Sold out for another consecutive year, Assiniboine’s Harvest on the Hill is a true learn by doing event with students from five different programs at the heart of the action this past October. Global...

Over 50 counsellors attended the Annual Counsellors’ Day at Assiniboine on Thursday, November 14 to learn about the college’s programs, the latest news and details regarding admissions and financial...

Social media has a major influence on perceptions about the agricultural sector, prompting those ‘in the know’ to do more to educate the public. “It’s a monumental undertaking of growing importance,”...

Social media is gaining prominence among farmers, offering a medium for connecting with fellow producers that J&L Seeds owner Jamie Hodson said is “slowly coming to fruition.” Operating out of a...

For Assiniboine Community College graduate Matt Kozak, the farming bug bit him at a young age, remaining a constant throughout his life. Kozak grew up with parents Stan and Margie on an acreage west...

Pamela Wilson’s professional career has taken many paths, with its true north remaining an interest in both agriculture and charting a unique path that encompasses a multitude of side interests. This...

With agriculture becoming an increasingly specialized field, farmers are opting against being jacks of all trades and masters of none and investing their time into continued learning. Wawanesa-based...

While exploring different areas of study, Assiniboine Community College students Rute Salemon and Jessica Truthwaite found common ground in horticulture. Salemon, who is studying Land & Water...

Those who enter Assiniboine’s Agribusiness program do so with a goal in mind – usually, to find employment in agriculture. Although they come in with this goal in mind, they don’t always carry the...

Learning from others’ work is central to any education, but this Assiniboine Agribusiness instructor wants to see students contribute original research to agriculture. Dr. Baljeet Singh has been...

After graduation from Assiniboine’s Agribusiness program in the spring of 2018, Kaitlyn Davey was among the 91 per cent to find a job within months. The 20-year-old secured a sales agronomist position...

Brett Locke and Kristie Dales came up with the idea to open a retail seed business in 2017. Within a few months the friends-turned-business-partners had a plan and a slate of potential clients lined...

The similarities between Tim and Kylie Gompf run deep, with both growing up around livestock on the same multigenerational family farm and loving the outdoors. The father-daughter duo also both...

From a young age, Jeff Vassart knew he wanted to be part of a team. Whether he was working alongside his grandfather and father on a family farm near Pilot Mound or taking part in practice during his...

In late November, Assiniboine Community College announced the opening of its new retail space as part of the Food Processing Centre for Animal Proteins on campus. The college invited the public to...

On Thursday, December 19 the Brandon Police Service's new armoured rescue vehicle was unveiled for the first time publicly at our Victoria Ave East Campus inside our Public Safety Training Centre. As...

An influx of donated combine equipment parts will benefit Assiniboine Community College students studying in the Heavy Duty and Ag Equipment Technician programs, and one of their instructors, Lloyd...

The Assiniboine Cougars' enjoyed a big weekend of sports, with our Women's and Men's Futsal team's kicking off their 2020 season hosting Providence University College Pilots and the Canadian Mennonite...

Assiniboine Community College’s Alumni Association has announced the six recipients of this year’s alumni awards to be presented at the college’s ninth annual Advancement Dinner in Brandon on Thursday...

The Assiniboine Cougars Women's Hockey team maintained their number 1 ranking for the West Region of the American Collegiate Hockey Association's (ACHA) Women's Division II (W2) when the third...

Learning a new hobby or skill ranks high among people’s New Year’s resolutions. Combine that with frigid outdoor temperatures, and many Westman residents may find this is the perfect time to invest in...

Assiniboine Community College’s new Food Processing Centre for Animal Proteins had its grand opening earlier today, welcoming donors who contributed to helping make the facility a reality. The Centre...

The Assiniboine Cougars are set for an entire weekend of games both at home and on the road! Feel like catching a home game? Come on down to the East Campus Gym this Friday night to catch your Cougars...