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March 1, 2026

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Olds College Ends Craft Beer Program

Tim Parent January 30, 2026

A downward trend in the craft beer industry is forcing Olds College to end its Craft…

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AWC West: Building Blocks: Workshop Aims to Build Team Work Skills

Craig Lester February 23, 2025

Foundations of Team Work, Brick by Brick, one of the many workshops 'that will be held…

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Western Crop Innovations increasing ability to test quality of malt grain

Craig Lester October 14, 2024

Crop research organization Western Crop Innovations is increasing its ability to test the quality of malts…

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Mental Wellness Gala to Raise Awareness, Support for Alberta’s Rural Communities

Tim Parent October 7, 2024

The Porch Light Mental Wellness Society is hosting a gala to raise awareness and funds for…

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Calgary Stampede to Co-Host Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Championship Competition for the First Time

Tim Parent June 5, 2024

The Calgary Stampede will co-host the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Championship Competition for the first…

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AgTech Tuesday: SeedMaster Partners with Olds College to Elevate Agricultural Innovation

Tim Parent October 10, 2023

SeedMaster Manufacturing has partnered with Olds College of Agriculture & Technology to sponsor seeding equipment for…

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A New Look for Olds College

Tim Parent September 10, 2022

For decades, Olds College has driven innovation in agriculture. But with its 109th birthday on the…

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Researchers Look at Viability of No Fence Collars on Canadian Prairies

Craig Lester July 6, 2022

Research is about to start at Olds College on whether no fence collars for cattle that…

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Olds College and TELUS Agriculture ink partnership

Craig Lester December 11, 2020

The $1 million partnership will allow TELUS to use the Smart Farm as a living lab…

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Olds College launches new programs to meet future ag industry demands

Craig Lester March 29, 2020

Olds College launches agriculture technology integration and precision agriculture diploma programs.

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Growing the Future Podcast: Stuart Cullum

RRC Staff March 4, 2020

President of Olds College Stuart Cullum sits down with GTFPC to discuss his vision of how…

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Olds College offers new ‘Techgronomy’ diploma program

Craig Lester May 11, 2019

Olds College launches a new techgronomy diploma program aimed at giving producers the best of both…

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UFA Innovation Lab at Olds College nears completion

Craig Lester December 26, 2018

“The UFA Innovation Lab is a place where industry, students, instructors people can come and work…

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Olds College receives massive donation from UFA for Innovation Lab

Craig Lester October 23, 2018

”Students who have a keen interest on solving issues in the industry, now have a place…

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Farmers and consumers win with creation of Smart Agri-Food Corridor

Craig Lester February 4, 2018

Olds College and Calgary Economic Development partner to attract agricultural business and entrepreneurs to the region…

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FutureFarm Canada Expo to offer something for the entire family

Craig Lester June 24, 2017

All eyes will be on Olds College on July 6, 7 and 8 as the first…

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VIDEO: Technology Access Centre comes to Olds College

Craig Lester February 14, 2017

A new research centre aimed at connecting research and farmers has been awarded to Olds College…

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New research centre aims to bridge gap between research and farmer

Craig Lester September 8, 2016

A new research centre aimed at bridging the gap between research and farmers has been announced…

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A chance to go back to school to help your crops ‘make the grade’

Craig Lester June 22, 2015

The Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Barley and Alberta Canola Producers Commission are coming together to host…

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Austrian women plow their way on to podium at World Plowing Championships

Craig Lester July 21, 2013

Barbara Klaus and Margaretta Heigl from Austria found themselves on the podium in the conventional and…

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