Assiniboine names audio studio after the late instructor Bob Simmons

Assiniboine College officially named its audio recording studio after the late instructor, Bob Simmons, who had a significant impact on his students, colleagues, and the broader media industry. Simmons—affectionately known as “Audio Bob”—dedicated 37 years to teaching at the college, first in Adult Basic Education and then in audio instruction. “His name in that space […]

Assiniboine College will receive $2.2M from the Government of Canada as part of an investment into six new Brandon-based projects through PrairiesCan. The college will use the funding to help support mechatronics adoption and develop skilled labour growth in Manitoba’s agricultural sector. The funds will also support education in mechatronics through the renovation of an […]

Assiniboine College and Canadian Forces Base Shilo’s Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to expand learning opportunities for Canadian Armed Forces members and their families. Assiniboine will receive a dedicated space at Shilo MFRC’s facility for training, in addition to receiving access to other areas on CFB Shilo for […]

Assiniboine College has announced that it will be celebrating its 65th anniversary by distributing 65 $1K tuition credits. Potential learners of all ages will have the opportunity to secure tuition credits at events that range from Assiniboine’s annual Easter Egg Hunts to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. “For kids whose first day of school is […]

The Government of Manitoba has provided Saskatchewan Polytechnic with funding to double the number of seats reserved in its combined laboratory and X-ray technologist (CLXT) for students from Manitoba. Starting in January 2026, MB will fund five additional seats, increasing the number of students that the province supports in the CLXT program to 10. These […]

Assiniboine College is looking to further respond to rural training needs in MB with new support from the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) and a partnership with the Rural Municipality of Ritchot. The Brandon Sun reports that AMM recently passed a resolution to call on the Government of Manitoba to expand access to education on […]

Assiniboine College will launch a Food Services Management diploma program in September 2026. This program will prepare students for leadership positions in large-scale institutional food service settings by covering topics such as the creation of menus that meet diverse needs, management of staff and budgets, and compliance with food safety legislation. “We’ve built a curriculum […]

Assiniboine College has opened its new Creative CoLab, a $750K community workspace equipped with 3D printers, projectors, a laser engraver, and crafting stations. The lab is open to the public and the college is currently exploring partnerships with local organizations to encourage activity at the lab. The college hopes that the lab will help to […]

Assiniboine College recently celebrated its anniversary with the opening of a time capsule. The time capsule was created in September 1966. It has been stored in an outdoor stone sign at Assiniboine’s Victoria Ave East campus, since the official opening of the Manitoba Vocational Training Centre (which later became the college). “As with anything of […]

Several postsecondary institutions have announced special events or shared resources this week in light of World Mental Health Day. Assiniboine College, the University of Ottawa, and Western University held special fairs and events focused on wellness. Assiniboine is bringing representatives from various wellness organizations to campus, while UOttawa and Western held events with institutional resources […]