Lakeland Student Wins Gold At Skills Canada Alberta

Lakeland College

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(Vermilion, Alta.) For the second consecutive year, Lakeland College’s Tyler Bendfeld has won gold in carpentry at Skills Canada Alberta.

As a third-year carpenter apprentice from Heisler, Alta., Bendfeld represented Lakeland at the Skills Canada Alberta Competition held May 3 and 4 in Edmonton, Alta. Showcasing his skills, Bendfeld demonstrated immense talent and expertise while under constant pressure.

“The competitions are intense, but Lakeland has supported me the entire time,” says Bendfeld. “It’s so rewarding to be able to do a skill like carpentry and be able to take it to the provincial level. My instructors at Lakeland have been very supportive of me, especially Curtis Cassibo, who has both taught me and come with me to the competitions.”

Lakeland also sent three other apprentices to compete:

Simon Menard, fourth place; heavy vehicle technology

Michael Schroeder, fifth place; automobile technology

Jacob Leclerc, fifth place; welding

“Congratulations to all of our apprentices who competed in the Skills Canada Alberta Competition,” says Dave King, dean of trades and technology. “You have made us proud of your commitment and dedica- tion to your trade. Best of luck to Tyler as he represents Lakeland College and Team Alberta once more at the Skills Canada competition in Winnipeg May 25 and 26.”

Bendfeld is no stranger to Skills Canada, as he brought home silver in last year’s competition.

Tyler Bendfeld who won Gold in Carpentry. Photo submitted

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