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The Legacy of Dr. H.J. (Tom) Thompson

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Utility Tree Worker Training in Indigenous Communities

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The Future of Farming

Werklund Agriculture Institute and Smart Agriculture

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Horizons Summer 2017 Edition

Horizons is published three times per year by Olds College Corporate Communications and Marketing. The magazine is mailed to alumni and friends of Olds College. Ideas and opinions published in Horizons do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, the Alumni Association or Olds College. Letters and editorial contributions are welcome.

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Olds College, 4500-50 Street, Olds, Alberta, T4H 1R6 EDITOR: Randy Butler, Communications

Coordinator, Olds College CONTRIBUTORS: Janet Chung, Jason

Page, Nikki Szakaly, Pablo Ortiz, Sharyl James DESIGN: Josh Squire, Corporate

Communications and Marketing, Olds College PHOTOGRAPHY: Noel West, Jason Page,

Josh Squire, Meital Studios Photography, Randy Butler. Additional photography provided by Olds College staff, faculty, alumni and archives.

> MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

As my sixteen years of service as Olds College President nears its conclusion, I’ve been reflecting on what makes Olds College a leader in the nation in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, land and environment education.

At the core of Olds College is a culture created by the staff, faculty, students, alumni and board members, who exude passion, are willing to think outside the box, work with their hands and get things done. This group of people are willing to take on the big issues and through detailed project management, work together to find solutions. People at this College are not afraid to do it, try it, and fix it - they don’t spend extra time talking about doing something, they get on with doing what needs to be done.

This culture comes from Olds College having a strong sense of identity. This College knows who it is, and is proud of who we are. For 104 years agriculture has been at the heart of everything we do. Today, agriculture is the most exciting industry in the nation and one that is experiencing tremendous growth.

Agriculture is the backbone of our province and that is why we know that when you choose rural, you are not choosing less. We must continue to stand up for rural communities and to give voice to that which makes this province great. Olds College, together with our partners and supporters, must ensure our nation understands that rural counts, and that this province was built on denim.

I have been honoured to have served as Olds College President and CEO for the last sixteen years. I wish nothing but the best for Olds College staff, faculty and students. I know the best is yet to come.

Innovation lives here!

Dr. H. J. (Tom) Thompson President, Olds College

Olds College Planned Giving FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE PROGRAMS OR PLANNED GIVING, CONTACT: Sonia Munksgaard Awards and Development 403.556.9235 or development@oldscollege.ca Publication mail agreement number: 40010029

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In Memory Remember and honour a loved one.

Recent donations were made in memory of:

ROYANE ADKENS BETTY BROOKER BEV HADLEY

REECE PEARSON RICHARD THOMSON CLEO MOWERS

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04 Message from the OCAA President Reconnect at the 2017 Reunion

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05 Ag. Mech Club Supports STARS 06 2017 Gala Recap 08 2017 Partner of the Year 09 Beyond: Werklund Agriculture Institute 10 Beyond: The Hub Integrated Learning Commons Beyond: Community Wellness Campus 11 Beyond: Animal Health Education Centre UCalgary Veterinary Medicine Faculty Partnership 12 Students and Alumni Donate Millions to Beyond Campaign 13 The Future of Canadian Food Production 14 The Future of Farming 16 FutureFarm Canada Expo 18 Increasing Ag Management Intake Saskatchewan Polytechnic Partnership

26 Celebrating the Class of 2017 28 Fashion Show: A New Era of Excellence 29 Blazer Design Contest 30 Land Agent Returning in Fall 2017 31 Kenya Education for Employment Project A Tribute to Canada’s 150th Birthday 32 Utility Tree Worker Training Supports First Nations Communities 34 Bull Rider Takes National Title 35 Affinity Program 36 Brewery Partners in 'Be The Brewer' Contest Klondike Kate: An Old-Timey Brew for a Contemporary Crowd 37 Craft Distilling Certificate Program Launched 38 Upcoming Events | Stay Connected 39 Thank You To Our 2017 Gala Sponsors

The 2017 Olds College

Join us on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Olds Golf Course for the 2017 Fall Golf Classic!

The Olds College Fall Golf Classic sells out quickly!

Don't be disappointed - reserve your spot(s) today!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT oldscollege.ca/golf SUMMER 2017 3

> MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI PRESIDENT

Greetings Alumni, I hope your spring has been as exciting as mine has been. Spring is such an exciting time of year for the Alumni Association, as we are busy planning our annual summer events. The Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, July 15. Our Reunion Committee has been working very hard to ensure the upcoming reunion will be one to remember. Don't forget that reunion registrations need to be received by the end of June!

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Board of Directors PRESIDENT Nikki Szakaly ‘13 VICE PRESIDENT Everett Page ‘66 PAST PRESIDENT Vacant

Did you hear the exciting news about The Werklund Agriculture Institute?

The Alumni Association is working hard with our pledge of 1.25 million dollars so that we can have a full time, permanent home for the Museum.

We are thrilled to be working on this with the Olds College Advancement team. You can read more about our donation and the Werklund Agriculture Institute in this issue of Horizons.

SECRETARY Marilyn Sander ‘68

Last but not least, we are going to be looking for new board members and will be accepting nominations from now until July 14. If you would be interested or would like to nominate someone, please contact me by email at alumniassociation@oldscollege.ca.

TREASURER Bill Diprose ‘62

See you at the reunion,

DIRECTOR Ron Stables ‘65

Nikki Szakaly

DIRECTOR Marguerite Watson ‘62 DIRECTOR Merv Blair ‘71 DIRECTOR Keith Kinnear ‘99 DIRECTOR Vacant OLDS COLLEGE FACULTY ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE Mike Schell ‘02 STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF OLDS COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE

Wendy Goertzen

FOR MORE INFO or to get involved, contact alumniassociation@oldscollege.ca or 403.507.7952.

Reconnect at the 2017 Reunion!

Summer is nearly here, and that means it's time to set your vacation plans for the summer. In your vacation planning this year, don’t forget about the Olds College Alumni Association Reunion, which will be held on July 15 and 16, 2017!

The Alumni Reunion is your opportunity to connect with fellow Olds College alumni, see how the campus has changed and reminisce about your college days. Special guided tours of the campus will provide the opportunity to explore Centennial Village, the Olds College Brewery and the Botanic Gardens and Treatment Wetlands. Saturday night will feature a reunion dinner and dance.

Reunion Sunday is a day of celebration, as we host a special Worship Service before the Hall of Fame and Hall of Merit induction ceremony!

KEEP UP TO DATE ONLINE oldscollege.ca/alumni

You can register by going to oldscollege.ca/alumni, or looking in the centerfold of this magazine to find your registration form.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Memorials The OCAA Board respectfully notes the passing of these Olds College alumni and staff, and extends our condolences to their families and friends.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INFORM US OF A PASSING, PLEASE CONTACT:

Ph: 403.556.8232, Toll-free: 1.403.661.6537 development@oldscollege.ca

Student Philanthropy

Ag Mech Club Supports STARS and Recognizes Student Excellence Olds College students have a reputation of being honest, hard-working, energetic, and community minded.

These traits were on full display this year by the members of the Agriculture Mechanics Student Club, the winners of the prestigious Student Group of the Year award, presented by the Students’ Association of Olds College.

Throughout the year, Ag Mech students were involved with a number of community events; volunteering their time at community Christmas events, hand crafting steel roses to sell to students on Valentines Day, and continuing their annual tradition of ending the year with a substantial donation to STARS Air Ambulance.

The donation, raised by students throughout the school year, totaled $5,150.

Every year, the Ag Mech program holds a banquet at which several awards are presented to students. In total, thirteen awards are presented to first year students, and eleven to second year students.

These awards are donated by friends of the program, many of which eventually employ our graduates.

The Tool Box award was first established 45 years ago. Bumper to Bumper, Olds owner Lyn Lamb, supplies the Tool Box Award every year to a first year student who has enrolled to take the second year in the fall term.

The winner is required to have a strong Grade Point Average (GPA), good attendance, and a positive attitude.

Congratulations to this years’ winner, Jorden Moen.

Another prestigious award is the Belt Buckle Award. Every year, a belt buckle is hand crafted by an Olds College instructor and presented to a student that has a strong GPA, a positive attitude, good citizenship, and is active in the Ag. Mech club. Instructor Lorne Code crafted the buckle, and presented it to Benjamin Vander Kooi.

Congratulations to the Ag Mech Club on an amazing year. Your dedication to your craft, the Olds College campus, and the greater community is something to be proud of.

Royane Adkens William Andrew 1952 Robert Balisky 1961 Donald Blain 1952 Joseph Bodwell 1955 Dave Copithorne 1962 Edna Croswell Stan Davies Harold Downey 1929 Matthew Frere 2013 C. Neal Goldsmith 1968 Trevor Harnack 1977 Gladys Lowis 1947 Paul McDonough 1947 Neil McKnight 1950 Norman McPhee 1955 Eugene Moran 1947 Kenneth Morton 1954 Grace Munroe (Peterson) 1948 Donald Neill 1952 Ray Nelson 1952 Basil O'Rourke 1947 Marjorie Parry 1947 Harold Phillips 1947 Catherine Poole 1952 Walter Roebuck 1952 Robert Rogers 1952 Melvin Russell 1948 Kenneth Ruxton 1946 Dorothy Sailer 1952 Pat Schielke 1959 Norman Schmaltz 1948 David Scott 1955 Anastasia Skorobohach 2000 Mary Smith 1947 William Snodgrass 1950 John Snodgrass 1952 Norris Switzer 1947 Sam Taniguchi 1954 Richard Thomson Kathleen Wentland 1947 George Wolosuk 1952

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Gala 2017

Inspire, Innovate, Ignite!

Olds College celebrated our innovative spirit and successes at our 2017 Gala, “Innovate, Inspire, Ignite”, on the evening of Friday, March 24.

Student Ambassadors Rachele Clavagnier (Fashion Marketing) and Cassidy Holt (Agricultural Management) hosted the marquee event, which featured a rousing performance by Cowtown Opera, a fashion show, featuring designs by the students of the Fashion Institute by Olds College, an inspirational message by keynote speaker, CFL Hall of Famer Michael “Pinball” Clemons, and the announcement of support for the Werklund Agriculture Institute by David Werklund and Susan Norman, the Olds College Alumni Association, and the Students' Association of Olds College.

We would like to thank all of our friends and supporters who attended Gala 2017. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

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PICTURED: David Werklund and Susan Norman accept the Partner of the Year award from Her Honour, the Honourable Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell, on behalf of Olds College.

2017 Partner of the Year

David Werklund and Susan Norman Every year Olds College presents our most prestigious award, Partner of the Year, to one of our many significant friends. Determined by the Board of Governors, the award is presented annually at the Olds College Gala.

Olds College was proud to present acclaimed Canadian entrepreneur, oilfield industry leader and dedicated philanthropist, David Werklund and his partner, Susan Norman with our 2017 Partner of the Year Award.

David and Susan gifted Olds College with $16M, the largest ever personal donation to an Alberta college or technical institution.

The transformational gift will result in the creation of the Werklund Agriculture Institute (WAI), that will be a hub for leadership, education and applied research in smart agriculture.

David Werklund spent his early days surrounded by agriculture, growing up on a rural Alberta farm, prior to moving on to become a leader in the Oil and Gas industry. He credits his success in business, strong work ethic and core values to his rural upbringing.

"Susan and I are thrilled to lead the way in support of this made-inAlberta solution for specialized education, research and partnerships in smart agriculture,” commented Mr. Werklund.

“Our vision is that students will experience a worldclass education centered around best practices in smart and sustainable agriculture - practices that are environmentally responsible, fully leverage current technologies and ignite their passion for agriculture.”

The tiered donation will have a total cumulative impact of $32M when all leverage opportunities can be realized. Werklund’s donation begins with $2M in cash, supplemented by a matching component where Werklund will provide one dollar for every three raised, up to $4M. The final element is a $10M estate gift that will ensure the sustainability of the institute over time. The donation is designed to incent maximum participation and donations from other individuals, industry and governments.

"Mr. Werklund and Ms. Norman’s generous donation will accelerate engagement, innovation and technology adoption within the agriculture and food industry, and open up new agriculture enterprise in Alberta and around the world,” commented Olds College President, Dr. H.J. (Tom) Thompson.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PAST PARTNERS OF THE YEAR AT

oldscollege.ca/partneroftheyear.

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Campaign

Werklund Olds College Going Institute Beyond Agriculture

The world’s premier destination an integrated At Olds College we’ve been reaching beyond for over a century.for Vision and innovation agricultural experience have always formed the foundation of our leadership world-classlearning applied education and research and idea accelerator industry collaboration. programs. That’s five generations of prairie pride, gritfor and ingenuity helping the backbone of Alberta remain strong and vital.

Werklund Agriculture Institute (WAI) will be a focal point for engagement, innovation and technolog

adoption within the agriculture and food industry. It will accelerate agriculture enterprise and facilit

business partnerships.

The Olds College multi-year, $40M Beyond campaign will support world-class facilities, programming and partnerships in our academic environment in pursuit of an enhanced The WAI includes four components. student experience through four major initiatives with a variety of infrastructure and programming elements designed to take the campus, faculty and students beyond tomorrow, beyond the classroom and beyond expectation.

Werklund Producer Agriculture Growth Centre

Thought Leader

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Introducing the Werklund Agriculture Institute Thanks to the generous donation of our 2017 Partner of the Year David Werklund and Susan Norman, Olds College can now position itself as a world leader in the area of smart agriculture through the creation of the Werklund Agriculture Institute.

agriculture THE INSTITUTE WILL FEATURE FOUR KEY COMPONENTS:

Werklund Growth Centre – will provide a Hub for companies, entrepreneurs, investors and students to access Olds College land and facilities for development, scale up and demonstration of smart agriculture technologies, products and services.

Thought Leader in Smart Agriculture and Sustainability – a unique, fully endowed industry leader to serve as a connector, and advisor on smart agriculture technology, innovation and business for accelerating company growth and access to capital.

Producer Mentor Program – a year-long partnership with Producers and Agriculture industry leaders, exposing students to smart agriculture practices.

Olds College Agriculture and Food Enterprise – a vertically integrated “gate to plate” agriculture and food learning enterprise where students engage in business decision making and management.

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The Hub: Integrated Learning Commons The holistic success of our students is in part achieved by having state of the art facilities and resources that support exceptional work. The vision for The Hub transforms our existing learning commons into a centre of excellence for student support.

The Hub will encourage collaboration, transformative thought and personal growth for our students.

The Hub will be a contemporary learning commons that supports our educational mission, enriches campus life, and provides destination programming and conference facilities.

THE REVAMPED FACILITIES WILL:

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Provide top quality facilities for shared learning opportunities, collaborative work spaces and private study.

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Enhance delivery and availability of academic support services including: tutoring, digital literacy development, technology support and curriculum content support.

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Integrate social spaces for students to gather.

textbooks

LEARN MORE AT oldscollege.ca/beyond.

Community Wellness Campus Mental health and wellness continues to be a growing focus on post-secondary campuses.

Understanding and promoting positive mental health and providing easy access to a variety of wellness resources is an important factor in supporting the success of our students.

In collaboration with public and private partners, the Community Wellness Campus at Olds College will improve access to mental health and other wellness supports for staff, students and the community; reduce the strain on off-campus health services; and create opportunities to learn about mental health and wellness.

classrooms

As a destination campus the majority of our students arrive from out of community. It is our goal to create a welcoming, open, safe campus for everyone; where students feel seen and heard.

LEARN MORE AT oldscollege.ca/beyond.

From the National College of Health Assessment survey conducted in the Spring of 2016 results indicated that at some point over the past 12 months:

13% of these students seriously considered suicide

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Animal Health Education Centre In 1975 the Olds College Animal Sciences building opened its doors; offering one program to 25 students. Over 40 years later, the demand for animal health professionals across Canada has grown exponentially. Today, the same facilities serve over 175 students and five Animal Health programs.

Each year Olds College has between 130 and 200 qualified applicants who sit on a waiting list for available seats in our animal health programs. There is an industry need for over 10,000 Veterinary technologists in Canada.

animal care

Our Animal Health Education Centre at Olds College will meet the needs of our students while exceeding the expectations of our industry and our community. A new purpose built facility would support the development of a world class animal health education program by creating a learning environment that celebrates leading edge student-centred learning practices, with a focus on animal welfare, applied research and industry relevance, utilizing state of the art technology in unprecedented facilities.

The new Centre will promote and enable animal care and welfare, low stress handling requirements and future expansion of Animal Health programming at Olds College.

LEARN MORE AT oldscollege.ca/beyond.

Partnerships

Olds College and UCalgary Veterinary Medicine Faculty Form Partnership Olds College has signed a Coordination Agreement with The University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM), opening doors for the two academic institutions to work together on veterinary teaching, learning and research initiatives.

The Coordination Agreement will make possible initiatives and programs such as student practicum rotations, research space and equipment sharing, collaboration between researchers, and opportunities for UCVM graduate students to teach animal health technology students at Olds College. The intent is to find ways to meet common needs while maximizing the use of resources to the best advantage of both schools.

“Through our partnership with the University of Calgary we will create enhanced learning opportunities for our students, while working together to advance applied research in animal sciences,” says Dr. Jason Dewling, Vice-President Academic and Research at Olds College.

“The partnership also provides great alignment with our Beyond Campaign, as we look to redefine Animal Health Technology programming by establishing a world class learning environment that will provide state of the art facilities, year round training, industry integration and the implementation of a unique instructional model.”

READ MORE ABOUT OLDS COLLEGE ANIMAL SCIENCES AT oldscollege.ca/animals.

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PICTURED: Members of the Students' Association of Olds College and the Olds College Alumni Association join Her Honour, the Honourable

Lois Mitchell, Lieuutenant Governor of Alberta, David Werklund, Susan Norman, President H.J. (Tom) Thompson) and previous Board Chair, Bob Clark on stage at the annual Olds College Gala in celebration of their gifts towards the Werklund Agriculture Institute.

Students and Alumni Donate Millions to Beyond Campaign Momentum began to build when two additional donations were announced at the Olds College Gala on March 24. The Students’ Association of Olds College (SAOC) and the Olds College Alumni Association (OCAA) have each committed $1.25M toward the Beyond campaign, to kick off the matching component of the Werklund donation.

“We held a referendum, asking students if they wanted to support the Beyond campaign, and the results were clearly in favour of supporting the initiative” explains Cassidy Kirsch, President of SAOC. “The campaign will work towards enhancing student life for future students, and will contribute to the overall success of the College.”

When approached about the campaign project, the Alumni Association board was excited to hear about the Werklund Agriculture Institute and the expanded smart agriculture education that the College will be moving towards in the future.

In exchange for the substantial donation made by the Alumni Association, a permanent home for the museum and Alumni Association offices will be created in the Werklund Growth Centre.

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“We look forward to sharing our vision of the new Alumni Museum with you as we see the College move forward on this initiative,” remarks Nikki Szakaly, Alumni Association President. “We cannot wait until we see our new home on campus.”

The donations from SAOC and OCAA will work alongside the Werklund donation, kicking off the matching portion of that gift.

Thank you to SAOC, the OCAA Board of Directors, and to all students and alumni of Olds College for your incredible support.

FOR INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE BEYOND CAMPAIGN, VISIT oldscollege.ca/beyond.

Smart Agriculture

The Future of Canadian Food Production According to Forbes magazine, smart agriculture is the optimization of technology and science for the efficient use of land and water for economic and environmental sustainability.

It supports integrated, ‘learning’ agriculture and food systems by utilizing big data sensing technology and the Internet of Things to increase the quality and quantity of agricultural production.

Smart agriculture is an emerging field and a growing opportunity for Canadian food producers to increase productivity. Relying on smart agriculture will be essential for the food production industry as we move into the future.

The need for increased food production will be felt worldwide as populations continue to surge and existing food production areas come under threats such as climate change and the loss of land suitable for crop growth. It is crucial that Canadian food producers are positioned to take full advantage of the growing demand for food by increasing production efficiency through smart and sustainable agriculture practices.

Beyond our regional needs, many parts of the world already face food insecurity and those challenges will grow in the years to come. Alberta and Canada will be one of the few international jurisdictions that will have the ability to export more food than it consumes. The world is looking to leaders like Olds College to deliver beyond expectation. To meet the challenge Olds College is set to transform to an integrated system that is the recognized home, heart and hub of a united and effective industry.

We are uniquely qualified and positioned to lead in the smart agriculture revolution by virtue of historical achievement, education and applied research infrastructure, committed relationships, visionary leadership and proven results.

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The Future of Farming

How Technology Affects the Farm Today Smart agriculture is the optimization of technology and science for the efficient use of land and water for economic and environmental sustainability. It supports integrated “learning” agriculture and food systems by using big data sensing technology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to increase the quantity and quality of production. The farm of the future will rely on the collection and analysis of data to help increase the quality and quantity of production.

In addition to cost saving for producers, smart agriculture will lead to increased food quality by allowing processors to better source quality ingredients, and we all benefit due to a lower carbon footprint and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through improved productivity and efficiency.

Some areas where advanced technology is already in use and helping producers include:

Data The aggregation of data throughout the value chain, from primary producer through to processors and consumers, along with the big data analytics involved in this, will be what ties all these “smart” technologies together.

This starts on the farm with the collection of data, including information on crop yields, soil-mapping, fertilizer and pesticide applications, weather data, animal health information, precision livestock farming, and more. This will help food producers become more efficient, using fewer resources for greater yields.

Soil Mapping Soil mapping can monitor moisture levels, temperature, nutrient content and much more. Soil mapping will help farmers to create the ideal growing conditions for their crops, and gain larger yields as a result. Soil mapping can tell you when to irrigate, where invasive weeds are popping up, which areas need fertilizing, and much, much more.

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Drones Drone technologies can be used for everything from taking photos and videos of your cattle herd to soil mapping, crop scouting, planning field drainage, variable rate seeding and nutrient prescription planning, and precision grazing.

More uses are being developed constantly; one day soon, drones overhead on the family farm will be as common as a tractor in the field.

Livestock Sensors Sensors attached to your livestock will allow for moderation of animal health, weight gains and losses, and can even be used to help tell when infections set in, so you can treat illnesses and injuries sooner and lose fewer days of growth to illness. This will help to reduce days on feed, which improves costs and will help to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Automated Machinery From tractors to combines, to new technologies that haven’t been designed yet, automation can save on human resources such as time, can allow for pre-set optimized route planning to help reduce soil erosion, and in the future could even be used to remove weeds or apply fertilizers in specific areas.

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Future Farm

Inaugural FutureFarm Canada Expo Taking Place at Olds College, July 6-8, 2017 The upcoming FutureFarm Canada Expo is a unique event focused on scientific advancements and innovations needed for tomorrow’s agriculture businesses and future farm generations; while at the same time serves as an exciting new Alberta focused outdoor agricultural festival to kick off summer. The expo, taking place July 6-8 at Olds College, features the most cutting-edge products and services available to the industry.

Organized by dmg::events, FutureFarm Canada Expo highlights smart agriculture technologies and practices through its educational workshops, presentations, and exhibits. It will offer companies a platform to demonstrate their newest technologies and showcase tomorrows marketleading products in the outdoor exhibition. The show brings producers, suppliers, industry decision makers, private sector champions and government representatives together to develop and drive innovations for sustainable agriculture.

The Expo features a Farm-to-Fork experience where attendees will be able to connect with companies and organizations focused on the entire food chain process. This featured area combines education about food production from the field to the dinner table with a showcase of local restaurants and chefs, food processors and producers of organic and sustainable agricultural products.

Alex Villeneuve, of Ceres Solutions Ltd. which is based in Olds, is excited about being an exhibitor at the Expo. The third-year apprentice chef and graduate of the Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program at Olds College, has created a company by taking spent grain from breweries in the province and growing oyster mushrooms; as a by-product of that he is also producing protein-enhanced livestock feed.

“Since we’re seeing this gigantic increase and expansion in the brewing industry right now, a lot of companies are either forced to throw it right in the garbage or they’re forced to pay an exorbitant amount of money for composting companies to come in,” says Villeneuve of the spent grain.

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Olds College Alumni can attend the FutureFarm Canada Expo for free, simply enter code FFCEVIP online when you register at futurefarmexpo.ca.

In order to receive the free three day pass you must register online before July 5, 2017.

Rick Erickson, territorial sales manager with Honey Bee Manufacturing based out of Frontier Sask., says the company will have a booth and a classroom during the event.

“We’re there to present our product so people can see the new AirFlex (header for combine) that we have built here in the last couple of years and we’re promoting that for the future farmers. We’re also having classrooms where we can invite farmers to learn more about the programming of their headers and combines,” he says.

Erickson says the Expo is important for farmers so they can learn more about the products out in the marketplace.

In addition to seeing the latest equipment innovations available to farmers, there are free agribusiness presentations, an agribusiness exhibition, country life styles exhibit, three-days of live entertainment, kid zone, Alberta craft brewers beer gardens, and much more. Pre-registration is encouraged as camp sites and hotels will fill quickly.

Check out www.futurefarmexpo.com for more information.

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Growing Programs

Increasing Ag Management Intake Olds College has created 50 additional first-year seats in their Agricultural Management program, increasing capacity from 75 firstyear students to 125 students. The new 125 first-year student capacity will be in place for the fall 2017 start of the Agricultural Management program. By fall 2018 the program will have 250 students enrolled in the diploma between first and second year.

“Our Agricultural Management program is one of our most popular programs at Olds College and has the highest number of enrolled students,” explains Dr. Barb Mulholland, Dean of the School of Agribusiness, Land & Fashion at Olds College. “Increasing access to our program demonstrates Olds College’s support for the agriculture industry and the confidence we have in our excellent program.”

The decision to increase the capacity of the Agricultural Management program comes on the heels of the College’s announcement of the establishment of the Werklund Agriculture Institute, that will position the College as a leader in smart agriculture.

“These are exciting times for the agriculture industry and Olds College,” explains Dr. Jason Dewling, Vice President, Academic and Research, Olds College. “Agriculture programming has been the foundation of Olds College for over 100 years. As we look to expand our programming, we will continue to develop agriculture leaders and innovators of industry as Canada’s centre of specialization in agriculture.”

The Agricultural Management program is a two year diploma program that gives students a comprehensive education in crops and livestock, finance, agribusiness management, marketing and the latest technology. The program currently has three majors: Production, Finance, and Marketing.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, VISIT oldscollege.ca/agmanagement.

Intercollegiate Partnerships

Olds College Forges Partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic Olds College and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will explore the demand for new collaborative programming and applied research into smart agriculture. Specifically, both parties will work together to provide a foundation of collaboration that will advance agricultural training, applied research and commercialization in Western Canada.

“Through our partnership with Saskatchewan Polytechnic we will create dynamic learning opportunities for our students, while working with industry and community partners to create innovative solutions through applied research,” says Dr. H.J. (Tom) Thompson, Olds College President. “The agreement with Saskatchewan Polytechnic will leverage each institutions strengths for the benefit of Western Canada.”

One of the outcomes of the MOU is for Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Olds College to collaborate with other post-secondary institutions to discover news ways to enable employers and industry to meet the challenge of becoming a leader in the developing field of smart agriculture.

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2017 Alumni Reunion July 15 & 16

CALLING THE CLASS OF ‘67 IT’S YOUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY! CAMPUS TOURS INCLUDING: Wilson Hall Teaching Brewery and Beer Retail Store National Meat Training Centre Botanic Gardens and Treatment Wetlands ‘Elements’ Dining Fusion Centennial Village

Alumni Hall of Fame: Continuing the Legacy...

Alumni Hall of Merit:

Which of our young alumni have achieved greatness since graduation?

ALL Alumni are Invited!

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2017 OLDS COLLEGE ALUMNI REUNION REGISTRATION FORM Phone (Mon - Thurs 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM): 403.556.8232, or call toll free 1.800.661.6537, Ext. 8232 Mail this form to Olds College Alumni Association, #725 LRC, 4500 - 50 Street, Olds, AB T4H 1R6

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Annual General Meeting Campus Tours Class Photos Reunion Lunch Reminiscing & Refreshments

Coffee & Muffins Worship Service Hall of Fame Induction Hall of Merit Induction

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2017 ALUMNI REUNION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All events will take place in the Student Alumni Centre unless otherwise noted

SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2017

Keep this schedule/map sheet for future reference.

9 AM

Registration

11 AM 1 PM 2 PM 3:30 PM 5:45 PM 6 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM 10 PM

Reunion Lunch and Annual General Meeting Class Photos and Reminiscing Tours of the Campus Tours of the Campus Distribution of Class Photos Cocktails Dinner Dance Dance Lunch

SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2017 9 AM 10 AM

Coffee & Muffin Breakfast Social Worship Service

11 AM

Hall of Fame & Hall of Merit Induction Ceremony

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Unless otherwise noted: All activities will take place in the Student Alumni Centre.

Drop-in Registrations: Drop-in registrations are welcome, but please note that meal tickets are not available for drop-in attendees. .

Cancellations: Cancellations received after June 30 will incur a 15% cancellation fee.

For more information: Please email alumniassociation@oldscollege.ca

ACCOMMODATION Registration fees DO NOT include lodging. You must arrange your own accommodation.

On-Campus Options Centennial Village 1 Person, Double Bed - $65.40 + 9% 2 Persons, Double Bed - $76.30 + 9% Townhouses 4 Bedroom (4 Guests) $260/night + 9% (Stairs & Shared Bathrooms) Camping Camping is available in Lot DD for $25/night plus GST. The camping lot is gravel and your permit provides you with power, but no water or sewage hook ups. Please note that there are no

Off Campus Accommodations and Camping: Pomeroy Inn & Suites………………...... 403.556.8815 Ramada Hotel……………………..……. 403.507.8349 Best Western Inn…………………...…... 403.556.5900 Siesta Motel………………………….…..403.556.3374 Motel 8 ..........……………………….….. 403.556.3315 Circle 5 Motel..……………………….…. 403.556.7755 O.R. Hedges Campground………......... 403.556.6984

campfires, open alcohol, unattended animals, or ATV's permitted on Olds College property.

To purchase a camping permit, please contact Conference Services at 403-556-8330 with your check in and check out dates, vehicle license plate number, trailer license plate number, phone number, email address, and credit card number.

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WHERE TO GO WHEN YOU GET HERE: From Hwy. 2A, take entrance Follow the road past 18 until you reach a T-intersection. Turn left Park in Lot D & DD. Then go to 17 (Student Alumni Centre).

Highway 2A

Highway 27

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Demonstration and Applied Research Plots

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Botanic Gardens

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Residence Overflow

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National Meat Training Centre Industry Training Centre Learning Resource Centre Student Alumni Centre Bell e-Learning Centre Frank Grisdale Hall Residence Campus Facilities Bioindustry Resource Centre College Court Townhouse Res. Centennial Village Residence Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre

Lot N

Chinook’s Edge Bus Maintenance

Livestock Centre Cold Barn Beef Centre The Brawn (South) Arena The McClellan (North) Arena Equine Centre/Farrier Lab Foaling Barn Heritage Barn Caretaking Operations and Storage Facility Restaraunts Information

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Health Services

30 East Soccer/Rugby Fields

Entrance Markers

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Parking Lots

Permits are required Monday to Friday: 5:00am - 5:00pm Temporary permits can be purchased from the Residence Front Office or Student Services.

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Lot P

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27 Lot O

Olds High School Parking Public Parking (After School Hours)

Norman Kwong Field

Ball Diamond

EEO Site

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Campus Security Lot S

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Land Sciences Centre Greenhouse BMO Landscape Pavilion John Deere Training Centre W.J. Elliot Building

- Olds High School - Olds College Broncos - Alberta Works Employment Centre - Health & Wellness Centre - Centre Court (Food Services)

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Wilson Hall - Olds College Teaching Brewery Pomeroy Inn & Suites @ Olds College

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Aquatic Centre

(Olds College Centre for Innovation)

(TransCanada Theatre)

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James Murray Building Dr. Robert Turner Building

(Administrative Building)

25 Ralph Klein Centre

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(Animal Science)

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Duncan Marshall Place

11 Metals Building 12 Animal Health Technology Labs 13 Lachlin McKinnon Building

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Botanic Gardens III Treatment Wetlands

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STAFF Non Plug-in Lots - AA, I, J, L, M, N, DD, S, Plug-in Lots - A, AA, B, C, DD, K OHS Staff and Reserved Lot - P

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ONLINE www.oldscollege.ca

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS OLDS CAMPUS 4500 – 50 Street.

Olds. Alberta. Canada.*Emergencies* T4H1R6

Campus Security ............................. (403) 556-8225

PHONESecurity Toll Free (Non-Emergency) 1.800.661.6537 or 403.556.8281 FAX 403.556.4711 Campus Map #19 ..............

(403) 556-8224 Residence assistance guide is available: lift the phone on the wall at Map #18 ......

(403) 556-8281 or 1(800) 661-6537 College Switchboard CALGARY CAMPUS 345 – 6 Avenue. SE. Calgary. Alberta. Canada.

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Dr. H.J. (Tom) Thompson

Celebrating a 16 Year Journey of Innovative Leadership June 30, 2017 marks an important date in the historical timeline of Olds College as it will be Dr. H.J. (Tom) Thompson’s last day as President and CEO of Olds College. Dr. Thompson first arrived at Olds College in 2001, when he made the drive from Grande Prairie Regional College to interview for the position of President and CEO. “When I arrived at this special place 16 years ago, the first exposure I had was not a board of governors, it was a room of 24 people that worked at the College,” reminisces Dr. Thompson. “They sat me in front of this horseshoe of people and said, just visit with them now for next couple of hours. That experience sold me! I drove back to Grande Prairie, ran into the house and said to my wife Joyce, 'I’ve got to work at that place. These are people who want to get things done.' " Tom adds, “sixteen years later, they’ve never proved me wrong.”

Under Dr. Thompson’s leadership, the College has seen many accomplishments. His passion for rural life and dedication to sound governance led to a focus on creating strategic partnerships, fiscal responsibility, best practices, and managed growth.

Dr. Thompson set out to create a “culture of collaboration” between the College and the community, which led to community successes such as being a founding Director of the Olds Institute for Regional Economic Development in 2001, and a founding member of the Community Learning Campus (CLC) steering committee; partnerships that would allow for the growth of not only Olds College, but of our larger community. He also worked closely with Campus Alberta Central (CAC), ensuring that all central Alberta learners have the greatest opportunity to access the education they need.

Shortly after Tom’s arrival at Olds College, phases l and ll of the Botanic Gardens opened, solidifying the College’s place as the leading horticulture school in Alberta.

Among Tom’s first major initiatives was the “Four Horses for the Future” campaign, which built upon partnerships that would lead to investment in the Community Learning Campus (CLC), the Olds College Centre for Innovation (OCCI), the Olds College Centre for Equine Excellence, the Landscape Pavilion, and the Arboretum.

Construction of the CLC began in the 2005/2006 academic year, and truly reflected his culture of collaboration. This ambitious project took the strength and ambitions of key contributors including the College, Chinook’s Edge School Division, the Town of Olds, Mountain View County, the Government of Alberta, and numerous community and industry partners, to create the first collaboration of its kind – a community campus that welcomed College students, high school students, community service providers and residents of Olds, to the Olds College campus. The CLC construction included the Ralph Klein Centre, Community Wellness Centre, the Fine Arts Centre, and the Bell e-Learning Centre.

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Upon completion of the CLC in 2010, Dr. Thompson continued to lead the re-shaping of the College and of agriculture in Alberta by focusing the College’s efforts on educating our students, backing research related to the needs of the region, fostering innovation and cultivating the ideals of entrepreneurship among not only our students, but also our staff, faculty, and the community.

In partnership with Chinook’s Edge through the CLC, Olds College began focusing on offering dual credit programming which allows high school students to take collegiate level courses to give them a jumpstart on their post-secondary education.

In 2012, Tom shared his vision for the following year – the Olds College Centennial - as a year of celebration for the College. Under his direction, the College saw one of its most impactful years in history. The year began with the opening of the new Calgary Campus in downtown Calgary, later dubbed The Fashion Institute by Olds College. Following the opening of The Fashion Institute, the College forged a key partnership that resulted in the creation of the Apparel Innovation Centre, a state-of-the-art research facility that allows industry members to test, design and manufacture innovative apparel products.

The College also welcomed the first intake of students to the famed Olds College Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program, opened the doors to the Olds College teaching Brewery, and celebrated the opening of the Pomeroy Inn & Suites at Olds College, to coincide with the introduction of the Hospitality and Tourism Management program. 2013 also saw the official opening of the Olds College Teaching Wetlands, one of the gems of our campus.

The Centennial year featured a series of Centennial signature events, co-headlined by hosting the World Plowing Championship and organizing the J.C. (Jack) Anderson Car Auction, where the College auctioned 103 rare collectable cars, donated by long-time Olds College friend J.C. (Jack) Anderson. By the end of the Centennial Celebrations, the events raised over one million dollars, which were dedicated to the Centennial Entrepreneurial Legacy Fund.

Post-Centennial, Tom was determined that the College start looking towards the next 100 years, establishing partnerships that allowed for continued success of our programs and students. Olds College became the home of “Spirit of Entrepreneurship”, the first gamified College curriculum in North America, which led to the College becoming recognized as an Apple Distinguished School. To continue to focus on entrepreneurship, a relationship was struck with Arlene Dickinson’s District Ventures small business accelerator. Providing Olds College students access to mentorship from Arlene and her accelerator companies.

During this time a key partnership with Ben Meyer, owner of Shunda Consulting and Construction Management was forged through which a new venture, College Housing (Olds) Co., undertook the building of Centennial Village, a new student housing and conference facility.

While the College experienced numerous successes, perhaps Tom’s greatest accomplishments were achieved behind the scenes, as he continued to use his expertise in governance to create a high performing Board of Governors. Under Tom’s direction, the Board received international recognition for excellence in post-secondary governance from the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics when it was awarded the first ever Gold Medal of Excellence in Governance.

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Most recently, Tom has been working with the Board of Governors and Olds College staff and faculty, to position Olds College as a world leader in smart agriculture. In March 2017 the College announced the creation of the Werklund Agriculture Institute, thanks to receipt of a $16M donation from David Werklund and Susan Norman (the largest ever personal gift to an Alberta college or technical institute). The Werklund Agriculture Institute will be a hub for leadership, education and applied research in smart agriculture.

Dr. Tom Thompson’s impact on Olds College over the last sixteen years is immeasurable. Tom’s ability to dream big, assemble strong teams to support the vision, and get the job done are his greatest strengths.

“My hope is that at the end of my time as President, I will have left Olds College a better place than I found it. Legacy to me is stewardship, and stewardship is leadership,” comments Dr. Thompson. “I wish nothing but the best for the College, the faculty, staff and students. I know the best is yet to come.”

Dr. Thompson leaves to Olds College his legacy of innovation, entrepreneurship, strategic cooperation, and determination. Thank you Dr. Thompson for your innovative leadership!

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Graduation

Celebrating the Class of 2017 The Ralph Klein Centre was packed with students, staff, faculty, and loved ones of our 2017 Graduating Class on the afternoon of June 3, as the College celebrated its 102nd graduating class. Vice President of Academic and Research, Dr. Jason Dewling, hosted the ceremony, which celebrated the success of 896 Olds College graduates.

AWARD WINNERS Valedictorians

Mackenzie Argent, Agricultural Management, Marketing Emily McKinnon, Land and Water Resources, Land Reclamation and Remediation Major President’s Instructional Excellence Award

Carmel Maloney, Communications Instructor Governor General’s Bronze Medallion

Jenae Doyle, Land & Water Resources, Land Reclamation and Remediation Major Honourary Degree

Arlene Dickinson, CEO, District Ventures Alumni Association Proficiency Graduation Prize

Madison Nesom, Business Administration, Sports Management Mackenzie Argent, Agricultural Management, Marketing Alumni Association Graduation Award

Tyson Corti, Land & Water Resources, Environmental Stewardship & Rural Planning Olds College Faculty Association Outstanding Student Award

Ivan Schlag, Land Agent

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DESIGNER: Nadine Arthur

DESIGNER: Beth Anne Couture

DESIGNER: Jason Kowalchuk

2017 Fashion Show

A New Era of Excellence at The Fashion Institute Year End Show!

The Fashion Institute by Olds College presented their annual Year-End Fashion Show at the Mercedes-Benz dealership in downtown Calgary. The show featured current student and alumni designers, all of whom were selected by a panel of industry experts to ensure the highest quality of garments.

“The Year-End Fashion Show allows us to showcase our very talented students and alumni designers,” comments Teri McKinnon, Manager and Chair of the Fashion Institute by Olds College.

“It also provides an opportunity to celebrate our Fashion programs with our community and industry partners.”

Hosted by The Style Guys, Jason Krell & Alykhan Velji, the show opened with a set of garments created by alumni designers, including: •

Bukibanks - Class of 2016

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Daniela Schoenfeldt - Class of 2015

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Samurai Silks by Sherry Bailey - Class of 2016

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A2me Fashion by Suzzy Anibueze - Class of 2015

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Kindred Designs by Diaine Herring - Class of 2012

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Beth Anne Couture by Beth Anne Pederson - Class of 2009

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The second set of fashions were created by current student designers, including: Marissa Alain, Nadine Arthur, Ellie Cassie, Janet Chung, Danielle Gerard, Tensae Haille, Eli Kae Husmillo, Jason Kowalchuk, Erin LeBaron, Cristal Lebel, Sydney Lunt, Nikki Lupi, Chelsea Norris, Shai O’Malley, Adriana Ponce, Stephanie Schmidt, Justine Smith, Ashley Stafford, Bret Stankowski, Sam Tyerman, Stacey Urban, Nicole Wee and Emily Woodman.

A special addition to the Fashion Show was the announcement of the Telio Scholarship recipient. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a graduating apparel student. To qualify students had to be graduating apparel technology, have a successful juried garment in the Year-End Fashion Show and submit a 500 word essay. This year the winner of the Telio Scholarship was Nadine Arthur.

FASHION SHOW IMAGES COURTESY meitalstudios.com.

DESIGNER: Beth Anne Couture

DESIGNER: a2me Fashion

DESIGNER: Beth Anne Couture

The Fashion Institute

Glencoe Golf and Country Club Hosts Blazer Design Contest In October 2016, The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, one of Calgary’s most prestigious golf courses, approached The Fashion Institute with an idea to honour Past Presidents of their Board of Directors with a custom-made tailored jacket. They created a design contest specific to students and alumni of The Fashion Institute.

Participants incorporated the Glencoe tartan and a selection of the Glencoe colours into the blazer design. Participants could also use other fabrics and trims in their design. The contest was designed to build a legacy within the Club, as one blazer will be made and presented every year. First place received $1500, second place received $1000 and third place received $500.

Golf & Country Club,” says Mike Kenney, General Manager of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club.

“It was our pleasure to give this opportunity to a young, emerging designer.”

The Fashion Institute is thrilled to announce the following names as winners of The Glencoe Golf & Country Club Blazer Design contest:

The winning design concept will now be drafted to pattern before final garment construction and tailored yearly to fit the honouree.

FIRST PLACE $1500: Jessielyn Barsi (alumni) SECOND PLACE $1000: Nicolatte Lupi (current student) THIRD PLACE $500: Angela Harder (alumni)

“The winning blazer design exemplified the commitment, dedication and respect for those leaders who served as Presidents, and integrated elements that reflect the history, tradition and culture of The Glencoe

PICTURED: Jessielyn Barsi, winner of the Glencoe Golf & Country Club Blazer Design Contest.

The Fashion Institute is grateful to have partnerships with great organizations like The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, who recognize, support and encourage direct application of learned skills for workplace success..

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Land Agent

First Year Intake Returning to Olds College in Fall 2017 The Olds College Land Agent program will again accept first year students in the Fall of 2017. The 2016 intake for the program was postponed due in part to the struggling economic climate in Western Canada, but the Olds College Land Agent industry advisory committee has identified the need for the program to return and produce skilled, qualified Land Agent graduates for upcoming years.

“For over 35 years, the Land Agent program at Olds College has prided itself in preparing graduates to work as surface land professionals,” explains Nicola Millions-Hollamby, Instructor in the Olds College Land Agent Program.

“We work with government, industry and the agricultural sector, and continue to adapt to changes in the field and provide our students with the expertise to become junior land professionals that can work in a broad market of employment opportunities.”

“Energy prices are recovering and the industry in Western Canada is stabilizing,” explains Andrew Fulford, Land Agent program alumna and current employee of Birchcliff Energy.

“This should lead to opportunities for new graduates as companies begin to expand their operations. Additionally there should be numerous opportunities for graduates in the renewable energy, utilities and pipeline transmission sectors and the government/regulatory sector.”

Land Agents collaborate with industry, government and landowners to negotiate the terms of acquiring land for infrastructure such as highways, well sites, pipeline routes, and alternate energy sites. Land is a precious resource that needs to be developed responsibly and today’s land professionals need to enter this evolving landscape with a broad understanding of the various uses and interests at play. Exceptional people skills, problem solving abilities, and regulatory knowledge are critical to success in this industry. A well-trained land agent is in demand in both the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors.

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With our hands-on training in classrooms, labs and field settings, our Land Agent students learn how to play a pivotal role in the acquisition of land, including land administration, land and agricultural management systems, legal rights, petroleum fundamentals and specialized land and petroleum terminology. The Land Agent program is a two year program, with second year students participating in a practicum assignment to further develop their skills.

Olds College is recognized by industry as the leading educational institution in the training of surface land agents in Canada. The Olds College Land Agent program is strongly supported by Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen (CAPL), International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA), and Alberta Association of Surface Land Agents (AASLA).

Most Olds College Land Agent students are members of these organizations, which allows them to interact with industry and build their professional network, making finding employment after graduation easier.

“The Land Agent program at Olds College is recognized in the energy sector as the place to look when hiring new Land Agents,” asserts Fulford. “The program teaches the students the base skills required for them to be successful in this industry.”

Education for Employment

Olds College Partners for Kenya Project Olds College, Durham College, and Algonquin College were selected as the successful partners for Colleges and Institutes Canada's (CICan) three-year Kenya Education for Employment Program (KEFP).

Kitale Eldoret Kitale Eldoret

Kenya Kenya

This project is focused on general agriculture, agroprocessing, agricultural engineering, and curriculum development with two Kenyan Institutions. The consortium of Durham College, Algonquin College and Olds College was selected to work with Kitale and Eldoret National Polytechnics.

This project has a value of approx. $900,000 and funding is coming from Global Affairs Canada through CICan.

Canada 150

Horticulture Program Pays Tribute to Canada’s 150th Birthday In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, Olds College has planted three special varieties of tulip in our flower beds this year. The tulips were planted last October by our Horticulture students and stored in our coolers until March. As they began to emerge and develop leaves, they were taken into the greenhouse for a few weeks until it was warm enough to plant them outside.

The tulips are located at both entrances to the Land Sciences Building, and both entrances to the Wetlands. They have also been planted in raised beds within the Wetlands and in the Cleo Mower garden in our Botanic Gardens.

PICTURED: Celebrating

Canada’s 150th Anniversary with Liberator (red), Calgary (white) and Celebration (striped) tulips!

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Utility Tree Worker

Taking Training to First Nations Communities In our continued effort to improve the accessibility of certified training programs to those who need it, Olds College has been working with two separate First Nations communities in offering training for Utility Tree Workers and Utility Tree Trimmers.

In December, three Olds College Continuing Education instructors provided a pre-requisite Utility Tree Workers training course at Little Buffalo, AB for members of the Lubicon Lake Band #453. Eighteen members of the Lubicon Lake Band took part in the training. The program was designed to help them in their preparations for the Utility Tree Worker Certification courses offered at Olds College each spring.

After a successful first run, the program was offered for a second time, this time for a group of 12 from the Sucker Creek First Nation, located on the southwestern shore of Lesser Slave Lake, roughly 22 kilometers east of High Prairie.

“There is a significant demand for certified Utility Tree Workers in Alberta,” explains Sharyl James, Continuing Education Programmer at Olds College. “There are thousands of kilometers of powerlines that need to be maintained every year, and a very specialized skill set is required to do that. Trained workers are needed to ensure that trees encroaching on powerlines are trimmed safely and properly, to reduce the risk of forest fires, and damaged power lines.”

The College was initially contacted by Doug Gladue of the Lubicon Lake band to see if we could bring this training opportunity to their community. There was a significant need for this type of training, however it was difficult for workers to travel to a college campus to attend the training. Once it was determined that there would be enough students, program coordinator Sharyl James worked with the band to build a customized program that would allow the bands to have workers begin the process of becoming certified Utility Tree Workers.

Olds College Arboriculture Instructional Assistant Charlene Scott helped to develop a customized program, and was accompanied by contract instructor Grant McGill of JEMM Tree Services to the training in Lubicon Lake to instruct the students on climbing. Garry Murdoch joined the pair to teach the students about electrical safety. Grant was joined by Jeff Dool of Raventree Services in delivering the Sucker Creek training session.

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The training program includes instruction on tree climbing, electrical awareness, and general safety in the industry. This helps the students to reach the pre-requisites of the certification program, which includes experience climbing, chainsaw competency, electrical awareness and more. Students seeking certification need to be confident enough while climbing trees to do rescues. After completing the program, workers will be able to find jobs in the industry so they can gain the experience needed to complete the certification process through the Professional Vegetation Managers Association and become professional Utility Tree Workers. Graduates could even go on to working in other areas, including conservation, or tree trimming, pruning and care.

“Olds College is committed to meeting the needs of Indigenous learners and we have found increased success when we bring the training to their communities,” explains Dr. Jason Dewling, Vice President of Academic and Research at Olds College. “Establishing these customized programs for the Lubicon Lake and Sucker Creek First Nations will train certified professional workers in two communities who need them. We are excited to work with these communities and increase access to our programs through similar offerings in the future.”

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CIRA Finals

Bull Rider Takes National Title Olds College rodeo team bull rider J.B. Moen was crowned National Collegiate Champion at the 2017 Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Finals in Calgary. The finals, hosted from March 31-April 1, had five Olds College rodeo team members qualify.

Moen dominated the finals, and was the only cowboy to successfully complete a ride on both Thursday and Friday.

This followed up a rodeo season that saw Moen heading into the finals as the top ranked cowboy and favourite to take home the championship buckle. He did not disappoint.

“J.B. had a 80 point ride the first night and a 79 point the second night,” describes Rodeo Coach Jason Page.

“He had the title won before he got on his third bull. He had a great finals, walked away healthy, and came home with the buckle. We are really proud of him.”

Moen was joined at the finals by Lausanne Hillmuth and Martina Holtkamp (goat tying), Jaydon Smith (saddle bronc), and Asa Johnson (team roping heeler), who all had respectable showings at the finals.

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Be The Brewer

OC Brewery and Alberta Beer Festivals Partner on Be The Brewer Contests Every year, the Olds College Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program partners with Alberta Beer Festivals (ABF) to create a beer for the spring ABF festivals. This year, a contest was held that allowed entrants to select the style, name and design for the beer, in three separate competitions.

The brew also features a moderate citrus burst and light floral notes, and the authentic Belgian yeast gives the beer a light fruitiness and tart finish. In March, the grand prize winners from each portion of the competition joined Olds College Brewmaster J.P. Popesku for a day to actually begin brewing the beer.

The Lion, The Wit and The Wardrobe is available for purchase for a limited time at the Olds College Brewery Retail Store.

The winning beer, dubbed The Lion, The Wit and The Wardrobe, is a Belgian-style witbier. Keeping true to style, the brewers used over 50% unmalted wheat and oats in the creation of this beer. Breaking tradition, they veered away from using coriander and opted to use grains of paradise, which resulted in a zesty spiciness to the beer.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BREWMASTER AND BREWERY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT oldscollege.ca/brew.

Klondike Kate

An Old-Timey Brew for a Contemporary Crowd In what has become an annual tradition in the Olds College Brewery, the women of the brewery collaborated to create a special brew in honour of International Women’s Day. This years’ beer, the Klondike Kate Kottbusser, was named after “Klondike” Kate Ryan, a famous historical figure from the Klondike gold rush. Kate was a nurse, gold miner, entrepreneur, and the first female member of the North West Mounted Police.

The kottbusser is a German beer style that was outlawed in 1877 due to the German Beer Purification Law, which restricted beer ingredients to just barley, hops, and water. The style was considered to be extinct for nearly 150 years before being resurrected recently by a number of craft brewers.

Klondike Kate also includes oats, wheat, honey, molasses and yeast, giving it a light malty sweetness.

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A portion of the proceeds generated by the sales of Klondike Kate will be donated to the Pink Boots Society to support upcoming female professionals in the brewing industry.

“It’s pretty plain to see right now that there’s more and more women getting into brewing,” explains second year student Zoei Thibault.

These projects that happen every year on International Women’s Day are a really great opportunity to meet females in the industry and bond over a common interest.”

Craft Distilling Certificate

Olds College Launches Craft Distilling Certificate Program Craft brewing has been a growing trend for years, and we have seen significant industry growth as a result, including the opening of our very own Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management program. But did you know that craft distilling is also gaining in popularity? Trends suggest that craft distilling may follow in the footsteps of craft brewing, which has seen a boom from 18 breweries in Alberta in 2014 to roughly 50 today, with more on the horizon.

In anticipation of the expected interest in craft distilled spirits in the market place, Olds College Continuing Education has developed a Craft Distilling Certificate program that ran its first intake this spring.

The certificate is made up of five required courses, four of which are taken by students online, and followed by a training field study that includes a week at an on-site facility. The program was developed as a primarily online course, to increase the accessibility for students.

“The program itself is very technical,” explains Dr. Jordan Ramey, instructor in both the Brewmaster and Distilling programs. “The focus is on teaching students distillation and fermentation techniques, examining ingredients, following and adjusting recipes, and learning about the production processes so students will know how to respond to quality or flavour concerns.”

Students learn the different techniques used to create different spirits, including but not limited to brandies, rum, rye, gin, vodka, whiskey.

Ultimately, the program is designed not so much about a specific type of spirit, but the science, operation and regulation behind the distillation of spirits.

In addition to learning the science behind distilling spirits, students also learn the applicable federal and provincial regulations and trade requirements that will help them produce, package, market and distribute spirits legally and safely. The final field study gives the opportunity for students to apply the techniques they learned online in a working distillery, the Eau Claire Distillery, located in Turner Valley, AB, as they learn to produce high quality craft distilled spirits.

The certificate is targeted towards current professionals or recent graduates in a related discipline as a way to build on their existing knowledge and diversify their ability into the creation of spirits. The program was designed to be taken by those with a rigorous passion and dedication for distilling.

In addition to Dr. Ramey, the course is being taught by Peter Johnston-Berresford, an instructor in the Olds College Brewmaster and Brewery Operation Management program, and Caitlin Quinn from Eau Claire Distillery. Caitlin has a Masters degree in Brewing and Distilling from Heriot-Watt University in England, and will be heading up the training field study at the conclusion of the program.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CRAFT DISTILLERY CERTIFICATE, VISIT oldscollege.ca/continuing-education/ horticulture/Craft-Distilling.

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Upcoming Events

Fibre Week JUNE 16 - 22 OLDS COLLEGE oldscollege.ca/fibreweek

Garden Party SATURDAY, JUNE 17 OLDS COLLEGE THIS IS A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT, ALL AGES ARE WELCOME! oldscollege.ca/gardenparty

Alumni Reunion

First Day of Classes

JULY 15 - 16 OLDS COLLEGE oldscollege.ca/alumni

SEPTEMBER 5

Hort Week JULY 17 - 20 OLDS COLLEGE oldscollege.ca/hortweek

FutureFarm Canada Expo

Fall Golf Classic

JULY 6 – 8 OLDS COLLEGE CAMPUS futurefarmexpo.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 OLDS GOLF COURSE oldscollege.ca/golf

Main Campus Open House OCTOBER 20 oldscollege.ca/visit

The Fashion Institute Open House OCTOBER 21 oldscollege.ca/visit

THE RESULTS ARE IN! We would like to give our sincerest thanks to everyone who participated in the Horizons survey that was included in this magazine over the last few issues.

Your participation has given some insight into what you like about Horizons, and what we can do to improve the quality of the magazine for you, our readers.

Because of this, coupled with the growing concern over environmentally sustainable practices, beginning in 2018 our Horizons magazine will be sent primarily over electronic mail.

We were encouraged by the results, as most participants indicated that they are happy with the content of the magazine. We are especially proud to know that this publication helps to remind our alumni of their time as Olds College students. We will be making some minor changes over the next few issues in response to the survey results.

As you may recall, we also ran a contest for all of those who submitted surveys. We held a random draw for a brand new iPad, and are proud to announce that Evan Carr, Turfgrass Management graduate from the Class of 2015 was drawn as the winner of the iPad. Congratulations Evan!

We did notice one recurring theme in the survey results, and that is the increasing demand for this magazine to be more available electronically. Over 50% of our readers who took the survey noted that they would prefer to receive the magazine in their email as opposed to a paper copy of the magazine.

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We do recognize that not everyone has access to email, and that some check their email infrequently and would prefer a hard copy of the magazine, to ensure that these individuals still have access to all of the stories that we like to tell, we will still be sending copies out through the mail to those who contact us to let us know they would prefer to receive Horizons in the mailbox.

If you would like to sign up to continue to receive Horizons in the mail, please contact Mary Smith at msmith@oldscollege.ca or 403-556-8232.

Once again, thank you to everyone who participated in the survey and to all of our dedicated Horizons readers.

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2017 Alumni Reunion CALLING THE CLASS OF ‘67: IT’S YOUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY!

July 15 & 16, 2017 Olds College Student Alumni Centre Register today! oldscollege.ca/alumni

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