciting.”
The evening’s program featured a panel of four students and recent graduates from business, agricultural sciences, university transfer and interior design
We pride ourselves on providing our students with experiential, handson learning opportunities that bring our students beyond the classroom and prepare them to excel in the workplace."
Dr. Alice
Wainwright-Stewart
PRESIDENT AND CEO, LAKELAND COLLEGE
technology who discussed their Lakeland experiences. Jordyn Pollard, Class of 2022 and rising country star, Saskatchewan Country Music award winner and alumna of Lakeland’s university transfer program, performed during the evening, singing country favourites and some of her own singles.
"Developing future-ready youth through hands-on learning opportunities is a key social investment focus area for Cenovus,” says Craig Pardy, senior manager of operations and maintenance at Cenovus. “That is why Feast on the Farm is such an important event for the company, as it helps bring experiential learning opportunities to life to support the next generation of agricultural talent and growth in the Lloydminster region.”
Feast on the Farm began in 2016. Over $342,000 has been raised at these events, all of which directly funds student-led projects that enhance experiential learning on campus. In the 2023-24 academic year, student projects included a wellness symposium for students and community members, the first annual Border Beauty Showcase, in which students and industry professionals competed in a variety of hair and makeup competitions, and national and international trips for students to gain hands-on experience in their fields.
GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES
$37,000 FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
On Aug. 29, over 100 golfers hit the links at the 2024 Rustlers Golf Tournament presented by NextGen Automation. The event brought together student-athletes, athletes, and those just looking for a good game of golf, all to raise funds that go to supporting championship teams to ensure they have the funds to compete at significant levels each year.
“For most of us, golf isn’t about how well you play,” says Alan Rogan, athletics director at Lakeland College. “It’s about how much fun you have on the fairways. And we hope all who participated in our golf tournament had a great time, all for a great cause. Our student-athletes give it their all during our athletics seasons and without the support of our community, it wouldn’t be possible. We are grateful for the way the community continues to support our teams, whether that’s in the tournament or along the sidelines, cheering us on at the games.”
At the end of the tournament, $37,000 was raised to support the teams, funds which Rogan says will have a huge impact on the students’ ability to compete and, hopefully, bring home more national gold medals in the 2024-25 season.
Last year, both the women’s basketball and volleyball teams brought home Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) gold medals among many highlights celebrated by the Rustlers at the end of the season. Banners to celebrate the two national gold medals were unveiled at a pep rally on Sept. 3.
Lakeland College’s control room receives major boost from APEX AUTOMATION
In a significant move to foster education and technology, Apex Automation generously donated $76,758 to Lakeland College to upgrade the control room that supports the Cenovus Energy Lab at the Lloydminster campus.
These upgrades have enhanced equipment and hands-on learning opportunities for students in Lakeland’s process and power engineering program, ensuring they have access to the most advanced tools and technology necessary to prepare them for their careers.
The control room upgrades include two new Operator Interface Units with four split-screens and three new servers. One of the new servers provides historical data, allowing students to view all plant equipment historical data and trends. The upgrades also include improved network security measures. Together, these updates provide students with a more realistic experience with human-machine interfaces and control systems. Experts from Apex have worked with students and employees to train them on these new, cuttingedge applications.
In recognition of this donation, the control room supporting the Cenovus Energy Lab has been named the Apex Automation Control Room.
GENEROUS GIFT WILL MODERNIZE
BISON HANDLING FACILITIES
Lakeland College students working with Canada’s first post-secondary commercial bison herd will soon do so with state-of-theart handling facilities thanks to a generous $150,000 donation from Ken Wasmuth.
The college purchased land south of Vermilion campus in 2023 to house the bison, which animal science technology students manage as part of the Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland. The land is eight contiguous quarter sections, including facilities that need modernization. Although the land was previously used for bison ranching, the existing facilities require modernizing to incorporate the latest animal handling practices.
After touring the current handling facilities with students and faculty during the 2023-24 academic year, Wasmuth pledged his support to modernize them. The upgrades – which students will help plan – will include a hydraulic squeeze and new pens, gates, panels and a weigh scale. Any remaining funds from Wasmuth’s gift will be invested in fencing or grazing equipment that will support the bison herd.
With a background in agriculture and a deep interest in the cultural history of bison in the
HANDLING FACILITIES
Ken Wasmuth (right) discusses the latest in agricultural research at Lakeland in September with students Esther Doyle (left) and Kylidge McNally (centre) at Research on the Ranch. The event brought together students, faculty, producers and community members to learn about the various research projects underway at Lakeland. To learn more about Research on the Ranch, see pg. 30.
region, supporting Lakeland’s bison enterprise was a natural fit for the Wainwright resident.
“I’m interested in bison and committed to helping Lakeland students,” Wasmuth says. “This donation will provide the students with the best tools to handle bison while minimizing stress on the animals.”
Wasmuth’s support for students at Lakeland extends beyond the bison facilities. He created an endowment fund in 2021 for the Ken Wasmuth Agriculture Technology Award, which supports a student in the bachelor of agriculture technology program. He also purchased a tile on the Legacy Wall in the newly rejuvenated WHT Mead Building and is a familiar face at many Lakeland events, including Feast on the Farm and Farm 4.0.
“I want to help students who might be struggling a little bit, or those who might be a little bit older, like I was when I went to university. Education is important,” he says.
Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland, thanked Wasmuth for his ongoing support.
“We are very appreciative of Ken’s generosity which speaks volumes about his commitment to education and agriculture. By investing in modernizing the bison handling facilities, he is directly contributing to the hands-on learning experiences that define Lakeland.”
CLASS OF 2024
Lakeland College’s alumni family grew this spring when 991 graduates completed their Lakeland studies.
"Convocation is a time to recognize not only the hard work of our students but also the support and dedication of their families, friends and faculty," said Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, president and CEO of Lakeland College. "Our graduates have shown remarkable resilience and commitment, and we are extremely proud of their achievements. We are confident they are well-prepared to embrace the future and make meaningful contributions to their communities."
The ceremonies began with a Land Acknowledgement and an opening prayer from Quinton Stick. Alexander John Kursturok performed the Métis traditional song. Second-generation alumna Bree Harris performed ceremonial songs in Cree with her mother, Linda Harris, and her son.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
The Distinguished Citizen for 2024 was Leona Carter, who received an honorary applied business degree at the Lloydminster convocation in recognition of her contributions on a local, provincial and national level. Carter is a Cree woman from the Onion Lake Cree Nation who filled many roles in all levels of government and various non-profits, working to make communities more welcoming to Indigenous people. She is passionate about influencing systemic change in institutions to create welcoming and inclusive environments.
Rodeo athlete Scott Guenthner, Class of 2011, was recognized as the Distinguished Alumnus for 2024 in Vermilion. The cow-calf producer from Provost, Alta., has achieved many accolades in his rodeo career, including competing at the National Finals Rodeo four times, being named CPRA Cowboy of the Year in 2022, CPRA Steer Wrestling Champion in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023, and 2023 Calgary Stampede Steer Wrestling Champion.
Scott Guenthner, Class of 2011, was presented with the Distinguished Alumni award at convocation. He was recognized for his accomplishments on the rodeo circuit.
AWARD-WINNING GRADUATES
Each year, four students are recognized by the campus community during convocation.
The President’s Medal, which celebrates a student’s leadership both in and beyond the classroom, is given to one student from Lloydminster campus and one from Vermilion. This year’s recipients were Sarah Hogue (university transfer) from Dauphin, Man., and Kyla Krahn (agribusiness) from Mather, Man.
The Governor General award is presented to the student from each campus with the highest GPA. On Lloydminster campus this year, that honour went to Mariel Kate Macaya (business administration, general business) from Quezon City, Philippines, and Madeleine Hayes (child and youth care counsellor) from Edmonton, Alta.
GENERATIONAL ALUMNI
Since Lakeland was founded in 1913, Lakeland has celebrated second-, third- and even fourth-generational graduates. They follow in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents, knowing their Lakeland education will help them to achieve their goals too.
The college welcomed the first second-generation student in 1935 and this year, 16 new generational alumni were inducted into this special group. Generational alumni are recognized with special pins at convocation.
Vermilion campus graduates posing with their parchments.
Graduate Sarah Hogue poses with her President’s Medal.
Graduate Tylan Andrews crosses the stage with his instructor Brendan Ganton.
Instructor Suzanna Wong with Brayden Omeasoo-Steinhauer, new graduate, at Lloydminster's convocation ceremony.
FORGING PATHWAY
By Melissa Barr
In Wade Whitstone’s Indigenous culture, the Grass Dance is an important one. It symbolizes the way scouts and warriors would dance to flatten the grass for a new village, meeting or ceremony space, preparing the ground for the rest of the villagers following behind.
As both a Lakeland alumnus and a grass dancer, Whitstone knows first-hand the difference it can make, forging a path alone versus following in the footsteps of those who went before.
Whitstone began his business program studies at Lakeland College before the introduction of the Indigenous Student Council (ISC) and the Indigenous Student Lounge. Without those resources in place, he struggled.
“I went into business to understand money and finance, to learn the financial literacy I hadn’t had an opportunity to learn in my community. I wanted to understand taxes, building equity, business aspects, and understand myself to gain that knowledge and find my footing for my own future,” he says. “The first year was a learning curve for sure. I didn’t really have any resources or understanding of what I was doing.”
When the ISC and the Indigenous Student Lounge both launched in 2018, it gave him the resources and mentorship he needed to find his footing.
“As an Indigenous student, it helped me connect and find a place with other like-minded students. I developed my relationships with my instructors and classmates more as well. The advisor helped me grow more comfortable at Lakeland and talked me through a lot of things. He pushed me and gave me the courage to do what I needed to do. Having that kind of mentorship was so helpful, not just for Indigenous students, but all students. It helped me grow a lot.”
Having that kind of mentorship was so helpful, not just for Indigenous students, but all students. It helped me grow a lot."
Eventually, Whitstone became a member of the ISC as well. He graduated with a business administration diploma in 2019, right before the COVID-19 shutdowns began and the birth of his first child.
“There were a lot of things happening during that time – a lot of adjusting to the changing status of the world and being a new parent, trying to find my footing in what I had learned and what I had gained.”
Whitstone began to find work and meaning through his Indigenous practices. Drawing on his business education, Whitstone successfully forged a new career pathway in Indigenous dance. He began dancing, teaching and using his culture to help spread awareness. He’d been a dancer as a child but had stopped at a young age. Returning to dance helped him find and express himself.
“My culture has helped me keep afloat,” he says. “It’s helped me share who I am and what I do, and helped me connect. I’ve been putting my heart and soul into it, keeping my body, mind and being well-attuned so I can strongly express myself and show the world what I am capable of.”
He has performed cultural practices at Lakeland College, the University of Alberta and other venues. He has taught workshops for hairstyling students at Lakeland about the importance of hair in Indigenous culture.
In September 2023, he returned to Lakeland to dance at a powwow in the same building where he had studied. He performed the Grass Dance, explaining the history and importance of the dance.
“It originated so long ago,” Whitstone explains. “The leaders, the bravest warriors, the scouts would dance and stomp the grass down, carrying messages and preparing the land.”
The experience was a cathartic one for him.
“It was such a good experience to come back to Lakeland in such a cultural way and to show who I am and what I love to do and how I express myself. It was good to be able to show the students and everyone what we love to do, not just for show, but for a living and a way of life."
ANSWERING THE CALL
Lakeland students help protect and rebuild Jasper
By Melissa Barr
There’s so much room for professional and personal growth through an opportunity like this one. It changes who you are as a person and you leave as a better person – as well as a really great firefighter."
When word spread among the firefighting community that a wildfire was threatening the town of Jasper, it felt personal to Shawn McKerry. The dean of Lakeland College’s Emergency Training Centre and Class of 2006 alum of the emergency services technology (EST) program has personal experience with the sort of devastation a fire like this can have on a community. McKerry fought the fires that destroyed Slave Lake in 2011 and Fort McMurray in 2016. Jasper, though, felt different.
“It’s so important to Canada,” McKerry says. “That’s what motivated me to get out and help. But it’s more than that. The fire chief in Jasper, Mathew Conte, is a graduate of Lakeland. He’s one of us, one of our people that needed our help.”
McKerry led a taskforce of his EST students to the front lines to assist in managing the wildfire and protecting whatever parts of the community they could. Together, 34 students and faculty with four fire engines answered when the Alberta Emergency Management Agency called for assistance. One crew drove through the night and the other arrived the next day, after wrapping up exams and projects in July.
This was the second such deployment for Lakeland EST students. Last year, an EST class assisted with a wildfire in Parkland County, spending three days putting out hotspots, assisting with incident command, and doing their best to minimize the damage.
“When I was a student in the program, I would have loved to have a real-world experience like this, on the scale of opportunity we’ve been able to provide for the past two years,” McKerry says.
“There’s so much room for professional and personal growth through an opportunity like this one. It changes who you are as a person and you leave as a better person –as well as a really great firefighter.”
On the bank of the Miette River just outside of Jasper.
As they traveled to Jasper, McKerry warned the students about the potential disaster they were walking into. The last class had dealt with a fire in a rural area with minimal structures at risk. With Jasper being an urban centre, it had the potential to be much worse.
“After Slave Lake and Fort McMurray, I was worried it would be levelled to the ground,” McKerry recalls. “So when we pulled in, I was so grateful that there was so much left. I have so much appreciation and respect for the people that fought the fire overnight while we were driving out
there. I know the effort it took for them to save as much as they did.”
Even with so much of Jasper still standing, the amount of damage was still devastating to see, he says. It was an important experience for the students.
“It’s humbling when you see the power of fire, when you see a whole chunk of the town gone. It really hits you and you have a greater
level of understanding for the world we’re going to be working in and the possibilities of that world. But it also emphasized the other side of that coin – firefighting is also about helping to rebuild that community.”
THE POWER OF FIRE PROTECT REBUILD
While systematically searching for hotspots in the debris, a student noticed smoke whispering from an intact yellow house across the street. After reporting it to incident command, the students were deployed to investigate and mitigate as much damage to that house as they could. They found that fire had already burned along the side of the building and had gotten into the wall and the ceiling space.
“We knew it was somebody’s home and we could try to save it,” McKerry explains. “If we left it alone, it was ultimately going to burst into a larger fire and likely burn the house down. So we got the students to the house, exposed a bunch of walls and roof spaces and put out the fire. The students were instrumental in making sure that there was less damage. We saved that yellow house.”
Lakeland was the largest work force onsite, able to split into two taskforces and work 24-hour days. The dayshift spent a lot of their time putting out hotspots and dealing with major burning areas to slow the spread of fire. At night, a crew patrolled the perimeter, working to increase the safe zone buffer between the townsite and the wildfire.
It’s not just about putting water on a fire. It’s caring and taking responsibility for a community."
That house became a landmark to the students during the rest of their deployment and an important symbol of what it means to be a firefighter and what they were there to protect.
Being a firefighter, McKerry says, is more than just putting out the fire, however. It’s also helping to rebuild. Staff and students spent one afternoon cleaning up the main street in Jasper, putting up fences and cleaning up patios in an attempt to help get things back to normal.
“It brought a sense of control, order and pride back to the community,” McKerry explains. “It’s not just about putting water on a fire. It’s caring and taking responsibility for a community.”
When he and an instructor were sorting through the rubble of a church that had burned to the ground, they found the church’s bell buried in the debris. Together, they dug it out and set it aside carefully, already looking forward to the community rebuilding the church and reincorporating that bell into the new structure.
“Bells are an important part of the fire service world and of course they are to a church as well,” McKerry says. “When they rebuild, they’ll have that bell for the next building. In the fire service, that would be extremely important to us, so we were glad to be able to salvage it and make sure it was safe and sound.”
ALUMNI HELPING ALUMNI
The concept of community in the fire service is more than what they protect, however. It’s the other firefighters they work alongside, and McKerry was glad to give his students a greater understanding of the importance of that bond.
It was especially impactful when he realized just how many of the firefighters they were working alongside were Lakeland Emergency Training Centre alumni.
In addition to the fire chief of Jasper, there was also Ken McMullen, the incident commander in Hinton and president of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, Class of 2012, as well as Trevor Sutherly, task force leader with Parkland County, Class of 2012. McKerry and the students ran into a number of other EST alumni from the past three or four years as well – including some who had fought the Parkland fire with McKerry last year.
“It really helped me appreciate how many people out there have Lakeland on the backs of their uniforms,” McKerry says. “Getting out there and working alongside other alumni was great. Knowing that we could set up these students to be really great alumni and ambassadors after they leave Lakeland was amazing as well.
“It’s alumni helping alumni. At Lakeland, we talk about learning in action and being ready for the real world, and that’s what this is.”
Waylon Falcon remembers sitting inside an academic upgrading classroom, watching out the window as houses went up in record numbers in the community. As a construction worker, choosing to go back to school during the housing boom of 2004 was difficult, he recalls. It would have been so much easier to be out there, building houses and making enough money to secure his young family’s future.
“It was tough,” he confesses. “Especially taking the extra time to do upgrading. I could have been out there working and instead I was inside a classroom. It was definitely a sacrifice, but it paid off. Without that education, I wouldn’t be where I am now.”
Twenty years later, in his position as senior advisor in Community and Indigenous Affairs with Cenovus Energy, it’s easy for Falcon to look back without regrets. He’d come from a humble upbringing, moving around rural Saskatchewan with a father who found work in farming areas. He’d left home at a young age to finish high school in North Battleford and shortly after moved to Lloydminster, a city he's called home for about 35 years. He’d started out working at the refinery in a short-term position, then at the upgrader. He worked as a construction labourer, became a carpentry apprentice, and then drove truck for a little while – doing whatever he had to do to support his family. When he suffered a back injury, he decided it was time to go back to school and make a change. He and his wife Darlene decided to go back to school.
“All the stars lined up for us to go at the same time,” Falcon says. “Our kids were little and Lakeland was right here. We didn’t have to go to Saskatoon or Edmonton, we could stay at home and work over the summers.”
Five steps Back
Even with the stars aligned, it was a sacrifice. Falcon and his wife gave up their jobs, sold their house to pay off debt and rented low-income housing.
“It felt like five financial steps back,” Falcon says. “But in the end, it took us 10 steps ahead. Without that education, I wouldn’t be where I am today, working for one of the best companies in the city to work for.”
He applied to the business program but needed a year of academic upgrading to meet the requirements. After that, he completed his Lakeland business diploma and then a business degree through Lakeland’s partnership with Athabasca University.
Falcon’s experience at Lakeland was a transformative one for him on an academic level, but also showed him the type of person he wanted to be. He remembers his instructors fondly and by name, listing them and the lessons they taught him that stuck with him, from how to use Excel to how to properly shake hands. He learned marketing, accounting, statistics, public speaking, critical thinking and business writing, as well as resilience and belief in himself.
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“It was just an incredible experience,” he says, recalling how his instructors worked with him when he struggled on exams, giving him extra time to work through the questions. After a while, he no longer needed extra time.
“It helped me build my confidence,” Falcon explains. “Had I been at a university, I may have ended up dropping out when faced with that challenge. But at Lakeland, the instructors cared about my success and gave me that extra time. I never, ever felt like a number at Lakeland.
“I remember my instructors by name because they had such a huge impact on me,” he says. “Attending Lakeland definitely helped me become a better person, just seeing how my instructors treated others. It taught me that’s how you’re supposed to treat somebody.”
While at Lakeland, Falcon experienced financial support as well, both from Lakeland’s scholarship and bursary
programs and similar ones from different groups in the communities. It made all the difference for him and his family.
“We needed that bit of extra support and it was so good to know it was there,” he says. He was awarded funding for business and Indigenous students from various companies, as well as the Alberta Métis Society. He was able to access affordable housing. At Lakeland, he had free tutoring and then eventually became a tutor himself, earning some extra cash.
children to rent a movie.
"It felt like five financial steps back, but in the end, it took us 10 steps ahead. Without that education, I wouldn’t be where I am today, working for one of the best companies in the city to work for."
It meant being able to attend school, buy necessities like clothing, and every now and again, being able to take his
“It sounds arbitrary,” he says. “But it was an experience for us and our kids and they still remember those fond memories. Without that financial support, we wouldn’t have those little extra things. At first, you feel like you’re depending on other people too much, but those people are there providing that support to people who need it, so they can go back to school. We definitely made a lot of sacrifices but it didn’t feel like a panic situation because we knew there was support if we needed it. It all circles back to what I do now in our company.”
I truly believe I have this job because of my experience at Lakeland. People like to tell me that I’m doing a dream job but I do it because it makes a difference in our community."
Some of the community investment portfolios Falcon promotes include committing money to the Indspire Awards, as well as scholarships and bursaries for students.
At Lakeland, Cenovus has supported the student awards program. They also played a pivotal role in the creation of the Energy Centre and Lloydminster campus residences. They have been presenting sponsors at Feast on the Farm, the college’s premiere fundraising event, for three consecutive years. In 2023, they made a $650,000 donation to the Indigenous learner success program at the college as well.
TEN STEPS Forward
In his role at Cenovus, Falcon is in a place where he is privileged to be able to help the community the way he was helped as a student.
Falcon works with the Community and Indigenous Affairs Department at Cenovus, functioning as the local “boots on the ground” for the larger enterprise team based in Calgary. Part of his role includes meeting with non-profits in Lloydminster and surrounding area. Together, the team navigates Cenovus’s social investment in the area.
He also works with Indigenous business development and is also involved in community relations, assisting municipal and community leaders to connect with Cenovus. He also works with Cenovus’s real estate team.
“I wear a lot of different hats during the day,” he explains. “I have to be very agile. I think going to Lakeland helped me a lot with that because we didn’t just focus on one thing. It got my mind able to switch throughout the day.”
“When Lakeland approached us about the student success program, I thought, 'Wow, what an opportunity, being asked as a company to support that,'” Falcon says. “We are honoured as a company to be able to support these partnerships and the continuous support of the community.
“I truly believe I have this job because of my experience at Lakeland. People like to tell me that I’m doing a dream job but I do it because it makes a difference in our community. This is a dream job for a lot of people and I’m very fortunate that the stars aligned for me. Had I not had the chance to go to Lakeland College, right here locally, I wouldn’t be working here right now. I’m glad I stuck it out.”
Falcon with Lalit and Dr. Manju Kilam, a long-time business instructor.
Remembering TIANA
When Tiana Friesen passed away in 2023 at the age of 21, she left behind a legacy of being bright, curious and determined not to let anything stand in her way. It’s a legacy that her family is determined to see live on through the Tiana Friesen Memorial Fund and Tiana’s horse, June Bug.
According to Tiana’s mother Julie, horses and dance were the two loves of Tiana’s life from the time she was a child. She grew up in dance classes and 4-H while taking advanced horse classes at summer camps. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Tiana connected with a past Lakeland student and turned her focus to pursuing a career working with horses.
Financially, her parents couldn’t help with college, but, according to Julie, that didn’t stop Tiana.
“That was not her approach to life at all,” Julie says. “She just figured out a way to make sure she got there.”
She applied for and was awarded numerous scholarships, helping pay for her two years in Lakeland’s animal science technology program, equine major. There, she was part of the Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland’s equine unit that started the college’s broodmare program. Tiana was excited to have a hand in creating something for future generations of students to build on. She called the experience one of the greatest in her life.
“There was so much joy and excitement when she talked about what she was learning from her instructors, with her co-students,” Julie remembers.
After graduation, Tiana found work, first at a ranch near Williams Lake, B.C. She then moved to Saskatchewan, working as a ranch hand both at a bison ranch and a beef ranch. That’s when she purchased June Bug.
Tiana already had a horse at the time, Foxy, but her lessons from Lakeland told Tiana that she needed another horse to help lighten the load.
Tiana bought June Bug and was ground training her with plans to begin
roping off her. Before she could, Tiana passed away in an accident on the ranch she worked at on Aug. 23, 2023.
After losing Tiana, her family realized they didn’t have the capacity to give June Bug the time she needed to live up to what Tiana had been training her for. They reached out to Lakeland to ask if there might be room for June Bug in the equine program, and the protocols for starting a scholarship or bursary.
June Bug joined Lakeland’s program in fall 2023. Students in the animal science technology program’s equine major worked on her training and prepared her for sale at the 2024 Round Up on March 23. June Bug sold for $17,500, funds that will be added to the Tiana Friesen Memorial Fund, which will be used to create a scholarship in her honour.
“It’s something that touched us to be able to do,” says Julie. "We know that there are other kids out there whose parents might not be able to support their kids going to college, as much as they want to. This is a way of us helping where we can.”
In the aftermath of Tiana’s death, Julie has connected with many people who knew her daughter, and they all seem to recall about her was how determined and genuine she was. The other thing Julie knows Tiana will be remembered for is harder to quantify.
"It was her effervescence and her confidence,” she says. “She would let others talk about the difficulties or struggles they were facing and be both a listening ear and their cheerleader. Her faith was a foundational piece of that. She often wondered how God would use her horse learning and school interactions. Though Tiana wouldn’t have said that at all - she always seemed like she knew what she was doing in her life like she had it all mapped out.”
Donations to support the Tiana Friesen Memorial Fund can be made at lakelandcollege.ca/donate. Please select Award/Scholarship/Bursary from the drop-down menu and then write Tiana Friesen Memorial in the space below.
ACAC HALL OF FAME
RUSTLER VOLLEYBALL STAR INDUCTED TO ACAC HALL OF FAME
By Kylie Stafford
Rae Sigurdson made the most of her years as a student at Lakeland College, learning lessons both on and off the volleyball court.
By the time she left Lakeland, the Class of 2019 alumna had graduated from the business program and completed a science degree through the university transfer program and Athabasca University. She also racked up an impressive range of awards and accolades from her time a member of the Rustlers’ women’s volleyball team. In recognition of her contributions to college athletics, Sigurdson was inducted this year into the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) Hall of Fame.
“Going to Lakeland was easily one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life,” Sigurdson says.
“I got to play volleyball and make lifelong friends, all while pursuing my education. It was so much fun being around other athletes and students, while also being in a leadership role both in volleyball and academically.”
good times and the things we got to do as a team, and all the ways it shaped me and made me a better person,” says Sigurdson, who is working towards a doctor of optometry at the University of Waterloo.
As Sigurdson watched the Rustlers women’s volleyball team win their second consecutive CCAA gold medal in March, she couldn’t help but remember a highlight of her own – when she and her teammates won provincial gold on their home court in 2017.
We always knew we had the support wherever we were but it was cool to be at home and have that in-person experience, that atmosphere."
Throughout her time as a Rustler, Sigurdson left her mark winning multiple accolades, both as a team member and as an individual student-athlete. She won two ACAC gold medals, an ACAC bronze, a national championship and a national bronze medal. She was also recognized as a four-time ACAC AllConference selection, four-time Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Academic All-Canadian, two-time CCAA All-Canadian and ACAC Player of the year in 2018-19.
When Sigurdson was informed that she had been selected for induction into the ACAC Hall of Fame, she was shocked.
“It made me even more grateful for the time I had at Lakeland. I am very nostalgic looking back on the
“It was so cool to play in your home gym in front of the home crowd,” she says. “It was the first year that we won provincials. We always knew we had the support wherever we were but it was cool to be at home and have that in-person experience, that atmosphere.”
The 2023-24 team was made up of a few familiar faces.
“It makes me nostalgic. A lot of those girls were brand new when I was still on the team. It’s really cool to see them grow as people and as players,” Sigurdson says.
The growth of Rustlers athletics has been something that has impressed her as well.
“Back when we won provincials in 2017, it was the first time,” she recalls. “It was incredible. Now it’s really cool that winning national championships has become almost a regular thing for the college. Both women’s volleyball and basketball won national gold this year. It’s incredible to see the growth of Rustlers Athletics as a whole and rewarding to know that I got to be part of that growth.”
Interior design program celebrates Excellence in Education
Lakeland College relaunches
STEAMFITTERPIPEFITTER
Lakeland College's interior design technology (IDT) program is thrilled to announce its recognition for Excellence in Education by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) for the ninth time.
The prestigious award honours programs that excel in nurturing student talent and fostering industryready skills. Winners are selected based on student submissions to the annual NKBA student design competition. Entries are evaluated on criteria such as visual appeal, creativity, and adherence to design principles. This year, student Meghan King placed third in the kitchen category and Mamie Granger placed third in the bathroom category.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
For the past four years, apprenticeship training for steamfitter-pipefitter at Lakeland has been a pipe dream – but not any longer.
Thanks to approval from the Government of Alberta, Lakeland relaunched the steamfitter-pipefitter apprenticeship training program this fall with a full cohort of students.
“There has always been a need for steamfitters and pipefitters in the region,” says Dave King, dean of Lakeland’s School of Trades and Technology. “We suspended the program in May 2020, but it was intended to be a temporary measure. Current economic conditions make it easier for us to offer the program,
providing steamfitter-pipefitter apprentices with the classroom learning and hands-on training they need in their trade of choice.”
Steamfitter-pipefitter apprentices complete a four-year term that includes a minimum of 1,560 hours of on-the-job training and eight weeks of classroom instruction each year.
At Lakeland, the program rejoins six other apprenticeship training programs: automotive service technician, carpenter, electrician, heavy equipment technician, parts technician (online) and welder. Training takes place in Lakeland’s Trades Centre, located at the Vermilion campus.
Chris King, Class of 2005 and head coach of the Lakeland Rustlers Women’s Basketball team, was recipient of the Coaching Excellence Award from the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). This prestigious award recognizes King’s outstanding coaching contributions to sport and athlete development over 16 seasons.
The Coaching Excellence Award, bestowed by the CCAA, acknowledges coaches who have significantly impacted their teams and athletes over five or more years.
Under King's leadership, the Lakeland Rustlers women's basketball program has flourished, boasting an impressive record of achievements. Over the past four competitive seasons, King has guided the team to three ACAC Championship gold medals and two CCAA medals. Notably, in the 2023-24 season, the Rustlers achieved perfection, securing a flawless 20–0 record in the regular season, 3–0 in the ACAC playoffs, and a perfect 3–0 at the CCAA championships. This remarkable feat marks them as one of only two ACAC women's basketball teams in history to achieve a perfect season and win a national title.
LEAVING A MARK
TD Tree Days
TD Friends of the Environment Foundation brought together their employees, Lakeland employees and community members to plant trees to enhance Lakeland’s campuses. On Sept. 14, they added new greenery to the Emergency Training Centre and on Sept. 21, they added new trees to Lloydminster campus. TD’s tree planting program is supported through the TD Ready Commitment.
Lakeland shares updates at RESEARCH ON THE RANCH
Cool, damp weather did not dampen Lakeland College’s third annual Applied Research for the Ranch Field Day on Sept. 12. Over 75 producers, industry representatives, students, researchers and staff attended the day-long event at the Vermilion campus.
In collaboration with the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association (CFGA) and the Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA), the morning was spent in one of the college’s pastures where Kyle Hafner, bachelor of agriculture technology (BAgTech) student, provided an overview of the grazing plan he implemented over the 2024 grazing season.
While at the pasture, Dr. Susan Markus, researcher with Lakeland College, talked about the GPS tags she is testing with a local producer. Neil Thorsteinson from Range Ward provided tips and tricks for ensuring a strong grounding for a
portable electric fence system, and Lakeland researcher Brittnay Thomas demonstrated the usefulness of a drone for monitoring pasture forage, animal movement and health.
Back at the Agriculture Technology Centre, the crowd was treated to numerous presentations about various projects underway at Lakeland. Dr. Obioha Durunna is performing a trial of the Altosid product for horn fly control. Dr. Markus shared information about the research she is conducting on replacement heifer selection and the benefits of performing a reproductive tract examination prior to turn out with the bull. Dr. Brenda Ralston and BAgTech practicum student Kyleigh Magatioux outlined the challenge of providing free choice minerals to the cattle herd and individual animals' vitamin and mineral levels due to varied intake levels. Thomas shared information on the work she is doing for Dr. Yuri Montanholi with Lakeland’s bison herd on pasture management, and Aspen McTaggart provided an update on the Sheep/Goat Vegetation Management Accreditation course she spent the summer working on.
CORRECTION
The final part of the day was spent learning about the journey Larry Ruud and his son Austin have been on to develop, manufacture and distribute Nature’s Net Wrap, a compostable biopolymer alternative to the present plastic net wrap available to ag producers for baling.
In the Spring 2024 edition of the Excel, a photo of Ray Fortin (Class of 1997, real estate appraisal and assessment) was incorrectly identified as Troy Birtles (Class of 1993, real estate appraisal and assessment). We apologize for this error.
STUDENTS LAUNCH WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM
Addressing rising rates of burnout and increasing needs for mental health supports were on the human service students’ minds as they worked together to plan the first Lakeland College Wellness Symposium last February.
Inaugural Border Beauty Showcase inspires
By Tara Eyben
“I think addressing wellness and burnout has become increasingly important since COVID-19,” says second-year child and youth care counselling student Ann Hewko, one of the student-organizers of the event. “There has been a lot more need for our field, working with people, since the pandemic. The shutdown affected a lot of people’s mental health and really affected child development, with socialization skills. There has been a much stronger increase in need.”
With that in mind, plans for a modest Human Services Day quickly ballooned into something bigger than studentorganizers had imagined, with plans to include different college departments and the community.
Held on Feb. 28, the Wellness Symposium featured breakout sessions for students addressing topics ranging from mental wellness, yoga, business and more. A tradeshow included booths run by wellness organizations, as well as different college and community clubs. Keynote speaker Dr. Jody Carrington discussed burn out and the importance of frontline workers taking care of their mental health.
On March 25, the Lloydminster campus was buzzing with energy at the first annual Border Beauty Showcase, an event hosted by the 2023-2024 hairstyling and esthetician students.
"It was chaotic but in a good way," says hairstyling student Kammi Feland, one of the organizers of the event. "So many people came out and everyone was so supportive. To see everyone's creativity shine was so inspiring."
The event featured multiple competition categories, including live barbering, full-look avant-garde, and high school formal makeup and formal updo. In the avant-garde full-look competition, five groups battled it out, each with a unique vision. They created comprehensive, creative looks that incorporated hair, makeup, wardrobe and fantasy elements.
Class Notes
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Gudrun Baranyk (née Eidsvik), Class of 1947, turned 99 on August 6.
Matt Peck, who graduated from the business program in 2018 and earned his bachelor of commerce in finance through Athabasca University in 2021, married Asia on June 29. Their dog Bella was the guest of honour at their wedding. Matt was also a Rustler, playing on the volleyball team for five years.
Michael Linklater, Class of 2009, university transfer, competed on the reality TV show The Amazing Race Canada with his son Amari.
Shantelle Berry, Class of 2010, university transfer, married Colin Edlund on Oct. 5.
Kylie Stafford, Class of 2024, business, began a new career as an admin assistant at Lakeland College. She is also a President's Circle recipient.
And Baby Blake makes three! Brittany Budd (née Partington), Class of 2009, university transfer, and former Rustlers basketball player welcomed Blake Joel Budd on April 18 with husband Joel. Big brothers Paxton and Walker are thrilled to have another brother to cheer on the Oilers and Blue Jays with.
Hanna Reid, Class of 2022, animal science technology, was awarded the Junior Agriculturist of the Year award during the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce’s 77th Annual Rural Urban Awards. She was unable to accept her award in person because she was busy working on a dairy farm in New Zealand.
Tyler Bendfeld, Class of 2023, carpentry, and Hannah Tataryn, Class of 2023, interior design technology, served as emcees at Feast on the Farm at Lakeland College in August.
Andrew Yarham (Class of 2012, agribusiness)married Bevin Hamilton, Lakeland’s program head of animal science technology. Their dog Angus was present for the big day!
Remember when: CELEBRATING THE GRAND OPENING OF WHAT WOULD BECOME THE BENTLEY BUILDING
First known as the College Building, the building replaced the facility that had stood since 1913. Its official grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon cutting in 1969. An engraved plaque was unveiled as well, reading:
“The original college building provided this institution both classroom and laboratory facilities from 1913 to 1968. More than 6,500 students received instruction in agriculture or home economics in it. It became an emergency hospital in 1918 and a military training centre from 19411946. Thus has it served this community, province and nation. May the building erected here and its replacement serve as well.”
Since the building’s grand opening, Lakeland has seen many changes. The building was renamed the Newcombe N. Bentley Building after a principal of the school. The college itself went through a few name changes before settling on Lakeland College in 1975. In the years since the
launching the Student-Managed Farm – Powered by New Holland. The college went from offering classes at various locations in Lloydminster to establishing a campus in the border city. Lakeland expanded its program offerings to over 50 and weathered lifealtering changes in culture, technology and industry.
Throughout the years, the Bentley Building stood strong, even when huge parts of the college were destroyed by fire in 1985. It was home to awardwinning programs, including interior design technology and human services, and the childcare centre. Business classes were also offered at the Bentley Building in previous years.
Each year, thousands of students learned how to leave an impact on the world around them, from taking care of each other to designing beautiful and functional spaces. And future Lakeland students will as well.
Progress on the Bentley Building remodel continues. Wing B was demolished and piling for the new building footprint began this summer.
The rejuvenated Bentley Building will include a modern design studio for the interior design technology program, a child development centre with seamless access to an outdoor natural playscape lab and a smudge-safe Indigenous Student Lounge.
IN MEMORIAM
JOHNSON, ALAN CLASS OF 1961, AGRICULTURE
SANDBECK, ARNOLD Class of 1962, Agriculture
TEASDALE, CLIFF CLASS OF 1965, AGRICULTURE
MURPHY, CLIFFORD CLASS OF 1967, AGRICULTURE
CHARBONNEAU, CRYSTAL CLASS OF 2022, ELECTRICIAN
BROWN, DARREL CLASS OF 1991, WELDING
CUNDLIFFE, DWAYNE CLASS OF 1968, ACADEMICS
LUFKIN, GEORGIE CLASS OF 1952, HOME ECONOMICS 2 IN 1
FAGNAN, GLENN FRIEND OF THE COLLEGE
KOBSAR, GORDON CLASS OF 1995, WELDING
TOOTOOSISCROOKEDNECK, HAZEL CLASS OF 2014, UNIVERSITY TRANSFER
KNEEN, JOHN CLASS OF 1968, ACADEMICS
OWTELL, KATHERINE CLASS OF 2009, UNIVERSITY TRANSFER
MCINTYRE, KEITH CLASS OF 1953, AGRICULTURE
DAWSON, LAURIE-ANN CLASS OF 1961, AGRICULTURE
MILLER, LLOYD (JIM) CLASS OF 1961, AGRICULTURE
STOLLERY, MARION CLASS OF 1956, HOME ECONOMICS 2 IN 1
CAYEN, MARK CLASS OF 2006, INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
NEWSHAM, MERILYN CLASS OF 2016, EMPLOYMENT SKILLS ENHANCEMENT
TETZ, MICHAEL CLASS OF 1991, COOKING
RINGLAND, NORMAN DONOR
DANROTH, PAM CLASS OF 1977, FISH AND WILDLIFE
HOEGL, REG CLASS OF 1970, AGRICULTURE
MCKERCHAR, ROSS DONOR
RUUD, RUBY CLASS OF 1949, HOME ECONOMICS
