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NLC Celebrates Grand Opening Of New High Prairie Campus
Posted on Aug 16, 2022![](/public/uploads/images/img_8573editcustom/1665504346-800w_img_8573editcustom.jpg)
High Prairie, Alberta (August 16, 2022): Northern Lakes College celebrated the grand opening of the new High Prairie Campus with a celebratory ribbon-cutting and campus tours on Tuesday, August 16. The event opened with special guest remarks provided by Deputy Mayor James Waikle, Town of High Prairie;…
Read MoreNLC Convocation 2022 Celebrates Graduates
Posted on Jun 3, 2022![](/public/uploads/images/nlcconvocation20181803custom/1664809451-800w_nlcconvocation20181803custom.jpg)
Slave Lake, Alberta (June 3, 2022): Northern Lakes College celebrated 665 graduates from the class of 2022 at a ceremony on Friday, June 3. NLC graduates, staff, and faculty, along with guests, family, and friends, gathered at the Slave Lake Multi Recreation Centre to mark the event. This was the first…
Read MoreCross-Functional Municipal Teams Graduate Asset Management Professional Program
Posted on May 26, 2022![](/public/uploads/images/pemac_amp_for_cross_functional_teams_2020_2022_stats03/1664809451-800w_pemac_amp_for_cross_functional_teams_2020_2022_stats03.png)
MISSISSAUGA, May 26, 2022 – PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada and Northern Lakes College congratulate the group of municipal practitioners who have recently graduated from the special delivery of the Asset Management Professional (AMP) program for cross-functional municipal teams. The…
Read MoreNLC Advanced Care Paramedic Students Participate in Wilderness Survival Camp
Posted on May 20, 2022![](/public/uploads/images/acpwildernesscamp2022custom/1664809451-800w_acpwildernesscamp2022custom.jpg)
Marten Lakes Wilderness Camp, Alberta (May 20, 2022): The Northern Lakes College Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) class recently participated in a wilderness survival camp where they learned basic survival skills. The activity was held at the NLC Marten Lakes Wilderness Camp, located 90 kilometres northeast…
Read MoreNLC & ATB Partner to Offer Student Financial Literacy Series
Posted on May 18, 2022![](/public/uploads/images/gettyimages1316707586custom2/1664809451-800w_gettyimages1316707586custom2.jpg)
Slave Lake, Alberta (May 18, 2022): With the goal of providing financial literacy information and tools to students and employees, Northern Lakes College has partnered with ATB Financial to offer the Stepping Stones Program, a financial literacy series. In 2020-2021, the Student Success department at…
Read MoreNorthern Lakes College Social Work Diploma Receives Reapproval
Posted on May 3, 2022![Social Work Diploma](/public/uploads/images/northernlakescollegeadshootsepstudent4akossowancustom/1669132210-800w_northernlakescollegeadshootsepstudent4akossowancustom.jpg)
Slave Lake, Alberta (May 3, 2022): Northern Lakes College has received reapproval of its Social Work Diploma program for seven years, which is the maximum length of approval granted. The review was conducted by the Alberta College of Social Workers, the regulatory body responsible for the approval of…
Read MoreNLC CCEC Hosts General Roméo Dallaire & Marie-Claude Michaud Leadership Workshop
Posted on Apr 28, 2022![](/public/uploads/images/romeodallaire2021creditdanielthibaultcustom1/1664809451-800w_romeodallaire2021creditdanielthibaultcustom1.jpg)
Slave Lake, Alberta (April 28, 2022): The Northern Lakes College Council of Community Education Committees (CCEC) was delighted to host Lieutenant-General (ret’d) The Honourable Roméo A. Dallaire and Marie-Claude Michaud today as they presented an interactive, NLC LIVE Online™ leadership workshop.…
Read MoreNLC Primary Care Paramedic Students Participate in Mock Incident
Posted on Apr 22, 2022![](/public/uploads/images/img_7031straightenedcustom1/1665504501-800w_img_7031straightenedcustom1.jpg)
Slave Lake, Alberta (April 22, 2022): Northern Lakes College Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) students participate in a variety of practice scenarios throughout the year to help prepare them for emergencies they might encounter in their career. One of the learning exercises the faculty facilitate is a mock…
Read MoreNorthern Lakes College Welcomes New Board Chair
Posted on Apr 13, 2022![](/public/uploads/images/mr_barrysharkawi/1664809616-800w_mr_barrysharkawi.jpg)
Slave Lake, Alberta (April 13, 2022): Northern Lakes College welcomes Mr. Barry Sharkawi as the new Chair of the Board of Governors. Mr. Sharkawi is a deep-rooted resident of High Prairie with strong ties to the region. He settled in High Prairie in 1973 when he arrived in Canada from Kuwait. He began…
Read MoreJordin Tootoo Speaks to NLC Students about Aiming for Wellness Together
Posted on Apr 6, 2022![](/public/uploads/images/jordintootoomediarelease/1664809616-800w_jordintootoomediarelease.jpg)
Slave Lake, Alberta (April 6, 2022): National Hockey League legend Jordin Tootoo spoke to Northern Lakes College students today, bringing them his message of inclusivity, resilience, and the importance of teamwork in both the workplace and social communities. Jordin is of Inuit and Ukrainian descent,…
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