SWIFT CURRENT, SK – As part of its spring graduation ceremonies, Great Plains College will name its first President Emeritus, founding president, Mark Frison. The designation recognizes significant contributions to the institution and signifies an ongoing connection to the organization. “Great Plains College is extremely grateful for the exceptional leadership Mark provided during his time in the college sector in Saskatchewan. His vision and foresight led to the founding of Great Plains College and his
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, Man. (April 19, 2024)— The Manitoba Public Safety Institute at Assiniboine College, in partnership with the Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNP), celebrated 10 new First Nations Police Officers at their graduation event on Friday in Southport. These graduates are part of the first intake of police (post hired) training recruit students in the Assiniboine partnership with MFNP, with the new program representing another significant milestone in the growth of Public Safety Training
Local Initiatives Program (LIP)Community Futures Westman is a not-for-profit organization, funded through PrairiesCan, to provide programs and services to support enterprise, community-based development, tourism incentives that lead to economic growth and employment in our region. Purpose of the Local Initiatives ProgramThe purpose of the Local Initiatives Program is to strengthen our communities by supporting small scale- projects led by non-profit organizations and municipalities, that strive to
BRANDON, Man. (April 3, 2024)— Assiniboine College played host to grade 8 students from across the region Wednesday at the Skills Manitoba Young Women’s Conference. The conference was aimed at empowering young women to explore diverse career opportunities available in the trades and technology field, and serves as a platform for participants to gain insight from and connect with industry mentors. “In today’s labour market it is important for young women to see all the careers available in the trades and