NLC Stories
Northern Lakes College Faculty Authors Children’s Book
Posted on Jan 13, 2021
A former combat soldier and kindergarten teacher, Matthew Oostvogels blends his unique experiences with his passion for education and international development. He recently co-authored a children’s book, Akiki’s Journey and the Rights of the Child. The book chronicles the journey of Akiki who,…
Returning Home to NLC
Posted on Oct 26, 2020
Ken McKen says he has returned “home”. After seven years away, he is back with Northern Lakes College (NLC), to assume the role of Chair, Trades & Resource Technology and Continuing Education & Corporate Training. Ken has an extensive background in the trades industry and a sincere passion to mentor…
Ashley’s Story: Thriving in a Supported Distance Learning Environment
Posted on Mar 2, 2020
Ashley Sturgeon has accessed her Academic Upgrading courses while travelling. She has accessed them from home. However, her favorite place from which to access her courses is from the Northern Lakes College campus in Peace River. The flexibility of the NLC LIVE Online™ delivery model that allows her…
Elder Ekti’s Tipis take her from Northern Lakes College to International Acclaim
Posted on Nov 30, 2019
When Elder Ekti (Margaret) Cardinal arrives for her OnCourse with NLC podcast interview, she is bubbling with energy. It is a beautiful fall day and she has just made the drive from her home near Joussard to the Northern Lakes College campus in Slave Lake. Moments after stepping into the building, she…
Sherritt International Partners with NLC for Professional Training
Posted on Oct 2, 2019
When Sherritt International Corporation, one of Canada’s oldest natural resource companies, decided to move to a strategic approach to asset management, it looked to Northern Lakes College (NLC) to provide the training in-house. A global leader in mining, processing, and refining of lateritic nickel…
New Exhibits at the Northern Lakes College Native Cultural Arts Museum Promote Understanding, Healing, and Reconciliation
Posted on Sep 4, 2019
“Forgiveness, apologies, actions, unity, change, and healing are all components of reconciliation,” explains Sam (Carl) Willier, an alumni of the Northern Lakes College Academic Upgrading program. “We chose Indigenous exhibits to dedicate healing towards the process of reconciliation in Canada.”…
Creating Crisp, Clean, and Free Solar Power at NLC
Posted on Apr 23, 2019
Northern Lakes College Electrical instructor, Martin Engler, has a fascination with alternative energy. He brings this passion to the classroom, inspiring students to look beyond the conventional. In the spring of 2019, students Kurtis Lunty and David Douillard built a portable, four-panel solar array…
Dual Credit Health Care Aide: The Local, Homegrown Workforce we Need
Posted on Apr 17, 2019
The most popular Dual Credit program at Northern Lakes College sees students completing a Health Care Aide Certificate before leaving high school and then going directly into the workforce or further health training upon high school graduation. Dual Credit programming opens the door for high school…
NLC LIVE Online™ Makes all the Difference
Posted on Mar 8, 2019
When Erin Mitchell had to spend a month in Newfoundland due to a family illness in the fall of 2018, the Northern Lakes College University Studies student did not miss a beat when it came to her studies. Thanks to the College’s unique NLC LIVE Online delivery model, Erin was able to attend her classes,…
Discovering the World of Water
Posted on Feb 20, 2019
The majority of us take for granted that clean, potable water flows from the taps inour homes. Glenmary high school student McKenna Patterson knows what goes intomaking this occur, thanks to her participation in the Northern Lakes College Waterand Wastewater Operator Preparation Level 1 program through…