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July 22, 2014 – Grande Prairie, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Northern Lakes College will expand its facilities for power engineering students, thanks to support announced today by the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, together with Chris Warkentin, Member of Parliament for Peace River.
Federal funding of $1 million will allow Northern Lakes College to purchase specialized equipment needed to establish a new power engineering steam lab at its Peace River Campus. The new facility will provide more power engineering students with the resources they require for certification.
The project, which also received funding from Shell Canada and Penn West, will help address the growing need for qualified power engineers in Alberta, specifically benefiting small- and medium-sized enterprises in the Slave Lake and Peace River regions. In addition, the initiative will provide surrounding First Nations and Métis communities with greater access to skills training programs needed for careers in the oil and gas, as well as forestry sectors.
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-954-8097
Email: emily.goucher@wd-deo.gc.ca
Valerie Tradewell
Director, Advancement
Northern Lakes College
Telephone: 780-849-8621
Email: tradewellv@northernlakescollege.ca
Shell Canada
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Greg Moffatt
Manager, Public Affairs
Penn West
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