technology

Olds College applauds CFI funding

August 6, 2010

Olds College applauds the recent announcement by Minister Gary Goodyear and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) indicating that $32.5 million will be made available to colleges, institutes and polytechnics for research equipment and infrastructure. As part of Polytechnics Canada, an alliance of Canadian colleges and institutes of technology emphasizing applied education and applied research, [...]

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Olds College research contributions recognized in 2010 Federal Budget

March 5, 2010

Olds College welcomes the federal Government’s 2010 Budget and, in particular, appreciates its recognition of the roles Canada’s colleges and polytechnic institutions play in applied research and commercialization activities. This statement of support indicates the continuation of funding that has already greatly benefitted the College and its partners. “Olds College was the grateful recipient of [...]

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Olds College, Provincial Ministers, usher in new era of environmental research and education

October 15, 2009

A new era of environmental research and education was ushered in today as Olds College and key provincial ministers gathered on Olds College campus for the official groundbreaking of the College’s Botanic Gardens III and Treatment Wetlands. On hand for the event were the Honourable Rob Renner, Alberta Minister of Environment, Honourable George Groeneveld, Minister [...]

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Bell e-Learning Centre a Host Site for Virtual Conference

October 31, 2008

The Bell e-Learning was one of over 20 sites throughout the province that served as a host venue for the “Communities Without Boundaries” virtual conference today. The conference featured real Albertans showing how they currently use broadband – the SuperNet and high speed Internet – to bring real benefit to their families, businesses, schools and [...]

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