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$alt Olds College Hosts First-Ever Americas Agricultural Forum An international agricultural forum that will mirror the G7 Leaders’ Summit will bring together people from around the world to promote united action about a future for farming that is being clouded by increasing challenges.
$alt Programs, Student Success Rewriting the Story: How One Student Found His Calling at Olds College

After spending 20 years in a career that didn’t fit, and following the devastating loss of a beloved dog, Archie Kumar found his purpose in an unexpected place — caring for animals. A 2025 graduate of the Veterinary Technical Assistant (VTA) Certificate program at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, Kumar is now on his path to becoming a Registered Veterinary Technologist.
$alt General, Alumni, Student Success Olds College Celebrates 110th Graduating Class

Saturday, June 7, 2025, honoured the 110th graduating class of Olds College. The day, filled with applause, laughter and celebration, saw nearly 2,000 guests join us in the Ralph Klein Centre, and countless others online – around the world – to watch as 650 students crossed the stage, signifying the completion of their program and earning their credentials.
$alt Smart Farm ‘Symphonies’ of Living Bodies Could Help Diagnose Diseases

Research into a device that listens to the internal “symphonies” in the bodies of living animals could potentially transform how medical conditions are detected earlier, and diagnosed more accurately, in everything from livestock to people.
$alt Broncos Broncos Rodeo Team Wins Big at CCFR 2025

The Olds College Broncos Rodeo team concluded their 2024-25 season with an impressive showing at the Canadian College Finals Rodeo (CCFR) in Rimbey, Alta., over the May long weekend. The CCFR is the culmination of the season, with only the top 12 competitors from each event, determined by their season-long performance at Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Association (CCRA) rodeos, earning a coveted spot. This is a significant achievement, as many events have up to 40 athletes vying for qualification.
$alt Smart Farm Simple Blood Test Could Help Farmers Target Sheep Parasite

A Canadian study of a parasitic roundworm that is increasingly threatening the profitability of the world’s sheep producers could lead to a new diagnostic device to quickly detect the infection days before any symptoms are visible.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Programs, Student Success International Student Brews New Future in Canada with Entrepreneurial Spirit

After 26 years in the software industry, Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, made a bold decision: leave his career in India and start over as an international student in Canada.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Smart Farm Sharing the Land with Solar Could Transform Farming

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology wants to become a national leader in research detailing how Canadian agriculture could be revolutionized by farmers and solar energy projects sharing the same land.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology General, Administration Dr. Debbie Thompson Appointed President of Olds College

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Debbie Thompson as its new President and CEO, effective May 1, 2025. This decision follows a thorough and extensive review process undertaken by the College’s Board of Governors.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology General, Smart Farm U.S. Tariffs Add Urgency to Clean Fuels Research

The unprecedented American trade war on Canada and the rest of the world is hastening efforts by researchers at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology to consider ways they could help boost Canada’s clean fuels industry.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Partnerships Olds College Signs International Training Agreement with Republic of Uzbekistan

This past week, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology welcomed senior delegates from the Republic of Uzbekistan, marking the signing of a new international agreement aimed at advancing education, sustainability and global collaboration.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Smart Farm First Canadian Study of FerAppease Releases Findings

The first Canadian study of a new product that mimics a pheromone that helps mother cows soothe their upset calves has found it will likely boost the profits of cow-calf producers.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Programs, Student Success From Classroom to Community: Olds College Students Shine at Taste of Olds

A student-led food and drink expo at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology attracted nearly 1,500 guests — more than triple the expected turnout.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Smart Farm Cutting-Edge Equipment to Boost Crop Research One of Canada’s top research colleges is kicking the tires on cutting-edge equipment that is expected to give a substantial shot in the arm to crop studies that will help farmers.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Smart Farm Initial Results For Floating Islands ‘Powered’ By Sunlight

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has unveiled its initial findings about whether native wetland plants can be superheroes when it comes to cleaning up the water in cattle feedlot ponds.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology Broncos Olds Minor Hockey Association and the Olds College Broncos Expand Partnership

The Olds Minor Hockey Association and the Olds College Broncos recently completed a pilot partnership for the 2024-25 hockey season to explore establishing the Junior Broncos for the delivery of the Olds Minor Hockey female program.

Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology General, Smart Farm Olds College Research Showcase Highlights Projects by Faculty & Students

The first-ever Olds College Research Showcase underlined the wide range of what’s happening at one of the top research colleges in Canada.
Keshav Raju, second-year Craft Brewery and Beverage Operations diploma student at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology General, Partnerships Olds College Metals Building Ribbon-Cutting Celebration Event

The Central Alberta Collegiate Institute (CACI) and its partners gathered earlier today to celebrate the official completion of the newly renovated Metals Building at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. The renovation, made possible through the 2023 collegiate grant from Alberta Education, modernizes the facility to accommodate up to 21 dual credit CACI students per class, equipping them with industry ready skills and preparing them for careers in Alberta’s skilled trades workforce.
Second-year Business Management Diploma students, from left to right: Tanner Woodruff, Uriel Tomori, Efeose Aikhuomogbe, Conner Devey and Yuvraj Singh. General, Programs, Student Success Olds College Students Set to Compete at Alberta Deans of Business Case Competition

After weeks of preparation — including in-depth coaching on business skills from their business faculty and mentors — the team is ready to showcase their analytical, strategic and presentation skills. Their selection highlights their dedication, talent and leadership in business.
Olds College Students in a field at Glenbow Ranch, Alberta Programs Olds College Launches New Environmental Science & Technology Diploma Program

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been preparing students for careers in reclamation and remediation, environmental stewardship and land use planning for more than 35 years through its Land & Water Resources program. Graduates of this program have a reputation for being able to hit the ground running as soon as they are hired, thanks to the combination of in-class and hands-on training that is the trademark of an Olds College education.

Olds College Students in a field at Glenbow Ranch, Alberta General, Programs, Student Success Olds College Student Restores Tractor as Part of Hands-On Learning

Nick Reutter wasn’t planning on buying a fixer-upper Case Magnum tractor, but when the opportunity came up at an auction in Missouri, he remembered his dad’s advice — ‘buy  something worth keeping at a good price.’
Olds College Students in a field at Glenbow Ranch, Alberta General, Administration Olds College Announces Program Intake Suspensions

Olds College, like many post-secondary institutions in the country, is facing challenges due to recent changes by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that significantly reduces international student enrolment and due to a decline of operational grant funding from the provincial government in the last several years. The College projects an approximate $5.1M loss of student tuition revenue for the College’s 2025-26 budget.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog General, Programs Exciting Changes Ahead for Olds College Animal Health Programs

All three Animal Health programs will now have three intakes per year (fall, winter and spring). This change increases enrolment capacity while giving students from each program the opportunity to work together, fostering a collaborative learning environment across all three programs.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog General, Administration Olds College Welcomes Al Kemmere as Board Chair

For the past year as Interim Chair, Kemmere has focused on being on campus and building strong connections between the Board, College community and Olds community. Kemmere regularly attends events, meetings and announcements on campus, and expresses deep optimism for the work that the Board and College do together to ensure the sustainability of Olds College long into the future.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog General, Donors Tree Removal Begins for W.J. Elliott (Trades) Building Renovation As previously announced, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is preparing for the renovation of the W.J. Elliott (Trades) Building set to begin in summer 2025.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog Donors, Partnerships Over $95 Million Awarded for Lab to Market Grants The federal government has announced $95.3 million in funding over five years through the Lab to Market grants to financially support four networks of post-secondary institutions and organizations from private, public, not-for-profit and health services sectors.
Students in the Veterinary Technology Program holding a black dog Broncos Broncos Men's Volleyball Travels to Quebec Over the holidays, most teams took the time for some well earned rest and recovery. However, this was not the case for the Olds College Broncos men’s volleyball team.

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