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Keystone Centre Awards Westoba Place Seat Replacement Project to Jacobson Commercial Ltd.
Brandon, MB, March 15 - The Keystone Centre is pleased to announce that the Westoba Place seat replacement project has been awarded to Jacobson Commercial Ltd. This ambitious project includes the removal and selective demolition of the existing seats, installation of new seats throughout the arena bowl, construction of mini-loge boxes, and installation of adjustable and standard drink rails, and media platforms all designed to significantly enhance the fan experience at Westoba Place. "We are excited to
Brandon woman sponsors Assiniboine student award to support women seeking education
BRANDON, Man. (March 8, 2024)— Assiniboine College is announcing a generous donation that has created an award to support a mother seeking a return to school, befitting today’s International Women’s Day with a theme: ‘Invest in women: Accelerate Progress”. The award, The Shannon & Harry Peters Hand-Up Renewable Bursary, will cover the tuition and living costs so the student can focus on her studies and family without the worry of financial burden. “Choosing to pursue higher education takes a great
ACC Business Students Gain Access to Conquest Planning’s AI-Powered Technology Platform
WINNIPEG, Manitoba – March 5, 2024 – Conquest Planning Inc. (“Conquest”), a technology platform modernizing financial planning with customized and convenient advice, today announced a gift in-kind to Assiniboine College (Assiniboine) that provides Peters School of Business students with access to its financial planning application. More than half of Canadian financial advisors use Conquest’s artificial intelligence-powered advice engine to deliver personalized financial plans, and with access to the
Assiniboine and Students Association sign United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals Accord
BRANDON, Man. (March 6, 2024)—Assiniboine College and the Assiniboine Students’ Association have signed on to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Accord, joining fellow Canadian colleges in committing to delivering environmental, social and economic impact. The SDGs offer a shared framework to measure the college’s impact and participate in a global initiative. Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) has been leading the way launching the ImpAct Initiative in 2019 to amplify the college
Assiniboine Foundation Gala proceeds to increase representation of women in Public Safety programs
BRANDON, Man. (March 7, 2024)— Proceeds from Assiniboine College’s upcoming Foundation Legacy Gala Dinner on March 21 will support new student awards for women in the Public Safety Advanced Diploma program at the college. “Providing financial support for women entering the public safety profession is an important step in making careers in the public safety field, like policing, accessible for women,” said Mark Frison, President at Assiniboine. “Addressing the public safety needs of today means
Keystone Centre Achieves Prestigious KultureCity® Certification, Furthering Commitment to Inclusivit
KultureCity®, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility for individuals with sensory needs, proudly announces the achievement of Keystone Centre for its commitment to creating sensory-inclusive spaces. KultureCity’s flagship initiative, the Sensory Inclusive™ program, has been widely embraced by venues, stadiums, and cultural institutions across the United States, and around the world. This groundbreaking program provides training and resources to staff, enabling
Assiniboine hosting open house for the Practical Nursing and CHCA programs in Brandon
BRANDON, Man. (February 26, 2024)— Assiniboine Community College is encouraging community members, future students and families to join the college at an Open House for the Practical Nursing and Comprehensive Health Care Aide (CHCA) programs, February 28th at 6:30 p.m. at the Victoria Ave. East campus. Guests are invited to chat with instructors, take a tour of the labs, talk with recruitment and financial aide team members, and explore the requirements and important information for the Practical Nursing
New program at Assiniboine to bridge conventional and digital agriculture
BRANDON, Man. (February 22, 2024)—Assiniboine Community College’s Russ Edwards School of Agriculture & Environment is launching a new two-year advanced diploma program, Digital Agriculture Technology, designed to integrate conventional agricultural practices with emerging digital technologies. The program starts in September 2024 and includes a work integrated learning placement between the first and second year. "We recognize the critical role technology plays in modern agriculture. Introducing new,
Assiniboine announces Ignite bursary for Black Canadian students
BRANDON, Man. (February 16, 2024)— As we celebrate and recognize Black History Month, Assiniboine is pleased to officially launch the Ignite bursary. The bursary is designed to support Black Canadian students with financial need. The Ignite bursary is among the college's commitments to foster diversity and inclusion, recognizing the importance of Black History Month, and supporting the growing Black population in Manitoba. The bursary was made possible through the proceeds generated from Assiniboine
Westoba Place at the Keystone Centre to Improve Fan Comfort with Arena Seat Replacement Project
Brandon, Manitoba - The Keystone Centre is excited to announce the beginning of the process to replace the arena seats in Westoba Place, the main arena and home to a wide variety of events, including Manitoba Ag Days, Dakota Nation Winterfest, the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, numerous concerts, and the WHL Brandon Wheat Kings. TBD Architecture + Urban Planning and OCL have been working with the Keystone Centre team on several projects in a strategic, operational, and design capacity. The modernization of