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Results from the 2023 Model Wind Turbine Competition

Skills Canada Manitoba, the Certified Technologists and Technicians Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and Red River College Polytech, hosted the 15th Annual Model Wind Turbine Competition at Red River College Polytech on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Given a specific set of materials to work with, approximately 45, Grades 9 and 10 students from around the province used their skills and ingenuity to design and construct a working model wind turbine.

Results from the day are as follows:

Highest Voltage Award – Sponsored by Red River College Polytech

“LP” from Sisler High School

Best Construction Award – Sponsored by the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba

“Team COW” from Miles Macdonell Collegiate

Best Design Award – Sponsored by Skills Canada Manitoba

“The Hornets” from Tec Voc High School

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