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Ralph Klein Centre is home to the Community Learning Campus, The CLC Fitness Centre, the Olds High School, and also has government administration offices. The facility was named after the late Ralph Klein, former premier of Alberta. The Ralph Klein Centre is also home to the Olds College Broncos,
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The Land Sciences building is connected to the Greenhouses and Landscape Pavilion and features classrooms, typically in use by Horticulture and Land & Environment Classes, as well as offices for faculty in those programs. Here students can specialize in programs like Environmental Stewardship
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In the year 1911, Olds College was operating as a provincially funded demonstration farm. On November 21, 1913 it opened as the Olds School of Agriculture and Home Economics, with W.J. Elliot as the principal. Students studied field husbandry, farm mechanics and domestic science. In addition, the
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The Prairie Turfgrass Research Centre is a long-standing joint partnership between the Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI) and the industry-led Alberta Turfgrass Research Foundation (ATRF). The PTRC conducts research and disseminates information regarding the management of turfgrass on the
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The Community Learning Campus (CLC) is a partnership approach to collaboratively delivering high school, post-secondary, and community education. The CLC addresses specific rural needs by sharing resources and working jointly with a variety of community groups and agencies. The CLC is a joint
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venture between Olds College and Chinook's Edge School Division (CESD) in collaboration with the Town of Olds, Mountain View County, and the University of Alberta. Integrated with the Olds College Campus, the CLC consists of five multi-use facilities complete with integrated programming.
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Construction on the Animal Health Education Centre, due to be complete in 2022, will host the National Meat Training Centre and Retail Store, and the Animal Health Technology program, including housing facilities for small animals, and research and veterinary facilities.
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The Government of Canada sponsors an Aboriginal Bursaries Search Tool that lists over 680 scholarships, bursaries, and other incentives offered by governments, universities, and industry to support Aboriginal post-secondary participation. Olds College scholarships for
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The Fine Arts Theatre opened in late 2008. The facility offers a 350+ seat theatre which is used for community events, high school drama productions and more. This building is offered in partnership between Olds College and Chinook's Edge School Division.
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The mandate of Olds College Centre for Innovation is to enhance innovation in the agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental management sectors through market-focused applied research and the development of enabling processes and new products
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The Library Research Commons (LRC) is home to the Library, Alumni Centre, Campus Store, Students’ Association offices, and the Bell E-Learning Centre The campus is also home to the Botanic Gardens and Treatment Wetlands and two riding arenas.
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In Fall 2023, the new Bachelor of Digital Agriculture Degree will launch. This four-year program will immerse students in global challenges in agriculture exploring solutions using digital agriculture technologies and practices.
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The Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI) is the applied research division of Olds College. Olds College actively pursues involvement in applied research that advances innovation-based rural economic development in Alberta.
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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology is located on the eastern edge of the township of Olds. The campus covers over 3,600 acres (1,500 ha) including farmland in Didsbury, Carstairs, and Saskatchewan.
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The Agriculture Learning Hub, opened in 2022, is home to the Werklund School of Ag Technology. These programs include Ag Management Diploma, Bachelor of Applied Science;
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On-Campus residence includes Centennial Village featuring 450 student rooms and College Courts which feature 45 4-Bedroom Townhouses with kitchens.
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The highlight of the Land Sciences Building is the atrium, a glass seating area filled with vegetation.
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to grant certificates, diplomas, Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees and Apprenticeship designations.
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Olds College offers over 475 scholarships, bursaries and awards annually, valued at over $ 555,000.
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at that time. In 2022, Olds College rebranded as Olds College of Agriculture & Technology.
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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology offers 35 programs. They are authorized by the
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provincial administration of the college was moved from the Ministry of Agriculture to the
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served as registrar and vice president of student and support services at Olds College.
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Total student enrolment for the 2020–2021 academic year was 5446.
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Public
UACC
CICan
AACTI
President
Olds, Alberta
51°47′24″N 114°05′42″W / 51.790°N 114.095°W / 51.790; -114.095
Colours
Nickname
CCAA
www.oldscollege.ca
post-secondary
Olds, Alberta
Alberta Rural Development Network
Ministry of Advanced Education


Agribusiness
Government of Alberta
Aboriginal
First Nations
Métis
TransAlta
Olds College Broncos
Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
basketball
volleyball
futsal
Sharon Carry

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