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- Portage College held its annual Athletic Awards Night, where the college community gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its student-athletes. The evening was full of excitement, glamour, and fanfare, as athletes from various sports were recognized for their exceptional performances both on and off the field.
- Team Superman from Portage College emerged victorious at the Alberta Deans of Business CASE competition, taking home the Bronze medal. The competition, held at Bow Valley College, saw 12 colleges and universities from across Alberta compete for top honors.
- Government of Alberta grant will increase access to Class 3 Driver Training across the region served by Portage College. The grant will support the Class 3 Driving to Work program which is geared to produce industry and employment-ready graduates by providing wrap-around supports.
- For the first time, the College welcomed 400 school children from the region to participate in the popular annual gathering. The event was a resounding success, providing an opportunity for attendees to learn about First Nation culture and ceremony, as well as to celebrate the contributions of two long-standing members of the College community.
- The event was a celebration of Métis culture and academic excellence, with scholarships being awarded to seven students.
- Portage College Voyageurs’ Head Coach Kevin McClelland, a former NHL player, emphasizes the importance of creating a positive environment for young athletes to flourish both in their hockey and educational careers. He has helped young players develop their skills and achieve their dreams of playing at the next level.
- March 3, 2023 will be Hall of Fame night at Portage College featuring Hockey Hall of Famers Kevin Lowe and Doug Gilmour and two new inductees into the Lac La Biche County Sports Hall of Fame, Ken Scullion and Randy Wowk.
- Portage College has made funds available to support prospective students from the Ukraine who have fled their home country for the safety of Canada.
- The first-ever Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Training course for construction trades in Canada for a step towards adoption of alternative building materials.
- Pipeline to success: Pembina Pipeline Golf Tournament raises more than $10,000 for Portage College endowment leading up to Student Scholarship Fundraising Dinner.
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.