VERMILION – The 2025-26 ACAC season may be over, but the awards keep pouring in for the Portage College Voyageurs. On the heels of the College’s most successful athletic season ever – including unprecedented team success and all-conference recognition for athletes and coaches – Jim Knight put the cherry on top earlier this month. During
Portage College President welcomed to Treaty 6 at unique Indigenous ceremony in Lac La Biche
A warm welcome from an extended family. That is what Dr. Stephen Price and his own family are feeling after a special Indigenous adoption ceremony held at Portage College on Thursday. Price, who became the new president and CEO of the northeastern Alberta post-secondary last November, was officially welcomed to the region with the traditional
Portage College and Lakeland College formalize partnership to strengthen agricultural research in the region
Portage College and Lakeland College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand collaboration in applied agricultural research, strengthen regional capacity and create new opportunities for students and industry. The Agreement celebrates a shared commitment to pursue research projects of mutual interest within the agricultural sector, leveraging each institution’s unique assets and expertise to
Portage College Voyageurs coach Alberta Summer Games soccer athletes
Young Alberta Summer Games soccer hopefuls from the region are getting expert coaching help from Portage College. Voyageurs’ soccer head coach Macky Singh, assistant coach Brian Cook, and veteran Voyageurs’ fullback Ash Hennefent are offering their experience to the U14 boys’ and girls’ teams that will represent the region at the 2026 Alberta Summer Games
Transport Canada approval for Portage College’s Aircraft Structures Technician program
Cold Lake, Alberta — April 30, 2026 The sky’s the limit for students, communities and industries across northeastern Alberta associated with the aircraft industry, as Portage College prepares for takeoff with its Aircraft Structures Technician program. Based in Cold Lake, the new program recently received certification approval from Transport Canada, marking a significant milestone for
Community Social Work Students Raise More Than $7,500 for Local Agencies
Students in the Community Social Work program at Portage College raised more than $7,500, collected 1,889 pounds of food and brought in 240 pounds of clothing donations this year to support local organizations in Lac La Biche and Cold Lake as a part of a continued tradition of community-based learning. As part of their Community
Portage College Budget 2026-2027 Impact
Following the recent Board of Governors approval of the Portage College 3-year (2026-2029) budget plan, which examines programs, operations, and resources, the college is announcing budget reductions in year one. The employee impact is equivalent to 14 full-time jobs. These reductions include 3 retirements, the elimination of 2.5 vacant positions, and the cutting of 8.5 positions. Out of respect for employees, details about specific positions, departments, or programs affected are not being released. Like many post-secondary institutions across Canada, Portage
Portage College joins communities recognizing National Day of Mourning
Minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration Joseph Schow issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning: “On this National Day of Mourning, we remember those who lost their lives due to a workplace incident, illness or injury. My thoughts are with these workers, their families, friends and co-workers. “It is a reminder
We asked Portage College’s environmental expert why it’s still snowing
It’s the end of April. The first day of summer in northeastern Alberta is just eight weeks away. And out of a north-facing window at Portage College’s Lac La Biche campus last Friday afternoon, facilities crews could be seen shoveling snow drifts as the cold winds howled around them. Even though spring officially sprung on
‘Backbone’ employees recognized at Portage College
Dozens of administrative support staff were recognized for their work at celebrations across the Portage College network on April 22. As part of Administrative Professionals Week, members of the college’s executive team visited with admin staff at three campus locations. President and CEO Dr. Stephen Price was at the Cold Lake campus, Chief Financial Officer