Big Lakes County is making a contribution to education in High Prairie. Reeve Richard Simard was on hand to present Northern Lakes College with a cheque for $100,000 towards construction of its High Prairie campus. According to college officials, the new campus will accommodate up to 225 students.
“We are delighted that Big Lakes County has supported this investment towards the new campus in the community of High Prairie,” said Northern Lakes College Board of Governors Chair, Daniel Vandermeulen. “This facility will allow for future program growth to meet regional employment demands and services to community members.”
“The world is changing fast. Up-skilling and re-skilling, and staying on top of new technology, are keys to success. We believe that the new Big Lakes County Trades Classroom will prepare generations of tradespeople for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Through partnerships with organizations like Northern Lakes College, Big Lakes County is proudly addressing skills shortages, helping to create jobs, and working to remain economically competitive as a region,” mentioned Big Lakes County Reeve, Richard Simard.
The new campus is expected to be completed by next fall. In honour of the donation, one of the classes at the school will be named the Big Lakes County Trades Classroom. The total cost of the project is $24 million, with over $21 million of that coming from the province.
– Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom.
** (With files from Northern Lakes College)
