“I wake up every day excited for work and that feeling makes me know I made it in life,” says Cally Stephanow (Class of ’15).

Essential, but often overlooked, thoughtful health care aides can mean all the difference for someone in care. They go about their work quietly, supporting others in short- and long-term care to extend their quality of life and independence.

Arin Hiebert’s (Culinary Arts, Class of ’12) love for all things culinary dates back to his childhood. Originally from Killarney, Man., he fondly remembers visiting his grandparents and spending time alongside his grandmother immersed in their kitchen, whether it was making dinner, baking desserts or canning and preserving in the summer months.

From the beginning, Darren Geletchuk understood that a good education combined with practical hands-on experience would help him achieve his goal of becoming a construction electrician journeyman. That is why he chose to take the Construction Electrician pre-employment program at Assiniboine.

When it came time for Joran Hedley to pursue post-secondary education, Assiniboine made it easy for him. He’s not from Brandon, but ACC’s Parkland Campus was right there where he lived, in Dauphin.

The Assiniboine Early Learning Centre (AELC) at Assiniboine Community College is expanding and relocating this year, allowing for up to twenty more licensed spaces, including toddler and infant spots.

Assiniboine Community College will welcome Terry Burgess as the new Dean, School of Business this October. “As an Alumnus of Assiniboine, I am truly excited to have the opportunity to work with the...

Assiniboine Community College’s Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture has received $100,000 from Simplot Canada Ltd. “Simplot Canada (II) Ltd. is very pleased to support the Prairie...

Cougars Women’s Volleyball Find Trio Of Sask Middles BRANDON, Man. (July 14 th, 2023) — Keira Gifford, Heather Brost and Marie Dunster will cross the Saskatchewan boarder to play for the Cougars women...

BRANDON, Man. (July 19 th, 2023) — Andrew Zacharias and Bo Bootsman are joining the Cougars men’s volleyball team. Zacharias is a 6-foot-two right side from Lasalle, Manitoba. He recently graduated...

The Province of Manitoba announced today a significant expansion to child care spaces at post-secondary institutions, including 216 spaces at Assiniboine Community College. Assiniboine’s approved...

BRANDON, Man. (July 24, 2023) — Gustavo Garcia is set to join his younger brother Kevin on the Cougars men’s soccer roster in the fall. Originally, from La Ceiba, Honduras, Garcia moved to Brandon...

The Province of Manitoba announced a $2 million investment in Practical Nursing at Assiniboine Community College that will allow an additional 70 students, 35 in Brandon and 35 in Winnipeg to enroll...

Assiniboine Community College has announced it will offer a rural rotating Practical Nursing site in Beausejour, Manitoba. The program will start in January 2025 with space for 25 students. “We are...

Today, the Province of Manitoba announced two new programs, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Horticulture Production, to be offered at Assiniboine Community College. “Mechatronics is critical...

The overwhelming majority of recent Assiniboine Community College graduates are living and working in Manitoba, according to the college’s annual graduate follow-up surveys. One of the college’s...

Assiniboine Community College’s Prairie Innovation Centre for Sustainable Agriculture has received $50,000 from Alternative Group in celebration of their 25 years in business. “Alternative is proud to...

Assiniboine Community College’s Parkland campus has a new face welcoming students to campus this month. Campus Director, Carol Stewart, relocated to her hometown of Dauphin earlier this summer, and...

Cougars Venture Into Curling, Secure Curl Manitoba Hall Of Gamer To Coach (September 18 th, 2023) – Assiniboine Community College is introducing curling to the Cougars Athletics repertoire starting...

Growing up in Brandon, Carter Baranyk has fond memories of visiting the Minnedosa Bison Park, located 52 kilometres north of the Wheat City. Watching the majestic creatures, who once roamed the...

We had a chance to catch up wtih Angie Chambers of Chez Angela Bakery and Cafe, Assiniboine alumna, class of 2017. The Sourdough Starter Growing up I really loved family gatherings which were always...

There are many ways to make meaningful contributions to an organization that reflects your values and beliefs, leave a legacy, or honor the memory of a loved one. Planned giving helps donors make...