They shot a movie once in my hometown … Admittedly, the opening line from a 1989 Tragically Hip song rolls off the tongue better than, “They created a series of mock-medical emergency scenarios to train the Portage College paramedicine class in my hometown…” but that doesn’t stop people in the rural Alberta community of Colinton [...]Read More... from Each year, the small village of Colinton transforms into a busy training area for Portage College paramedics
Fall Term Begins
Fall Term Begins - Welcome to all new and returning students. [...]Read More... from Fall Term Begins
Métis Scholar Awards presented at Portage College
Nine Portage College students recently received recognition and funding for their full-time program studies at the College. The Métis Scholar Awards are presented each year to Métis students at Portage College. The awards are made possible by the Métis Education Foundation, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Rupertsland Institute and participating post-secondary institutions like Portage College. [...]Read More... from Métis Scholar Awards presented at Portage College
Five post secondaries in northern Alberta pen historic Memorandum of Understanding
Portage College and four other northern Alberta post-secondaries have signed a new agreement. At its core, the partnership aims to ensure that post-secondary education in northern Alberta remains accessible, relevant, and sustainable. This initiative will enable students to stay in the region throughout their educational journey and support graduate retention for career success in the North. [...]Read More... from Five post secondaries in northern Alberta pen historic Memorandum of Understanding
ER nurse says Portage College Paramedic grads are so good, she and her step-dad enrolled in the program
Taylor Resendes is an ER nurse from Sylvan Lake who is taking the Advanced Care Paramedic program at Portage College because she has seen first-hand how well-trained the program's graduates are. Resendes and her step-dad, Cory Christopherson, are both in the two-and-a-half-year program and say they continue to be impressed by the outstanding training offered at Portage College. [...]Read More... from ER nurse says Portage College Paramedic grads are so good, she and her step-dad enrolled in the program
Pipe Ceremony begins recruitment process for new Portage College president
A sacred Pipe Ceremony was held at Portage College recently, combining Indigenous tradition with the process to select the next President and CEO. [...]Read More... from Pipe Ceremony begins recruitment process for new Portage College president
Portage College Offering Micro-Credentials
Micro-credentials added to Portage College's list of offerings [...]Read More... from Portage College Offering Micro-Credentials
Blue Quills Literacy Centre Launching “Read Learn Laugh”
A Program Resource Guide to Support Indigenous Family Literacy [...]Read More... from Blue Quills Literacy Centre Launching “Read Learn Laugh”
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. [...]Read More... from Alberta’s colleges adapt to meet the needs of students, industry
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. [...]Read More... from Province Delivers Expected Budget Cuts to Portage College for 2022-23