Lethbridge College trades student wins national gold medal
LETHBRIDGE, AB – An apprenticeship student from the Lethbridge College has earned himself a gold medal and the title of best in Canada in his age group when it comes to Heavy Vehicle Technology.
Danny Peeters, 21, was announced as the Skills Canada national gold medalist during an online awards ceremony Tuesday.
Originally from Brooks, Alberta, Peeters took part in a grueling 7.5-hour test of knowledge and skills on May 27 and 28 at Lethbridge College that earned him the national championship.
The college says this is believed to be just the second Skills Canada gold medalist from Lethbridge College and the first in the Heavy Vehicle Technology category.