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New Teaching Degree Coming to the North West College
January 23, 2026New Teaching Degree Coming to the North West CollegeNorth Battleford, SK — North West College and the University of Regina have partnered to deliver the Bachelor of Education program, expanding access to teacher education in Saskatchewan's northwest. This partnership responds to growing demand for qualified educators in rural and Indigenous communities, removing barriers to post-secondary education. The program emphasizes rural and remote learner experiences, ensuring graduates are classroom-ready, community-connected, and culturally responsive. “This partnership is a significant milestone for education in northwest Saskatchewan. By delivering the full Bachelor of Education program locally - and offering a block transfer option for eligible students – North West College is removing barriers and creating clear career pathways into teaching. This program responds directly to the growing demand for educators in our region and ensures our communities are served by teachers who are trained close to home.” said Dr. Eli Ahlquist, President & CEO of North West College. “The expansion of our continuing partnerships with North West College demonstrates how effective collaboration can improve access to education across the province. Delivering the Bachelor of Education program in the region is another successful example of how the University of Regina and North West College are working together to ensure that future teachers can prepare for their careers close to their home communities and in the most meaningful way possible,” said Dr. Jeff Keshen, President of the University of Regina. “This partnership represents more than a program - it’s an investment in communities, classrooms, and the next generation of educators,” said representatives from both institutions. The Bachelor of Education program will launch in September of 2026, opening new pathways for students who are passionate about teaching and committed to making a difference where it matters most. Interested students are encouraged to contact North West College for updates on program details, admissions requirements, enrollment timelines, and to attend information sessions on the degree program. About North West College Responding to the needs of students and local industry, for more than four decades, North West College (NWC) delivers training and services to facilitate the growth of the communities it serves. The college offers programs in trades, health and community services, academic upgrading and university transfer. It has campuses in North Battleford and Meadow Lake and provides programming for 30 communities, including 20 First Nations communities, spread over 44,000 sq. km. About the University of Regina Set in the heart of the Canadian prairies we are a comprehensive, mid-sized university where the opportunities are as limitless as the horizon. Our campuses are on Treaty 4 and 6 territories - the homelands of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and Michif/Métis nations. It is our responsibility to strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities to build a more inclusive future for all. Our three federated colleges, 10 faculties, 25 academic departments, and 18 research centres foster innovative research with practical and theoretical applications. We are committed to cultivating the potential of our 16,000 students and supporting their health and well-being. We take learning beyond the classroom through work and volunteer experiences to develop career-ready graduates. Let’s go far, together.  
NORTH WEST COLLEGE LAUNCHES REBRANDING INITIATIVE
August 26, 2025NORTH WEST COLLEGE LAUNCHES REBRANDING INITIATIVEAugust 26, 2025 North Battleford, SK – North West College (NWC) is undertaking a rebranding process that will see the current logo and other elements of its visual identity refreshed and updated with a new look that modernizes its image. With our continued efforts to ensure that we are responsive to local labour market needs while providing innovative training opportunities to communities in Northwest Saskatchewan, we want to ensure that our logo and branding is bold, impactful, and reflects our communities and values. The current logo and branding for North West College has remained relatively static since the early 1980’s. While the logo has represented us well for many years, we believe it is time to look to the future and ensure that our next generation of students identifies with the new logo and its symbolism. The branding refresh is also intended to generate excitement and awareness of the many new developments at the college, including new programming opportunities, renovated and newly constructed learning spaces like our healthcare simulation labs, the new programming at the Frontier Mall location, and our ultimate goal for a new campus in the Battlefords. This branding refresh will enable NWC to be differentiated within the crowded post-secondary landscape – provincially and nationally. “Our current logo and branding is recognizable in our community, but we have heard from community members and students that the current logo elements and symbolism are being lost in translation” said Dr. Eli Ahlquist, President and CEO of North West College. “We want to ensure that we work collaboratively with our community members to renew the visual identity of the college with design elements that they feel represents them and our region and sets the stage for the exciting developments that are happening at the college. Your future starts at North West College, and our branding should also represent an exciting future for each of our students and alumni.” The NWC team is currently completing a community consultation process. This is to offer stakeholder groups and the wider community a chance to help shape the future identity of Northwest Saskatchewan’s post-secondary institution. We have already engaged with domestic and international students, staff and instructors, First Nations communities and leadership, and other post-secondary institutions. Our final local community focus group is scheduled for Tuesday August 26th. Following the focus group sessions, we will be reviewing all feedback as we adapt our current design drafts. “We have been working diligently to ensure that we receive feedback from a diverse range of people and groups throughout our region, and we will include them in the process so that they are able to take ownership of their local post-secondary institution” said Dr. Priscilla Lothian, Vice President of Marketing and Student Experience at North West College. “When students and community members feel stronger connections to the college and know that they helped contribute to a major change to the institutional identity, it helps them to feel a sense of belonging and empowers them to be a local advocate for the college and the opportunities to learn and grow right here in our communities.” Stay tuned as we work towards an exciting unveiling in the coming months! -30- North West College operates two primary campuses and 21 learning centres throughout the North West region of the province. Responding to the needs of students and local industry, for more than four decades, North West College has delivered training and services to facilitate growth in the communities it serves. The college offers programs in trades, health and community services, academic upgrading and university transfers. It has campuses in North Battleford and Meadow Lake and provides programming for 30 communities, including 20 First Nations communities, spread over 44,000 sq. km. For media inquiries, please contact:Kris Jones (he/him)Marketing and Communications CoordinatorPhone: 306 -937-5128Email: kris.jones@northwestcollege.ca
NWC Celebrates 2025 Graduates in North Battleford & Meadow Lake
July 2, 2025NWC Celebrates 2025 Graduates in North Battleford & Meadow LakeJuly 2, 2025 North Battleford, SK – North West College proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its 2025 graduating class with ceremonies held in North Battleford and Meadow Lake at the end of May. These milestone events recognized the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of students across a wide range of programs. The North Battleford ceremony was held at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, while Meadow Lake’s celebration took place at the Carpenter High School Theatre. Both venues were filled with proud families, friends, instructors, and community members gathered to honour the achievements of the graduating students. The ceremonies featured heartfelt speeches from student speakers, including Irvin Applegarth, Savannah Hylton, and Elizabeth Kinniewess, who reflected on their academic journeys and shared words of inspiration for their peers. Several students were also recognized with completion scholarships for their academic excellence and commitment to their studies. Graduates were recognized from a variety of programs offered through the College this year, including Adult Basic Education, Business, Business Management, Carpentry, Continuing Care Assistant, Cooking, Early Childhood Education, Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician, Office Administration, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Practical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, and Welding. The breadth of programs reflects North West College’s commitment to providing diverse and accessible education to meet the needs of our region. North West College extends sincere thanks to all who helped make these celebrations memorable, including our guest speakers, local dignitaries, and the talented drum groups who opened the ceremonies in a good way. Your presence and contributions added meaningful cultural and personal significance to the events. Another heartfelt thank you to the scholarship donors that provided financial support for our scholarship fund, and the Government of Saskatchewan for providing matching funds provided through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship program. We would not be able to put on celebrations of this magnitude and provide the level of scholarship support that we do without each and every one of you and your generous support. “We are incredibly proud of each of our graduates,” said Dr. Eli Ahlquist, President and CEO of North West College. “Their determination and achievements are a testament to the strength and potential within our communities. We look forward to seeing the many ways they will continue to grow and contribute to the world around them.” Congratulations to the North West College Class of 2025! -30- North West College operates two primary campuses and 21 learning centres throughout the North West region of the province. Responding to the needs of students and local industry, for more than four decades, North West College has delivered training and services to facilitate growth in the communities it serves. The college offers programs in trades, health and community services, academic upgrading and university transfers. It has campuses in North Battleford and Meadow Lake and provides programming for 30 communities, including 20 First Nations communities, spread over 44,000 sq. km.   For media inquiries, please contact: Kris Jones (he/him) Marketing and Communications Coordinator Phone: 306 -937-5128 Email: kris.jones@northwestcollege.ca
NWC Signs On To Open Letter Supporting A Welcoming Canada
April 16, 2025NWC Signs On To Open Letter Supporting A Welcoming CanadaNorth Battleford, SK – North West College and our President and CEO Dr. Eli Ahlquist have signed on to an open letter penned by The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR), Amnesty International Canada, and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) to the leaders of all federal political parties. The signatories hope to remind the parties that Canada has long been a country that has accepted and been strengthened by people that come here to seek a better life. We hope that the federal parties recognize the importance of Canada’s reputation as a welcoming country to immigrants of all types, and works to establish platform commitments that maintain and reinforce this reputation. North West College does not endorse any specific candidate or party, and believes that all parties should consider this important call to be included in their election platforms. As a Designated Learning Institution for international students, North West College has welcomed individuals from many countries seeking the education and training they need to thrive and become valuable contributors within our communities. The inclusion of international students has enriched our college in many meaningful ways. “With the recent changes made to Canadian international student policies over the past year, as well as the emergence of anti-immigration rhetoric, we see this as a principled and important stance to take” said President and CEO Dr. Eli Ahlquist. “We signed the letter to join in asking our federal parties to express their commitments to maintaining Canada’s reputation as a welcoming nation to those looking to join our communities and work toward a better future. At North West College, we want to ensure that our tagline ‘Your Future Starts at NWC’ also includes immigrants and refugees seeking a career here in northwest Saskatchewan.” “Canadians take pride in our commitment to welcoming refugees and migrants and upholding our obligations to promote and defend human rights,” said Aisling Bondy, President of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers. “We urge all parties to ensure that this broad consensus is reflected in their platforms and rhetoric.” North West College encourages staff and students to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election. More information can be found on the Elections Canada website www.elections.ca Read the full contents of the open letter here: https://ccrweb.ca/en/open-letter-party-leaders -30- North West College operates two primary campuses and 21 learning centres throughout the North West region of the province. Responding to the needs of students and local industry, for more than four decades, North West College has delivered training and services to facilitate growth in the communities it serves. The college offers programs in trades, health and community services, academic upgrading and university transfers. It has campuses in North Battleford and Meadow Lake and provides programming for 30 communities, including 20 First Nations communities, spread over 44,000 sq. km.   For media inquiries, please contact:Kris Jones (he/him),Marketing and Communications CoordinatorPhone: 306-937-5128Email: kris.jones@northwestcollege.ca

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