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A new design for the Portage College Voyageurs jersey was unveiled on June 20. The new look, created by a Portage College designer, highlights the nature and history of the region. [...]Read More... from Portage College unveils new Indigenous theme sports team jerseys

Portage College research project is one of 35 across Canada announced by the Future Skills Centre as part of a $7.6 million funding announcement. [...]Read More... from Funding announced for new Portage College research into Indigenous and northern workforce

Portage College is working with Lakeland high schools to create pathways for grade 11 and 12 students to earn high school and post-secondary credits simultaneously in health care, education, and the skilled trades, thanks to a $2.3 million grant from Alberta Education. [...]Read More... from New collegiate institute opens career pathways for Lakeland high school students

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. [...]Read More... from Instructor and former Portage College Practical Nurse student wins 2025 Distinguished Instructor Award

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. [...]Read More... from Portage College and Lac La Biche County co-host Moose Hide Campaign awareness event

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. [...]Read More... from Portage College Round Dance resonates year round

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. [...]Read More... from Flowserve Donation

Portage College is suspending its Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program and the Professional Cook Certificate programs for the 2025-26 academic year. [...]Read More... from Two Programs Suspended at Portage College

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. [...]Read More... from Clothing drive hosted by Portage College staff social committee

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 [...]Read More... from Red Dress Day and Moose Hide Campaign bring awareness