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When Austin MacGregor started skating as a kid, it wasn’t hockey or figure skating or that caught his attention; it was the thrill of going fast.  “I started in a Learn to Skate program,” said Austin. “I just liked when we would do our fast laps, just loops around the outside of the little hockey…

From teaching in the Philippines to coordinating YMCA childcare here in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe, Kristy Ann Barbaran’s career has always been about education and childcare. Kristy moved to Dawson Creek in 2022. When asked why she chose the Early Childhood Education and Care program, she explained. “I chose the Early Childhood Education and…

Northern Lights College has upgraded our boiler lab thanks to Birchcliff Energy’s donation of a steam separator and valve for our Fort St. John Campus, a project worth $8500.

A full circle career: from observing life under a microscope to shaping the future of Health Sciences at NLC For some, the path to leadership is carefully charted out. For others, it unfolds naturally, one meaningful step at a time. For Nicole Dahlen, now Dean of Health Sciences and Human Services at Northern Lights College,…

The world is on the cusp of an energy revolution, and with the development of the Centre of Applied Energy and Environmental Sustainability (CAEES), Northern Lights College (NLC) is well-positioned as a leader in energy sector education. Leading the way is the new Director of CAEES, David Jeffers. He was born in Kingston, Ontario, and…

For the second year, the Northern Lights College Foundation hosted its popular 50/50 draw and Mega Lottery at the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede. The results were truly impressive. This year’s total jackpot reached $134,095, to be split evenly between the Foundation and the lucky winners. The largest 50/50 prize was awarded on Saturday, with one fortunate…

Shell Canada has generously donated $30,000 to the Northern Lights College Foundation to support youth summer camps for students aged 12–16 across the Peace Region. The funding is helping to deliver six hands-on camps in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd throughout July and August, including: Two Esthetics Camps Two Carpentry Camps One Trades Camp One Nursing Camp Shell’s donation reflects…

July 19 and 20 marked a tee-rific weekend for the Northern Lights College Foundation at the 27th Annual Brown’s Charity Scramble Golf Tournament, held at the Dawson Creek Golf and Country Club. Back for a second year, the Foundation was thrilled to once again take part in this high-energy community fundraiser. With the help of…

Northern Lights College (NLC) supports BC residents in furthering their education through funded future skills grant courses. The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills has announced this year’s round of funding for the future skills grant, which provides every BC resident with up to $3,500 for short-term skills training. NLC Workforce Training and Continuing…

Northern Lights College (NLC) is being recognized on a provincial level, thanks to the outstanding work of one of its leadership team members. Tony Mei, the Director of International Education for NLC, was chosen as an award recipient from the BC Council for International Education (BCCIE). He received the International Education Distinguished Leadership Award for…