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Balancing Academics and Athletics: How One Student-Athlete's Dedication Led to Success Posted March 07, 2023

Despite the challenge of balancing academics and athletics, Tabitha Martin, outside hitter on the Broncos Women’s Volleyball team, has proven that anything is possible this spring as she graduates from her fourth program at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology.
Alumni Establishes Mentor Program for Women in Turf Posted March 07, 2023

After experiencing workplace harassment, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology alumni Morgan Creighton, decided to make it her passion to help mentor and guide young women navigating a career in the turfgrass industry.
Accepting Applications for New Seed Varieties at FCDC Posted March 07, 2023

The Field Crop Development Center (FCDC) at the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is now accepting applications to license new seed varieties.
Olds College Brewmaster Wins Bronze in Iron Brewer Competition Posted February 27, 2023

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology instructor and brewmaster, Jason Popesku, won bronze in the 2023 Iron Brewer Competition during the Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival on Feb. 12, 2023.
Students Gain International Business Skills with X-Culture Posted February 27, 2023

Earlier this fall, five agribusiness students gained valuable international business experience by participating in a unique global experiential learning project — X-Culture.
Manitoba Beef & Forage joins the Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network Posted February 01, 2023
Honouring Black History in Alberta Posted February 01, 2023

Every February, people in Canada are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The prairies have a rich history of Black Canadians who helped establish the agriculture industry, right here in Alberta.
Olds College is One of Canada’s Top 10 Research Colleges Posted January 25, 2023

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been named in the top 10 of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges according to Research Infosource Inc. The continued growth of the Smart Ag Ecosystem and applied research activities on the Olds College Smart Farm launched the College into the top 10 this year.
Olds College Welcomes New Dean, School of Trades & Skills Posted January 11, 2023

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is pleased to welcome Dennis Beaudoin into the role of Dean of the School of Trades and Skills. Beaudoin most recently served as the Associate Dean within the School of Trades and Skills at Olds College, and previous to that was Dean of Trades and Technologies at Medicine Hat College.
The Winter/Spring 2023 Edition of Horizons is Now Available! Posted January 05, 2023

Horizons is the College's bi-annual, educational magazine about smart ag technologies, applied research activities, food production, innovations in farming and agricultural experiences. The latest edition of Horizons magazine is now available.
Farrier Instructors First to Take National Industry Test Posted December 19, 2022

Two faculty members of the Farrier Science certificate program at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology were in the first group of professionals to attend the new Association of Farrier Trainers of Canada (AFTC) exam in spring 2022.
New President, Dr. Ben Cecil, excited to join Olds College Team Posted December 07, 2022

On Nov. 2, 2022, Leona Staples, Chair, Olds College Board of Governors, announced the 14th President of Olds College of Agriculture & Technology – Dr. Ben Cecil. The Board of Governors conducted a nation-wide executive search to find the College’s next President.
Trades Student Receives Award from Bumper to Bumper Posted December 01, 2022

A student in the Agricultural & Heavy Technician program at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology recently received a toolbox, valued at $3,000, from Bumper to Bumper in Olds, AB.
Calgary Board of Education Partners with Olds College to Bring Agriculture Technology Programs to Urban Learners Posted November 15, 2022

Olds College of Agriculture Technology is teaming up with the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) to bring agriculture technology classes to Calgary high school students.
Board Member inducted into Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame Posted November 10, 2022

Olds College would like to congratulate Mabel Hamilton, Board Member on her induction into the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Olds College Welcomes New President Posted November 02, 2022

Leona Staples, Chair, Olds College Board of Governors, announced today the appointment of Dr. Ben Cecil as the new President of the College.
Olds College Partners with SaskTel on their Saskatchewan Smart Farm Posted October 13, 2022

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology and SaskTel have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two organizations come together to work on solving some of the largest challenges currently facing agriculture technology, including rural connectivity.
Olds College launches New Agriculture Communications Certificate Posted October 11, 2022

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is launching a new Agriculture Communications Certificate. The first of its kind offered in Canada, this one year program prepares students for a meaningful career supporting the agriculture and agri-food industry in communications and marketing.
Official Grand Opening of the Werklund Agriculture and Technology Centre Posted October 06, 2022

On October 5, 2022 over 200 guests gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Werklund Agriculture and Technology Centre, a modern facility designed to enhance the student experience through high-tech learning spaces.
Olds College launches New Equine Care & Management Certificate Posted October 05, 2022

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is launching a new Equine Care & Management Certificate for fall 2024. Offered through the College’s School of Life Science and Business, the new one-year program prepares students for a rewarding career in the equine sector through hands-on labs, classroom lectures and work-integrated learning.
Olds College Launches New Broncos Varsity Esports Team Posted September 28, 2022

Esport student athletes will compete out of the new esports lab in the Bell E-Learning Centre, which features 12 Dell XPS8940 computers and Alienware peripherals.

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