WINNIPEG — Too many chefs in the kitchen isn’t a problem at Red River College. In fact, it’s encouraged.
The province is investing $1 million into the Prairie Research Kitchen to further research in Manitoba’s agriculture and food industry.
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Red River College Banning Smoking, Vaping from All Campuses
WINNIPEG — Red River College is snuffing out smoking and vaping on all of its campuses beginning January 1, 2020.
The college says the new policy is part of its “commitment to provide a healthy environment for its students, employees and visitors where they can work, learn, study and live.”
New Electric Vehicle Charging Station for Red River College
WINNIPEG — Red River College is receiving $60,000 from the federal government for the first electric vehicle charging station at the Notre Dame campus.
The station will be operated by using recycled lithium batteries sourced from Winnipeg-based New Flyer Industries’ fleet of electric buses. The college says using such batteries will help improve the performance and reduce the cost of operating the station.
Red River College Names Interim President & CEO
WINNIPEG — Red River College has appointed Darin Brecht as interim president and CEO.
Brecht is currently the college’s vice-president of finance and administration. He assumed his new role on Thursday.
Entertainer Ray St. Germain to Receive Honourary CreComm Diploma
Winnipeg-born singer-songwriter Ray St. Germain is being honoured by Red River College as its 2018 Honourary Diploma recipient.
The award-winning entertainer, voice actor, radio host and producer is the 25th person to receive the award since 1995.
Red River College Launching Five Indigenous-Focused Programs
WINNIPEG — Five new programs launching as part of Red River College‘s curriculum will advance Indigenous education in Manitoba.
RRC worked closely in consultation with internal and community stakeholders to reflect the growth of Indigenous education, as well as the development of 12 new staffing positions.
Red River College Acquires Aviation Campus to Take Aerospace Program to New Heights
WINNIPEG — Red River College has purchased a campus it had been leasing near James Richardson International Airport, allowing it to now grow its aviation and aeronautics programs.
RRC’s Stevenson Aviation Campus comes as the college borrowed $8 million from the province to make the purchase, saving nearly $1 million over the term of the mortgage from its landlord, Hubert Kleysen.
Accused Bank Robber, Former News Director Steve Vogelsang Gets Bail in Alberta
By Peggy Revell, Medicine Hat News, The Canadian Press
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – A former Winnipeg television news director accused of robbing banks in Alberta has been granted bail.
But Stephen Vogelsang remains in custody in Medicine Hat, Alta., because he faces the same charges in Saskatchewan.
RRC Students Host 12-Hour Radiothon in Support of West Broadway Youth
WINNIPEG — Creative Communications students from Red River College are giving back through the airwaves today with a 12-hour radiothon to help children living in the city’s West Broadway neighbourhood.
“To West Broadway and Beyond” runs from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on radio.rrc.ca.
Former Winnipeg Journalism Instructor Steve Vogelsang Arrested for Bank Robbery
A former Winnipeg broadcaster and journalism instructor at Red River College has been arrested on bank robbery charges in Alberta.
Police in Medicine Hat say Steve Vogelsang robbed a Royal Bank and Bank of Montreal in the city on October 19 and 20.
