The Moose Hide Campaign event in Lac La Biche earlier in May drew awareness to the continuing issue of violence and exploitation against Indigenous people. Organizers and guest speakers say the campaign has a wide-reaching focus of awareness for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
Portage College Round Dance resonates year round
The Portage College Educational Round Dance happens once a year at the northeastern Alberta college, but feedback and planning for the event happens all year long, say organizers.
Flowserve Donation
A new valve valued at more than $12,500 was donated by Flowserve and provides an essential component of the Power Engineering Lab, which operates as a fully functional power plant with a boiler, steam turbine, electric generator, and auxiliary equipment.
Two Programs Suspended at Portage College
Portage College is suspending its Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program and the Professional Cook Certificate programs for the 2025-26 academic year.
Instructor and former Portage College Practical Nurse student wins 2025 Distinguished Instructor Award
Jackie Lubemsky is a 2025 Distinguished Instructor Award winner. The Cold Lake Portage College Practical Nurse instructor was presented with the honour at the recent Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association conference.
Red Dress Day and Moose Hide Campaign bring awareness
Speakers share intimate and tragic stories about MMIW Girls and Two Spirit Persons at Portage College Red Dress event. Calls to action need to continue, say families, until the crisis is solved. Moose Hide Campaign walk raising awareness about gender-based violence in Lac La Biche is on May 15
Portage College Launches Addictions Counselling Diploma
Portage College is excited to announce the approval of its Addictions Counselling Diploma program. The application process began last year, with the full support of the Alberta government.
Portage College honours “Red Dress Day”, national MMIW Girls and Two-Spirit Persons day of awareness
May 5 marks somber awareness day for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit persons
Clothing drive hosted by Portage College staff social committee
The success of a clothing drive put on by the Portage College social committee at the Lac La Biche campus has blown the pants off all expectations.
Portage College Announces Apprenticeship Carpentry and Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician Programs
Portage College is excited to announce new trades program expansions, including Apprenticeship Carpentry and Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician, set to begin in Fall 2025