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Tolko Makes Generous Gift to NLC High Prairie Campus Campaign
Posted on Dec 16, 2020
High Prairie, Alberta (December 16, 2020): Tolko Industries Ltd. has generously contributed to the Northern Lakes College High Prairie Campus Campaign. In recognition of the gift, a space dedicated to e-learning will be named the Tolko ELearning Suite in the new campus. Tolko’s gift consists of a…
Northern Lakes College Announces New Vice-President, Academic
Posted on Dec 15, 2020
Slave Lake, Alberta (December 15, 2020): Northern Lakes College is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of a new Vice-President, Academic. Dr. Faisal Arain is an experienced academic leader with an earned PhD and a postgraduate certificate in Leadership Development. He has extensive experience…
Drayton Valley and Northern Lakes College Partner to Increase Post-Secondary Access
Posted on Nov 17, 2020
Drayton Valley, Alberta (November 17, 2020): The Town of Drayton Valley is pleased to announce a new education partnership with Northern Lakes College. With a successful history in delivering relevant, high-quality learning opportunities through its unique Supported Distance Learning model, Northern…
Northern Lakes College to Open Campus in Fox Creek
Posted on Nov 12, 2020
Fox Creek, Alberta (November 12, 2020): For the first time in its history, the community of Fox Creek will have a post-secondary institution right at its doorstep with the opening of its own Northern Lakes College Campus. Residents will no longer be required to travel to be able to further their education.…
Plains Midstream Canada Makes Major Gift to NLC High Prairie Campus
Posted on Nov 2, 2020
High Prairie, Alberta (November 2, 2020): Plains Midstream Canada (Plains) has generously contributed $50,000 to the Northern Lakes College High Prairie Campus Capital Campaign. In recognition of the gift, a trades lab in the new campus will be named the Plains Trades Lab. “Northern Lakes College…
Big Lakes County Council Tours NLC High Prairie Campus
Posted on Oct 22, 2020
High Prairie, Alberta (October 22, 2020): NLC was proud to tour Big Lakes County Council members and representatives from the office of MLA Pat Rehn through the new High Prairie Campus on Friday, October 16th. Big Lakes County is a major donor to the project, with a generous contribution of $100,000,…
NLC Celebrates PEMAC Award Winners
Posted on Oct 5, 2020
Slave Lake, Alberta (October 5, 2020): Northern Lakes College celebrates the achievements of instructors and students in the Asset Management Professional (AMP) and Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) programs. The winners were announced at PEMAC’s annual MainTrain Conference in September. The…
NLC Celebrates Alberta Culture Days 2020
Posted on Sep 21, 2020
Slave Lake, Alberta (September 21, 2020): Northern Lakes College, known for its Supported Distance Learning model, is turning to technology to connect communities, presenters, and participants during Alberta Culture Days 2020 celebrations. The schedule of events, which runs to the end of September,…
NLC Ready for Fall Term
Posted on Aug 25, 2020
Slave Lake, Alberta (August 25, 2020): As part of its continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Lakes College has relaunch guidelines in place to support a safe, gradual return to working and learning on campus. All courses delivered in NLC’s Supported Distance Learning (SDL) format will…
Northern Lakes College Announces New President
Posted on Aug 20, 2020
Slave Lake, Alberta (August 20, 2020): Following a comprehensive search, the Board of Governors of Northern Lakes College is pleased to announce Glenn Mitchell as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2020. He succeeds Ms. Ann Everatt, who announced her retirement plans…