Program Spotlight: Accounting (with Co-op)
True or false? You need to be a math whiz to become an accountant? FALSE! Although numeracy is important, and an enjoyment of numbers would be helpful long-term (who wants to do something they don’t...
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Student Spotlight: Jing Wang
I’m loving my time at Assiniboine because it provides me with an opportunity to improve myself. I am learning new knowledge every day, whether academic or practical; it has made me feel fulfilled. I...
Female athletes kick into formerly underrepresented trades
When she tells people she’s enrolled at Assiniboine Community College to become an electrician, Hailey Burghart has received some interested looks. “I have to laugh at everyone’s expressions,” said...
Athletes find mental boost amongst teammates
Finding strength in numbers, two goaltenders from Assiniboine Community College credit sports with helping them keep a positive mental hygiene during the pandemic. Dawson Brooks and Tess Omeljanow are...
Bell Let's Talk, Cougars
"Two out of three people suffer in silence, fearing judgement and rejection. Being open to a conversation is the first step towards eliminating the stigma," Bell Let's Talk. The pandemic has...
Assiniboine receives $100K Bell Let's Talk grant
Assiniboine Community College has been announced as a recipient of the Bell Let’s Talk Post-Secondary Fund, with an Implementation Grant that will total $100,000 over two years. This follows last year...
Rocky Mountain Equipment contributes $100K to Assiniboine’s Prairie Innovation Centre
Assiniboine Community College’s Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture has received a generous contribution of $100,000 from local agricultural equipment dealer, Rocky Mountain...
Arborg to host Assiniboine rural rotating Practical Nursing program
In consultation with Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority, Assiniboine Community College will offer a rural rotating site for its Practical Nursing diploma in Arborg, Manitoba. The program will...
Prairie Innovation Centre receives $25k boost from D&B Sprinklers
Assiniboine Community College’s Prairie Innovation Centre looks to build on the college’s long history of delivering agricultural programming that is responsive to industry needs. Assiniboine...
From Hanoi to Brandon: Soccer helps Nguyen find a place in his new home
When Huy Nguyen relocated to Canada from his hometown of Hanoi, Vietnam in 2018 at age 16, he did so alone, leaving his family 11,803 kilometres behind, as the crow flies. After completing high school...
Top Reasons People Use the Library (Hint: None of them Involve Signing out Books)
It’s true. People use the Assiniboine library for a lot of other things other than signing out books. Now, of course, you can use the library to do just that—we have a ton of books, a great big room...
Prairie Innovation Centre sees $100K bump from Murray Auto Group and family
Assiniboine Community College’s Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture has received a generous contribution of $100,000 from Doug and Laurie Murray and the Murray Auto Group, both long...
Designing Our Spaces and Places
Have you ever wondered who is responsible for building our roads, bridges, highways, and other infrastructure? Civil technicians are the hands-on members of civil engineering teams—the folks...
Assiniboine’s next generation of agriculture building on flagship campus
The home of Assiniboine Community College’s continued expansion and relocation has a remarkable history pre-dating the college. The next chapter is still being written, and the college is working to...
Assiniboine partnering with Brandon Flight Centre for Aviation Management program
Assiniboine Community College is partnering with Brandon Flight Centre to deliver a new Aviation Management certificate program in fall 2022. The two-year program is open to both domestic and...
Program Spotlight: Piping Trades
It’s no secret there’s a shortage of skilled tradespeople and that the shortage is only increasing as baby boomers retire and take their knowledge with them. Plumbing is one of the trades being hit...
Haliuk Brings Size and Strength to Cougar Women's Hockey
Haliuk Brings Size And Strength To Cougar Women’s Hockey Madison Haliuk has committed to the Cougar women’s hockey team for the 2022-23 season. From a farm in Binscarth, MB, Haliuk has spent many...
Cougars' midfielders might have you thinking you're seeing double
When Assiniboine Cougar midfielders Nickolas and Greg Eu hit the soccer field, you might think you’re seeing double. But while the identical 18-year-old twins may look alike, they each bring their own...
Staff Spotlight: Rennais Gayle
My name is Rennais Gayle and I was born in Jamaica and immigrated to Canada with my family when I was six-years old. I grew up in Calgary. I am currently the Chairperson of Early Learning and...
Hargreaves To Make Immediate Impact On Cougar Men's Volleyball
Hargreaves to Make Immediate Impact on Cougar Men’s Volleyball Team BRANDON, Man. (March 1, 2022) – Local talent, Ryden Hargreaves will play for the 2022-23 Cougars Men’s Volleyball team. The 6’6 left...
Assiniboine School of Agriculture and Environment adds two new Ag Extension programs
New agriculture extension programs at Assiniboine—Pesticide Certification and Drone Flight School—are bringing training opportunities to industry. With 40-hours of online training followed by a two...
Assiniboine awarded accreditation of its business programs
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Associate Degree Board of Commissioners has awarded Assiniboine Community College accreditation of its business programs. ACBSP...
5 Ways We Can Help You Flatten the Curve
For some students, coming to college is an easy transition. But for most, there can be a learning curve – sometimes a gentle slope and, at other times, a steep incline—where some guidance and help...
Staff Spotlight: Julie Muller
My name is Julie Muller, and I’m the Director of Human Resources for Assiniboine Community College. I started at Assiniboine not as an employee, but as a Business Administrative student back in 2001...
Program Spotlight: Agribusiness & Agriculture
Manitoba’s Ag College knows agriculture, and Assiniboine’s two-year Agribusiness diploma is one of our specialties: it gives you an in-depth education that’s focused on the science, business and...