Squeezy stress balls, cookies and Bell Let’s Talk bandanas were just some of the giveaway items during Mental Health Awareness Week events held across Portage College campus locations from January 19-23. The free items helped to draw students and employees to booths and presentations where Portage Wellness and Counselling Department staff shared information. Wrapped around
“Night” and “Day” events link Portage students to helpful services
Student life may get a little easier for some Portage College learners thanks to “Night” and “Day” advice and guidance offered during the recent Student Awareness Day and the Night Against Procrastination. Hosted by Portage’s Library Services department, Student Learning Services and the Students’ Association at Portage College, both events took place on January 15.
Portage College Business Students Gain Valuable Real-World Insights from Industry Experts
Lac La Biche, AB – Portage College’s Business program at the Lac La Biche campus recently hosted a series of guest speaker sessions as part of Business Communications II, a course within the Business Administration Certificate program, providing students with direct exposure to real-world business practices and local entrepreneurship. Students had the opportunity to learn
Portage College ‘It’s About You’ promotion earns spot in awards showcase
College submission selected from 6,000 entries A Portage College promotion campaign has been selected by Graphic Design USA magazine as one of the best submissions in their 2025 Design Awards Showcase competition. The “It’s About You” athletics recruitment video was selected from more than 6,000 entries across North America. The video shares the spotlight with winning entries representing companies like
Updated home for Portage College students at Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Portage College students learning at the Saddle Lake Cree Nation now have an upgraded building to call home. An official community open house for the new, 1,984 square foot building will be held on February 12, but students, staff, band officials and Portage College representatives held a sacred pipe ceremony to bless the new building
Portage Voyageurs host Team China for two hockey games
Team China is coming to Lac La Biche. The Portage College Voyageurs men’s hockey team is hosting China’s national men’s team for two East vs. West friendly exhibition games over the January 23 weekend. And you’re invited! The games – with free general admission – will take place on the Voyageurs’ home ice at Lac
Frisbee, Fieldwork, and a Path to Graduate Studies: Portage College Alumnus Reflects on Transformative Experience
Lac La Biche, AB — For Ryan Riberdy, the first sign that Portage College would be different from other post-secondary choices came on day one—on a soccer field, tossing a frisbee with his new instructors. Raised in a larger city, Riberdy arrived in Lac La Biche unsure of what to expect from a smaller, rural
Portage College Graduate Heather Cappis Leads in Early Learning and Child Care
Portage College is proud to highlight the achievements of Heather Cappis, a recent graduate of the Early Learning and Child Care Diploma program, who completed her diploma in April 2025. Her education has helped her advance as a leader in Alberta’s Early Learning and Childcare sector. Heather currently works as the Childcare Supervisor at Opokaa’sin
Portage College announces St. Paul campus renovation plan for Fall 2026
As part of the continuing commitment to the community of St. Paul and to adult learning in our service area, Portage College is renovating our St. Paul student residence. The extensive renovations to the first floor will create a new, right-sized campus space in time for classes in Fall 2026. This decision addresses shifting enrolment
Portage College cultural space concept wins 2025 Canadian Architect Award of Excellence
Lac La Biche and Calgary – If you hope to build a facility in a rural northern Alberta community that will draw worldwide attention as a one-of-a-kind stage for Indigenous art and artifacts, it’s nice to win a design award right out of the gates. The concept plans for a free-standing cultural space and learning