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January 25, 2023
Pembina Pipeline Golf Tournament Raises More Than $10K for Portage Endowment
Pipeline to success: Pembina Pipeline Golf Tournament raises more than $10,000 for Portage College endowment leading up to Student Scholarship Fundraising Dinner.
Community
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December 01, 2022
Mass Casualty Exercise June 2022
In June of this year Portage College’s 2nd year cohort of advanced care paramedics embarked on a valuable new mass casualty exercise, the first of its kind at a post-secondary institution in Alberta.
Community
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November 23, 2022
Paramedicine Simulation labs
In the 2021/22 academic year the Portage College Paramedicine team evaluated their on-site labs and identified the need to give students a more realistic experience that allowed clear expectations for their roles.
Human Services
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November 21, 2022
Portage Partners with Elk Island Public Schools
Portage College partners with Elk Island to offer ECDE 100
Program Specific / Student Specific
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November 10, 2022
Rural Community Route for Bachelor of Nursing Degree with UCalgary, Portage College and AHS Collaborative
Portage College, the University of Calgary (UCalgary) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) are partnering to welcome the first class of Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students in January 2023 who will begin their voyage towards a UCalgary Bachelor of Nursing (BN) degree out of Portage College, Cold Lake Campus.
Trades and Technology
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October 18, 2022
Portage College and Medicine Hat College Making Big Moves to Expand Trades Options in Alberta
Over $420K in Government Funding to help Portage and Medicine Hat College Pilot new Training Model for Alberta Trades
St. Paul
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September 22, 2022
Sunrise Ceremony & Website Launch for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
To reflect Portage's commitment to truth and reconciliation, Portage will host the second annual Sunrise Ceremony in St. Paul and has also launched a new website area dedicated to Indigenous teachings and resources.
Sports
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September 21, 2022
Portage, Briercrest Hockey Players to Travel to Frog Lake to Encourage Youth to Dream Big
ACAC exhibition hockey games scheduled for Frog Lake First Nations on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 are much more than just hockey games. They are to encourage youth to dream big.
Sports
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September 15, 2022
Portage, Canadiens and St. Paul/Elk Point Economic Development Alliance drop puck on new partnership
The St. Paul Canadiens Alumni Foundation, STEP and Portage signed a MOU committing to promote healthy communities through sports, education, community and economic development.
Continuing Education
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August 31, 2022
Auction item winners enjoy Portage College welding course.
Two Lac La Biche families had a chance to enjoy some one-on-one welding training at Portage College earlier this month after winning a live auction bid at the Lac La Biche County Agriculture Appreciation Dinner on June 29.
Hospitality
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August 06, 2022
All-Female Faculty Inspire Future Chefs
In an industry dominated by males, students in Portage College's Culinary Arts program appreciate learning from three women who are not only Red Seal Chefs but have had incredible success in their trade.
Arts
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July 26, 2022
Collector donates 152 pieces of Indigenous art and artifacts to Portage College’s renowned museum.
Valued at more than $76,000, the donation is from Dr. Michael Mucz, a retired professor of biology at the University of Alberta’s Augustana campus in Camrose, Alta.
General College
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July 07, 2022
100% approval for EMR, PCP and ACP programs
EMR, PCP and ACP programs granted the highest accreditation and given Full approval statuses, by the Alberta College of Paramedics.
Government / Funding
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June 13, 2022
Alberta’s 2022 Lt. Governor Emerging Artists Named
The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation announces awards totaling $110,000 to the 11 recipients of its 2022 Emerging Artist Award.
Business
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June 02, 2022
Portage College Signs MOU to Support Military Members
Portage College to provide Advanced Credit to current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces, based on their military training and experience.
Government / Funding
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May 25, 2022
Portage College Program Receives Support in Rapidly Training Long-term Care Workers
Supportive Care Assistant program provides much-needed bridge into the Health Care system that is much needed in the province.
Hospitality
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May 18, 2022
A Send-Off with Spirit for Hospitality Graduates
Faculty member, Colleen Neily comments, “They learn about themselves, their uniqueness, their creativity, what their specialty is going to be and we get to see them grow for two years and then we get to send them off and say, ‘You’re ready, go to industry. Congratulations!’”
Government / Funding
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May 11, 2022
New Funding Allows Portage to Offer Computer Science Training and Expand Two Programs
Portage College is increasing its program offerings this fall thanks to new funding from the provincial government.
Partnership / Donor
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April 28, 2022
Canadian Natural Donates 20K towards Portage’s Truth and Reconciliation Educational Project
The donated funds will help cover the costs of Project of Heart materials, training, facilitation and the installation of legacy art projects within the Portage College service region and at its campuses.
Human Services
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April 25, 2022
Achieving a High for Human Service Agencies
More than $4,500 was achieved for various human service agencies through projects organized by students as a part of their Community Development course.
Business
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April 04, 2022
Caught Up In A Case
Business students compete in the 2022 Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition.
Government / Funding
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March 22, 2022
Whistleblower Awareness Day
March 24 marks the important role whistleblowers play in strengthening the integrity of public institutions.
Government / Funding
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March 16, 2022
Cultural Space is Ready for its Grand Opening
Named Waniskah ᐊᐧᓂᐢᑲᐦ, the room will serve as a concrete and spiritual centerpiece for our students, staff and community.
Sports
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March 10, 2022
Portage College Voyageurs Men’s futsal team is off to the playoffs
Voyageurs will compete in the 2022 ACAC Futsal Championships March 26-27 at The King’s University in Edmonton.
Program Specific / Student Specific
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March 09, 2022
Generous golfers chip in to support students in Health and Wellness
Thanks to proceeds from a golf tournament held in Lac La Biche last summer, seven new Medical Infusion Pumps were purchased for students to use in the college’s Paramedicine and Practical Nurse programs.
All Campus
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March 08, 2022
Province Delivers Expected Budget Cuts to Portage College for 2022-23
Operating budget will be cut again, but senior administrators are confident the College can weather the storm.
Education
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March 02, 2022
Portage College and University of Calgary partner on Bachelor of Education
Partnership will provide local access to a four-year Bachelor Degree in the field of Education in the Northeast Region of Alberta.
University
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February 17, 2022
Portage College, Athabasca University Partner on new Degree Pathways
Five new pathways to earn a degree at Portage College
Government / Funding
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February 15, 2022
Portage Receives Nearly Half a Million Dollars for International Study and Work Experiences for Students
Funded by Global Skills Opportunity, the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program
General College
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December 22, 2021
January classes to go ahead with most programs moving to online delivery for theory and lecture
Classes resume January 4 with modifications for delivery.
Sports
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November 05, 2021
Portage College golfers soar to new heights
Voyageurs break records and bring home the hardware at year-end championship
Continuing Education
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October 19, 2021
Top Training to Keep Communities Safe
Level 1 Community Peace Officers program is the first of its kind to be offered at Portage College and graduation is fast approaching.
Hospitality
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October 15, 2021
September Golf Tournaments Raise Money
Over $1,600 raised at two golf tournaments on same weekend in September.
Environmental Studies
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October 15, 2021
Filling Plates Not Landfills
The Stone Soup Food Centre will provide the community with access to food, skills, and connection to others.
Business
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October 14, 2021
Business Training with Goodfish Lake Business Corporation a Success
6 workshops over 6 weeks to provide business training to the Goodfish Lake Business Corporation located on Whitefish Lake First Nation #128. Training tailored by Portage College Business faculty to focus on key objectives and goals for the group and to include experiential training with their current roles.
Hospitality
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October 13, 2021
Oodles of Noodles Made to Thank Alberta Health Services Employees – Culinary Arts Gives Back!
Culinary Arts students and instructors will cook 300 servings of spaghetti to boost the spirits of those working through a surging fourth pandemic wave in St. Paul Alberta.
Lac La Biche
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October 08, 2021
Welding Students Heading Helmet First Into the Workforce
Ensuring our students have the academic and employment skills to enter the welding trade
Cold Lake
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October 08, 2021
Signs of Success - Community Social Work Students and Portage College Staff Step Up for the Food Bank
Students and staff from the Community Social Work program volunteered 25 hours to place signs for 10-kilometer bike route and 5-kilometer walk for Ride for Refuge fundraiser in Cold Lake.
University
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October 05, 2021
ATEP at Portage College in Fall 2022
Students can receive their B.Ed. from the U of A Aboriginal Teacher Education Program at Portage College
General College
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September 30, 2021
Mandatory Vaccine Program
Portage College implemented a policy Wednesday that will require employees, students and visitors to be fully vaccinated by November 30.
All Campus
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September 27, 2021
Portage College Welcomes Back Staff and Faculty for 2021/22 Year
An opportunity to bring all new and returning staff and faculty together to let them know that they are valued members of the Portage family.
Events
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September 24, 2021
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Portage College 2021
We encourage people to take part in the many resources provided on the College’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation webpage as well as our personalized events.
Community Adult Learning Program
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September 21, 2021
Portage and Community Learning Network Partners to Provide Training for Foundational Learning Instructors
Online PD training is designed to develop and enhance literacy and numeracy instructional skills.
General College
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August 27, 2021
Portage College adds a silver to their bronze
Portage and Vivo Team win silver in the 2021 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards in the Best Team Development Program category.
Partnership / Donor
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June 24, 2021
Northern Lakes College and Portage College Collaborate to Increase Program Accessibility
A collaboration between Northern Lakes College and Portage College is increasing accessibility to a broader range of business and hospitality programming.
LGADAA
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June 16, 2021
Alberta's 2021 Distinguished Artists Announced
Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation announced that artist Faye HeavyShield, writer and filmmaker Cheryl Foggo, and dance choreographer Vicki Adams Willis, have been selected to receive the 2021 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award.
Lac La Biche
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June 14, 2021
Time Stamps: The Art of Relief is an upcoming art exhibition that speaks to this era of COVID-19.
Art exhibition at the Stuart MacPherson Public Library includes 60 artworks created in various art media that reflect a time during the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic.
Lac La Biche
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June 07, 2021
Portage College and Yorkville University Agree to New Creative Arts Degree Pathway
Portage College and Yorkville University today announced an agreement that provides a new pathway for Portage’s arts graduates to parlay their studies into a degree from Yorkville.
Lac La Biche
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June 03, 2021
Welding students set their education goals - then watched the sparks fly!
The Covid-19 pandemic could have been disastrous for students of the Welding program at Portage College. But instructors adjusted by starting the program online and then safe, socially-distanced instruction in the welding lab three days a week.
Lac La Biche
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May 26, 2021
Portage College Launches First Barber Certificate Program in Alberta
Portage College is excited to launch the first Barber Certificate program in the province. The program will begin offering classes this fall in Lac La Biche. Applications are now being accepted.
Lac La Biche
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May 21, 2021
Patient care is primary for Paramedics in-training
Paramedic Services Week in Alberta
All Campus
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May 03, 2021
Alberta’s colleges ready to act on Alberta 2030 strategy
Strategy released by the Ministry of Advanced Education on Thursday supports the work already being done by the province’s 11 Comprehensive Community Colleges.
All Campus
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April 27, 2021
Portage College announces layoffs and program cuts after provincial funding reductions
Adjustments to operations announced after budget reductions
Lac La Biche
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April 23, 2021
Fundraising Campaign Launch to Support Construction of Indigenous Cultural Space in Lac La Biche
As building costs rise, College is $134,000 away from fundraising goal
Awards
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April 20, 2021
Distinguished Artist Award Event Moved to June 2022 - Combined with Emerging Artist Awards
First time in the Awards’ history to celebrate both the 2021 Distinguished Artists and the new 2022 Emerging Artists.
All Campus
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April 20, 2021
New Supportive Care Assistant Program to Support Labour Shortages
Tuition free program to provide immediate support in long-term care facilities.
Cold Lake
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April 19, 2021
Community Social Work Students Raise Thousands of Dollars for Local Agencies
What is something we can do in partnership with an agency to benefit the community?
All Campus
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March 30, 2021
Alberta’s colleges adapt to meet the needs of students, industry
Alberta's colleges are an ingrained part of our communities teaching skills to enter the workforce.
All Campus
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March 19, 2021
Fall 2021 Return Announcement
Portage College is planning to be back on campus as much as possible in Fall 2021.
Community Adult Learning Program
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March 18, 2021
Blue Quills Literacy Centre Launching “Read Learn Laugh”
A Program Resource Guide to Support Indigenous Family Literacy
Awards
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March 15, 2021
Portage College Wins Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition
Portage College Business students went up against 13 Alberta post-secondaries in a competition with the province's top young business minds.
Lac La Biche
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March 12, 2021
Portage, Conestoga and Government of Canada to Deliver Tuition Free Welding Programming
Portage partnering with Conestoga College and Government of Canada to offer tuition-free programming aimed at developing tradespeople.
Awards
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March 11, 2021
The Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition goes Virtual for 2021
14 teams go head-to-head to win the annual competition.
Lac La Biche
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March 11, 2021
Indigenous Cultural Space Raffle
PCAA teams up to raise funds for Indigenous Cultural Space
Lac La Biche
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March 10, 2021
First Virtual Educational Round Dance for Portage College
A great opportunity to educate the youth and our communities on Indigenous spiritual and cultural events
St. Paul
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March 08, 2021
Alaxo Airway Stents establishes partnership with Portage College.
Alaxo establishing operations in Portage College St. Paul campus to support its North American growth.
Lac La Biche
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March 05, 2021
Blended learning format helping Hairstyling students get ahead.
Students have adapted well to a new strand of learning.
All Campus
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March 04, 2021
Portage College Budget Announced
Campus Alberta Grant cut by 4.2%. Funding for mental health and students with disabilities maintained and apprenticeship grant increased by 3.2%.
Awards
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February 03, 2021
Open Call to North Eastern Alberta Artists for the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards
Send in your submissions by February 26, 2021
Awards
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January 25, 2021
100 Percent Approval Rating for Practical Nurse Program
Program awarded four-year accreditation renewal with a 10 out of 10 score on critical indicators.
Awards
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December 18, 2020
Canadian Natural Donates $20,000 to Emergent Needs Bursary
Canadian Natural’s generous donation will help many more students through these trying times.
Education
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December 02, 2020
Portage College to Provide Skills Training Program for Cenovus’s Indigenous Housing Initiative
Portage College is collaborating with Cenovus Energy Inc. and six Indigenous communities to support Cenovus’s Indigenous Housing Initiative with the 24-week Construction and Trades Readiness Program
Community
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November 09, 2020
Excellent Additions of Inuit Art Donated to College Museum
Expands our opportunity to tell the story of the Inuit Art in Canada
Sports
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November 05, 2020
ACAC Cancels the 2021 Winter Athletics Season
A surge in Covid-19 cases in Alberta has caused the majority of ACAC member institutions to extend on-line academic program delivery into the winter 2021 semester in the interests of protecting the health and safety of students and the broader community.
Continuing Education
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November 02, 2020
Partnerships Bring Cree Language Course to School Division
The kiddos are so pumped…“Look Ms. Densmore learned new words!”
Sports
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October 26, 2020
ACAC Expanding into eSports on a Trial Basis
Preliminary steps to explore expansion from traditional post-secondary sport competition into the growing world of eSports.
Trades and Technology
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October 24, 2020
Portage and WBF Partnership
WBF and Portage partner to offer Driver and Operator program in Cold Lake
Awards
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October 20, 2020
Former Portage College student Jennifer Vardy receives 2020 Prime Ministers Award of Excellence in Early Learning and Childcare.
Early childhood educator at Gregoire Lake Aboriginal Head Start as well as Portage College graduate, was among the recipients of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Business
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October 19, 2020
Lac La Biche Small Businesses Make a Big Impact
Small business is big in Lac La Biche. In fact, small businesses are the backbone of our economy.
Government / Funding
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October 15, 2020
Alberta Colleges Economic Recovery Task Force releases final recommendations
Findings reinforce that Alberta’s colleges are ideally positioned to work with key partners to address economic development challenges across the province.
Awards
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September 26, 2020
Congratulations to Former Forest Technician Student
Celebrating Alberta’s forests and foresters
Awards
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September 18, 2020
Executive Team Development helps college weather the 2020 storm
The 2020 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence in Awards for Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Management and HR, Sales Performance and Corporate Initiatives.
Partnership / Donor
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September 16, 2020
New Cultural Venue Coming to Portage College Lac La Biche Campus
Indigenous Smudging and Cultural Awareness Venue
Awards
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September 09, 2020
Portage CALPs - 2020 Council of the Federation Literacy Award recipients!
Congratulations to our CALP teams!
Sports
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July 31, 2020
Athletics Program Suspended for 2020-2021 Year
Taking a full-year off due to COVID-19
General College
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July 22, 2020
AB Colleges Economic Recovery Task Force issues initial recommendations to support provincial economic recovery
Economic Recovery Task Force has released its 15 initial recommendations
Continuing Education
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July 09, 2020
Introductory Cree Language Course Spring Delivery
A review of the free Introductory Cree Language course this spring
Sports
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June 29, 2020
ACAC Announces Plans for 2020-21 Season
ACAC Fall 2020 sport season of play is cancelled.
Events
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June 18, 2020
Virtual Convocation Filled with Laughs and Excitement
Over 305 people participated in Portage’s first ever virtual convocation.
Human Services
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June 15, 2020
Partnership brings students virtual practicum opportunity
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down in-person classes and derailed many practicums, Lakeland College was pleased to share its virtual practicum simulations with Portage College students.
General College
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May 27, 2020
Portage College students online this fall with on-site labs through small groups and social distancing.
Best interest of serving students to have a predictable plan.
General College
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May 19, 2020
Alberta’s colleges ready to help lead economic recovery
Alberta’s colleges uniquely positioned to be leaders in the province’s economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic.
General College
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May 13, 2020
High Marks for Portage from Students in Recent Survey
Students are giving high marks for how Portage handled the sudden transition to online education this spring
Lac La Biche
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May 13, 2020
Portage College Student Housing for Government’s Essential Services
Along with supporting essential fire fighters, the student housing will be made available for healthcare workers.
Continuing Education
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May 13, 2020
Continuing Education is indeed continuing, even in the face of a global pandemic.
Online training that was traditionally offered face-to-face
Community
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May 12, 2020
Alberta’s colleges give back to their communities during time of need
When our communities need us, we are there.
General College
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May 07, 2020
Alberta’s Colleges establish taskforce to support COVID-19 economic recovery efforts
Alberta’s 11 Comprehensive Community College’s to assist the work of local, provincial and federal governments, and industry.
General College
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May 05, 2020
Alberta’s colleges support students through COVID-19 response
Alberta’s colleges have played a vital role in ensuring the success of their students, even in the face of exceptional circumstances.
Lac La Biche
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April 29, 2020
Hairstyling Program Gels with Online Learning
Hairstyling Program moves to online with great results
Partnership / Donor
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April 28, 2020
Laptops for Portage College students in Frog Lake First Nation!
Frog Lake committed to fund the purchase of laptops for those students in post-secondary
Community Adult Learning Program
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April 28, 2020
Portage College CALPs Adapting to Community Member Needs
The usual face-to-face delivery has required the program to adapt
Events
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April 24, 2020
Portage College brings Virtual Open House to where the students are!
Portage College will host a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, May 20th with sessions in both the afternoon and evening.
Events
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April 21, 2020
Portage College Convocation 2020 Goes Virtual During Pandemic
Students to send current mailing address to receive care package in mail
Business
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April 02, 2020
Business student thanks Portage College for opportunity to complete four-year degree
Brenda poised to receive her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration through the College
Community
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March 30, 2020
TalkCampus App has Arrived for Students
Support for your mental health any time, day or night!
General College
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March 30, 2020
Message to Students From President and CEO
A letter to students to offer encouragement.
General College
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March 26, 2020
Online Payments Available
Portage College is now an online bill payee
Health and Wellness
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March 26, 2020
Portage College Ready to Loan Ventilators to Local Health Unit
Three ventilator units ready should they be needed in the battle against COVID-19.
Hospitality
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March 26, 2020
Culinary student makes her own recipe for success!
Andrea is now the in-house caterer for the Portage Market located in the St. Paul Campus
LGADAA
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February 26, 2020
Lac La Biche County, Portage College partnering to host Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards in 2021
Prestigious Alberta arts showcase will have natural, cultural theme
LGADAA
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February 25, 2020
Lac La Biche and Portage College hosts Distinguished Artist Awards
Lac La Biche County and Portage College are co-hosting the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Awards in June of 2021.
Sports
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January 29, 2020
Kika Mukuninwa named Voyageurs Men’s and Women’s Soccer Head Coach
The Portage College Voyageurs Men's and Women's Soccer program is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kika Mukuninwa as Head Coach.
Sports
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October 02, 2019
Voyageurs host Kick Off BBQ prior to home opener
Free BBQ and Free Admission courtesy of Your Independent Grocer
Sports
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September 12, 2019
Former Edmonton Oiler Joins Voyageurs Coaching Staff
Four-time Stanley Cup champion Kevin McClelland will serve as Associate Coach of the Portage College Men’s Hockey team
Sports
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March 25, 2019
Portage athletes win in the classroom and in the community.
In addition to playing hockey, golf, curling and soccer, our student athletes volunteered hundreds of hours in their communities, and posted some truly outstanding results in their academic programs.
Sports
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January 11, 2018
Voyageurs Hockey Parents' Weekend
Portage College kicked off our 50th anniversary celebrations in style January 5-6 with the Voyageurs Men’s Hockey Team Parents Weekend Event.
Program Specific / Student Specific
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June 20, 2016
Marketing Students Collaborate with Local Business
Business Admin students gained hands-on experience through partnership with the Rural Alberta Business Centre
Program Specific / Student Specific
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June 20, 2016
JAWS student Marwan Smaiel wins a $500 bursary through the Entrepreneurial Dual Credit program
Congrats Marwan!
General College
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May 17, 2016
New Corporate Team Lead
Jaime Davies assumed the role as Corporate Marketing Team Lead.
General College
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May 17, 2016
YouTube Success DVD
Portage College’s YouTube video featuring late Métis Elder Elsie Quintal has topped 100,000 views two years after it was first posted on the site.
Cold Lake
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July 09, 2015
We've got FREE #pancakes in The Hub! Serving until 8:40. #WelcomeBack #PortagePerks
Welcome back second semester pancake breakfast
Cold Lake
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June 29, 2015
Voyageurs Hit the Ice for 2016
The second half of the season is underway in Lac La Biche
St. Paul
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June 22, 2015
Five Tips for Staying Awake in Class
Feeling a bit sleepy? Don't worry we've got you covered
Lac La Biche
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March 23, 2015
Social Work students raise funds for homeless
Students from the Lac La Biche campus raised $3,370 for the Out of the Elements Men's Homeless Shelter.
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.