What does the Portage College Indigenous Arts program have to do with archeological excavations halfway around the world? A special presentation inside the McGrane Theatre at Portage College’s Lac La Biche campus on Wednesday, September 16 might help to dig up some answers. Open to the community, the free presentation will feature Spanish archeologists Montserrat
Portage Pool closes after decades of service, new aquatic facility opens soon
Monday, Sept. 7 was the last day of swimming at the Portage Pool in Lac La Biche after 34 years of operation. The community swimming pool, which has been adjoined to the Portage College campus building, first opened in 1992. Six weeks to new pool opening The new IPC Aquatic Centre at Lac La Biche
Portage College and Lac La Biche County partnership offers 50% tuition reduction to local residents and high school grads
Portage College and Lac La Biche County have partnered on a “learn in your hometown” initiative for local residents and local high school graduates. The Lac La Biche County Reduced Tuition Initiative Award offers eligible applicants with local connections some big tuition savings on a range of Portage College post-secondary programs. The three-year agreement
Federal funding and support to help energy, aviation and training sectors in the Cold Lake region
Portage College is benefitting from a $6.6 million federal funding announcement that will strengthen economic opportunities in the Cold Lake region. On August 26, Portage College officials joined City of Cold Lake representatives, Cold Lake First Nations leadership, community groups, and federal government members at the official announcement event in Cold Lake. The funds include
New Portage College program addresses teacher shortages
Portage College is expanding pathways into the teaching profession with the launch of its new Essentials in Teaching Post-Diploma Certificate program. Designed to address growing teacher shortages – particularly in the Grade 7 to 12 levels – the new program offers a short and flexible route into secondary education teaching careers for learners across northeastern Alberta. The certificate program is intended for individuals who
Portage College sports season in full swing
The Lac La Biche Golf Club was full of good sports on Thursday for the fourth annual Portage College Athletics Association (PCAA) Voyageur Classic. The annual event drew 24 teams to the lakeside course, helping raise funds and awareness for sporting programs at the Portage College. Student athletes from the Portage College Voyageurs soccer and
Voyageurs women scrimmage with Ambrose in pre-season warmup
The Portage College Voyageurs women’s soccer team played a scrimmage game on August 5 against the Ambrose University Lions. The two teams played at the Bold Centre sports fields in Lac La Biche. The scrimmage was a chance for both squads to gel with new teammates prior to the official start of the 2026/27 Alberta Colleges Athletic
Strength, Perseverance, and Purpose: A Practical Nurse Graduate’s Story
Family. She did it for her own family. She did it with the support of her family, and she joins a family of thirty eight Portage College graduates who share similar stories of determination, support and success. Cassidy Handel is now a Practical Nurse. The recent graduate from the Portage College program is a proud
Murals, Exhibitions, and Galleries: Portage College Arts Programs Wrap Up a Year of Creativity
From project practicums, murals, exhibitions, and gallery showings, the Arts programs at Portage College have drawn a lot of attention this year.
Portage College and Aspen View schools bring Trades to students
Athabasca-based Aspen View Public Schools has partnered with Portage College to offer more students a practical learning pathway to Trades and Technology-focused careers. The new, dual-credit opportunity introduces high school students to a variety of Trades options offered at Portage College. The partnership is possible through discussions between the school division and Portage College senior