OC Media Coverage

Botanic Gardens & Treatment Wetlands Tour a Huge Success!

May 16, 2012

Olds College hosted the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment & Sustainable Development for a campus tour today. Guests included dignitaries from as far as Vancouver and Quebec who were here to learn about our Botanic Gardens & Treatment Wetlands. The tour was led by Dr. Abimbola Abiola, Director Applied Research & Lead Scientist and [...]

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Olds College 2012 Growing the Legacy Gala – Cirque du Gala

April 3, 2012

Interested in seeing how the successful evening went? Check out our website for a complete gallery of photos! Thank you for all your support and assistance ensuring the success of this annual event! www.oldscollege.ca/gala

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Co-op Named First Platinum Sponsor, Official Fuel Supplier of World Plowing Championship

April 3, 2012

OLDS, AB; April 3, 2012 — It’s as old as agriculture itself. From ancient digging sticks to the modern-day cultivator, the act of plowing has been central to farm practice throughout world history. In recognition of the importance of plowing in agriculture, plow enthusiasts from approximately 30 countries gather each year for two days of [...]

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Water for the Future: Curb Magazine 2.2 – Rural Futures

October 31, 2011

Dr. Abiola Abimbola gestures to the wetlands construction area. Photo courtesy of Olds Albertan. During the past summer, a casual glance over the northern fence of the Olds College campus in central Alberta would have revealed what appeared to be a vast BMX terrain park. But while there is no doubt the carefully constructed berms [...]

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Cullen: The Toronto Zoo goes native – thestar.com

October 31, 2011

Here is a fact: the value of the plants at the Toronto Zoo is greater than the value of the animals… Click here to read story

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Apprentice Reid joins local colony | Daily Racing Form

October 19, 2011

There’s a new bug in town as Jennifer Reid, who campaigned mainly at Assiniboia Downs this season, arrived in Toronto last Saturday…
Click here to read article. Scroll down page to find ” Apprentice Reid joins local colony .”

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Mountain View drops plans for community engagement site | Local News | Mountain View Gazette

October 19, 2011

Mountain View County will not go ahead with its planned community engagement site, council decided Oct. 6… Click here to read article.

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CLC held up as world-class learning environment | Local News | Mountain View Gazette

October 19, 2011

Olds High School principal Tom Christensen (centre) along with 16 international delegates toured the high school last Thursday. Photo property of Mountain View Gazette. A group of 16 delegates from member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development toured the Community Learning Campus in Olds last week, highlighting the unique nature of the [...]

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