On Friday, November 25, Portage College hosted more than 120 guests at the annual Board of Governors' Appreciation Dinner as a tribute of thanks to both new and long-serving supporters of the college.
Honorary plaques were presented to recognize 25 new partnerships that have been established over the past year. They included:
Alberta Energy Corridor
Alberta Rural Development Network
Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries
Aspen View Public School Division
Athabasca County
Boyle Campus of Continuous Care
Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement
Cenovus Energy
Community Futures-St. Paul Smoky Lake
Community Futures Tawatinaw Region
Crude Energy Services Inc.
Devon Energy Corporation
Frog Lake First Nation
J.A Williams High School
Northern Lights School Division
Lac La Biche County
Lac La Biche Transport Ltd.
MEG Energy Corporation
Ministry of Human Services-Employment and Immigration
Dr. Swift Middle School
Statoil Canada
Town of Bonnyville
MD of Bonnyville
Wajax Industries
Western Economic Development Canada
Dr. Keough, President of Portage College reminded the guests that all contributions are meaningful and can make a huge difference to the college.
Brydon Ward, Chairman of the Board of Governors echoed the sentiment and urged the guests to enjoy the successes they have made possible for the college.
