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Model Wind Turbine Competition Results

November 19, 2012

Skills Canada Manitoba, the Certified Technologists and Technicians Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and Red River College, hosted the 6th Annual Model Wind Turbine Competition at Red River College on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 as part of National Trades and Technology Week. Given a specific set of materials to work with, approximately 50 students from around […]

2012 Cardboard Boat Race Results!

October 23, 2012

2012 Cardboard Boat Race Results Wednesday, October 17, 2012 17 Wing Fitness and Recreation Centre Construction/Design Award – Sponsored by Red River College Tec Voc High School – “Knot Titanic” Best Time Award – Sponsored by Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch Kildonan East Collegiate – “Differential Delight” Best Held Weight – Sponsored by Winnipeg Technical College Sisler […]

Assiniboine Community College Student to represent Skills Canada in Brazil

September 25, 2012

Congratulations to Brittney Ross a student at Assiniboine Community College who based on her success at the 2012 Skills Canada National Competition, has been chosen to participate as a Canadian Team Competitor at the 2012 World Skills Americas Competition. This team is made up of one participant from each Province and Territory and will represent […]

Congratulations to the Winner of the 1933 Modified Ford Car Raffle!

September 19, 2012

A big Congratulations to the lucky winner of the 1933 Modified Ford Car Raffle – Adam Nitychoruk of Winnipeg.  (Ticket Number 08005)

RRC Students Support Trades/Technology Training in Manitoba

September 17, 2012

A classic car built by Red River College students has helped to raise over $60,000 in support of young Manitoba residents pursuing training and accreditation in the area of skilled trades and technology. The car, a replica 1933 Modified Ford, will be raffled off this week as part of a fundraiser launched through a partnership […]

Team Manitoba wins 22 medals at 2012 Skills Canada National Competition!

May 17, 2012

A Manitoba delegation of 100 cheered “TOBA, TOBA” as 24 high school, college, and young apprentices took to the podium claiming 8 gold, 6 silver and 8 bronze medals at the Olympic-style Skills Canada National Competition held in Edmonton, Alberta on May 13 – 16, 2012. The 62 member team earned the right to represent […]

2012 Skills Manitoba Competition

April 13, 2012

The 15th Annual Olympic-style Skills Manitoba Competition was held on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Red River College. It was an amazing display of hands-on expertise, talent and determination that showcased the diversity of skilled trades and technology and the many promising futures to be found in these occupations. Students competed in over 40 different […]

Extreme Sledding Competition Results

March 6, 2012

Skills Canada Manitoba, and Winnipeg Technical College hosted the Annual Extreme Sledding Competition at Winnipeg Technical College on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. Forty, Grade 7 – 9 students from across Manitoba spent the morning constructing a human drawn sled with cardboard, 2 x 4’s and duct tape. The students then braved the elements to race […]

2011 Model Wind Turbine Competition Results

November 4, 2011

Skills Canada Manitoba, the Certified Technologists and Technicians Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) and Red River College, hosted the 5th Annual Model Wind Turbine Competition at Red River College on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 as part of National Technology Week. Given a specific set of materials to work with, approximately 56 students from around the province […]

2011 Cardboard Boat Race Results

October 3, 2011

2011 Cardboard Boat Race Results Wednesday, October 19 , 2011 17th Wing Fitness and Recreation Centre Construction/Design Award – Sponsored by Red River College Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School – “Fish N Chicks” Best Time Award – Sponsored by Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch Pinawa Secondary School – “Flotsam and Jetsam” Weight Challenge – Sponsored by Winnipeg […]

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