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Wood Buffalo Economic Development Receives $100K for Job Creation

Wood Buffalo Economic Development Receives $100K for Job Creation

Dec 9, 2024 | 5:44pm
Alberta Invests in Wood Buffalo Economic Development to Support Local Businesses FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Alberta government is investing nearly $100,000 in Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism’s (WBEDT) Business Connection program with the goal of fostering innovation in our region and supporting local businesses. The money comes from Alberta’s Northern and Regional Economic […]
Keyano student competes for top prize in trades

Keyano student competes for top prize in trades

May 29, 2024 | 5:41am
A student from Keyano College is heading to Skills Canada’s national competition this week. Keegan Sturge, who won the gold medal for electrical installations at the Provincial Skills Competition earlier this month, will be testing his talents against the best students and apprentices in the nation. Skills Canada is a national event where students and […]
Alberta invests nearly $7 million in Keyano College

Alberta invests nearly $7 million in Keyano College

Oct 3, 2023 | 10:28am
The Government of Alberta is investing $6.9 million for facility upgrades at Keyano College. The funds will be going towards replacing and upgrading the HVAC equipment on campus, to ensure that students receive the skills and training they need while learning in a comfortable, safe and modern environment. “Investing in local communities encourages students to […]
Alberta continues to invest in apprenticeships

Alberta continues to invest in apprenticeships

Sep 26, 2023 | 6:19am
The Government of Alberta is making another major investment in skilled trades. The province is contributing over $12.4 million to create an additional 2,000 apprenticeship spaces to help meet future labour demands. This funding builds on the previous $15 million, three year investment for 1,000 apprenticeship spaces announced earlier this year. The Government says this […]

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