2025 News Stories

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.

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.’

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.