How the Vermilion River Dam Shapes the Landscape and Local Life

June 1, 2026

Written by: Amy Desrochers, Hannah Martens, and Candice Pieper On October 15th, 2025, the Bachelor of Applied Science and Environmental Management (BASEM) class from Lakeland College visited the Vermilion Dam, where they met with Carlin Soehn, Operations and Infrastructure Manager, and Dennis Johnson, Operations and Maintenance Team Lead, both of Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation. The […] Read More »

Friend or Foe – A Brief Snapshot of the Morecambe Structure

May 1, 2026

Written by Cassidy Odgers, Ellie Hantke MacDonald, and Sophie Tomsha Nestled within the prairies of Two Hills County is a structure that was built to meet the community's needs in the 1970's, but its history is more complex than meets the eye. On a sunny mid-October day, students in the Bachelor of Applied Science (BASEM) […] Read More »

Ducks and Beavers – How Landowners are Coexisting with Nature

March 24, 2026

Written by Danielle MacDonald, Eunice Dakurah, and Julia Porter Across the County of the Vermilion River (CVR) Watershed, landowners often face difficult questions and issues related to nature on their land. Flooded fields, plugged culverts, and shifting water levels can have a significant impact on agricultural productivity and rural infrastructure. Wetlands and riparian zones are […] Read More »