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Alberta’s Colleges Ready to Act on Alberta 2030 Strategy
Posted on May 4, 2021![](/public/uploads/images/newsreleasemay4/1664953442-800w_newsreleasemay4.png)
May 4, 2021 – Alberta’s colleges are ready to respond to the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs strategy by continuing to provide adaptable, relevant, hands-on training that prepares students to support Alberta’s employers and economy. The strategy, released by the Ministry of Advanced Education…
Read MoreNLC Experiences Growing University Studies Enrolment Through UCalgary Partnership
Posted on Apr 13, 2021![](/public/uploads/images/nlcpromotionalshoot74842/1664953442-800w_nlcpromotionalshoot74842.jpg)
Slave Lake, Alberta (April 13, 2021): An incredibly successful partnership between the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education and Northern Lakes College has resulted in enrolment growth for the College’s University Studies program. Committed to increasing post-secondary engagement…
Read MoreAlberta’s Colleges Adapt to Meet the Needs of Students, Industry
Posted on Mar 31, 2021![](/public/uploads/images/ctvshootmay2019350mobile/1664953442-800w_ctvshootmay2019350mobile.jpg)
March 31, 2021 – As Alberta’s economy recovers and moves forward, Alberta’s colleges are ready to lead the way, providing real world experience and cutting-edge research to support Albertans and the communities where they live. Alberta’s colleges are teaching skills to students that prepare…
Read MoreNLC CCEC Partners to Host Chief Louie Workshops
Posted on Mar 23, 2021![](/public/uploads/images/chieflouiephotonews/1664953442-800w_chieflouiephotonews.png)
Slave Lake, Alberta (March 23, 2021): The NLC Council of Community Education Committees (CCEC), in partnership with the Regional Economic Development Initiative of Northwest Alberta (REDI) and Community Futures Northwest Alberta, hosted an online workshop today with Chief Clarence Louie, Chief of the…
Read MoreNorthern Lights Aquatic Centre Receives Overhaul
Posted on Feb 22, 2021![](/public/uploads/images/slstudenthousingdroneimage2/1664953442-800w_slstudenthousingdroneimage2.png)
Northern Lights Aquatic Centre Receives Overhaul Slave Lake, Alberta (February 22, 2021): Over the course of the fall and winter, the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre in Slave Lake has been undergoing a major pool infrastructure overhaul. These renovations and improvements will benefit the long-term operation…
Read MoreNLC Council of Community Education Committees Hosts Free Workshop Series
Posted on Feb 19, 2021![NLC Council of Community Education Committees Hosts Free Workshop Series](/public/uploads/images/mediareleasenlccceclogo/1664953442-800w_mediareleasenlccceclogo.jpg)
Slave Lake, Alberta (February 19, 2021): Over the course of the winter and spring, the NLC Council of Community Education Committees (CCEC) is hosting a series of online workshops and training opportunities, free of charge, to community members throughout the Northern Lakes College service region.Due…
Read MoreTolko Makes Generous Gift to NLC High Prairie Campus Campaign
Posted on Dec 16, 2020![](/public/uploads/images/highprairiecampus400x257/1664953443-800w_highprairiecampus400x257.jpg)
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…
Read MoreDrayton Valley and Northern Lakes College Partner to Increase Post-Secondary Access
Posted on Nov 17, 2020![](/public/uploads/images/newsmedium/1664953443-800w_newsmedium.jpg)
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…
Read MoreNorthern Lakes College to Open Campus in Fox Creek
Posted on Nov 12, 2020![](/public/uploads/images/bignews/1664956966-800w_bignews.jpg)
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.…
Read MorePlains Midstream Canada Makes Major Gift to NLC High Prairie Campus
Posted on Nov 2, 2020![](/public/uploads/images/hpsnippet/1664956966-800w_hpsnippet.png)
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…
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