2011 Community Report
Lloydminster Campus
Talented and tough In the riding arena or on the field, court, ice or trail, Lakeland student athletes had a banner season. Special mention goes to athletes on the Lakeland Rustlers’ men’s futsal team who won the gold medal in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) championship. Women’s volleyball, men’s basketball, and women’s futsal teams all advanced to ACAC bronze medal games. Volleyball player Brianne Collette smashed her way through many Rustler records and – for the third consecutive year – was named a Canadian Colleges Academic All-Canadian. As for Lakeland’s outstanding rodeo team, Steph Denham was named barrel racing champion and Peter Lowry won team roping at the Canadian National College Finals Rodeo. Scott Guenthner was named Cowboy of the Year.
Community connections
Vermilion Campus
Skilled excellence
This past year Lakeland students excelled in provincial, national and international industry competitions. Interior Design Technology students Kelsey Guenter, Lisa Godwin, Jessica Leasak, Dani Rau and Laura Underwood were selected as finalists in a North American student competition for kitchen and bath design. Jenna Nibourg earned a $1,000 scholarship in another design competition hosted by General Electric. Other students demonstrating excellence this year were Catherine Rumjan (Parts Technician) and Claude Forseille (Heavy Equipment Technician-off road) who were named Alberta’s top student apprentices in their trade. Instructors were also recognized for their great work. Parts technician instructor Randy Hobbis won the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board’s Top Instructor Award - North. Peter Walsh received an Excellence in Teaching Award from the Canadian Association of Diploma in Agriculture Programs.
Working closely with local communities, adult learning councils, and school divisions is a priority for Lakeland. The college currently has representation on six learning councils plus local economic development committees. Earlier this year, Lakeland entered into an agreement with the Lloydminster Public and Lloydminster Catholic school divisions that enables Grade 12 students to take university transfer courses while in high school. Lakeland is also involved in a dual credit project with East Central Alberta Catholic Schools. Lakeland continues to partner with schools in Buffalo Trail Public Schools and St. Jerome’s School in Vermilion (part of East Central Alberta Catholic Schools) to deliver career and technology studies (CTS) courses to high school students. Courses include interior design, electrical, automotive mechanics, carpentry, welding, firefighting and cosmetology.
More land for labs Lakeland’s land base near the Vermilion campus has expanded! Earlier this year the college finalized the purchase of 100 per cent of the shares of Barrhill Farms which includes 10 quarters of land and a yard. The land is being used for student labs in agricultural and environmental sciences programs. As for the yard, one of the houses and a nearby workshop will be key pieces in Lakeland’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI). The development and demonstration facility will showcase applied research and training in renewable energy.
Globally-minded Lakeland students had the opportunity to enrich their Live the Learning educational experiences by travelling to locations such as Belize, England and Mexico. In addition to experiencing the different business, agricultural, human services and educational systems in other countries, the travel experiences also gave students opportunities for personal growth and discovery. They learned valuable lessons whether it was from working with people in a Mexican migrant camp, touring a Belize citrus farm, or studying macroeconomics in London. Next spring, students in human services programs will have the option to complete a practicum in the Dominican Republic. Lakeland also increased its international partnerships and is currently involved in two Education for Employment projects in Tanzania, emergency services training with industry in Egypt and the Caribbean, and a student transfer venture with Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute. In addition, several memorandums of understanding have been signed with institutions throughout the Caribbean.
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Convocation 2011 Accolades for Alumni
President’s Medal recipients The President’s Medal is awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in academics and leadership in student activities.
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Governor General’s Medal recipient Jennelle Russell Jennelle Russell, an Animal Health Technology graduate, is this year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Medal. The medal was established in 1873 and is awarded to the student who graduates with the highest academic standing in a diploma-level post-secondary program. The medal is numbered and engraved with the Crest of the Royal Arms of Canada. Jennelle graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. As a recipient of a Governor General’s Medal, her name will be registered with the Chancellery of Canadian Orders and Decoration at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Congratulations to Jennelle Russell of Edmonton, Alta., recipient of the Governor General’s Medal.
Governor General’s Medal recipient Jennelle Russell.
Matthew Wiens When Matthew Wiens arrived at Lakeland a few years ago, one of his personal goals was to do well academically while also contributing to campus life. He certainly met that goal. In addition to graduating with distinction from the Crop Technology program, Matthew was finance officer of the Vermilion Campus Students’ Association, treasurer of the Ag Tour Club, president of Christian Friends, and marketing manager of the crop technology Student Managed Farm. Congratulations to Matthew Wiens of Lomond, Alta., recipient of the President’s Medal (Vermilion campus). Tyson Lancaster Tyson Lancaster’s time management skills are remarkable. While earning honours in his second year University Transfer courses, Tyson also served as the Lloydminster Campus Students’ Association’s VP Academic, worked as a peer tutor, was a member of Academic Council, head of the Class Rep Committee, and helped with events at the Vic Juba Community Theatre. Congratulations to Tyson Lancaster of Sedgewick, Alta., recipient of the President’s Medal (Lloydminster campus).
Honour Roll ACADEMIC UPGRADING Bryanna Blanchet - Sherwood Park, Alta. Alicia Harrison - Lloydminster, Sask. Barbara Mawbey - Lloydminster, Sask. Kelsie Prowse - Vermilion, Alta. ADVENTURE TOURISM & OUTDOOR RECREATION Matthew Blackburn - Choiceland, Sask. Dallas Buhr - Winnipeg, Man. Troy Crowe - Laird, Sask. Laura Fossum - Toms Lake, BC Karen McLean - Strathclair, Man. AGRIBUSINESS Lee Crosson - Welwyn, Sask. Kendra Hofstra - Leduc, Alta. Staci Klein - Strome, Alta. Jesse Lawes - Provost, Alta. Marie Philipsen - Lacombe, Alta. April Stanko - Lomond, Alta. ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY Alicia Anderson - Griffin, Sask. Samantha Andrew - Eston, Sask. Jolinda Botha - Battleford, Sask. Kelley Boyd - Alhambra, Alta. Daniella Doerksen - Coaldale, Alta. Chelsea Faas - Vegreville, Alta. Samantha Friesen - Wildwood, Alta. Alyssa Gabert - Lloydminster, Alta. Katelyn Gerlywich - Vilna, Alta. Amanda Hatfield - Oak Lake, Man. Bridgette Hennig - Innisfree, Alta. Lisa Horne - Burnaby, BC Katelyn Kozak - New Sarepta, Alta. Jenna Leibel - Innisfree, Alta. Lorah McCorriston - Kindersley, Sask. Bonnie McNary - Wapella, Sask.
Jessica Mewis - Elrose, Sask. Jayda Michielsen - Wainwright, Alta. Lindsey Olstad - Wetaskiwin, Alta. Jennelle Russell - Edmonton, Alta. Jobie Ryzak - Warman, Sask. Hannah Scott - Hamiota, Man. Carly Setter - Vermilion, Alta. Harley Wasieczko - Fawcett, Alta. Shelby-Lynne Wiebe - Whitewood, Sask. Kylee Wiens - Vanguard, Sask. Britney Winterhalt - North Battleford, Sask. Amy Wolff - Dapp, Alta. ANIMAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Kelly Armstrong - Pitt Meadows, BC Calvin Bartel - Drake, Sask. Jessica Braun - Goodsoil, Sask. Malorie Guenther - Lanigan, Sask. Rebecca Joseph - Chipman, Alta. Curtis Klein - Lundbreck, Alta. Erin Lang - Montmartre, Sask. Calvin Laschowski - Two Hills, Alta. Brooke Lowes - McAuley, Man. Jeremy Rouw - Telkwa, BC APPRAISAL & ASSESSMENT Brianne Bors - Mannville, Alta. David Dahl - Sedgewick, Alta. Jessie Kent - Vermilion, Alta. Jillana Knauft - Lloydminster, Alta. Brent McQuaig - Grande Prairie, Alta. Douglas Pratch - Goodridge, Alta. Sarah Van Yken - Vegreville, Alta.
John Morris Class of 2006 - Vermilion campus
President Glenn Charlesworth with Matthew Wiens, recipient of the President’s Medal (Vermilion campus).
Most people know John Morris as one of Canada’s most accomplished curlers. John and his teammates Kevin Martin, Marc Kennedy and Ben Hebert are Olympic gold medalists thanks to a great performance at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games where the team was undefeated. As passionate as John is about curling, he is also passionate about firefighting. He completed firefighting training at Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre in 2006 and returned to the college in later years to take additional courses and instructor’s training. John is a firefighter with the Rockyview Fire Services in Chestermere, Alta.
John Morris
Jason Holtby Class of 1990 - Lloydminster campus
President Glenn Charlesworth with Tyson Lancaster, recipient of the President’s Medal (Lloydminster campus).
Jason Holtby’s accomplished career has taken him from an accounting firm to the oil and gas industry and on to become a key player in Canada’s investment banking field. Jason lives in Calgary, Alta., where he leads the Canadian investment banking group Raymond James Ltd. Well known for his business acumen, Jason is also a member of the Equity Capital Markets Executive Committee which is responsible for the direction and stewardship of the Capital Markets Business in Canada. After completing the Business program at Lakeland College in 1990, he added an MBA and a CGA designation to his credentials.
Jason Holtby
Honorary applied degree - Owen Baker Among the hundreds of credentials awarded during Lakeland College convocation ceremonies this year was an honorary Bachelor of Applied Business degree presented to Owen Baker of Keyera Corp. For the past 10 years, Lakeland has collaborated with a consortium of oil and gas companies led by Keyera to deliver one of the largest petroleum industry certification programs in Canada. Owen, the chief inspector and manager of integrity and capability development at Keyera, has played an integral role in the program. He helped create and implement Keyera’s Competency Management Development System (CMDS), a training and education program designed for people working in either oil and gas field collection or plant processing capacities. Lakeland has awarded more than 1,800 petroleum industry certificates since the collaboration began.
Congratulations to the following students who had a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the 2011 winter semester at Lakeland College.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Michael Burak - Winnipeg, Man. Chelsea Gatzke - Spiritwood, Sask. Shandell Guenther - Sonningdale, Sask. Megan Von Sprecken - Edmonton, Alta. Andrew Whitman - Lloydminster, Sask.
CONSERVATION & RESTORATION ECOLOGY Nicole Kalynchuk - Elk Point, Alta. Lisa Wahlstrom - Sherwood Park, Alta.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Laura Beckett - Lloydminster, Alta. Brett Chetter - Vermilion, Alta. Alana Christensen - Lloydminster, Sask. Brin Dyer - Viscount, Sask. Natasha Fowler - Central Butte, Sask. Brandy Hozack - Marwayne, Alta. Austin Partington - Vermilion, Alta. Lois Pewapisconias - Whitewood, Sask. Tamara Trimble - Lloydminster, Sask. Raelene Winter - Lloydminster, Sask.
DISABILITY STUDIES Sandra Lychak - Vermilion, Alta.
CHILD & YOUTH CARE Vanessa Allen - Innisfree, Alta. Chelsi Cunningham - Ponoka, Alta. Shaidel Heagy - Elk Point, Alta. Amanda Kenyon - Marshall, Sask. Brittany Ludsco - Forestburg, Alta. Melinda Maksymiw - Thunder Bay, Ont. Amy Mantel - Sherwood Park, Alta. Kelsie McCabe - Athabasca, Alta. Erin Smith - Saskatoon, Sask. Cassandra Surina - Dewberry, Alta. Jillian Utley - Lloydminster, Alta. Kristen Volk - Lloydminster, Sask. Katelyn Ward - Tulliby Lake, Alta.
Lakeland salutes alumni who have made significant contributions or who have achieved major accomplishments after graduation. Each year, one alumnus per campus is selected to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award.
CROP TECHNOLOGY Cory Laird - Sturgeon County, Alta. Dennis Wesselingh - Saskatoon, Sask. Matthew Wiens - Lomond, Alta.
EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE CERTIFICATE Morgan Hafso - Viking, Alta. Jessica Lucier - Lamont, Alta. Karri Makarow - Lloydminster, Alta. Rachelle Rideout - Vermilion, Alta. Vanessa Wilkowski - St. Paul, Alta. EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE DIPLOMA Alecia Allchin - Provost, Alta. Chanelle Amundson - Edmonton, Alta. Alyssa Bergo - Bonnyville, Alta. Charlene Keichinger - Kitscoty, Alta. Roxanna Maron - Wainwright, Alta. Bobbi-Jo Marriott - Wainwright, Alta. Kayley Thomas - Vermilion, Alta. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT Jennifer Liner - Marwayne, Alta. Alyssa Lucht - St. Albert, Alta. Erin Turnbull - Wainwright, Alta. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION Brittany Carey - Bonnyville, Alta. Holly Schuk - Vermilion, Alta. Janel VanDerVoort - Glendon, Alta. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY Brian Penner - Lashburn, Sask.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Kaytlyn Burrows - Regina, Sask. Sarah Davis - St. Albert, Alta. Richard Ellens - Fort Assiniboine, Alta. Rebecca Lowey - Edson, Alta. Megan McAndrew - Terrace, BC Jennifer McBurney - Jansen, Sask. Marie Morrill - Flatbush, Alta. Anthony Sarawanski - Bonnyville, Alta. Todd Smereka - Vermilion, Alta. Benjamin Steele - Edmonton, Alta. Jonathan Stolte - Edmonton, Alta. Sarah Wylie - Onoway, Alta. ESTHETICIAN Tanna Grueter - Humboldt, Sask. Stephanie Hippe - Lloydminster, Sask. Jerin Kohlruss - Lloydminster, Alta. Tanya Teledecke - Lloydminster, Alta. Charlee Thibert - Wainwright, Alta. Teresa Tollefson - Bonnyville, Alta. Tanya Zakall - Neilburg, Sask. EVENT COORDINATOR Hilary MacKenzie - Tangier, NS Lynzie Penner - Kindersley, Sask. Tegan Thompson - Alsike, Alta. FINANCIAL SERVICES Danielle Wright - Maidstone, Sask. GENERAL AGRICULTURE Cheryl Oesch - Biggar, Sask. INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Claire Beatty - Chauvin, Alta. Jadeena Bosomworth - Prince Albert, Sask. Katia DeForrest - Martensville, Sask. Lisa Godwin - Saskatoon, Sask.
Kelsey Guenter - Hague, Sask. Rebecca Johnston - Macklin, Sask. Daris Kieley - Edmonton, Alta. Kaitlin MacNeill - Macklin, Sask. Kathryn Menz - La Ronge, Sask. Jenna Nibourg - Halkirk, Alta. Ceanna Priebe - Wainwright, Alta. Danielle Rau - Warman, Sask. Amanda Shostal - Lloydminster, Sask. Maggie Sisson - Peace River, Alta. Kate Van Ankum - Rimbey, Alta. Miranda Young - Saskatoon, Sask. MANAGEMENT Janelle Labrecque - St. Paul, Alta. Taylor Weighill - Lloydminster, Alta. MASSAGE THERAPY Pamela Parkyn - Lashburn, Sask. Megan Proulx - Lloydminster, Alta. Kendal Wiebe - Ardrossan, Alta. OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Kaitlyn Barlow - Vermilion, Alta. Kristy Doherty - Denwood, Alta. Kaylee Kvigstad - Edgerton, Alta. Jolene Levesque - Vermilion, Alta. Kayleigh Schmid - Lloydminster, Sask. PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Jeanine Gerber - Lloydminster, Alta. Craig Goossen - Neilburg, Sask. Pamela Green - Lloydminster, Sask. Jaclyn Paslawski - Lloydminster, Sask. Mary Peters - Lloydminster, Sask. Tira Taylor - Lloydminster, Alta. Toni-Renee Toms - Lloydminster, Alta.
RENEWABLE ENERGY & CONSERVATION Andrew Bell - Edmonton, Alta. Angela Beltaos - Edmonton, Alta. TRANSITIONAL VOCATIONAL Kelsey Jeannotte - Bonnyville, Alta. UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Chelsea Burton - Lloydminster, Alta. Larissa Campbell - Lloydminster, Alta. Kristoffer Cryderman - Lloydminster, Alta. Chantelle Cuny - Lloydminster, Alta. Maurice Cuny - Lloydminster, Alta. Tamara Dallmann - Lloydminster, Alta. Carlee Dallyn - Lloydminster, Alta. Jessica Dancey - Lashburn, Sask. Jessica Daniels - Lloydminster, Sask. Grace de Jong - Clandonald, Alta. Jenna Dudding - Lloydminster, Alta. Aaron Frank - Kitscoty, Alta. Lauren Gilchrist - Lloydminster, Alta. Cosette Gilmour - Blackfoot, Alta. Tracy Holloway - Saskatoon, Sask. Candice Jacquest - Neilburg, Sask. Amanda Johnston - Lloydminster, Alta. Tyson Lancaster - Sedgewick, Alta. Brandi Leibel - Innisfree, Alta. Megan L’Heureux - Lloydminster, Alta. Marissa Lindquist - Saskatoon, Sask. Andrew Longman - Lloydminster, Sask. Kathleen Lorenz - Lloydminster, Alta. Amanda MacDonald - Onion Lake, Sask. Carmella Miller - Lloydminster, Sask. Mercedes Misik - Beauvallon, Alta. Salena Morrill - Westerose, Alta. Katie Musgrave - Lloydminster, Alta. Clarissa Newman - Lloydminster, Alta. Brandy Old - Lloydminster, Alta.
Lindsay Pellerin - Lloydminster, Sask. Raisa Rybinski - Kinistino, Sask. Maria Sarcauga - Lloydminster, Alta. Katelyn Schmidt - Wainwright, Alta. Mellissa Sherman - Lloydminster, Alta. Siera Sparrow - Vanscoy, Sask. Kalie Stasiuk - Lloydminster, Alta. Tayler Swatschina - Lloydminster, Alta. Chantale Theriault - Maidstone, Sask. Jenny-Lynn Thomson - Wainwright, Alta. Therese van der Hoorn - Calgary, Alta. Matthew Veikle - Lloydminster, Alta. Jessica Wallace - Lloydminster, Alta. Sarah Waskiewich - Bonnyville, Alta. Amanda Weber - Lloydminster, Sask. Lindsay Weinrich - Spiritwood, Sask. VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSISTANT Michelle Baril - Slave Lake, Alta. Alyssa Basarabowich - Vermilion, Alta. Amy Clutton - Red Deer, Alta. Laresa Dey - Andrew, Alta. Whitney Heaven - Whitecourt, Alta. Brianne Knutson - Wapella, Sask. Rae-Ann Lindsay - Ohaton, Alta. Kaley McAlister - Cayley, Alta. Jessica McLean - Stettler, Alta. Katherine Perka - Ardrossan, Alta. Morgen Roach - Edam, Sask. WILDLIFE & FISHERIES CONSERVATION Jenny Kozack - Kingman, Alta. Alyssa Metro - Tofield, Alta. Trevor Rempel - Vermilion, Alta.
Students in the Heavy Oil Operations Technician program are not included in this list as they graduate in July.
2011 Community Report
Applied Research and Innovation Lakeland is in its first year of a five-year research program funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) which involves studying renewable energy technologies for the region. As part of the NSERC project, Lakeland partnered with the town of Elk Point to monitor and study the solar and wind electricity generation systems installed in the town’s visitor centre. The study will provide insight into how solar and wind systems can be used in combination to supply the electricity needs of the building. Real time performance data is available at www.lakelandecabin.ca/elkpoint. Lakeland’s agriculture research program also received several recent boosts including a $125,918 grant from NSERC to buy equipment to measure the exact quantity of feed an animal eats compared to its total weight gain. In addition, Lakeland’s 2011 crop field research has expanded greatly due to the expansion in college farm land and the rebuild of a plot seeder that was donated by Viterra. To showcase Lakeland’s agricultural research program, the Grow Community of Independents has placed one of its three Western Canadian “Total Acre” field trials at the college. This trial will both showcase innovative crop protection products and demonstrate their return on investment by comparing different levels of quality vs. cost crop input practices. Lakeland is also actively supporting regional economic development and entrepreneurship through leadership in the Lloydminster and Region Business Incubator project.
With help from our friends Thanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses, organizations, alumni, and Lakeland employees, endowments for student awards, scholarships, and bursaries have increased to $4.5 million. Many of the contributions have gone into the Centennial Awards Endowment Fund which has increased to almost $3 million since October 2009.
Emergency Collaboration In May, Lakeland collaborated with the Canadian Emergency Management College and the Alberta Emergency Management Agency to deliver a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) course at the college’s Emergency Training Centre. Twenty-eight specialized emergency responders including forensic identification specialists, emergency medical services personnel and bomb technicians attended the course. This is the first time the intermediate level training course has been delivered outside of Ottawa.
Globally-minded Celebrating 100 years A centenary is definitely something to celebrate and Lakeland is getting ready to celebrate 2013 in a big way! The party kicks off in November 2012 and celebrations will continue until Nov. 17, 2013, the 100th anniversary of Lakeland’s official opening. So far the party schedule includes guest speakers, golf tournaments, formal galas, a prairie themed event circa 1913, and plenty of record-breaking activities for students. Lakeland will also recognize a Century Club of events and people that were key ingredients in its long and successful history.
Programming points • The Interior Design Technology program received its second Excellence in Education Award from the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Criteria for the award include a score of more than 93 per cent on two annual student work submissions. This year’s submissions by two second-year students received marks of 95.5 and 96.7 per cent. The program received its first Excellence in Education Award in 2008. • New majors and more course options are on the way for business students. Starting this fall, students will be able to choose from five program majors offered at the Lloydminster campus – Accounting, Appraisal and Assessment, General Business, Marketing, and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. After completing a diploma, students can transfer into Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Management degree programs offered at the Lloydminster campus. • People wanting to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of Saskatchewan can now take their first year of pre-professional studies at the Lloydminster campus. The pre-professional year is followed by three years of nursing education leading to a BSN. • Lakeland’s Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Management program is in select company! It is one of only 10 environmental programs in Canada to receive accreditation from Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) Canada and its Canadian Environmental Accreditation Commission.
Building momentum Program expansion, increased enrolment and a desire to provide students with facilities that are safe, attractive and equipped with the latest tools and technologies has led to a boom in capital projects at Lakeland. Thanks to funding from the governments of Canada and Alberta plus private contributions, about $30 million has been spent in the last few years on new and maintenance capital projects. Projects at the Vermilion campus include an overhaul of the Applied Engineering building, modernization of residence buildings, construction of a new student centre, addition of a water treatment and reuse facility at the Emergency Training Centre, plus an upgrade of the high voltage system. At the Lloydminster campus, projects include the construction of a new child development centre and the development of new lab space for students in the esthetician program. Lakeland is currently raising money to build a new power engineering lab at the Lloydminster campus so that oil and gas programming can be expanded.
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