Media Releases

Media Release :: Olds College delivers student access-focused Budget for 2013/14

May 24, 2013

Olds Alberta, May 24, 2013: Olds College is pleased to report it has achieved a modest surplus budget for the 2013-2014 year, as required in Board policy. With a 9.3% combined reduction in Alberta Government funding announced in March of this year, Olds College’s claim to be the most entrepreneurial college in Canada was put [...]

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Media Release :: Olds College Serves up a new Program: Hospitality and Tourism

May 16, 2013

OLDS, ALBERTA, May 16, 2013: Beginning in September of 2013, Olds College will be offering a certificate and diploma in Hospitality and Tourism. This program, previously offered at Red Deer College, was transferred to Olds College last week as a result of program alignments within Central Alberta. Red Deer College and Olds College enjoy a [...]

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Pomeroy Inn & Suites at Olds College set to open July 5, 2013.

May 10, 2013

OLDS, ALBERTA, May 10, 2013: With 2 months to go, the Pomeroy Inn and Suites at Olds College is on track for its summer opening! With Olds College Centennial celebrations well underway, the College is gearing up for a busy spring and summer. With many changes happening across campus, you can watch the transitions almost [...]

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Grab a java with Olds College

May 10, 2013

Get your favourite coffee in Calgary The Olds College Dominican Republic Coffee is going into the Calgary marketplace! Calgary Co-ops is launching the coffee in 4 of their top selling stores in May and June. Watch for our in-aisle displays and demos. We are looking for volunteers to help out with the demos – no [...]

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Coach Carrick Returns to Coach Varsity Women Basketball

May 10, 2013

Coach Carrick returns to defend Alberta Championship OLDS, ALBERTA, May 6, 2013: Olds College Broncos announced today that Reg Carrick will indeed be back as Head Coach of the varsity women’s basketball program for the 2013-14 season. In doing so, Carrick is stepping down from his duties as a supervisor in the Athletic department to [...]

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‘Beers to You!’ Olds College wants you to name our new beers

April 29, 2013

OLDS, ALBERTA, APRIL 29, 2013: Olds College is only five months away from launching western Canada’s only teaching brewery. This new facility will support the development of western Canada’s brewing industry and support the diversification of Alberta’s economy. As part of the teaching brewery’s commercial operations, the College will produce a family of four craft [...]

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Olds College expands its offering for students in the MacEwan University B.Sc. transfer program

April 26, 2013

Olds College expands its offering for students in the MacEwan B.Sc. transfer program OLDS, ALBERTA, APRIL 26, 2013: Olds College will now be offering both the first and second years of MacEwan University’s Bachelor of Science program. For students who enrol in this transfer program, they will now be able to take the first two [...]

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Olds College Broncos change Leadership, but not direction

April 25, 2013

OLDS, ALBERTA, APRIL 25, 2013: Olds College has named Bob Murray as the Acting Director of Athletics, Health and Wellness. Murray has been serving as a Supervisor in the department and has an excellent understanding of both the existing strengths and future opportunities of this mission critical department of the college. Murray has past experience [...]

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OLDS COLLEGE BRONCOS ADD INTERNATIONAL FLAVOUR WITH THE HIRING OF TWO NEW SOCCER COACHES

April 16, 2013

OLDS, ALBERTA, APRIL 16, 2013 – Athletics Health and Wellness at Olds College is proud to announce the addition of two new head coaches to lead the men’s soccer and futsal programs into the 2013-14 season.  Humberto Aspillaga and Jorge Rodriguez will work as a coaching duo to recruit and develop male athletes to take [...]

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60th World Plowing Championship – 100 Days and Counting!

April 12, 2013

With just 100 days to go, organizers are getting excited about hosting the 60th World Plowing Championship at the Olds College. This major, international event is a major part of the College’s Centennial celebrations. The match will feature 60 competitors from up to 30 countries vying for the prestigious title of World Champion for 2013. [...]

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OLDS COLLEGE IS RECOGNIZED FROM GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA FOR NEW DIGITAL LEARNING PLATFORMS

April 11, 2013

Connect… your Passion! An excerpt taken from a government of Alberta article on how Olds College continues to be a leader in post-secondary education and training. *** “Olds College has taken this very seriously and should be credited. One of the questions I’ve been asking them and asking of each other is ‘What can you, as onetwenty-sixth of Campus Alberta [...]

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OLDS COLLEGE REACHES CITY SKYLINE WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE FASHION INSTITUTE

April 11, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY OLDS, ALBERTA, APRIL 11, 2013; Olds College celebrates the launch of the Fashion Institute in the new Calgary campus on Friday, April 12 from 11-2. This marks the official transition of the College’s Fashion Marketing and Apparel Technology programs from the Olds campus into brand-new facilities in the heart of downtown Calgary. Media and [...]

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OLDS COLLEGE CENTENNIAL OPEN HOUSE KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY

April 4, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY OLDS, ALBERTA, APRIL 4, 2013; Join us for Olds College’s Centennial Open House Saturday, April 6. Tour the campus and meet college staff, faculty and students!  Open House showcases the College’s hands-on programs in a unique, interactive, and fun way; and, is a great event for the entire community.   What: Olds College [...]

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