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Assiniboine student’s Community Fridge project tackles student food security

Sara Madill wanted to make a difference in the community, so when it was time for the Land and Water Management student at Assiniboine Community College to choose a Capstone project to work on, she...

Carnegie Solid on Defence for Cougars

Meagan Carnegie of Winnipeg, MB has committed to the Cougars women’s hockey 2022-23 roster. Carnegie is set to graduate Cum Laude from Winnipeg’s Vincent Massey Collegiate in June. She plays in the...

Alonzo Physical Force for Cougars Soccer

Roberto Alonzo has committed to the Cougar men’s soccer program for the fall 2022 season. Born in Honduras, Alonzo moved to Canada with his family in 2014, at the age of 11. Navigating a new country...

Six Assiniboine students win medals at Skills Manitoba competition, two to advance to Skills Canada

Two Assiniboine students, Jackson Salyn and Hailey Burghart, who competed at the 24 th annual Skills Manitoba competition, will move on to compete at Skills Canada in Vancouver in May, 2022. In total...

Hansen-Young Returns to Cougars Volleyball

Jayde Hansen-Young is returning to the court for the Cougars after completing the Health Care Aide program at the college with a 4.2 Grade Point Average in 2021. Although she trained with the Cougars...

New post-secondary programs will help address Canada’s food processing labour shortage

Collaboration will help increase the agrifood sector’s capacity and its long-term growth by equipping students with skills needed in food science and chemical technology Canada’s food processing...

Cougars Volleyball Gain Neelin Duo

Taylor Cox and Brie Mulligan have committed to the Cougar women’s volleyball team. Cox and Mulligan grew up together attending École Harrison School in elementary and now École Secondaire Neelin High...

Nearly 50 new Assiniboine nursing graduates this September

This month, many students are beginning or returning to their studies at Assiniboine Community College. For 49 Practical Nursing graduates in Brandon and Winnipeg, they’re celebrating the completion...

Assiniboine opens The Diane Shamray International Education Centre

Assiniboine Community College officially opened the doors to its newest space at the Victoria Avenue East campus in Brandon. The naming of this area comes in recognition of Ms. Diane Shamray, a...

Snyder-Kowbel Brings Versatility to Cougars Volleyball

Elle Snyder-Kowbel, a 5’11 left-side/middle has committed to the Cougar women’s volleyball team. Snyder-Kowbel is a local talent with size, experience and versatility. She attends Vincent Massey High...

Prairie Innovation Centre Building on Manitoba’s Agricultural Past

Before we presented the Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture to the public, we did our homework, following the path laid out by educational predecessors more than 100 years ago...

Art of Ag Alumni Cookbook: Grandma Pockett's Meatballs (Teaser Recipe)

The Art of Ag: Assiniboine Alumni Community Cookbook will be available in early June, just in time for graduation. Check out the recipe below, which will be featured in the book. For your own copy of...

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...

Athletics helping some with transition to college environment

The shift from high school to post-secondary is a big step for anyone and can oftentimes carry an adjustment period. Outreach programs at Assiniboine Community College strive to bridge this divide for...

Emms-Finnsson Brings Grit to Cougar Women’s Hockey

Keely Emms-Finnsson has committed to the Cougars women’s hockey 2022-23 roster. Emms-Finnsson is a self-proclaimed “farm girl” from Arborg, MB—population around 1,200. At an early age she took an...

Partnership and collaboration at the heart of Prairie Innovation Centre

When Assiniboine Community College launched the Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture campaign in fall 2019, it was clear that the agriculture industry was at the heart of it—both...